When I step upon the fold out step's they will not stay put in their nothes. They will give to either side. If I replace the bolts that go into the main body will that solve my problem? Thanks
When I step upon the fold out step's they will not stay put in their nothes. They will give to either side. If I replace the bolts that go into the main body will that solve my problem? Thanks
The notches are worn out in the two footstep outriggers.
You can weld steel in the grooves and then grind it out to fit, or, you can replace the outriggers.
As I see it..
The idea is to just place the T in place by friction?? KEWL..
Thanks for sharing the photo again...
53FC
Hi 53FC,
That’s right. He told me to make them slightly long so you have to lift the step to slip the top in and ease them down solidly. They worked very well. I also saw a commercially made similar single T adjustable product, but the homemade ones appeared superior. By making them the exact length needed, they can never be out of adjustment. The cost is just 4 Ts and a few feet of tube.
Aha..
Thanks for the additional tip, I can see how that would be..
My steps are not bothering me just yet.
It's always good to have the know how..
And, another little project to add...
ciao
53FC
I have the same problem. Are the replacement brackets readily available at a reasonable cost - i.e. - cheap enough to make jury-rigging not worthwhile?
I have the same problem. Are the replacement brackets readily available at a reasonable cost - i.e. - cheap enough to make jury-rigging not worthwhile?
Good question. I created a detailed reply concerning home made braces vs. aftermarket ones. Only when I was about to post the reply did I realize that you were talking about solving the problem in the first place.
I looked online for the replacement brackets but came up dry so far. Does anyone know of a source for these?
This is what I'll be doing to mine... when I get there.
It's alway good when Inland Andy confirms my plans... thanks Andy!
You can get the step outriggers at any Airstream dealer. I just replaced mine this summer. They are $16.00 to $18.00 depending on what dealer you get them from.
I noticed in the photo of the brass tubing tool that it is attached to a two step set. Our AS has the single step type and we would love to get double steps. Wife just had a total knee replacement a couple of months ago and my knees are wearing down fast. Does Airstream make a dual set that will fit a '69 Sovereign? or do you have to purchase an aftermarket one like the elkhart tool ones?
thanks, bill b.
__________________ bill b. 1969 Airstream Sovereign 31' 2001 F250 7.3 Diesel
I noticed in the photo of the brass tubing tool that it is attached to a two step set. Our AS has the single step type and we would love to get double steps. Wife just had a total knee replacement a couple of months ago and my knees are wearing down fast. Does Airstream make a dual set that will fit a '69 Sovereign? or do you have to purchase an aftermarket one like the elkhart tool ones?
thanks, bill b.
Airstreams double aluminum footstep will fit your 69, but you must change the footstep outriggers and add a release bracket at the bottom of the entrance door.
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