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B & W Patriot hitch

ACZL
Explorer
Explorer
Quick question. Just bought and installed said hitch but will have to make adjustments when we get the new coach. BTW, lots of settings and have to figure out which one will be best.

Anyways, for my question. Directions say to lube the bushings w/ a lithium type grease. Do I use the Amzoil grease I use for everything incl wheel bearings OR white lith grease?
2017 F350 DRW XLT, CC, 4x4, 6.7
2018 Big Country 3560 SS
"The best part of RVing and Snowmobiling is spending time with family and friends"
"Catin' in the Winter"
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ACZL
Explorer
Explorer
Greene728 wrote:
I too use the lithium on the rubber and a quality synthetic grease on the zerk fitting.


Along w/ the other replies, sounds like this is my attack plan.
2017 F350 DRW XLT, CC, 4x4, 6.7
2018 Big Country 3560 SS
"The best part of RVing and Snowmobiling is spending time with family and friends"
"Catin' in the Winter"

Greene728
Explorer
Explorer
I too use the lithium on the rubber and a quality synthetic grease on the zerk fitting.
2011 Crossroads Cruiser 29BHS ( Traded )
2017 Grand Design 303RLS ( Sold )
Currently camperless ( Just taking a break )
2016 Chevy Silverado 2500 4x4 6.0 and 4:10โ€™s
Me and the wife and our two daughters. Life's good!

maskins
Explorer
Explorer
Do you also need to lube the rails for the slider portion? If so what do you use?
Chevy Duramax
Wildcat 327RE

alexleblanc
Explorer
Explorer
Another white lithium user, congrats on buying an awesome hitch!
TV - 2017 F350 CCSB SRW Platinum 6.7 + 5er - 2021 Grand Design Reflection 311 BHS + B&W Companion
On Order - 2022 F350 CCSB SRW Platinum 6.7

Learjet
Explorer
Explorer
quality lithium grease to protect the plastic pivot points. Grease may cause the plastic to breakdown sooner.

Plus it is easy to wipe up and re-apply...I would think bearing grease would create a mess.
2017 Ram Big Horn, DRW Long Box, 4x4, Cummins, Aisin, 3.73
2022 Jayco Pinnacle 32RLTS, Onan 5500, Disc Brakes, 17.5" tires
B&W Ram Companion

Me_Again
Explorer III
Explorer III
Cummins12V98 wrote:
MFL wrote:
I just use a quality lithium grease on mine. I don't think you need white lithium, unless you just want to be like the Fanboy Club President! ๐Ÿ™‚

Jerry


I have to keep factory standards to keep my "FanBoy" Presidential status! :B


As a senior member of BOD of the fanboy club, I supported Ron's nomination as President of the club. Chris
2021 F150 2.7 Ecoboost - Summer Home 2017 Bighorn 3575el. Can Am Spyder RT-L Chrome, Kawasaki KRX1000. Retired and enjoying it! RIP DW 07-05-2021

Cummins12V98
Explorer III
Explorer III
MFL wrote:
I just use a quality lithium grease on mine. I don't think you need white lithium, unless you just want to be like the Fanboy Club President! ๐Ÿ™‚

Jerry


I have to keep factory standards to keep my "FanBoy" Presidential status! :B
2015 RAM LongHorn 3500 Dually CrewCab 4X4 CUMMINS/AISIN RearAir 385HP/865TQ 4:10's
37,800# GCVWR "Towing Beast"

"HeavyWeight" B&W RVK3600

2016 MobileSuites 39TKSB3 highly "Elited" In the stable

2007.5 Mobile Suites 36 SB3 29,000# Combined SOLD

MFL
Nomad II
Nomad II
I just use a quality lithium grease on mine. I don't think you need white lithium, unless you just want to be like the Fanboy Club President! ๐Ÿ™‚

Jerry

laknox
Nomad
Nomad
Personally, I use "grease" on both the tilt pin and the head mounts. ๐Ÿ™‚ No problems in 13 years, touch wood.

Lyle
2022 GMC Sierra 3500 HD Denali Crew Cab 4x4 Duramax
B&W OEM Companion & Gooseneck Kit
2017 KZ Durango 1500 D277RLT
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Cummins12V98
Explorer III
Explorer III
Here are the lube points. I use AMZ/OIL on the ZERK fitting and white lithium on the rubber bushings.

Welcome to the FanBoy Club!


2015 RAM LongHorn 3500 Dually CrewCab 4X4 CUMMINS/AISIN RearAir 385HP/865TQ 4:10's
37,800# GCVWR "Towing Beast"

"HeavyWeight" B&W RVK3600

2016 MobileSuites 39TKSB3 highly "Elited" In the stable

2007.5 Mobile Suites 36 SB3 29,000# Combined SOLD

greende
Explorer II
Explorer II
I use the white lithium grease on mine. I bought a small tube at NAPA and keep it in my tool box. Been using the same small tube for the past 5 years.
2011 Chevy 3500 HD LTZ Duramax/Allison Crew Cab Long Box DRW
B&W Turnover Ball with Companion

2012 Keystone Cougar 293 SAB 5er

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