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profdant139
Explorer II
Jan 25, 2019

Questions: self drilling/ tapping screws for chassis work

I'm getting ready to install my underbelly cover -- there will be aluminum C channel beams (to support the foam panels and the coroplast under-skin) attached to the underside of the trailer's frame me...
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fj12ryder
Explorer III
Feb 01, 2019
"Snugging the screws without stripping is an art."

Very true, which is why I suggested using a drill with a clutch. Snapping off more than a couple heads, pretty easy to do BTW, makes for a very frustrating job. Especially lying on your back with hot chips falling inside your sleeves and collar. :) Some of those self-drilling screws are fairly brittle due to their design.

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