schlep1967
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Pullrite sells a hitch cover that would help keep the rails clean between uses. For a few dollars more you could get a decent tonneau cover for the bed.
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CJW8
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As stated earlier, you shouldn't be using WD-40 on the way tubes. It collects dirt and dissipates very quickly. Go to NAPA and get some Slip Plate. It is like flat black spray paint that contains graphite. That is what Pullrite recommends for my Superglide.
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navajochief
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I called Pullrite regarding the "slip plate" spray lube and I was told NOT to use those. The "slip plate" lube is okay for older hitches prior to '09. The new hitches, which is what I have, have plastic wear plates and on my manual it clearly states to use only WD40 or 3 and 1 oil. The Pullrite adviser told me the "spray lube" graphite lube will breakdown and destroy the plastic wear plate through the friction it will create. This is reiterated on my hitch manual. It states to use only WD40 and/or 3 and 1 oil for maintenance. It says not to use grease on the way tubes or inside the cam.
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schlep1967
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navajochief wrote:I called Pullrite regarding the "slip plate" spray lube and I was told NOT to use those. The "slip plate" lube is okay for older hitches prior to '09. The new hitches, which is what I have, have plastic wear plates and on my manual it clearly states to use only WD40 or 3 and 1 oil. The Pullrite adviser told me the "spray lube" graphite lube will breakdown and destroy the plastic wear plate through the friction it will create. This is reiterated on my hitch manual. It states to use only WD40 and/or 3 and 1 oil for maintenance. It says not to use grease on the way tubes or inside the cam.
Correct. When I said to use slip plate earlier it was on the pin. Not on the tubes.
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