eaz-lift hitch - do they wear out?
I have an Eaz-Lift hitch (1,200 lb. tongue weight) that was included with a used 1998 trailer that I purchased 7 years ago. I'm not sure how old the hitch is but it might have been new with the trail...
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If the hitch has been lubricated as it should have been there should not a whole lot of wear. Look at the ends of the WD bars where they insert into the hitch head. Are they round or do they have a slight oval shape? If oval, or flattened slightly on their front edge, they might need replacing.
Also look at the bottom openings where the bars insert. They also should be round. If they are an oval shape then the hitch most likely has been used without grease. The hitch head MAY need to be replaced if it is too bad. As long as you can still get the WD you need you should probably should keep using the hitch you have. Keep it greased up where the bars go in and put grease on the ball and you should be ok. When/if it ever gets to the point where you cannot get enough tension on the bars then it would be time to replace.
Barney
Also look at the bottom openings where the bars insert. They also should be round. If they are an oval shape then the hitch most likely has been used without grease. The hitch head MAY need to be replaced if it is too bad. As long as you can still get the WD you need you should probably should keep using the hitch you have. Keep it greased up where the bars go in and put grease on the ball and you should be ok. When/if it ever gets to the point where you cannot get enough tension on the bars then it would be time to replace.
Barney
