Malsua 1,422 Posted December 27, 2014 Bought the truck with it frozen in there, finally got it out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vjf915 456 Posted December 27, 2014 I've done a bit of reading on this before, my hitch almost got stuck. Aside from having the entire hitch assembly blasted and repainting it, keeping a layer of fluid film in there should help prevent that from happening again. That, as well as not having the ball mount in the hitch assembly when you're not using it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Malsua 1,422 Posted December 27, 2014 I've done a bit of reading on this before, my hitch almost got stuck. Aside from having the entire hitch assembly blasted and repainting it, keeping a layer of fluid film in there should help prevent that from happening again. That, as well as not having the ball mount in the hitch assembly when you're not using it. I added a front hitch and everything that goes in it gets a nice coat of never seize. I cleaned this one out a bit after I was done and will slather a ton of it in there. I bought the truck off of my step-dad, and I'm pretty sure the ball mount went in not long after he bought the truck in 2004 so it's had 10 years to bake. I've been trying to get it out since I bought the truck in 2011. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djg0770 481 Posted December 27, 2014 You need my answer for all parts that need to come apart at some point in the future: http://www.permatex.com/products-2/product-categories/lubricants/specialty-lubricants-anti-seize/permatex-anti-seize-lubricant-detail And you beat me to it. Pretty impressive that it only took you 3.5 minutes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blksheep 466 Posted December 27, 2014 Wow. I never leave mine in for the simple fact I have blasted my shin on it too many times. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Malsua 1,422 Posted December 27, 2014 You need my answer for all parts that need to come apart at some point in the future: http://www.permatex.com/products-2/product-categories/lubricants/specialty-lubricants-anti-seize/permatex-anti-seize-lubricant-detail And you beat me to it. Pretty impressive that it only took you 3.5 minutes. It's called "editing" lol. I actually started it last weekend and after I broke the tip off the chisel, I got an "ultra heavy duty" chisel from McMaster. I also got the chisel stuck in and ended up just driving it through as far as it would go then driving it back with the air chisel. Once I saw everything rattle, that's when I moved back to the front and pulled it all out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Malsua 1,422 Posted December 27, 2014 Wow. I never leave mine in for the simple fact I have blasted my shin on it too many times. Which is half the reason I want it out. I also want to stick a pintle mount on there on occasion and never could or mount a winch plate and winch. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1LtCAP 4,264 Posted December 27, 2014 I added a front hitch and everything that goes in it gets a nice coat of never seize. I cleaned this one out a bit after I was done and will slather a ton of it in there. I bought the truck off of my step-dad, and I'm pretty sure the ball mount went in not long after he bought the truck in 2004 so it's had 10 years to bake. I've been trying to get it out since I bought the truck in 2011. careful with overlubing on the rear one. don't forget......your trailer lights in the long run ground off of your truck, thus you need a good contact betweent he trailer, and the truck. the hitch is part of it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1LtCAP 4,264 Posted December 27, 2014 also....ya might wanna get that debris off your bumper, before it falls off and hits someones car. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Malsua 1,422 Posted December 27, 2014 also....ya might wanna get that debris off your bumper, before it falls off and hits someones car. The debris was just covering the license plate. As for the ground, there is a separate ground strap screwed into the metal on the hitch. It's why I didn't remove the wires completely. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old School 611 Posted December 27, 2014 Wow. I never leave mine in for the simple fact I have blasted my shin on it too many times. That's why mine never stays in. I'm too stupid not to bust my shin. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaveMcL 18 Posted December 27, 2014 I leave mine in. 3 times in the last 10 years someone has rear ended me and I drove away without a scratch. Not so good for the other drivers. Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blksheep 466 Posted December 28, 2014 That's why mine never stays in. I'm too stupid not to bust my shin. My friends all have trucks too. Its a real pain.....get it lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maintenanceguy 510 Posted December 28, 2014 We once had one rusted in place just like this one. We beat on that thing with hammers, tried penetrating oil, even put an oxy-acetylene rosebud and turned the receiver dull red. Nothing. Would not come out. One day, we had the 90 pound jack hammer out and somebody suggested trying to loosen the hitch using that. We put the jack hammer on top of the hitch and started hammering. It took about 20 seconds and the hitch came loose. