Should a Chrome Hitch Ball Be Greased

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Have new Aluma trailer. Grease chrome ball???

asked by: Terry H

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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 addition to helping uncouple the trailer will also work to prevent rust. If you wanted to go one step further you could also use the Fastway Trailer Hitch Ball Cover with Tether - 2" Ball Item # FA82-00-3220. I recommend greasing the coupler or ensuing there is still grease present after each trip.

expert reply by: Conner L

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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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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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If your trailer has a 2 inch coupler then you definitely need to go with a 2 inch ball. Even though 1/8 inches doesn't sound like very much, it is enough that your trailer could come uncoupled under the right conditions. I have attached a link to…

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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.

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Yes we do offer grease for hitches. I recommend White Grease Hitch Ball Lube Item #58117.

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50 degrees in the title and description of the Curt QuickPin part #C84DR is in reference to the angle of the trailer frame that this coupler fits on. This is the standard angle trailer frame so I'd be shocked if your trailer didn't match…

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The Husky Center Line Weight Distribution with Sway Control 32217 is for 600 lb to 800 lb total tongue weight capacities (the tongue weight of your fully loaded and ready to go trailer plus the weight of any cargo behind the rear axle of your tow…

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