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Kwikee Step Question

Yahoo Message Number: 18831
Recently somone mentioned replacing the rubber grommets on Kwikee steps to eliminate the squeak. Does anyone know a good fast source for these grommets?

Jim & Mary Jo Brown
2002 Allure 30778

Re: Kwikee Step Question

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Yahoo Message Number: 18852
I replaced the rubber grommets with teflon pads. The teflon lasts 10 times longer than the rubber and the squeek is gone. The problem with the Kwikee Step design is that the sharp metal edge of the top step rubs against the rubber and cuts through it in a short period of time. The teflon stops the squeek and is much tougher and can withstand the continuous abuse of the raw metal edge without failing.
I purchased the 1/4" thick teflon pad at a hardware store and glued it with epoxy to the bolt head where the grommet goes.

Bob Kumza
2003 Intrigue

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