Notices
All Things Towing Conventional, 5th Wheel, Toy Hauler, Flatbed, Gooseneck, Electrical/Brakes/etc.

Alternative ball mount?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old May 7, 2017 | 04:03 PM
  #1  
Tom's Avatar
Tom
Thread Starter
|
Super Moderator
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 25,479
Likes: 742
From: Isanti, MN
Club FTE Gold Member
Alternative ball mount?

Thought I've seen everything...saw this guy parked at the Walmart this afternoon.


 
Reply
Old May 7, 2017 | 04:48 PM
  #2  
thomabb's Avatar
thomabb
Cargo Master
15 Year Member
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 2,405
Likes: 4
It's like the big wart on the math teacher's cheek - you try not to stare, but you can't help it.
 
Reply
Old May 7, 2017 | 05:02 PM
  #3  
pikapp's Avatar
pikapp
Senior User
Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 319
Likes: 1
From: NKY
Well, there you go. Wal-Mart patrons are known for their unique creative abilities. You think it, Wal-Mart patrons will make it happen.
 
Reply
Old May 7, 2017 | 06:53 PM
  #4  
EDC8008's Avatar
EDC8008
Fleet Mechanic
10 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
Joined: Dec 2015
Posts: 1,521
Likes: 412
From: Washington Coast
Looks like schedule 40, 3/4" to me. This is where so I can stay away??
 
Reply
Old May 7, 2017 | 08:13 PM
  #5  
texastech_diesel's Avatar
texastech_diesel
Token Redneck
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 9,339
Likes: 350
From: Breckenridge, TX
Club FTE Silver Member

Sweet Eight Pound, Six Ounce, Newborn Baby Jesus.

I feel like the driver of that car likes to think of Jesus like with giant eagle's wings, and singin' lead vocals for Lynyrd Skynyrd with like an angel band and I'm in the front row and he's hammered drunk!
 
Reply
Old May 7, 2017 | 08:17 PM
  #6  
V10man's Avatar
V10man
Logistics Pro
25 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Joined: Feb 2000
Posts: 3,955
Likes: 50
From: Mesa
To be fair he did use the lock washer....
 
Reply
Old May 7, 2017 | 08:40 PM
  #7  
Tom's Avatar
Tom
Thread Starter
|
Super Moderator
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 25,479
Likes: 742
From: Isanti, MN
Club FTE Gold Member
Originally Posted by EDC8008
Looks like schedule 40, 3/4" to me. This is where so I can stay away??
Ha ha...outside the Wal-Mart in Cambridge, MN.
 
Reply
Old May 7, 2017 | 09:03 PM
  #8  
Slowpoke Slim's Avatar
Slowpoke Slim
Laughing Gas
10 Year Member
Photogenic
Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 1,169
Likes: 29
From: Bismarck, ND
They walk among us.

If you were to ask him about it, he'd probably be proud of the money he "saved".
 
Reply
FTE Stories

Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts

story-0

Top 10 Fords at 2026 Carlisle Ford Nationals

 Joe Kucinski
story-1

3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership

 Brett Foote
story-2

10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-3

Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained

 Brett Foote
story-4

10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love

 Joe Kucinski
story-5

10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)

 Michael S. Palmer
story-6

Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer

 Joe Kucinski
story-8

2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)

 Brett Foote
story-9

Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

 Joe Kucinski
Old May 8, 2017 | 06:59 AM
  #9  
RockDodger's Avatar
RockDodger
Freshman User
Joined: May 2017
Posts: 33
Likes: 0
From: Northeast Illinois
Originally Posted by Tom
Thought I've seen everything...saw this guy parked at the Walmart this afternoon.


OMG! What the hell is THAT!?!
 
Reply
Old May 8, 2017 | 10:53 AM
  #10  
HRTKD's Avatar
HRTKD
Hotshot
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Oct 2015
Posts: 19,708
Likes: 12,846
From: Wyoming
Club FTE Gold Member
I hope he used Loctite (red).
 
Reply
Old May 8, 2017 | 11:47 AM
  #11  
NewEnglandHerdsman's Avatar
NewEnglandHerdsman
Lead Driver
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Liked
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 5,946
Likes: 62
From: in the woods of MA
Club FTE Silver Member

Only hitch I've ever seen that might be rated in GPM!
 
Reply
Old May 8, 2017 | 01:11 PM
  #12  
thomabb's Avatar
thomabb
Cargo Master
15 Year Member
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 2,405
Likes: 4
Originally Posted by V10man
To be fair he did use the lock washer....
Well, yes, he did use the lock washer, but as I recall the threads on the shaft of that ball are not NPT. I wouldn't be surprised if that ball was just sitting on there.
 
Reply
Old May 8, 2017 | 06:32 PM
  #13  
BCooke's Avatar
BCooke
Senior User
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 241
Likes: 1
That's a 1500 lbs or 1.5 foot, which ever comes 1st.
 
Reply
Old May 9, 2017 | 08:43 AM
  #14  
wrvond's Avatar
wrvond
Cargo Master
Joined: Oct 2015
Posts: 2,745
Likes: 72
From: West Virginia
He did a great job of directing everybody's attention away from the area where that "receiver" is somehow attached to the car.
 
Reply
Old May 9, 2017 | 09:24 AM
  #15  
BPofMD's Avatar
BPofMD
FTE Legend
Veteran: Navy
15 Year Member
Liked
Community Favorite
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 65,938
Likes: 1,432
From: Millersville, MD
Club FTE Silver Member

Looks like that receiver is about to fall off......he must tow a boat and launch it into salt water. It MIGHT work ONCE more!
 
Reply



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:36 PM.

story-0
Top 10 Fords at 2026 Carlisle Ford Nationals

Slideshow: Top 10 Fords at 2026 Ford Nationals

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-09 11:10:08


VIEW MORE
story-1
3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership

Based on years of owning multiple modern Ford products.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-09 10:53:36


VIEW MORE
story-2
10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches

SPONSORED: From muddy boots to rain-soaked cargo, these upgrades address some of the most common frustrations Ford truck owners face every day.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-06-08 18:50:34


VIEW MORE
story-3
Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained

Here's everything you need to know about every Ford engine available for the 2026 model year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-05 12:58:01


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Ford trucks that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 09:51:16


VIEW MORE
story-5
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: the best gifts for dads & grads

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 15:43:58


VIEW MORE
story-6
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath

Slideshow: Called the Fortress, the 850-horsepower pickup combines Raptor underpinnings with military-inspired features, survival equipment, and a starting price of $285,000.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-03 11:38:36


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer

Slideshow: 10 most expensive Ford trucks ever sold on Bring a Trailer.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:24:34


VIEW MORE
story-8
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)

Here's everything that has changed for the latest model year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-27 16:17:28


VIEW MORE
story-9
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Slideshow: Top 10 Ford truck tragedies.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-18 19:34:33


VIEW MORE