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White Grease Hitch Ball Lube

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Reese Accessories and Parts

  • Trailer Hitch Ball
  • Hitch Ball and Coupler Grease
  • Reese


Hitch Ball Lube
  • Reduces friction
  • Will not break down
  • Is water resistant
  • Is non-toxic
  • Packaged in a 4-oz jar




58117 White Grease Hitch Ball Lube

Item # 58117




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Today we're going to be taking a look at Part Number 58117. This is the Reese white grease hitch ball lubricant. This lube is going to get applied to your hitch ball. It's going to reduce the amount of friction between the hitch ball and the socket of your coupler. It's going to help extend the life of your hitch ball and make connecting and disconnecting much easier. The lube is going to be a non-toxic white grease that's designed so it won't break down.

It's also water resistant. It's going to come packaged in a four ounce container. By having the hitch ball lubricated, it can help keep your locking mechanism on your coupler working smoothly and properly, which is also going to prevent corrosion and it can also help quiet the connection. That's going to do it for today's review of Part Number 58117. This is the Reese white grease hitch ball lubricant. .

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White Grease Hitch Ball Lube - 58117

Average Customer Rating:  4.9 out of 5 stars   (194 Customer Reviews)


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As expected, this Reese hitch lube works very well to protect both sides of the connection. Used this before, and came back for more. I like it much better than bearing grease, which is what I used to use. I apply it on the ball and lubed areas of my load levelers on very large and regular sized trailers.
Certainly recommend.

Chris M.

5/30/2017

Its ball lube... Certainly works better than bearing grease.



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Reese White Grease Hitch Ball Lube is a good water resistant grease for all hitches. It will extend the life of your hitch by preventing binding, rusting, and galling. I always wipe the ball and hitch clean when I am done towing.

Mlp

2/12/2018

Still using the lube and it does a terrific job protecting the ball and hitch.



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Great company to deal with, fast shipping! Thank you, Jamie



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Our sales rep, Nicole R. was absolutely fantastic!



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Have used this product for a very long time, with excellent results. Lubication is a wonderful thing! I learned the hard way a long time ago when my trailer hitch ball was stuck. Had a hard time freeing up. Never used a lube before and this product is specific to hitch balls. No more problems. The price is the best here at etrailer.com. A jar will last many years.

Robert

3/24/2015

Great, good stuff, specific to trailer bail



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Great product!!! Works better on hitch ball better than gun grease by far!! I use this grease on my bumper hitch ball as well as my gooseneck hitch ball. Great lubricate!!

Randy M.

6/21/2017

Great product and works great too!!



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I brought this item to use on my Jet skis trailer,It was recommended by so many people ,Having used it on my trailer hitch I'm very pleased how it puts a nice coating and protects against friction ,its early days but i believe this will be a long lasting protection crease

Paul

4/10/2019

Very well.Really is a good product



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Not much to say about grease. It is greasy. I've applied it about 3 times in the last year. I tow a 3k lb trailer about 2-3 times a month. Probably wipe more off putting the ball cover on and off than using it up but I'm happy with its performance.

Derek B.

9/1/2018

Ive probably used about a third of the jar so far, it really goes a long way.



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I own a 31ft Cabin Cruiser boat that weighs around 10,000lbs and the trailer itself weighs over 2000lbs. Every time I would pull the boat out of the water the back of my truck would squat a little and the trailer jack would occasionally scrape the ground. So I purchased this Hitch Ball and mounted it upside down so that the ball is higher than the bumper of the truck and now the trailer is level when cruising down the interstate fully loaded.

This Hitch ball is very heavy and completlely solid! I dont hear any noises coming from the hitch at all.

Etrailer had the best price around and will always contine shopping with them anytime I need any trailer parts



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I looked everywhere for this product - so had to order on line.
ETrailer had the best price. This is the best lube for my ball hitch on my horse trailer. So glad I found it again. Thanks.

Lucinda L.

9/30/2014

I do not ever want to be without it! Will order from you again when I run out. Many thanks.



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This little jar of "stuff" has saved me many headaches when unhitching my travel trailer from the tow vehicle. Before I bought this I would have a tough time sometimes getting the hitch off the ball and also difficulty getting it back on. This lubricant makes it so easy to hitch up and unhitch. The only word of warning is to watch out for the hitch ball with your pant legs because it will leave a major grease stain on your pants if you rub against the ball. Its white going on but it turns black from friction I guess. It lasts a very long time too because you only need a very little bit each time.



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All items received quickly. All items fit and work actually better than I though they might! The 2-5/16 ball cover is not too tight but stays put. The ball lube is thick and stays put, as well. Hard to find both of these items locally. Thank you etrailer...again!

Keith D.

