Post by laknox on Apr 11, 2023 15:13:20 GMT -5
A while back, I was gifted a set of Torklift Glowstep Revolution steps to replace the factory under-frame folding steps. I finally had time a couple weekends back to do the swap. Thank goodness that I have a great, and strong, son-in-law to help me out.
These are model #A8003, with 3 steps. The adjustable legs give about 6-7” of adjustment.
The installation was very easy. 4 bolts hold the steps in place. Removed the 4 old bolts, removed the old steps, slid the Glowsteps into place, put the new bolts in, snugged them, made some small adjustments to make sure the Glowsteps were square and tightened everything down. It did take some muscle and finagling, but it wasn’t bad, at all. The mounting brackets only have about 1” of alignment space to allow you to make sure the steps are square and even with the edge of the door sill, so it went quickly.
Once they were installed, however, I found that these steps had an issue. During the build, the locking piece on the right side (as you’re looking at them) was very slightly bent and would hit the step frame, and not allow the steps to re-lock into the transport position. We had to bend that piece out as best we could and it now has =just= enough clearance so that the steps will fold and lock properly. Not a huge problem but, IMO, something that clearly slipped past QC.
The only other issue I have is that I’m pretty sure I gave wrong measurements on the height and I should have gotten the 4-step model instead of the 3. We did the install on the concrete apron of my shop and had to add a 2x4 and a piece of ¾” plywood scrap under the adjustment legs to bring the steps up to level. The owner’s manual says that a step can be added, so I am in the process of acquiring and adding another step to correct this. Just frustrating to know that I’m the likely culprit for this issue.
Once I had the blocks under the legs, we walked up and down them, in and out of the trailer and, even with NO jacks down, only hitched to my truck, the stability and lack of movement was amazing. Just makes me wish I’d had the chance to install these before.
I’d give these steps a 9.5/10 rating and that’s only because of the build issue with the locking piece. The rest of the construction seems to be excellent and the steps very solid with virtually zero flex.
Lyle
P.S. If someone can tell me how to post pics, I'll post them.
These are model #A8003, with 3 steps. The adjustable legs give about 6-7” of adjustment.
The installation was very easy. 4 bolts hold the steps in place. Removed the 4 old bolts, removed the old steps, slid the Glowsteps into place, put the new bolts in, snugged them, made some small adjustments to make sure the Glowsteps were square and tightened everything down. It did take some muscle and finagling, but it wasn’t bad, at all. The mounting brackets only have about 1” of alignment space to allow you to make sure the steps are square and even with the edge of the door sill, so it went quickly.
Once they were installed, however, I found that these steps had an issue. During the build, the locking piece on the right side (as you’re looking at them) was very slightly bent and would hit the step frame, and not allow the steps to re-lock into the transport position. We had to bend that piece out as best we could and it now has =just= enough clearance so that the steps will fold and lock properly. Not a huge problem but, IMO, something that clearly slipped past QC.
The only other issue I have is that I’m pretty sure I gave wrong measurements on the height and I should have gotten the 4-step model instead of the 3. We did the install on the concrete apron of my shop and had to add a 2x4 and a piece of ¾” plywood scrap under the adjustment legs to bring the steps up to level. The owner’s manual says that a step can be added, so I am in the process of acquiring and adding another step to correct this. Just frustrating to know that I’m the likely culprit for this issue.
Once I had the blocks under the legs, we walked up and down them, in and out of the trailer and, even with NO jacks down, only hitched to my truck, the stability and lack of movement was amazing. Just makes me wish I’d had the chance to install these before.
I’d give these steps a 9.5/10 rating and that’s only because of the build issue with the locking piece. The rest of the construction seems to be excellent and the steps very solid with virtually zero flex.
Lyle
P.S. If someone can tell me how to post pics, I'll post them.
