Type of Hardware to Use to Install Tow-Rax Low Profile Floor Track

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I would be mounting the Tow-Rax low profile track to an aluminum trailer. What type hardware would you recommend to avoid corrosion? Stainless steel would be my choice, is that correct?

asked by: AL K

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Stainless steel hardware would be the best type to use when installing the Tow-Rax Low-Profile Floor Track for Tie-Down Anchors # TWSP72TA to prevent corrosion.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Jeffrey G.

8/8/2020

What are the hole dimension the screws/bolts need to fit through the track to mount it to the trailer bed?

Jon G.

8/18/2020

The mounting holes have a 1/4" diameter.

Answer 1

The mount stud tie-downs #TWSPDSTD225 will work with Tow-Rax Low-Profile Floor Track for Tie-Down Anchors #TWSP72TA. When using the #TWSPDSTD it has a breaking strength of 5,000 lbs and a working strength of 1,666 lbs. I attached a review video for…

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