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mrekim
Explorer
Sep 20, 2013

How often do you need to tighen your hitch ball?

I have a ball on order and was going to get a 1 7/8" socket. After a brief search it seems like 1/2" drive tools won't cut it. I suspect that, if I want to be able to tighten this myself I'll need at ...
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rockhillmanor
Explorer
Sep 21, 2013
bob213 wrote:

I paint a red line across the nut on the bottom of mine so I can easily see any movement.

In 40 years of boats and trailers I had only one that moved. I still carry the breaker bar and socket with me.


Now THAT is one slick idea to see at a glance if it's loosening up! :B
Thank's for posting the tip.

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