6/19/2015

Still pleased with performance of both products. Both are currently in service today.



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Grand stuff! Just the thing for my hitch ball, which takes some punishment due to stabilizer bars, dust, etc.



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Product worked well. I used it this weekend to hitch/unhitch my travel trailer to my truck and even though the ball didn't slide out as easy as I'd hoped, it took less rocking back and forth than without the lube. I was told that these types of lubricants can collect a lot of dirt and make the situation worse, but I am willing to test that theory out myself.



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I did a search to figure out why my RV camper was not unhitching easily from the towing ball. Honestly, this was such a problem that we could not figure out and were weary of jumping on the hitch and trying to jiggle the ball to break free. What I liked so much about your company was that your company suggested possible reasons that the ball was sticking and offered several solutions. I realized that I was unhitching on uneven ground and that a lube might help. The lube worked exactly as you said. A very inexpensive solution plus we knew why it was happening and could reposition the camper. Product arrived quickly and customer service attentive. Good job!!



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I have been using Reese Hitch grease for about 15 years. I have had very little wear or gaulding on any of the hitch balls or sway balls I have used it on. It is expensive grease but I like it better than colored grease that gets all over everything. At least if this gets on you, wipe it off and it does not show.



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The ease of making this purchase and to track to destination was as good as it gets for on-line shopping.

Al O.

2/17/2018

excellent, will reorder again



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Great stuff. Keeps my hitch silent as a country night and has stopped any wear and tear on ball. A must have for any RVer.

Joecamper

9/19/2020

Best buy Ive made in a while. Keeps things moving like a duck through water. It doesnt take much and the jar has lasted a year and still is 23 full.



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This is a must for towing, and less friction is always good, I use a B&W Tri Ball. It keeps the crome nice on an expensive hitch. then keep it covered with a hitch ball cover and no greasy mess.



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Good product, I first used it on a new hitch ball that I used to pull a 26' covered car hauler with for 600 miles. When I arrived at my destination I took a rag and cleaned off the hitch ball and found that I couldn't hardly tell that it had been used.



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I had no idea you should use greese on your hitch ball. My hitch was so bad I could not get the hitch to engage. After using the White Hitch Ball Lube hooking up was a breeze. I would highly recommend this product.



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This stuff is great. I made the mistake of operating without it - don't do what I did and potentially damage your ball. Fortunately I just have a few nicks and scrapes from an older trailer I bought. The trailer used to stick on the ball when lifting it up, that's not a problem anymore. Make sure you wear gloves - if you don't it will be on your hands all day long which is a testament to the staying power of the grease.



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It is what it says it is and time will tell if it makes a difference. The lid came off in shipping. Good thing it is thick and was packaged with a hitch ball so no harm done, maybe run a piece of tape over the lid, before shipping.



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I have used this grease for about 17 years and it works great! I like that it does not make as big a mess being white if you get it on your clothes. It is expensive grease, but when my equipment and safety depends on quality grease I will give a few more dollars. I have read post that say, there is no need to grease your hitch ball and sway controls! This is wrong!!! If you do not grease you will pay the price! I have been towing all my life, and I have seen the results of using no grease or the wrong grease, and it is not pretty!



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Best hitch lubricant out there!


