Impact Wrench Not Necessary To Install Torx Floor Screws

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I have a utility trailer and need to replace the boards. Do I need a impact wrench to install the torx floor screws?

asked by: Stephen C

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To install Torx screws like # TFX250ACQ when replacing floor boards, you don't need any special tools except the Torx Head Screwdriver Bit # TX430-1. This can be used in a screwdriver, but I choose to use it in a corded or cordless drill.

expert reply by: Jason S

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Answer 1

It would be a good idea to go with different holes for the reinstallation of the deck boards on your trailer, or at least enlarge the ones you have and then go with the next thicker screws so that you know you are getting a good grip on the metal…

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Answer 2

The 2-1/2" Long Torx Trailer Floor and Wall Liner Screw for ACQ Treated Wood #TFX250ACQ is, as the name suggests, for ACQ treated wood and works to prevent corrosion. It would certainly work for an oak floor.

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Answer 3

The 2-1/2" Long Torx Trailer Floor and Wall Liner Screw #TFX250ACQ is sold individually and not by the box. So you would just need to purchase however many you are needing.

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Since a 2x6 board is about 1-1/2 inches thick, I don't think using 1-1/2" Long Torx Trailer Floor and Wall Liner Screw for ACQ Treated Wood #TFX150ACQ is going to provide sufficient contact with the trailer frame. For that reason I recommend…

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Answer 5

The manual lockout on your Atwood 85778 surge brake coupler is there so that you can back up the trailer without the brakes locking up on you. Yes you can safely tow your trailer with the broken manual lockout, you just have to make sure you…

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Answer 6

The number you provided, "7753400" is a patent number which corelates to the Equalizer for E-Z Flex Suspension part #013-144-03. This is for a single equalizer but if you need the entire kit it's the Dexter E-Z Flex Suspension Kit part…

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Answer 7

I really wish we had replacement parts still for the Atwood couplers but since they've been out of business for so long we don't have any way to get the parts you are wanting.

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The old version of the #HBA-CAM used 4 wires, but the product was updated awhile back and now uses only two wires as shown in the photo on the product description page. The white wire from the HBA-CAM would tap into the white ground wire and the blue…

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On a 2005 Chevy Silverado 1500, If you are facing the front of the truck looking at the power distribution box, there will be a post at the back left side and a fuse slot near it. It is that fuse slot that you will install a 30 amp fuse. I have…

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Answer 10

The 40 amp fuse for your 2006 Chevrolet Silverado tow package is used for the 12 volt battery charge circuit. This fuse is located toward the front of the underhood fuse box closest to the front auxiliary positive post (see photo). There may be a…

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Answer 11

For your enclosed trailer application I have several suggestions for adding interior lighting that you can control directly via a switch. Since your current 4-pole trailer wiring does NOT include a 12V auxiliary power feed that could power inside…

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Answer 12

The only way you could power interior dome lights on a trailer without it being connected to a tow vehicle would be to power the lights with a battery like a breakaway battery. How you choose to wire up the batteries will in the end be up to you, but…

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