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Double Steps for R-Pod 178

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Topic: Double Steps for R-Pod 178

Posted By: mylopez
Subject: Double Steps for R-Pod 178
Date Posted: 16 Feb 2019 at 12:01pm

What double steps can I buy to replace single step up to my 178

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Posted By: jato
Date Posted: 16 Feb 2019 at 2:34pm

After adding a 3.5" lift kit to our 177 I added a double step to make it easier to enter and exit. Last summer I purchased the Stromburg Carlson SMFP 2100 double step. Cost with shipping was just over a hundred dollars. Took me about 2.25 hours to take off the original and then install the new one. Front holes lined up but the rear ones had to be enlarged to make it so it could be bolted on correctly. Definitely use a floor jack or have someone with you to hold up the double step while installing to make the job easier.

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'11 model 177
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Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 16 Feb 2019 at 4:45pm

I have the FLEXCO steps, make sure you order right width and they also require some hole modification. Didn't take me long to remove single step, enlarge holes and install double step. Good mod.

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Mike Carter
2015 178
" I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability."

Posted By: offgrid
Date Posted: 06 Mar 2019 at 6:31am

Looks like Stomberg Carlson and Flexco are the same company. Just to be sure, did both of you get the SMFP2100 (24 inch double, 8 inch rise)?

https://www.strombergcarlson.com/product/flexco-steps/ - https://www.strombergcarlson.com/product/flexco-steps/

Thanks

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1994 Chinook Concourse
1995 RV6A Experimental Aircraft
2015 Rpod 179 - sold

Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 06 Mar 2019 at 8:34am

I bought mine from etrailer, I measured my single step and got a compatible dual step. I did have to elongate two holes as I recall. There wasn't as many choices on etrailer.

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Mike Carter
2015 178
" I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability."