Torx Floor Screws Longer Than 1-1/2 Inches

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I purchased the 1/4×1-1/2 screws. My trailer has the wire mesh. With the mesh not being flat, the screws aren't grabbing the trailer frame to screw down. Any suggestions would be a great help

asked by: Frank M

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Expert Reply:

There really isn't anything we can offer other than using screws longer than the 1-1/2 inch Torx Floor Screws # TF01150 since that particular length isn't catching. Depending the added length you need you can get the same screws, but either 2-1/4 or 2-1/2 inches long:

- 2-1/4 Inches Long: Torx Floor Screws # TF01225

- 2-1/2 Inches Long: Torx Floor Screws # TF01250

Both will work with the Torx Head Screwdriver Bit # TX430-1.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

I would recommend to use the treated torx screws for ACQ (Alkaline Copper Quaternary) treated wood for better corrosion and rust resistance. The treated torx screws like the Redline 2-1/2 Inch Long Torx Trailer Screw for ACQ Treated Wood, part…

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Answer 2

You are correct. The pilot hole size for the Torx Floor Screws, part #TF01250, is 7/32 inch. These come with 40 screws in the package, and measure 2-1/2 inches long. The screwdriver bit you may want for the Torx screws is part #TX430-1. These are…

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Answer 3

The 2-1/2" Long Torx Floor Screws #TF01250 length is measured at the threads (see attached photo). Attached is a review video where we go over this as well for you to check out.

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Answer 4

We do offer deck screws which can be ordered in bulk, you'll first however need to know what size you need. The Torx Floor Screws for example are 1/4" diameter and offered in a few different lengths; part #TF01150 for 1-1/2" long, part…

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Answer 5

We have a few sizes of Torx screws to secure the bed boards on a trailer, however I do not know what screws are used on the Big Tex trailers and we do not have any specifically for them. I have included the length options we carry below, they all…

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Answer 6

The 2-1/2" Long Torx Floor Screws, 40/Pkg #TF01250 is a great way to purchase the screws in bulk. Additional screws are available individually as part #TFX250.

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Answer 7

As long as you have a pilot hole the screw threads will be strong enough to withstand threading through the angle iron. You should be fine with the 1-1/2 inch screws like #TFX150ACQ you were looking at. For your setup the 1-1/2 will be sufficiant but…

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Answer 8

The 2-1/2" Long Torx Trailer Floor and Wall Liner Screw #TFX250ACQ is designed for use on ACQ treated wood that is normally very corrosive to metal fasteners. Even if you don't have ACQ treated wood these screws should work great. Any drill…

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Answer 9

The 2-1/2" Long Torx Trailer Floor and Wall Liner Screw for ACQ Treated Wood #TFX250ACQ that you referenced is a 1/4 inch diameter screw that takes a 7/32 inch pilot hole. You would need to drill a 7/32 inch hole first before installing the…

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Answer 10

When securing things down I tend to think "the more the merrier" so I personally would probably put at least 2 of the 2-1/4" Long Standard Torx Trailer Floor and Wall Liner Screw #TFX225 per board per crossbeam especially if the plan…

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Answer 11

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 12

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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