Recommendation for Attaching Aluminum Diamond Plate Flooring to Utility Trailer

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Im swapping the floor of my utility trailer from Wood to Aluminum Diamond Plate. Still have the original metal grate that came from the factory. Is in perfect condition. Any advise what to use to attach the diamond plate? Regards

asked by: Lisandro D

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To attach the aluminum diamond plate to the floor of your utility trailer, you can use self-tapping screws like # FA1131822 or something longer depending on how thick the aluminum is. I recommend using one about every square foot if possible. These particular self-tapping screws are 1-1/4 inches long and have 1/4 inch - 14 x 3/4 inch long threads.

If you will be attaching the diamond plate to the metal grate on your trailer, you will need some type of anchor or lag bolts.

expert reply by: Chris R

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Answer 1

Hey Taylor, We have some single blade 7-Way connectors for your trailer, but you'll have to replace it completely with the 7-Way Round RV Style Trailer Connector #A7WCB. You'll need to cut off your current 7-Way and install this one in…

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Answer 2

A 7-way (female) vehicle socket like #PK12-707E has a single blade contact; these fit in between the dual contact surfaces in a (male) trailer plug like #54006-059, #277-000143 or #A10-7W10 and the connector (type BB) shown in your photo. Some 7-way…

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Hey Juan, We do have just the nut retainer individually available as part #6-190. For the hub cap we do have a replacement hub cap with rubber plug available for a 2.72" hub bore diameter #TRU66FR. I wasn't sure if the 2.72 was the hub cap…

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Hey David welcome back! I would mount the rubber hoses on the side of the frame, for the Kodiak Hydraulic Brake Line Kit item #20TA-BLKIT. To attach the line holders, I recommend the Self-Tapping Screw - 1/4" -14 x 3/4" Long - Zinc item…

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Answer 5

Well thanks so much for those kind words, and we can help you out here. Since you have a 450 lb loaded tongue weight, the Blue Ox TrackPro #BLU47FR would indeed be rated too highly, but you can actually just substitute a 2-5/16" hitch ball for…

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Yes, you can use the Blue Ox TrackPro Weight Distribution #BLU36FR with an extended shank, and for that I recommend the Equal-i-zer Weight Dist Shank #EQ90-02-4600 which measures 14" from the center of the hitch pin hole out to the adjustment…

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Hi Art, You have a couple good options there, but between the Blue Ox TrackPro and Fastway e2, go with the former, from Blue Ox. The correctly rated hitch for a 3,500 lb trailer is the following: - Blue Ox TrackPro Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control…

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Answer 8

Zinc plated screws are going to be the best option for use with aluminum to resist galvanic corrosion. This corrosion you are referring to is from two dissimilar metals reacting so you want to use the most similar metals when installing your E-track…

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Thanks for reaching out, Mark! The Scissor Stabilizer Jacks w/ Handle - 18-3/4" Lift - 10,000 lbs #TJSCHD-24-4 are designed with 11 Gauge steel and install using 1/4" self-tapping screws like the Self-Tapping Screw #FA1131822. Then for base…

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The Optronics Miro-Flex LED Utility Light - Submersible - 9 Diodes - Round - 12V/24V - Clear Lens #UCL50CB does not come in blue, though there is a similar light that does have blue LEDs. The Optronics LED Trailer Utility or Hitch Light - Submersible…

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