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10-10-2007, 10:04 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1975 29' Ambassador
denman is
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Join Date: May 2004
Posts: 35
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Bolt for step needed....
I need a bolt and nut for the fold-out step on my 78 Ambassador. Nothing in the stores (or my extensive collection in the box with no bottom) fits. Any ideas where I can get one(or two)????
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10-10-2007, 05:45 PM
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Silver Mist
Currently Looking...
Riverhead
, New York
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 3,011
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Those are only at an AS dealer
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10-10-2007, 06:34 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2007 27' International CCD FB
1987 25' Sovereign
1977 23' Safari
North Olmsted
, Ohio
Join Date: Mar 2004
Posts: 135
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Kooshka, I have a bolt and nut ... PM me your address and I will get them out to you .....
Dave
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10-10-2007, 07:18 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1978 28' Ambassador
Kenton
, Ohio
Join Date: Mar 2002
Posts: 459
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It must be catching. I just replaced a few of those bolts in my 1978 Ambassador steps on Tuesday.
Tom
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10-10-2007, 08:38 PM
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Rivet Master
1987 29' Sovereign
Sparta
, Tennessee
Join Date: Mar 2003
Posts: 509
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Kooshka,
If the folks can't help you, there is an exploded drawing of the various parts of the folding alum steps. I would think you could call airstream and get them to send you a copy or possibly a dealer would have a copy. There are many bolt parts that look similar but, are different.
I went by the airstream store last year and even with the old parts, it took longer than I would care to admit. Repaired mine in their driveway.
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10-10-2007, 08:43 PM
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Rivet Master
2001 34' Limited S/O
Moyock
, North Carolina
Join Date: Feb 2004
Posts: 1,010
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Everyone should check all of the screws in your fold out steps every few months. They do get loose and are extremely expensive to purchase through a dealer. If you go to a rally where Airstream has brought in the store be sure to pick up spare parts there. I paid $60 for parts from a dealer, including shipping, that I bought from the Airstream store for $12.
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10-11-2007, 05:59 AM
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Rivet Master
Airstream Dealer
Corona
, California
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 16,497
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Quote:
Originally Posted by kooshka
I need a bolt and nut for the fold-out step on my 78 Ambassador. Nothing in the stores (or my extensive collection in the box with no bottom) fits. Any ideas where I can get one(or two)????
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Ask for an "exploded view drawing" before you order any step hardware.
That will eliminate any guesswork as to which "exact" footstep part you may need.
Andy
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03-21-2008, 07:42 AM
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Rivet Master
1973 23' Safari
1977 23' Safari
2018 25' Flying Cloud
Palmer Lake
, Colorado
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 4,092
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Anyone got a cannabalized set of steps with this bolt available? The threaded mounting hole is buggered, too, so the arm would be useful if one is available, but not essential. This is the moving end of the arm with the bolt that "catches" and holds the step in position when the step is down. (this is the good arm, not the buggered one)
Has anyone tried to replace this non-obtainium with a regular bolt and collar, or some other suitable mechanical innovation?
Zep
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06-04-2008, 08:44 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1983 27' Excella
French Settlement
, Louisiana
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 85
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bolt source
I think Out of Doors mart has this bolt I bought the step bracket from them they are good people I think there web site has the drawings of the steps ,there are three or four different bolts so be careful, Billy
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06-04-2008, 09:19 PM
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Rivet Master
1986 25' Sovereign
Southern Middle
, Tennessee
Join Date: Mar 2002
Posts: 3,319
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Quote:
Originally Posted by housebg
I think Out of Doors mart has this bolt I bought the step bracket from them they are good people I think there web site has the drawings of the steps ,there are three or four different bolts so be careful, Billy
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Good catch Billy. I was looking at their website just last night and bookmarked the step parts for future reference. When I was at the Ohio factory last December I picked up one of their parts diagrams and parts list for the double step.
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AIR #0078
'01 2500hd ext. cab, 8.1 litre gas, 5 sp. Allison auto
3.73 rear end
Mag-Hytec rear diff cover
Amsoil Dual by-pass oil filtration system
Amsoil synthetics all around
265 watt AM Solar, Inc. system
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06-05-2008, 11:28 AM
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Rivet Master
1978 31' Excella 500
Venice
, California
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 1,067
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Here is an alternative step bolt from McMaster-Carr Supply Company. Their item # 90298A714
Lengh=1/1/4"
Head dia.= 3/4", knurled, socket size 1/4", head thickness is 5/16"
Shoulder diameter= 1/2", length is 5/8"
Thread is 3/8 x 16 UNC
Material is 18-8 stainless steel
Note: These are not gold plated
This works just fine, is readily available and relatively cheap. For special problems the next bigger sizes can be turned down the allow use of larger thread sizes for buggered mounting holes.
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06-05-2008, 12:52 PM
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Rivet Master
1975 29' Ambassador
San Antonio
, Texas
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 517
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Dan at ODM was a great help in assisting me in a recent upgrade to my steps. Their website has a parts list as well as an exploded view of the steps with clickable links back to the parts page.
Airstream Double Step : ODMRV , Out-of-Doors Mart
Airstream Double Step
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06-05-2008, 01:02 PM
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Rivet Master
Airstream Dealer
Corona
, California
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 16,497
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1977 and up footstep
This may help to identify which parts are needed.
CAUTION. This drawing is for 1977 and up footsteps.
Andy
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