U drive screws

[dan juhasz]

I want to attach the tire location plate to the concrete floor for the lift. As far as I know they use round head u drive screws that just hammer into a pre drilled whole. Searched the net, largest I can find is a #14 which is still very small having a head diameter of only 7/16. Any ideas where to source what I need or am I even looking for the correct product?

 

[Hey-O]

Drive Screws - Type U Dimensions & Specs | AFT Fasteners

 

[Mackman]

I wouldn't think those are recommended for concrete. Could use a Tap-con, or Zumack nail-in.

 

[Richard Cranium]

Those type of anchors will never pull out, or if they do, the'll take up a chunk of concrete with them. I'd use something like this instead which is available at Home Depot or any good hardware store.

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[Hey-O]

I would put a plastic anchor in the hole and run a pan head screw in it and call it a day.

 

[Hey-O]

Wow, great minds think alike!!

 

[Richard Cranium]

Wow, great minds think alike!!

I thought of it first though which makes me a greater mind.

 

[toolmanmike]

I want to attach the tire location plate to the concrete floor for the lift. As far as I know they use round head u drive screws that just hammer into a pre drilled whole. Searched the net, largest I can find is a #14 which is still very small having a head diameter of only 7/16. Any ideas where to source what I need or am I even looking for the correct product?

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Those drive rivets are like the ones in the tin splash shield under stock small block intakes.

 

[Hey-O]

When I was running the shop at Chrysler, I bought those by the thousands. We hung signage, towel dispensers, you name it in concrete and concrete block walls almost everyday.

 

[gkent]

I wouldn't think you need a very big screw for that purpose.

 

[Hey-O]

I wouldn't think you need a very big screw for that purpose.

Not really, there is no pressure. I installed many of those at work.

 

[khryslerkid]

They make these in different sizes....

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Cobra-2-Pack-2-1-2-in-x-3-8-in-Concrete-Anchors/1001314030

 

[dartforforty]

I use Red Heads with a fender washer.
Over drill the hole depth. If you have to remove them you can grind the head off and the fender washer saves the plate from being damaged.
You can drive them further into the concretre and plug the hole.
Home Depot stocks these
Ed

 

[gkent]

One tip I was given long ago about mounting anything into concrete ... always drill the hole right through. That way if you ever break the screw or stud off or even need to get rid of it, you can knock it right through and replace it or fill the hole.

 

[Scott Engelhardt]

I use Red Heads with a fender washer.
Over drill the hole depth. If you have to remove them you can grind the head off and the fender washer saves the plate from being damaged.
You can drive them further into the concretre and plug the hole.
Home Depot stocks these
Ed

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I use 100's of these a year installing automotive equipment easy to install and hold very well

 

[dan juhasz]

Went to Lowe’s, I saw the red head hammer rivits, almost bought them. Saw these and went this way.
Last picture is a bonus just for the hell of it.

 

[Big Bad Dad]

One tip I was given long ago about mounting anything into concrete ... always drill the hole right through. That way if you ever break the screw or stud off or even need to get rid of it, you can knock it right through and replace it or fill the hole.

That's hard to do with a floor...

 

[GTXDAN]

Went to Lowe’s, I saw the red head hammer rivits, almost bought them. Saw these and went this way.
Last picture is a bonus just for the hell of it.

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Nice screws. Just the right size.

 

[dadsbee]

Is her name Udrive..

 

[VANDAN]

Could you use a good quality double sided tape, in case you'd like to relocate it in the future ? Not sure how much weather, or moisture your floors sees ?