Pullrite superglide galling

[WJB]

Has any body had a problem galling on the area that contacts the rails. I bought this hitch used and pulled a trailer back from Oregon with it. It performed great with no problems. When I took it apart to get it out of the truck I noticed that the area that sits on the rails was galled. I lubed this thing very well before my trip so I find it hard to believe that it happened on my trip. I contacted the previous owner and he was unaware that it had any galling. Had I noticed this before my trip I would have sent it back. Well, I have ground down the high spots but there are some grooves in it. Does anybody have an Idea to fix this or since I have ground down the high spots will it be OK with a generous helping of grease. Thanks in advance, Wade

 

[Casey Balvert]

My guess is that the former owner didn't lubricate it properly. Check with the Pullrite Customer Service people for advice on what to do. Casey

 

[Rosco]

You need to grease the rails often on the Superglide. I grease mine before every trip.

 

[Loren]

I'd go along with what both Casey and Rosco have said.



I failed to keep mine greased, and both rails galled. I haven't looked at the hitch itself. I hope it's okay. I had thought that I could fix the problem by replacing the two rails or maybe just turning them over, but if the hitch itself is galled, I could be looking at more.



Keep it greased.



Loren