wanderingman
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Need to remove the trailer hitch ball from the BRP hitch. I can't get it off. I about gave myself a hernia trying to wrench it off :shocked:. Is there any special trick?
Thanks.....
I do not disagree with anyone's suggestions, but because not all have access to that long large bore pipe for leverage, I will give an alternative that I have used many times. Back the Spyder up so the hitch mount has a support such as a power pole or strong fence post or even the side of a garage door very close to it. This should be on the left side of the hitch so that it will prevent the hitch from moving sideways. Put your wrench on the nut on the underside of the ball. Have someone hold the wrench in position, if necessary. Sit on the floor in a position so you can push with your foot. I also like the idea of wrenching on the hex on the underside of the ball rather than the nut, except all balls do not have that hex. If you have been using a combination wrench as an alternative to a pipe, you can gain leverage by double wrenching. That is putting the box end of your wrench on the nut, then use a second combination wrench. Turn the box 90 degrees and insert it into the existing open end of the first combination wrench. Now your leverage is increased by the length of the second wrench. The foot is still a good way to go.