power running boards problem
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power running boards problem
now that it is winter in minnesota i am having problems with my power running boards. sometimes they stick down or up and sometimes they go halfway down and go back up. every now and than i hit the hinge points with penetrating lube and they seem to be good for a couple of days and than back to having a mind of their own. what do you guys use to lube these up for winter time where i don't have to do it twice a week? also could i put on the stationary ones by just unplugging the factory ones or is there any computer work involved? if they worked i like them but about 40 percent of the time they don't work properly in the cold i found out. thanks!
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99% of the time with the OEM Ford steps there’s a buildup of crud in the hinges that cause the issues described. Best way to fix this I’ve found:
Buy a can or 2 of WD40/PB Blaster/similar product
Drop the step down, put a drain pan under the hinge and SOAK all the hinge points. Soak all the hinge points and keep raising/lowering the step. Repeat 15-20 times or more. At first may need to assist it in either direction depending on how bad the hinges are.
Keep going until they’re clean and flushed out. can also use a air gun to help blow out debris.
Wipe everything down, and I like to finish off with a application of a dry lubricant. I’ve used PB brand silicone and recently been using Tri-Flow PTFE lube (also use on the heim joints on suspension components)
When I first ran into this issue I used nearly 2 large cans of WD40 to blast out the hinges.
Buy a can or 2 of WD40/PB Blaster/similar product
Drop the step down, put a drain pan under the hinge and SOAK all the hinge points. Soak all the hinge points and keep raising/lowering the step. Repeat 15-20 times or more. At first may need to assist it in either direction depending on how bad the hinges are.
Keep going until they’re clean and flushed out. can also use a air gun to help blow out debris.
Wipe everything down, and I like to finish off with a application of a dry lubricant. I’ve used PB brand silicone and recently been using Tri-Flow PTFE lube (also use on the heim joints on suspension components)
When I first ran into this issue I used nearly 2 large cans of WD40 to blast out the hinges.
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