[trit21]

I own a 2000 3500 and access to the shower sump under those steps is a huge design flaw. Anyway, it is what it is. Alignment is not that critical. I just put the steps in, got my power driver out and screw the screws to the nearest hole and done. I have never ever put all the screws in as it was such a pain to do and especially when removing them. So, the last time I had to do this, I hinged the steps at the top and put gas struts on the sides with a latch at the bottom so now the steps hinge up and out of way to access the shower sump. I don't have any photos but I can get them if you interested in this. Parts are readily available for the modification and it makes it sooooo much better. Whey Tiara didn't do this is beyond me. 

I also had to rewire my shower sump so that is stays on when I run the AC all week (we are in FL) and you don't have keep the cabin breaker on and the house large disconnect on all week either. Small things they didn't think of that really needed to be done. While I was rewiring the sump, I noticed most of the circuit breaker connections were loose and causing intermittent electrical problems, now all gone. But I am off topic and maybe in need of another thread, sorry. 

Anyway, if you interested in the hinge idea, let me know, maybe a couple weeks before I get to the boat again. In the meantime, slide the steps in, screws them down and your good to go. 

Tom