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Rusty Balls

Discussion in 'Off-Topic Discussion' started by jeffw6236, Mar 2, 2017.

  1. Mar 2, 2017 at 10:04 AM
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    Over the years as I’ve traded vehicles in, one thing I have not traded is my trailer hitch balls. I’ve held onto my balls and never let them go. As far as I was concerned they were my balls and I was not giving them up. Over the years the chrome has rubbed off and left me with rusty balls. My balls still worked fine, but were not as nice to look at. My wife would sometimes complain that my rusty balls would rub up against my pants and leave a stain. I tried greasing my balls, and that made coupling easier, but then grease would get everywhere. I tried ball covers, but they were hard to get off due to the suction on my balls. Finally, I upgraded to stainless steel hitch balls. Now my balls are rust free. I love my new balls and my wife does too!
     
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    I support your balls.
     
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    Law323 it’s only weird if you make it weird

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    dont forget the pain when they hit your shins!! That's why I tuck mine away when not in use. :p:p:p
     
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    I know there is a good opportunity in here for a joke somehow...
     
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  6. Mar 2, 2017 at 10:11 AM
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    endless opportunities!! Sadly, very few are SFW
     
  7. Mar 2, 2017 at 10:12 AM
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    And the protection it provides when you get banged in the rear
     
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    I've got 3 balls, but only use the one so its getting rusty and the others still shiny. They are all differently sized.
     
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    Should have that examined.
     
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  13. Mar 2, 2017 at 10:32 AM
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    Well they are hanging out there for everyone to see. Nobody has said anything about it, I'm sure its fine.
     
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    One of the benefits of my job. Half of my day is lewdness and non PC jokes.
     
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    If you keep your balls stored away, always keep them in the original pouch they came in. You would assume they are interchangeable, but they are NOT! I repeat... DO NOT SWAP BALLS IN THEIR POUCHES!!!
     
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    "There's nothing wrong with trading in your old balls"
    [​IMG]
     
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    Trading in for a hitch receiver? No thanks. LOL
     
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    That sounds complicated....
     
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    I want your job LOL
     
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    This thread made my day.
    I've had the same ball for 10 years. Ol' Trusty Rusty.
     
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    Law323 it’s only weird if you make it weird

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    2" with a 6" drop baby

    Hehehehehehe

    Thinking of trading up to a gooseneck :eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:
     
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    My ball was purchased as SST but it's rusty so I am pretty sure they lied
     
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    Amazing how much thought went into the rusty balls.

    1 Vote for post of the year. Can I get a second?
     
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    I don't know man. It's only March . . . :rofl:He may be able to top that later in the year, then what do we do?
     
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    Well there are many entries that are considered, but need a vote into the pool of awesomeness.
     
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    I'll vote into the pool of awesomeness. Need to add the unicorn truck into the pool too ya know. That also was epic.
     
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  28. Mar 2, 2017 at 11:13 AM
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    Law323 it’s only weird if you make it weird

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    Aye!!

    My rusty balls second the motion!!
     
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    Agreed!
     
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    To all the guys who are only lubing your balls... you'll get better results by also lubing your shaft.

    IMG_0022.jpg
     
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