How to Lube a Hitch Ball with White Grease Hitch Ball Lube

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Where exactly do you spread the lube for the Hitch? Im new to trailers and didnt know if you just spread it on the ball itself or inside the coupler. Thanks

asked by: Jason Z

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To apply grease to the top of a hitch ball with the part # 58117 all you would need to do is apply a small amount to the top of the ball. The coupler will then push the grease around and spread it evenly on the ball.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

For hitch balls we recommend white grease like the part #58117 since the ball moves around in the coupler but for the hitch itself there isn't a grease recommended for that.

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My contact at Redline told me that the outside diameter of the Chrome Trim #SA1012ET would be right at 5/16 of an inch and the inner diameter 1/8 of an inch. He said the trim isn't a perfect circle so the dimensions fluctuate a little bit.…

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If you have a lot of excess slop in your coupler then you will likely need to replace the coupler latch. A coupler latch like the one in the Repair Kit for Titan Couplers #T1848700 will wear down over time and will need replaced when it wears down.…

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The smoke might let a little more light through it, but nothing that noticeable. And aside from that either color does not have the reputation as lasting longer than the other. The white version is part #BV0554-01 and the smoke version is part…

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Our Dexstar Conventional Steel Wheel #AM20212 sounds like the closest wheel we have to the wheel on your trailer. This wheel has a 2.62" hub hole with 5 on 4-1/2" bolt pattern. With the wheels being lug centered it does not have to fit…

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In order to select the correct amount of rise or drop you would need you will need to take a couple measurements. The goal is to have your trailer sit as level as possible. The first thing you will need to do is park your tow vehicle on level ground…

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To answer your first question, technically you can put truck wheels on your trailer, there are just a few things you will need to look out for. First, automotive grade wheels tend to have more of an offset than trailer wheels, meaning the center of…

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Yes, the Tekonsha T-One 4-Pole Wiring Harness #118718 will work fine to power LED lights on a trailer or accessory carrier used with your 2019 Mazda CX-3 but it does require the 12V power wire connection in order to function. The plug-in connectors…

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The Curt Class II Drawbar part #C45000 is indeed compatible with the 1-7/8" Hitch Ball part #C40001 and the Curt Hitch Pin and Clip part #C21403. The Curt Class II Drawbar measures 13-1/2" from the center of the hitch pin hole to the center…

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Answer 10

Yes, it is never going to hurt to grease the hitch ball and it would make for disconnecting the coupler easier so I do recommend this. For this, we have the White Grease Hitch Ball Lube part #58117 which works really well. The hitch ball grease in…

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No, applying the White Grease Hitch Ball Lube #58117 to your hitch ball will not affect the conductivity of the joint or affect your ground connection. You can test to ensure you're not grounding through your hitch ball by placing the coupler on…

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You can definitely get replacement hardware for the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C11418 that fits your 2018 Mazda CX-3; what you will need is the Replacement Hardware Kit for Trailer Hitches #RHK. All you need to do is click #RHK, enter…

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