Allison Trailer Steps ??

[MET]

I have had the steps since they were new. Really like them. Curious if they are still designed to fit over a spur and held in place with a hitch pin??

Has anyone figured a way to attach it more securely so it doesn’t move? It’s not an issue, and they work great, I would just like the handle to be more rigid if possible.

Thanks-

[AllyFishing]

I wasn't sure what you were referring to til I read this a few times. You talking about the curved grab handle/bar where it fits over the stud and is then held in place with the hitch pin yuo mentioned, eh? I didn't like that either. My step/handle was installed by me cuz my boat is a 2013 and that accessory was not available back then.

Anyway, I went to Fastenal and purchased a SS allen head set screw type bolt with a long shoulder to fit inside the pole/stud so there were no threads inside the pole. I then bought 2 SS spacers and a SS nylock nut. the spacers were to keep the bolt spaced evenly on either side. I tightened it as much as possible but it still has some wobble but not nearly as much as before.

[Johnny Maxwell]

I have the new steps on my trailer and to install them I had to remove the trailer winch, put the steps on the tube steel of the winch mount, align the 2 bolt holes where I removed the winch, then put the winch back on on top of the step mount. Sounds a lot more complicated than it is really. In simple terms take off the winch, slap the new steps back in the same location and put the 2 bolts back on as you mount the winch back. The older steps used a hitch pin to mount huh? That does seem like it would allow a little play.

[hooken203]

Johnny did you buy them from Allison or Boatmate?

[Johnny Maxwell]

Johnny did you buy them from Allison or Boatmate?

Mine came from Allison direct.

[MET]

Wow Craig- I went back and read my post. You deserve an award for figuring out my question. I installed my steps myself as well. I was referring indeed referring to the grab handle that slides over a stud and a hitch pin holds it in place. I am trying to picture what you described and thanks for responding.

I wasn't sure what you were referring to til I read this a few times. You talking about the curved grab handle/bar where it fits over the stud and is then held in place with the hitch pin yuo mentioned, eh? I didn't like that either. My step/handle was installed by me cuz my boat is a 2013 and that accessory was not available back then.

Anyway, I went to Fastenal and purchased a SS allen head set screw type bolt with a long shoulder to fit inside the pole/stud so there were no threads inside the pole. I then bought 2 SS spacers and a SS nylock nut. the spacers were to keep the bolt spaced evenly on either side. I tightened it as much as possible but it still has some wobble but not nearly as much as before.

[Tim Powell]

Michael, the new step "post" has been modified, there are now 2 bolts holding the post to the trailer instead of the single pin. Should be an easy mod, drill out the existing hole, drill a 2nd hole, install a bolt with acorn nut and lock washer on each.

[MET]

Thanks Tim. Will do.

Thanks

[AllyFishing]

can you provide a pic tim?

[SP1973]

67CF477E-7548-49F7-AEBA-C3E6E9C15233.jpegI had mine welded. Works good. Very strong.

[Tim Powell]

can you provide a pic tim?

Text sent....sorry I took the lazy way out

[AllyFishing]

haha....got it thanks

I may need to remove my step assembly and take it to a machine shop to have a second hole drilled. Don't think I can drill a perfectly straight hole with a hand drill through that kind of solid metal.

What size fasteners Tim?

[Tim Powell]

I will check tomorrow but I believe they are 1/4-20.

[Johnny Maxwell]

I will check tomorrow but I believe they are 1/4-20.

Tim are you speaking of the bolt size on the new boats winch? I doubt it but in case you are they are a lot bigger than 1/4-20. closer to 3/8-??? Don't know the threads but they are pretty good size bolts.

[AllyFishing]

Johnny we are asking about the bolt size that holds the grab pole on the new step assembly

[Johnny Maxwell]

Johnny we are asking about the bolt size that holds the grab pole on the new step assembly

10-4. The ones with the acorn nut. Yea those are about 1/4-20.

[Tim Powell]

Ya senile ole goat! No, we are talking about the bolts that hold the pole on

[Strokerdean]

I thought someone posted a pic of the steps with the handle but can't find it. Are they made for a boatmate trailer with swing away tongue and will they fit another hull on a boatmate? Can someone post a pic? I've made a single step for my trailer but as I recall the Allison steps had 2 plus the handle.

[AllyFishing]

strokerdean, go to this post

http://www.bbcboards.net/showthread.php?t=954894

[Johnny Maxwell]

Ya senile ole goat! No, we are talking about the bolts that hold the pole on

Your slow then. I done answered that! LOL. You better sharpen up buttercup if you gonna bust a hunnert! LOL