trivial question about the step kit

[DEWFPO]

When I ordered my 5600 I ordered it with the 'Step Kit' (7135575) and when it showed up it had only one step on the driver's side. I guess $216 doesn't buy 2 small steps anymore. That's not what I was expecting.

DEWFPO

 

[radman1]

I also ordered the step kit and assumed it would have 2 steps for that price. However, I find the step extremely helpful in getting in and out of the cab. I wish the step would sit out a litte farther from the cab. I have mine set all the way out but wish it could extend a few more inches.

 

[DEWFPO]

I agree, the step makes it much easier for me with my bad back and my 5'3" wife to get into it so when she hops in on the passenger's side she always reminds me it doesn't have a step. I also agree I'd like it to stick out just a couple more inches and it would be perfect (for getting out as well).

DEWFPO

 

[ndnewbie]

Is this something one can order and and install after the fact? (I have busted two mirrors in the woods, even tho they fold in. If anything stuck out, I'd probably manage to rip it off. )

 

[DEWFPO]

Is this something one can order and and install after the fact? (I have busted two mirrors in the woods, even tho they fold in. If anything stuck out, I'd probably manage to rip it off. )

I've done a web search and sent a few e-mails and nobody that I can find online seem to sell parts for the Toolcat.

DEWFPO

 

[farmboy12]

Where's your creativity? This is TBN! When in doubt, we build stuff!

Seriously, if you don't want to build one, go back and get one. You've already spent the $40,000+ on the thing, what's $216 gonna hurt?


Kyle

 

[radman1]

Where's your creativity? This is TBN! When in doubt, we build stuff!

Seriously, if you don't want to build one, go back and get one. You've already spent the $40,000+ on the thing, what's $216 gonna hurt?


Kyle

It's not the price but the principle! I just may build one for the passenger side.

 

[mykleh]

I know this is an old thread but I ordered a step kit (7135575) for my 2012 Bobcat Tool Cat 5600 (F-Series). I don't have a support member behind the rocker panel nor holes and the directions are just a simple assembly diagram.. do you have to drill through rocker panel to mount the step or is this kit not fit an F-series? Dealership said it would fit my machine but I certainly didn't envision drilling through the rocker panel and having those goofy sheet metal sliding nuts siting on the outside of it..

 

[turbo36]

View attachment 466628I know this is an old thread but I ordered a step kit (7135575) for my 2012 Bobcat Tool Cat 5600 (F-Series). I don't have a support member behind the rocker panel nor holes and the directions are just a simple assembly diagram.. do you have to drill through rocker panel to mount the step or is this kit not fit an F-series? Dealership said it would fit my machine but I certainly didn't envision drilling through the rocker panel and having those goofy sheet metal sliding nuts siting on the outside of it..
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I just put these on my 15' Toolcat and the holes are drilled from the inside of the rockers. The instructions are not totally correct ( Typical for Bobcat) as my vintage machine does not have the body brackets shown in the instructions.
I made op a template and taped it to the rockers, it was a lot easier than marking the holes with a ruler.

 

[Xfaxman]

But since you don't drill through to the outside, how do you get the nuts on?

It looks like the drawing is of the right side, so I guess it will fit on either side.

I have thought about putting one of these on the 5610, the BedStep2, as it should retract if something hits it: BEDSTEP2 | AMP Research

I have their BedStep on my truck bumper and it is awesome.

 

[SSdoxie]

Here are the installation instructions for the step. This should have been in the box with the parts or dealer could have printed theses out for you. The holes are drilled through inner wall of cab only then clip nuts slipped over the holes for the bracket.

 

[mykleh]

thanks both came through for me.. Dealer e-mailed me and of course you guys always come through!! a bit of a pain to do as they don't give you measurements for the smaller 1/2" holes (outside ones) so I transfer punched them using the mount then made a template to overlay to do the larger center holes then took a carbide bit and squared off the holes so they fit nice.. thanks as always!!

 

[Xfaxman]

I am going to order the step kit and wonder if instead of clip nuts the bracket could be mounted with self drilling sheet metal screws like these?

 

[ruffdog]

I am going to order the step kit and wonder if instead of clip nuts the bracket could be mounted with self drilling sheet metal screws like these?

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I'm not liking the 4 extra 3/4" holes either to get those clip nuts in. I would rather go with quality riv-nuts.

McMaster-Carr

 

[Xfaxman]

Ordered two step kits today from: Search results for: '7135575' | Genuine Bobcat Parts

 

[DEWFPO]

Ordered two step kits today from: Search results for: '7135575' | Genuine Bobcat Parts

I take it you had to order these thru your dealer? I don't see anyway to order Bobcat parts online.

DEWPFPO

 

[Xfaxman]

Did you click the link in my post?

When I checked in the past, Bobcat online parts never could find the part number so I called their toll free number. Heather answered, checked the part number, said she would make it available, wait ten minutes and it would be there for me to order.

I waited, it was and I did .

 

[DEWFPO]

Did you click the link in my post?

When I checked in the past, Bobcat online parts never could find the part number so I called their toll free number. Heather answered, checked the part number, said she would make it available, wait ten minutes and it would be there for me to order.

I waited, it was and I did .

I did, but it wasn't intuitively obvious to me that I needed to click on the "Learn More" button to get to an "Add to Cart" button. Seems redundant. I was on the site 2 days ago looking up parts and didn't see any way to actually 'order' parts.

I like having parts diagrams online so I can get the part numbers but I'm surprised at how many Bobcat 'part numbers' can't be found/ordered on their own website. For example :

Grommet 6676508
Switch 6665317
Heater Fan Motor 6693212

frustrating.

DEWFPO

 

[ruffdog]

Ordered two step kits today from: Search results for: '7135575' | Genuine Bobcat Parts

Give us a update once you install them. :thumbsup:

 

[Xfaxman]

Give us a update once you install them. :thumbsup:

Will do. With pictures .