Frozen steps?

[lcarter]

We have been sitting close to Gulf for 5 months. Like the dummy I am I did not think to do anything to prevent the steps from corroding. Now I cannot get them to move. I have tried WD-40, Liquid Wrench, and CRC rust removal without much success. Would heat help? Any other suggestions would be appreciated.
LCarter

[pineranch]

My Monty sat close to the gulf since we bought it over a year ago and the steps haven't corroded. You sure corrosion has it locked up?
Mike

[bob n pam]

Bob says, "replace the steps". Not much help, but there you are.

[CORattler]

Penetrating oil soak and then tap it with a hammer at the pivot points to just enough to set up a vibration while applying hand pressure on them to move them at the same time.

[ragdoll]

P T Blaster is the fix. Spray on rusted pivot points let stand overnight, spray again and tap w/hammer. I got mine at wally world but most auto stores have it. Good Luck Jack

[lcarter]

Ragdoll,
Thanks for the tip. PB Blaster has done wonders to the step problem. It took several applications but they finally move! I bought two cans.

LCarter

[7.3Ford]

Don't forget to put the steps up once in a while. I put alarm switch on my steps, so they have to be closed to arm the alarm. And yes I have forgot to turn off the alarm before putting down the steps.

Glad it worked out.