Recommended Torx Trailer Floor And Wall Screws For Treated Lumber On Ford F-550 Flatbed Truck

Updated 11/16/2015 | Published 11/14/2015

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2-1/2" Long Standard Torx Trailer Floor and Wall Liner Screw

(35)

$0.94

2-1/2" Long Torx Trailer Floor and Wall Liner Screw for ACQ Treated Wood

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$2.37

Torx Head Screwdriver Bit

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$11.54

Question:

I have some pressure treated pine that I can use to replace my flatbed decking on my F550 flatbed. Can I use these fasteners? I know that some fasteners will corrode due to chemicals in pressure treated lumber. The lumber is from 2000. I cant recall what year they began using the newer pt chemicals but Ill assume mine has chromated copper arsenate CCA in it.

asked by: Robert K

Expert Reply:

Since you are using treated lumber for your flatbed truck bed I recommend using the Torx Trailer Floor and Wall Liner Screw for ACQ Treated Wood, part # TFX250ACQ. since these are designed for treated lumber, they will perform and last better than the TFX250 screws.

These screws are made with a plating material that is less expensive than stainless steel. You do need to drill a 7/32 inch pilot hole when installing these screws.

We also offer the Torx Head Screwdriver Bit, part # TX430-1.

expert reply by: Jeffrey L