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    If it's stuck every time you try to unhook it's likely the ball is too large for the coupler. Usually the size is stamped somewhere on the coupler and the ball. If you need a smaller hitch ball I've linked our selection of 1-7/8 inch and 2 inch balls. You'll want to choose one that has the same length and diameter of shank just smaller ball diameter. If it isn't the ball size and it is just continuously binding you can try greasing the coupler with # 58117.
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  • How to Lube a Hitch Ball with White Grease Hitch Ball Lube
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  • Does Hitch Ball Grease Affect The Ground Connection To Trailer?
    No, applying the White Grease Hitch Ball Lube # 58117 to your hitch ball will not affect the conductivity of the joint or affect your ground connection. You can test to ensure you're not grounding through your hitch ball by placing the coupler on the ball and seeing if your lights only work when the coupler is on the ball. If it does only work when the coupler is on the ball, then you'll need to reevaluate your wiring and properly ground your ground to a clean, bare metal, surface on...
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  • Troubleshooting a Ball Mount Rusted to a Trailer Hitch
    Sounds like your ball mount has rusted so badly that it is stuck in the hitch you have on your vehicle. What you will first want to do is liberally apply a spray lube like WD40 or liquid wrench to the ball mount. If the back of the hitch opening is open spray some down in there, down the front of the hitch opening and also on the hitch pin hole. Since you don't plan on using the ball mount anymore I would recommend taking a heavy hammer or sledge and hitting the ball mount into the hitch...
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  • Difficulty Getting Trailer Coupler On or Off of the Ball
    This may sound silly but its worth checking: is the ball you are using too large for what the coupler requires? Or is the coupler damaged at all? You may need to look up inside the coupler to see if there is any corrosion that is binding things up. On many couplers there are some adjustments that you can make. There is usually a nut that holds on a wedge that makes contact with the ball. Adjusting that nut up or down as needed could help. Using ball grease such as # 58117 does make it...
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  • How Tight Should Trailer Coupler Be on Hitch Ball
    A little bit of play is acceptable, the coupler should be tight enough that the coupler won't come off the ball, but not so tight you can't close the latch. I typically tighten the coupler up until I feel a slight resistance when closing the coupler latch, then I'll back it off slightly from there. Reese sells a white lithium grease that's conveniently packaged for use on hitch balls, part # 58117.
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  • Can Rust on Hitches, Ball Mounts and Hitch Balls Like Tow Ready # 63803 be Prevented
    Rust is not covered by the warranty on Tow Ready # 63803. However, there are some steps you can take to slow the process of rust forming. Hitches, ball mounts and hitch balls will always be exposed to abrasive road grit/sand, corrosive salts in cold climates and general dings from road debris, no matter what you do. On a powder-coated steel hitch, for example, you can do your best to keep the hitch clean (to remove salts) and to touch up with anti-corrosive paint any spots that might have...
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  • Do Trailer Hitches Require Greasing
    For hitch balls we recommend white grease like the part # 58117 since the ball moves around in the coupler but for the hitch itself there isn't a grease recommended for that.
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  • Trailer Coupler Will Not Release Hitch Ball Even After Lubrication
    I see you have tried the usual fixes for a coupler that won't release the hitch ball - moving the vehicle slightly to potentially release excess tension on the ball, lubrication with WD-40 and even a little brute force with the pry bar. You can also first make sure the trailer is supported, and then remove the hitch pin from the ball mount and move the truck forward. This will ensure there is little or no tension on the ball/coupler. This will also give you more room to work and free up...
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  • Troubleshooting Gooseneck Hitch Ball Stuck in Hitch
    First thing you are going to want to do is spray liberal amounts of lube between the collar and hitch ball, around where you think the retention balls would be. WD40 usually does the trick. Then let this sit for an hour or so or overnight if you can. Then you will want to take a rubber mallet and tap the hitch ball while lifting the release latch to see if you can get the stuck retention balls to break free. If you can access the ball from the underside of the truck bed you should spray...
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  • Best Gooseneck Ball and Safety Chain Attachments For a 2022 Ford F-350 With Factory Prep/Puck System
    The B&W Ball and Safety Chain Kit # BWGNXA2061 has a handle that secures the ball in the factory mounting points on your 2022 Ford F-350. This will allow you to install and remove the gooseneck ball without having to use gloves since it will have Hitch Ball Lube # 58117 on it. The kit includes safety chain connection points and a hard plastic case that will keep the grease from getting on other parts inside your truck when not needed.
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  • Master Lock 2 Inch Ball Coupler Will Not Fit Over 2 Inch Ball
    You should not have to remove the bottom part of the coupler to attach the coupler to the ball so something seems to be amiss. Double check the top of the coupler to make sure it is designed for a 2 inch ball and not a 1-7/8 inch ball. If fine-tuning the bolt does not fix the issue there could be something machined wrong with the coupler and it will need to be replaced. You can also try lubricating the latching mechanism and the ball using ball grease # 58117. Make sure it is clean first...
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  • Convert-a-Ball Shank Length for a 2005 Toyota Tundra 2 Inch Thick Bumper
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    I spoke with my contact at Reese and he recommended keeping a light coating of grease like part # 58117 on the hitch ball both top and bottom. This will keep the ball bearing locking mechanism working smoothly and prevent corrosion and quiet the connection to a degree. It will help extend the life of the ball too. The lubrication allows grit to slide around more, instead of just grinding directly into the metal.
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    You're not missing anything, sometimes couplers - particularly the latch mechanisms - can get dirty or even corroded very quickly. Lubricate the latch with something like WD-40 quite liberally to see if that loosens it up a bit. Also grease the hitch ball regularly which will definitely help make it easier to couple/uncouple. For the grease you will need to use the Hitch Ball Lube # 58117.
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  • Trailer Coupler is Getting Stuck on the Hitch Ball
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    To lubricate the hitch ball for your Andersen Weight Distribution System I recommend using White Grease # 58117. This particular grease is designed specifically for this type of application and will do a great job of reducing friction and protecting the ball from wear. We do not currently carry Andersen WD Systems but I did track down an owner's manual and it did not mention any other parts of the system that should be lubricated.
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