Wrecked entry step

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   Hello.
I knew it would happen, if not folded up - In spite of this, I managed to bend the bracket of our trailer's entry step on a low post. It's about 1/2 inch out of line now, still 'works' but definitely the worse for the experience. 

I tried to gently push the hanging bracket back into shape with a sledge hammer, but no joy, that is thick metal.

I assume I'll have to replace the whole unit, 

1. Are there special tools/steps needed to remove the bolts holding the hanging bracket onto the frame, like an impact drill?

2. Do replacement steps have the bracket attaching the step to the frame?

3. Suggestions/comments are appreciated, tho my wife has already supplied the sarcastic ones so you don't have to include those.

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Happy Tripping Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 27 May 2014 Online Status: Offline Posts: 473	Topic: Wrecked entry step Posted: 29 Nov 2015 at 2:55pm
	Hello. I knew it would happen, if not folded up - In spite of this, I managed to bend the bracket of our trailer's entry step on a low post. It's about 1/2 inch out of line now, still 'works' but definitely the worse for the experience. I tried to gently push the hanging bracket back into shape with a sledge hammer, but no joy, that is thick metal. I assume I'll have to replace the whole unit, 1. Are there special tools/steps needed to remove the bolts holding the hanging bracket onto the frame, like an impact drill? 2. Do replacement steps have the bracket attaching the step to the frame? 3. Suggestions/comments are appreciated, tho my wife has already supplied the sarcastic ones so you don't have to include those.

furpod Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group - pHp Joined: 25 Jul 2011 Location: Central KY Online Status: Offline Posts: 6128	Posted: 29 Nov 2015 at 6:38pm
	For that type of work, a sledge isn't the tool.. You need steady leverage, a pipe wrench or large adjustable, open slightly, slide over, bend/pull steady.

john in idaho Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 04 Nov 2014 Location: Eagle Idaho Online Status: Offline Posts: 611	Posted: 30 Nov 2015 at 9:51am
	If you can get it off, you might try taking it to a steel fabricator that makes things like truck bumpers. Might also try a big vise if you have one.

Pod People Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 22 Sep 2011 Location: Chapel Hill,NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 1068	Posted: 30 Nov 2015 at 9:22pm
	there was a discussion a while back about replacing the single step with a double step. they probably can give you good advice, I think this is the link http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=6601&title=single-step-to-double-steps Vann
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