Damaged Ball

Dave H M wrote:
Oh oh, now we have gone from simply smoothing out a nick in the ball to, Whoah that thing looks crystallized from lack of grease. :h

Wow, better get it xrayed or at least magnafluxed.

that's how it goes. Ask the time of day and you're told how to make a watch.

What nick?

Dtank wrote:

Me Again wrote:
Is that ball crystallized from lack of grease? Chris

Looks like the tires are under inflated also...:R...:R...:R

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If he only had a TPMS...

Back on point...I greased a (trailer) ball once. Got grease on my clothes, hands, and legs for months afterwards. Never again.

Me Again wrote:
Is that ball crystallized from lack of grease? Chris

Looks like the tires are under inflated also...:R...:R...:R

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Me Again wrote:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tu9NmR3ql44

He makes a good point about friction, which can also effect steering depending on the vehicle and setup.

spoon059 wrote:

ChopperBill wrote:
It ain't the space shuttle.

Did someone say space shuttle??? I can tow that sucker if need be...

Opps... wrong thread.

Yep I saw you in the commercial. Get that truck fixed? LOL

ChopperBill wrote:
It ain't the space shuttle.

Did someone say space shuttle??? I can tow that sucker if need be...

Opps... wrong thread.

I don't grease my ball(s).

Never greased a ball in my life, I get greasy enough as it is around equipment. If a ball hasn't been used in years, use a little sandpaper on it for 10 seconds to remove any corrosion if needed.

Never heard of crystalizing a ball - how does that happen ? There's no way a hitch could generate a lot of heat.

And back to the OP's question. Smooth out the nick if you want, it will be fine.

Bill