Trucks & Trailers - Best Lube for Trailer Extended Tongue?
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Capn of the Kauila
08-08-2012, 06:21 PM
Guys what is the best lube for trailer extended tongues? I've been using marine grease but it gets filled with dirt and every few months I have to scrape it off and regrease. I've heard sprays like LPS are better, but I'd like to know what works best.
thanks in advance
muskamoot
08-09-2012, 06:06 AM
Dry moly lube in a spray can.
rayteagarden1
08-09-2012, 05:35 PM
Have built four extended tongue's, never used lube on them, no problems.
Yes, fresh water and salt water.
Examples of extended tongue's
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h211/rayteagarden/xt8-1.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h211/rayteagarden/IMG_0449-1.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h211/rayteagarden/RayCharicture.jpg
andrey
08-10-2012, 01:18 PM
Agreed with Ray.
My 1996 Pacific trailer with a removable tongue has never seen grease (except in the bearings) with all saltwater use.
Do you have problems inserting / removing the tongue?
EODContender
08-10-2012, 07:36 PM
Excuse my ignorance. Whats the purpose of the extension?
rayteagarden1
08-10-2012, 09:18 PM
Excuse my ignorance. Whats the purpose of the extension?
To get the trailer farther into the water when launching and loading. Also keeping the tow vehicle out of the water.
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h211/rayteagarden/RayCharicture.jpg
EODContender
08-11-2012, 05:50 AM
I thought so, Ive just never seen it in person down here in South Fl. Thanks.
rayteagarden1
08-13-2012, 05:35 PM
If you must lube the extended tongue, use Household Paraffin Wax.
Great lube for a million uses, great for un-sticking drawers or any other uses where you don't want to stain your clothes.
Have used it for years in my shop, could not live without it.
Look it up, then buy it from Amazon, one pound (a lifetime supply) costs about $6.00.
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h211/rayteagarden/51KRlgysAnL_SL500_AA300_.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h211/rayteagarden/RayCharicture.jpg
andrey
08-14-2012, 10:37 AM
Excuse my ignorance. Whats the purpose of the extension?
For me, it's to be able to park the boat in my garage....
Capn of the Kauila
08-17-2012, 12:52 AM
Thanks for the help guys. The grease gathers dirt and turns to clay and then it won't extend. I used engine degreaser and relubed with spray LPS and slides easily now.