Trailer Deck

Bill Bowen · Jul 13, 2012

When you guys replace rotten boards do you drill new holes in rail and screw down.Or do you drill our old screws and crawl under to mark new boards.Thanks Bill P.S. I am 71 don't want any extra exercise.

sflem849 · Jul 13, 2012

I couldn't get my old screws out. I just drilled new holes.

MN Mike · Jul 13, 2012

I've always drilled new holes. those frame rails will take a few replacement holes and not lose any perceptible strength. to make drilling the metal easier, get yourself some cutting oil. it makes a big difference in my experience.

sflem849 · Jul 13, 2012

I also used galvanized carriage bolts instead of self tapping screws.

NoNewParts · Jul 13, 2012

jobs like that I use good
self drilling TeK screws
no holes needed, and they go into frame steel easily

sflem849 · Jul 13, 2012

I couldn't get my old screws out. I just drilled new holes.

farmallboy15 · Jul 13, 2012

try to extract the screw. if you cant break it off or cut it off with a sawzall. then when you put new boards in just get some heavy self tapping screws from lowes. no need to drill a new hole.

Bill Bowen · Jul 13, 2012

Thanks fellas. Some of the boards are screwed in some are bolted.Trailer new to me. Bill

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