New Hitch Ball

[esjay]

The chrome, or whatever the finish is, is worn off the front side of my 2" hitch ball. Should I turn the ball 180 degrees, replace it, or don't worry about it?

[esjay]

Lowe's sells stainless steel hitch balls. They are pricey, but probably the best way to go. 2", I" shank, 6000lb. capacity, $17.95

[Tachdriver]

Francesca Knowles wrote:
Balls do wear out but yours probably isn't there yet.

I'd rotate the ball so both sides wear evenly, but so long as coupler fit is still snug I wouldn't replace yet. (Some couplers can be adjusted if it feels a little loose).

I never thought about that….good idea:S

[skipnchar]

Yes AND lubricate it better in the future.

[Francesca_Knowl]

Balls do wear out but yours probably isn't there yet.

I'd rotate the ball so both sides wear evenly, but so long as coupler fit is still snug I wouldn't replace yet. (Some couplers can be adjusted if it feels a little loose).

As advised above, do grease regularly like any other joint....not just ball but coupler benefits from this treatment.

[downtheroad]

Or this:

[WoodGlue]

I don't think you need to worry about it. Lubing the ball with some of this stuff will help:



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