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Trailer Ball Care

Discussion in 'Off-Topic Discussion' started by jeremy_283, Jul 24, 2015.

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Jul 24, 2015 at 6:29 PM

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I didn't notice this trailer ball was nicked until I got it mounted. Will it affect anything?

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Jul 24, 2015 at 6:32 PM

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Right after I posted I thought about it a bit more. I tend to ask of others opinions too much :-/ I just didn't want to cause premature coupler wear.

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You should probably stick to your flat tire thread.

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Those nicks may get wax build up in them also.

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