08-21-2017, 05:01 AM
If you find that the screw holes have enlarged due to the weight being carried there is a more permeates solution. Remove the screws, drill half the depth of the screw with a drill at least double the diameter of the screw, treat the screw holes with liquid epoxy and then fill the holes with a epoxy blended with silica, reinstall the slider and screws making sure the alignment is right, 24 hours later you can load it up.
The epoxy silica blend creates a strong threaded bushing that spreads the load over a larger area of wood. You can use machine screws instead of the original wood/sheet metal screws and get even more strength. The epoxy materials I've used were made by WEST Systems. I've never had a screwed fitting fail once I did this.
The epoxy silica blend creates a strong threaded bushing that spreads the load over a larger area of wood. You can use machine screws instead of the original wood/sheet metal screws and get even more strength. The epoxy materials I've used were made by WEST Systems. I've never had a screwed fitting fail once I did this.
Jon Kabbe
1993 coach 337 with Civic towed