What Hardware Should I Use to Install Erickson E-Tracks
Question:
Are 304 18-8 Stainless steel 1/4-20 bolts a good pick to install e-track to 4x6 boards on a utility trailer? Are they strong enough? I plan to install 4 5ft sections of e-track making 2 strips in line with a utv wheels center. The UTV is approximately 1700 lbs.
asked by: James
Expert Reply:
Yes. A 304 or 18-8 bolt (which have the same makeup) will be sufficient to mount the Erickson E-Tracks and carry your 1700-lbs UTV. I would also recommend using a the E-Track Backing Plate # e96RR to add strength and improve tie-down support.
If you also need some wheel chocks that fit in these E-tracks, the Erickson E-Chock Wheel Chock # EM09162-2 make a great addition to your new E-track setup since they fit directly into the Erickson E-tracks and provide a solution to eliminate movement of your UTV. If you need any tie downs or ratchet straps, the Erickson Adjustable Ratcheting Wheel Nets # EM58522 will work on tires between 14" and 29" diameter and have a safe working load limit of 3333-lbs- so they're more than capable of handling the weight of your 1700-lbs UTV.
Products Referenced in This Question
Erickson E-Chock Wheel Chocks for E Track - Powder Coated Steel - Qty 2
- E-Track
- E-Track Wheel Chocks
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Erickson Adjustable Ratcheting Wheel Net w/ Hooks - 4" Wide - 3,333 lbs
- Car Tie Down Straps
- 1 Strap
- Wheel Net
- 2001 - 3500 lbs
- Erickson
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etrailer E-Track Backing Plates w/ Hardware - Galvanized Steel - 6" Long x 6" Wide - Qty 2
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- E-Track
- Tie Down Anchors
- E-Track Parts
- 6 Inch Wide
- Backing Plate
- 6 Feet Long
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