An idea I have been toying with is a easier way to remove the steps for whatever reason. So I ordered a pair of locking quick release pins to use instead of the bolt. Also i picked up a couple of hole plugs so I can drill a 1.5" hole right above the pins for easy removal. The second pin in the first picture is to do the samething with the copilot stick. This would allow for easy removal for whatever reason. Still haven't commited to either option so we will see.
Left pin is for the steps, right is for the copilot stick.