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeerSlayer 241 Posted December 28, 2014 I always remove my tounge from the hitch itself and put a hitch plug cover in place. But if you ever have one that does get stuck in the hitch just hook a trailer up to it an pull it around a few miles the weight of the trailer bouncing around on the rusted tounge usually loosens it right up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Malsua 1,422 Posted December 28, 2014 I always remove my tounge from the hitch itself and put a hitch plug cover in place. But if you ever have one that does get stuck in the hitch just hook a trailer up to it an pull it around a few miles the weight of the trailer bouncing around on the rusted tounge usually loosens it right up. Did I mention that I tried that? I used the next sized down hitch pin the one time I picked up an excavator...even hauling about 7k for about 20 miles round trip didn't do the job. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
silverado427 10,730 Posted December 28, 2014 Wow. I never leave mine in for the simple fact I have blasted my shin on it too many times. Whoa !! When I had my other truck I smacked my shin 3 times in one week. Now I just remove it till i need it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1LtCAP 4,264 Posted December 28, 2014 The debris was just covering the license plate. As for the ground, there is a separate ground strap screwed into the metal on the hitch. It's why I didn't remove the wires completely. i knew why it was there. i was trying to be a wise arse, lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeerSlayer 241 Posted December 28, 2014 Did I mention that I tried that? I used the next sized down hitch pin the one time I picked up an excavator...even hauling about 7k for about 20 miles round trip didn't do the job.Must have really been stuck. I like the jackhammer idea, I have a Bosch Brute I probably would have tried. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bry@n 195 Posted December 28, 2014 I've lwftine in a long while with no issue. I use fluid film a lot though. It's a must in the winter. I'm going to weld some stuff together to protect the bumper. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Malsua 1,422 Posted December 28, 2014 Must have really been stuck. I like the jackhammer idea, I have a Bosch Brute I probably would have tried. If I had had access to a Jackhammer, I would have tried. I had 2 sides of it peel completely away from the receiver and it was STILL stuck. I seriously doubt it would have come out any way other than what I did but a Jackhammer, heat, and attached to a tree at the same time would have been the only other thing that may have done it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bhunted 887 Posted December 28, 2014 Always kept a light layer of Marine Grease on it and inside the receiver.Kept it in all my trucks for years without a hitch, (no pun intended). Marine Grease is water proof and won't come off with the elements. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tony357 386 Posted December 28, 2014 If you do not use it all the time pull it out.. Plus if it is in their it can be stolen if not locked. The ones with locks end up frozen in the hitch because to lazy to unlock and remove.. I love it when their painted florescent orange or pink and the owner bangs his chin anyway.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Malsua 1,422 Posted December 28, 2014 If you do not use it all the time pull it out.. Plus if it is in their it can be stolen if not locked. The ones with locks end up frozen in the hitch because to lazy to unlock and remove.. I love it when their painted florescent orange or pink and the owner bangs his chin anyway.. I never kept anything in my last truck because I didn't want it to rust in and I didn't want to have it stolen. My 2" ball is stainless steel, rated at 8200lb and it's worth more than the bar, so it's not staying in there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bhunted 887 Posted December 28, 2014 Can we rename this thread, "Ball Busting"? Taa daa dump... ching... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tony357 386 Posted December 28, 2014 right about 1:14 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djg0770 481 Posted December 28, 2014 I love it when their painted florescent orange or pink and the owner bangs his chin anyway.. You've got some pretty short customers! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tony357 386 Posted December 28, 2014 You've got some pretty short customers! They come from the scrubby pines..LOL.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
