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Subject Topic: Corner steadies Post Reply Post New Topic
30/4/2007 at 12:04pm
 Location: northwest
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Can anyone help? Whoever owned the van before me has rounded off the nuts on two of the corner steadies. It is an old van and the steadies are welded to the frame, can I replace the threaded bolt and if so does anyone know the procedure and where to get them from. Any help or ideas appreciated


30/4/2007 at 1:42pm
 Location: Devon
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I have the same problem but the trouble is the wrench itself which is a 20mm while the nuts are 19mm you may have the same problem.

Answer - a 19mm socket, extension bar and brace or cordless drill

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30/4/2007 at 2:23pm
 Location: oxford
 Outfit: folding camper
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you could always get someone to weld bolt head on to the end and just get a socket to fit that

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30/4/2007 at 4:35pm
 Location: None Entered
 Outfit: Swift Challenger Sport 524 VW Carave
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Have you enquired about replacement drive screws for the steadies?  I am sure that suitable parts would be available somewhere; it's just a case of tracking them down.

Bertie.



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30/4/2007 at 6:06pm
 Location: northwest
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Hi all, thanks for your replies, I would idealy like to replace the drive screws but cant find or track them down, anyone else had any success?


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30/4/2007 at 8:58pm
 Location: Lancashire
 Outfit: Caravan now Sold
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would it not be easier to fit steady locks?found these

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30/4/2007 at 11:05pm
 Location: newcastle
 Outfit: compass aztec
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michael i dont think you got the question the end of the nuts on the steadies or rounded off so she cant wind them up or down because the socket will not fit propely...............

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01/5/2007 at 9:44pm
 Location: Lancashire
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michael i dont think you got the question the end of the nuts on the steadies or rounded off so she cant wind them up or down because the socket will not fit propely...............

yes i think so because,to fit these you need to drill the nuts and fit a new end and a split pin.the new ends would be used and not the rounded nuts.bit like locking wheel nuts.[:o)]

you could also fit a socket on each nut in the same way.knock on the socket as a correct but tight fit.drill fit a split pin all the way through the nut and socket.you can then use a square bar socket brace to wind the legs up and down.prevent rust with WD40.half inch at the rear of the socket not quarter size.



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08/5/2007 at 10:21am
 Location: Hednesford Staffs
 Outfit: Bailey Unicorn Valencia
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Try Indespension Parts & Accessories Type in CORNER STEADIES they are about £35 each or weld a nut on the end



08/5/2007 at 11:19am
 Location: northwest
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Thanks everyone for your suggestions they are much appreciated


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08/5/2007 at 1:00pm
 Location: leicester
 Outfit: swift lowick archway
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Hi try and drill a hole through from the side and slip a pin or old nail through it so it sticks out both ends then hacksaw a slot in your socket end so the pin locates into the slot


08/5/2007 at 10:28pm
 Location: notts
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hiya i just weld wheel nuts on to the rounded off nuts, easy peasy



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