Torx Screws for Securing Bed Boards to a Utility Trailer

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Do you have The torque screws for the big tex utility trailer bedboards?

asked by: Scott R

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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 have a 1/4" diameter.

1-1/2"
- 1-1/2" Long Torx Floor Screws # TF01150

2-1/4"
- 2-1/4" Long Torx; Floor Screws # TF01225

2-1/2"
- 2-1/2" Long Torx Floor Screws # TF01250

expert reply by: Scott S

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Answer 1

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…

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Answer 2

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 3

When it comes to matching a wheel with your 205/75/15 tire The Dexstar Steel Mini Mod Trailer Wheel - 15 inch x 5 inch Rim - 5 on 4-1/2 - Black Powder Coat #AM20440 will work. A 15 inch wheel would be your standard size, even though you can also…

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Answer 4

A blowout can be caused by any number of things, from the trailer being overloaded to the tire being underinflated (or underrated) to just a poor quality tire. In general, the higher the load range and capacity the higher the ply rating will be, so…

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Answer 5

The difference on a 15X5 tire and a 15X6 is the width of the wheel. The 15X5 being 5 inch width and the 15X6 being a 6 inch width. I recommend The Dexstar Steel Spoke Trailer Wheel #AM20428. The wheel has a 5 on 5 bolt pattern with a pilot diameter…

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Answer 6

Nearly all trailer wheels including the Karrier ST205/75R15 Radial Trailer Tire with 15 inch Galvanized Wheel #AM32397 have a zero offset. The backspacing is 3-1/2 inches. I determined this by taking the width of the rim (6 inches), adding an inch…

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Answer 7

The width of a trailer wheel is measured from the inner edge of a bead to the inner edge of the other bead. If you take this measurement it should be 5 inches on your wheel. Take a look at the video I have linked that shows how to measure. You can…

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Answer 8

A 205/75-15 size tire can actually fit on a wheel from 5 to 6-1/2 inches wide. With that being said, it's generally better to go with the thinnest wheel your tire fits on because that puts the weight on the wheel in the most vertical position…

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Answer 9

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"…

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Answer 10

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…

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Answer 11

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 12

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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