2" Ball - Chrome worn off

[SkeeterJeff]

I have a Skeeter SL210 w/EZ Loader tandem axle trailer that I tow with my 05 Silverado 1/2 ton 4WD. I keep the ball greased up, but noticed that the chrome finish on the top 1/2 of the ball is worn off. I have pulled the trailer approximately 10k miles in the last 14 months since new. Is this normal? If not, what is the problem? I use a 4" drop, and the trailer looks level when hitched to the truck.

Thanks in advance,
Jeff

[Tritonbmc]

My chrome is worn off also, and I follow the same procedures you do. I usually replace my ball in the fall when I'm not towing as much, but it's just to have a pretty chrome ball, not for function.

You're ok, tow on.

[Andrew8127]

I have an old split tennis ball that I slip over the ball when not trailering. Don't have to waste money to buy a new pretty ball every years cause it's hidden under the tennis ball.

[Fish TR19]

I got a stainless steel ball and it seems to be holding up a lot better than the chrome one I had B4. Still put grease on it though.

[Popeye]

What kind of grease do you use? It was recommended to me to use a silicone grease. Guess I couldn't use a tennis ball as that seems like it would rub the grease off.

[Rmart30]

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Fish TR19 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I got a stainless steel ball and it seems to be holding up a lot better than the chrome one </TD></TR></TABLE>

Thats the ticket.

[Olddawg]

Stainless steel is softer than regular steel and in most cases will bend before it breaks.

[Andrew8127]

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Olddawg &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Stainless steel is softer than regular steel and in most cases will bend before it breaks. </TD></TR></TABLE>

As evidenced by how easy it is to drill through stainless? Huh?

[joefish]

Chrome isn't made to wear just look pretty. Stainless holds shine longer and is stronger than mild steel.
I've never had much luck bending stainless steel.

[Superpro]

You got that opposite, stainless is harder than mild or carbon steel

[LookOutForShoals]

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Superpro &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">You got that opposite, stainless is harder than mild or carbon steel </TD></TR></TABLE>

I suppose thats the reason most match grade rifle barrels are stainless also.

[Neilslure]

Grease covers up the chrome, dont worry about it.