People who hang balls off their trucks like to show how little class they have.
Are Truck Nutz illegal?
Some people see truck nuts as a deliberately obscene and something to be shamed. Florida tried to pass a law banning truck nuts in 2008, but it didn't pass the state House. And apparently, hanging a pair of fake balls off the back of a pickup truck is protected by the constitution.
What is the point of truck balls?
Truck nuts, also spelled truck nutz, are vehicular vanity accessories resembling a dangling scrotum. They are attached under the rear bumper or trailer hitch, making them plainly visible to other vehicles behind.
Why do people hang balls from their car?
In the US, this is slang for “strong/powerful/fearless”, and you often hear references to people saying so-and-so “has big balls”, or “is ballsy” (that usually refers to being courageous or fearless). With automobiles or trucks, saying “it's got balls” means it's got a lot of horsepower.
Why are truck balls a thing?
John D. Sallers, owner of BullsBalls.com, says he was out driving his 4x4 off-road when someone yelled: "Go Ernie, show'em you got balls!", which inspired the idea and he began selling them in 2002.
Are truck nuts illegal in South Carolina?
Evidently, under South Carolina law any vehicle that displays "any sticker, decal, emblem or other device containing obscene or indecent words, photographs or depictions," violates the law.
What is the ball in the bed of a truck?
The truck side of a gooseneck hitch is a simple hitch ball that is installed in the truck bed, located in a cross-member between the frame rails. Many trucks now come equipped with gooseneck/fifth-wheel attachment points built into the truck frame from the factory.