Pullrite Superlite - Best Dry Graphite Lubricant

[homeschoolin]

I am talking about the pyramid-style hitch that is very similar to the Anderson hitch but is made by Pullrite instead. Anderson users can feel free to chime in too if they use a dry lube on their hitch.

Pullrite recommends a dry graphite lube be applied to the receiving funnel and to the ball that attaches to the kingpin (the Anderson has the reverse arrangement funnel attached to the kingpin and ball on top of the hitch).

My local Ace store sells PB Blaster Dry Graphite Spray.

Has anybody used the PB product? Does it work well?

What is your preferred lubricant for this style of hitch?

I guess the ideal lube would be one that goes on with little mess, lasts a long time, and, of course, lubes well between hitch and funnel. Thanks.

[TxGearhead]

Furthermore...I got the new pin. It wouldn't go in the housing to lock the ball. Discovered the pin housing was slightly bent. Called PullRite to check the price and order a new one. Price was $180 plus shipping. They offered if I would pay shipping they would give me the housing. Heck yes.
To be clear, the pin housing is welded to the vertical female tube with the funnel.
I also went to Tractor Supply and WalMart looking for cables to use instead of chains. Didn't have any. I ordered 44" nylon coated coiled cables by Curt from Amazon, less than $25. Maybe them being coated and coiled they won't snag like chains.

[TxGearhead]

I use WD40 Specialist Dry Lube with PTFE. That doesn't make me right though.
I do spray degreaser on it occasionally and start over with the lube.
To me it's kinda like a traditonal hitch ball. Too much grease is too much and not enough is not enough. It just needs a little on the ball. I spray it when I think about it.
Don't over think it.
You know the rule..grease attracts dirt and dirt produces friction.

edit add: I just had to buy a new lock pin for the hitch. I got a new style pinbox hitch with the holes for safety chains. My original was the old style with no provision for chains. So with apparently too much time on my hands I moved the "add a links" that I hook on to to the more rearward holes. I was thinking...that's 6" less that I have to stretch out on the tailgate to hook up the chains. Well the safety chains got tangled in the spring loaded safety pin and bent it. PullRite charged about $24 for a new pin. I should get it this week.

[Njmurvin]

I don't lube my Andersen Ultimate Hitch either. I've only towed with it a few times. But, no sign of wear and no sounds coming from the hitch either.

I used to have the old style Superglide on my previous truck. I used SlipPlate graphite spray on the rails.

[cummins2014]

homeschoolin wrote:
Yes. I am the OP and the hitch pictured is the hitch that I own. My question on dry lube was in reference to that hitch.

I have the Andersen ,and reading their website, I don't see any reference for any lubrication. No idea about it other then maybe some dry lube. I certainly can't see a reason with the Andersen . I have an older model of the steel rail mount Andersen, so I didn't get the red funnel that comes with the newer ones to help line up when hitching. I look at it like I would a ball hitch, and I don't lube those, maybe some do, I don't. I can't see where a little dry lube would hurt anything. I don't plan on using anything, but if PullRite suggests it ,why not.

[homeschoolin]

Yes. I am the OP and the hitch pictured is the hitch that I own. My question on dry lube was in reference to that hitch.

[MFL]

B.O. Plenty wrote:
Not talking about a Super Glide type hitch. This is a light weight stationary hitch, much like an Anderson hitch.
I would use graphite spray on the funnel if anything.

B.O.

[wopachop]

The PB dry lube sounds interesting. What type of lube would you guys use on the square metal bars of the equalizer hitch? I normally use a Molybdenum grease because i think it has a high shear rating and those arms are under so much pressure. But its nasty stuff. Feel bad when people brush up on the ends of the bars because they can get grease on nice clothers. A dry lube sounds better.

[B_O__Plenty]

Not talking about a Super Glide type hitch. This is a light weight stationary hitch, much like an Anderson hitch.
I would use graphite spray on the funnel if anything.

B.O.

[time2roll]

Yes I have an old Superglide that uses graphite on the slide rails. Originally it used a heavy grease but the recommendation changed. Grease was a disaster at collecting dirt and grit. The newer Superglide uses a nylon bushing and wd40.

I also use the graphite on the saddle and locking mechanism. Also works well on the rack and pinion slide mechanism on the trailer. Reduces noise, less stress on the motor, prevents rust.

[homeschoolin]

time2roll wrote:
After the initial coat, just a light touch up the first couple trips. You can tell by the sheen of the metal when more is needed. Wipe it down with a clean cloth to better tell. The graphite goes on like paint and like any paint you can tell when it needs a touch up. Graphite bonds to the metal so less is needed over time.

Been running a Superglide with slip plate for over 10 years. Other brands are fine too.

Good. Thanks. I did not realize the Superglide called for the graphite dry lube also. Is the dry lube for the slide rails? Doesn't the slip plate take care of the hitching area?

[homeschoolin]

alboy wrote:
No lube on the Andersen

Is that because the Anderson funnel has the rubberized coating?

[time2roll]

After the initial coat, just a light touch up the first couple trips. You can tell by the sheen of the metal when more is needed. Wipe it down with a clean cloth to better tell. The graphite goes on like paint and like any paint you can tell when it needs a touch up. Graphite bonds to the metal so less is needed over time.

Been running a Superglide with slip plate for over 10 years. Other brands are fine too.

( I don't have a Superlite hitch... just relating my experience with graphite spray )

[alboy]

No lube on the Andersen

[homeschoolin]

Lwiddis wrote:
The difference IMO isn’t between brands but in regular application.

How often do you recommend that the dry lube be reapplied?

Can you tell by the sound when the ball and funnel rub together?