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  1. 01-22-2018, 05:42 PM #1
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    Check your hitch ball

    I have been using a 4 inch drop hitch for 3 plus years. Bolted on ball. On our last trip went to pick up my partner, he made a joke about checking my hitch and got in the truck. We know someone that lost there ball while trailering recently and all ended up ok.

    I was in the truck and decided I better check b4 we left, and sure enuff the ball was loose. I consider myself lucky.

    Always check your hitch ball and make sure its tight, if u have this type of hitch.
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    #2 01-22-2018, 05:55 PM
    A friend had the nut fall off. Made it home with a pair of vice grips holding ball in place
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    #3 01-22-2018, 05:57 PM
    Thanks, that's something easily overlooked.
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    #4 01-22-2018, 06:27 PM
    After having the nut almost come off I now have the nut spot welded to the threads. I sure it won't back off now.
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    #5 01-22-2018, 08:22 PM
    I use Red Loctite on the threads when installing a hitch ball. Never failed to this point.
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    #6 01-22-2018, 08:34 PM
    Take chisel to the first threads sticking out of the nut or red loctite.
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    #7 01-22-2018, 08:37 PM
    Glad nothing happened. Let me guess though, you don't grease the ball?
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    #8 01-23-2018, 05:10 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by rangerbrent View Post
    After having the nut almost come off I now have the nut spot welded to the threads. I sure it won't back off now.
    i been doing this with every hitch for years
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    #9 01-23-2018, 05:48 AM
    Went with a B&W hitch and a receiver lock years ago... Dan

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    #10 01-23-2018, 06:58 AM
    i weld the nut onto the ball so no one unscrews it and steals the trailer (which is locked onto the ball)
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    #11 01-23-2018, 07:12 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by Dan210Elite View Post
    Went with a B&W hitch and a receiver lock years ago... Dan

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    #12 01-23-2018, 11:15 AM
    You also have to watch for wear of the ball.
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    #13 01-23-2018, 11:30 AM
    Greased balls seldom unscrew.
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    #14 01-23-2018, 11:45 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by billnorman1 View Post
    Greased balls seldom unscrew.
    Now that's some wisdom right there... Dan
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    #15 01-23-2018, 11:49 AM
    this is true, and something I got away from doing since moving a few years ago.
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    #16 01-23-2018, 02:12 PM
    I know when we use to go to texas from memphis to little rock the road was so rough we would have to stop in little rock and tighten our balls LOL
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    #17 01-23-2018, 02:35 PM
    I check mine every morning!!
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    #18 01-23-2018, 03:03 PM
    I had a trailer ball snap in half just cruising down the highway . If that happens DO NOT touch the brakes . Come to a rolling stop . If you touch the brakes the trailer shoots under the truck lifting it up in till the chains get tight . It will get your attention real quick !
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    #19 01-23-2018, 05:04 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by 191 champ View Post
    Take chisel to the first threads sticking out of the nut or red loctite.
    I stake my threads with a chisel also.
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    #20 01-23-2018, 05:23 PM
    Mine are lower and looser the older I get.
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