Grease for hitch balls

[stuckmotor]

Someone once asked TBN members for advice in manual or hydrostatic transmissions. My favorite reply came from the person who cautioned him that " IT'S A RELIGION ". I had no idea things would be the same with greasing hitch balls. ☺
Thanks to everyone for your replies.

 

[fried1765]

And why wouldn't it tend to tighten up the hitch ball/nut on opposite turns?



I don't use city slicker grease.


TBS

" I don't use city slicker grease".
You probably do not tow for thousands of miles each year either.

 

[ovrszd]

" I don't use city slicker grease".
You probably do not tow for thousands of miles each year either.

He probly does not.

 

[hosspuller]

I started greasing the ball when I noticed gall marks on the ball. It's a GN with about 9,000 pounds of trailer. Before greasing the ball, I wipe it clean of collected grit & dirt. Then the GN coupler keeps it covered, until unhitched.

 

[Redlands Okie]

Just stoping the squeaking gooseneck and ball is worth the grease. Minor effort. Amazing how some think its a lot of work and hassle. Personally pull a gooseneck loaded close to max (at least) on most days. Rest of the time the 2 inch bumper maybe, the 2 5/16 bumper usually. A bit of grease is easy and cheap and sure not notable as a issue when working. Not wearing Sunday clothes at work.
Interesting on the 5th wheel remarks about grease is ok because of the large surface. That just translates to less pounds per square inch. Most people still seem to grease them or install the teflon plates or whatever.
Stoped the occasional gooseneck ball loosing up years ago when I switched to the peg type gooseneck balls that insets into the cross member mount.
If your not having problems then yahoo, no issues. For those that are it can be nice to have the info.
Many people do not seem to even pay attention to the weights stamped on the balls and hitches when purchasing or hooking up.

 

[ovrszd]

Just stoping the squeaking gooseneck and ball is worth the grease. Minor effort. Amazing how some think its a lot of work and hassle. Personally pull a gooseneck loaded close to max (at least) on most days. Rest of the time the 2 inch bumper maybe, the 2 5/16 bumper usually. A bit of grease is easy and cheap and sure not notable as a issue when working. Not wearing Sunday clothes at work.
Interesting on the 5th wheel remarks about grease is ok because of the large surface. That just translates to less pounds per square inch. Most people still seem to grease them or install the teflon plates or whatever.
Stoped the occasional gooseneck ball loosing up years ago when I switched to the peg type gooseneck balls that insets into the cross member mount.
If your not having problems then yahoo, no issues. For those that are it can be nice to have the info.
Many people do not seem to even pay attention to the weights stamped on the balls and hitches when purchasing or hooking up.

Good post!!! Especially the last part!!!

 

[David_Kb7uns]

The Reese Ball Grease made a big difference in the wear on the 15K forged ball towing a 13k plus toy hauler. Also cleaning the coupler with a paper towel with WD40 to get the grit out helped a lot. Oregon Coast Dunes have sand blowing everywhere.

David

 

[Diggin It]

My favorite reply came from the person who cautioned him that " IT'S A RELIGION ". I had no idea things would be the same with greasing hitch balls.

I keep thinking of the diner scene in Funny Farm.

 

[lucky llama]

If you don't want to use grease, but, still want to lube your balls. Try wax. I've been using it on a grading chain for 30 years and its holding up well.

 

[stuckmotor]

If you don't want to use grease, but, still want to lube your balls. Try wax. I've been using it on a grading chain for 30 years and its holding up well.

I like that idea. Is this a special kind of wax?