Probably a stupid questions (balls)
Do you use any kind of a lubricant on the hitch ball?
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They make lube specifically for balls (says with poker face). I use the Reese white grease posted above on ours. Still have the little container of it I bought 5+ years ago. Lasts a long time.
Good point on grease attracting dirt and causing wear but I'd rather lubricate the metal parts that rub together like they do. You can always replace a ball but replacing a worn out coupler isn't easy. Our truck is used primarily for towing so the ball mostly sits exposed at a CG or at home. Any cases out there of balls/couplers being worn out from using or not using grease?
I always leave our Reese DC shank/hitch head in place because it bolted down with a Blue Ox immobilizer. I periodically check the sockets for dirt & debris and clean as needed.
Used to have a stainless steel ball but had to replace it with a ball with 1" rise which has ordinary plating. Not sure if s/s creates more or less friction or maybe galls?
Good point on grease attracting dirt and causing wear but I'd rather lubricate the metal parts that rub together like they do. You can always replace a ball but replacing a worn out coupler isn't easy. Our truck is used primarily for towing so the ball mostly sits exposed at a CG or at home. Any cases out there of balls/couplers being worn out from using or not using grease?
I always leave our Reese DC shank/hitch head in place because it bolted down with a Blue Ox immobilizer. I periodically check the sockets for dirt & debris and clean as needed.
Used to have a stainless steel ball but had to replace it with a ball with 1" rise which has ordinary plating. Not sure if s/s creates more or less friction or maybe galls?
