Manufactured from the highest-grade American steel, The Original Equal-i-zer® Sway Control Hitch is designed to last a lifetime, so you can be confident in your purchase. An important aspect in getting the best performance and longevity from your Equal-i-zer hitch is proper lubrication.
Lubrication extends the life of the hitch, preventing rust and wear on the sockets, and provides easier hitching and unhitching because it makes newly-painted, torqued sockets easier to move. It also protects the finish on the hitch ball and quiets the noise coming from the hitch ball rotating inside the coupler.
Take a minute to learn how to properly lube your sway control hitch by viewing our infographic, and watching our video.
Proper Hitch Lubrication
- Remove tension from the spring arms by lifting them off the L-brackets.
- Swing the spring arms sockets until the spring arms are perpendicular to the tow vehicle.
- Remove the spring arms from the hitch head sockets.
- Using a high-quality cloth rag, wipe clean the friction surface areas of the sockets, top and bottom.
- Using Equal-i-zer High-Performance Lubricant (or a quality bearing grease), place a pinhead-sized drop onto the top of the socket.
- DO NOT use a degreaser such as WD-40 on the hitch sockets.
- Spread the lubricant with your finger or rag until it covers the entire surface.
- Repeat this for the underside of the socket.
- Insert the spring arms into the socket and rotate the socket back and forth.
- DO NOT lubricate the L-brackets or spring arms.
