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Laughing Gas
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I use Amsoil's 5'th wheel / chain lube on the ball, hitch, and mount points for the sway bar. After it dries, it is more like a wax. Stuff sprays on.
Greases do the job, but can also trap particles (and keep them there) which is why some go 'naked'.
Have not greased / lubed the jack as I do not recall seeing manufacturer instructions to do it.
One thing I have learned about the jacks is to *not* run them to full extension / retraction. Wondered why I went through several of them until I read about the hard-stop thing and have not replaced one since.
Greases do the job, but can also trap particles (and keep them there) which is why some go 'naked'.
Have not greased / lubed the jack as I do not recall seeing manufacturer instructions to do it.
One thing I have learned about the jacks is to *not* run them to full extension / retraction. Wondered why I went through several of them until I read about the hard-stop thing and have not replaced one since.
Hotshot
Joined: Oct 2015
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From: Wyoming
I greased the shaft on the tongue jack as well as the gears inside. Then I replaced it with an electric tongue jack. 
I spray the trailer stabilizer jacks with WD40 prior to using them. It doesn't last long but long enough for that use.
I put some bearing grease on the ball of my hitch. I then bought a ball cover so that I don't get the grease all over myself and everything it comes into contact with. I use a cut tennis ball on one of my ball mounts. I use the bought cover on my WDH. Oh, I also grease the snot out of the underside of the coupler, the thing the ball goes into. I had problems disconnecting and the grease helps reduce that problem.
I spray the trailer stabilizer jacks with WD40 prior to using them. It doesn't last long but long enough for that use.I put some bearing grease on the ball of my hitch. I then bought a ball cover so that I don't get the grease all over myself and everything it comes into contact with. I use a cut tennis ball on one of my ball mounts. I use the bought cover on my WDH. Oh, I also grease the snot out of the underside of the coupler, the thing the ball goes into. I had problems disconnecting and the grease helps reduce that problem.
Cargo Master
Joined: Oct 2015
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From: West Virginia
I use some kind of lube sold by Reese as ball and hitch lube. It comes in a squeeze tube and is a pale blue in color - until it gets dirty anyway.
I don't use it because I don't think anything else will work, but because it comes in a small clean closeable tube that goes under the back seat of my truck, where it is convenient to use.
I don't use it because I don't think anything else will work, but because it comes in a small clean closeable tube that goes under the back seat of my truck, where it is convenient to use.
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From: Calgary Canada
I have an old metal can of Mobil branded red grease. It's olderr than the current API classifications, so I don't use it on wheel bearings or anything, even though I think it was pretty top notch back in the day. I use that for everything where a smear of grease is needed.
My kids, and my relatives kids, ALWAYS manage to get hitch grease on them. All the women folk hate it. I usually throw a shopping bag over it when I'm parked now, saves on the headaches . . .
My kids, and my relatives kids, ALWAYS manage to get hitch grease on them. All the women folk hate it. I usually throw a shopping bag over it when I'm parked now, saves on the headaches . . .
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Fleet Mechanic
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From: New Jersey
I use white lithium from the tube. Found a 2 pack at Tractor Supply. Will literally last me a really long time. I didn't start greasing until about 2 years ago. Previously I just went dry. I just use a squirt of grease and that's it. Maybe reapply 2-3 times a year.
BTW, cut tennis ball is perfect for the ball with grease on it. I also wear leather gloves setting everything up to keep most of the grease off my hands.
BTW, cut tennis ball is perfect for the ball with grease on it. I also wear leather gloves setting everything up to keep most of the grease off my hands.
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From: WA
I use white lithium from the tube. Found a 2 pack at Tractor Supply. Will literally last me a really long time. I didn't start greasing until about 2 years ago. Previously I just went dry. I just use a squirt of grease and that's it. Maybe reapply 2-3 times a year.
BTW, cut tennis ball is perfect for the ball with grease on it. I also wear leather gloves setting everything up to keep most of the grease off my hands.
BTW, cut tennis ball is perfect for the ball with grease on it. I also wear leather gloves setting everything up to keep most of the grease off my hands.
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