B&W Trailer Hitches 1067 User Manual

STEP EIGHT

Install the ½-inch x 8 ¼-inch U-bolt from inside the frame through the holes in the sideplate above and below the frame, use a lock washer and nut on each end of the U-bolt. Repeat this procedure on the passenger side of the truck with the other sideplate. (While installing the U-bolts around the frame use caution not to damage or pinch the wiring harness or brake lines).

WITH FACTORY INSTALLED BRAKE CONTROL

(if no factory install brake control is present continue to Step 8B)

Step 8A: To relocate the brake relay; rst insert a 3/4” X 2-1/2” bolt through the relay bracket. (see Step 1) Next slide a frame bushing onto the bolt. (see Step 2) The hole in the frame is oval shaped. B&W provides a frame bushing that converts the oval hole into a round hole. From the inside of the frame insert the bolt with bracket and bushing into the frame and sideplate making certain that the frame bushing is in the oval hole in the frame. Fasten the bracket with a 3/4” lock washer and nut on the outside of the side plate. (see Step 3) Next install the brake control relay by sliding its two bolts onto the relay bracket and tighten. (see Step 4) Repeat the bolting process on the passenger side minus the relay bracket. Continue to

Step Nine.

WITHOUT FACTORY INSTALLED BRAKE CONTROL

(if the truck is equipped with a factory installed brake control see Step 8A)

Step 8B: Install the ¾-inch by 2 ½-inch bolt. Place a at washer and frame insert on the 3/4” bolt and install the

bolt from inside the frame through the lower rear hole in the side plate. Fasten with a lock washer and nut. (The hole in the frame is a slotted hole, and B&W provides an insert that converts the slotted hole to a 3/4” round hole).

STEP NINE - TIGHTEN HARDWARE

When completed, tighten all the hardware in this order: Tighten the center section bolts to the cross members to 80 ft. lbs. and then make certain the hitch is square with the frame. Tighten the ¾” sideplate bolts to 120 ft lbs. and then tighten the frame clamping U-bolts. Tighten the U-bolts slowly; alternating between the top and bottom legs of the u-bolt until equally tightened to a maximum of 40 ft lbs. This torque may not be obtained without bending the sideplate some. This is normal and will not hinder the function of the hitch. Next tighten the three carriage bolts on each sideplate to 60 ft. lbs and then tighten the sideplates to the front crossmembers to 80 ft. lbs.

STEP TEN – INSTALL LATCH PIN RELEASE HANDLE

WARNING: LATCH PIN WILL NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY IF HANDLE IS NOT INSTALLED CORRECTLY. Install the handle from underneath the truck by inserting it through the slot in the end of the center section toward the driver’s side rear tire as shown. Attach the handle to the latch pin as shown with the handle on the “cab side” of the square tab welded to the pin. The head of the bolt must be on the handle side, and the lock nut must be on the tab side. The tab is welded to the pin in an offset position so that the handle will be lined up over the center of the pin. If the handle is fastened to the other side of the tab, the handle will not function properly. When installed correctly the latch pin may be disengaged from the ball by pulling on the handle from the driver’s side wheel well and rotating the handle clockwise.

STEP ELEVEN - INSTALL SAFETY CHAIN U-BOLTS

To install the safety chain brackets (8) it is necessary to drill four 1/2” holes through the truck bed oor. Drill the holes from beneath the truck, through the two holes located on each side and closest to the round receiver tube in the center section. This will locate the safety chain brackets (8) in the lowest point of the oor corrugation. Drop a U-bolt through each pair of holes from the topside of the truck bed oor. Place a spring and lock nut on each of the four legs. Tighten the lock nuts until 1/4” of thread extends through the lock nut.

STEP TWELVE -REPLACE EXHAUST BRACKET

Reinstall the exhaust hanger brackets and the spare tire if removed during step 2.

STEP THIRTEEN - ENGAGE LATCH PIN

Retract the latch pin by pulling the handle all the way out until it stops and then rotating it clockwise. Place the 2-5/16” Ball (10) in the hitch receiver. Engage the latch pin by rotating the handle counter clockwise. Be certain the latch pin passes through the holes in the 2-5/16” Ball and fully engages through the hitch receiver. Finally, remove and lightly grease the four corners on the square base of the 2-5/16” Ball.

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Model 1067R

2001-2010 Chevrolet & GMC

3/4 Ton Heavy Duty (New Frame & Body) Short & Long Bed Trucks 2007-2010 Chevrolet & GMC 1 Ton New Frame & Body

Hardware Kit

11 - 1/2” x 1 1/2” bolts 2 - 3/4” x 2 1/2” bolts 2 - Side Plate Bushings 6 - 1/2” x 1 1/4” Carriage Bolts 17 - 1/2” at washers 2 - 3/4” at washers 21 - 1/2” lock washers 2 - 3/4” lock washers 15 - 1/2” nuts 2 - 3/4” nuts 1 - O-Ring

Safety Chain Kit

2 - 1/2” U-bolts 4 - 1/2” lock nuts 4 - Springs 1 - 3/8”x3/4” Bolt 1 - 3/8” Lock nut

Parts List

1) Front Crossmember

2) Rear Crossmember

3) Center Section

4) Left Front Sideplate

5) Left Rear Sideplate

6) Right Front Sideplate

7) Right Rear Sideplate

8) Safety Chain U-Bolts

9) Latch Pin Handle

10) 2-5/16” Ball

11) 2- 4 1/4” x 8 1/4” U-Bolts

12) Springs

13) 1/2” Lock Nuts **) Relay Relocation Bracket (not

pictured in diagram)

(1 Ton Requires New Bed with only 1 Crossmember over axle)

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BEFORE INSTALLING

OVERHEAD LIFTING DEVICE

An overhead-lifting device, such as chain falls, engine hoist, or cable come-a-long, can be used to lift the center section of the hitch in place. Lower a loop of rope or chain through the 4” hole in the truck bed oor and attach it to the latch pin in the round hitch receiver tube in the center section. Use the lifting device to raise the center section until the round hitch receiver tube that protrudes from the center section ts in the 4” hole in the truck bed oor. Maintaining upward pressure may facilitate fastening the crossmember to the center section, especially if the truck bed oor has been distorted downward from heavy use. If you use an overhead-lifting device, it should be disconnected before squaring the center section across the frame, installing the sideplates and torquing fasteners.

WARNING

Most trucks have FUEL LINES and/or BRAKE LINES and/or ELECTRICAL WIRES located along the frame rails where B&W Turnoverball™ hitches install. Carefully examine the location of fuel lines, brake lines and electrical wires BEFORE INSTALLATION. Be certain you will not damage fuel lines, brake lines or electrical wires when positioning hitch components, drilling holes and tightening fasteners. The fuel tank vent, located on top of the gas tank, can be easily damaged during the installation of the hitch components. Care must be taken when positioning the front crossmember and center section components.

WARNING

On Short bed trucks, BEFORE INSTALLING THIS HITCH, check for adequate turning clearance between the front of all of your trailers and the truck cab.

WARNING

DO NOT invert the ball in the socket when carrying heavy loads on 2 wheel drive trucks. The ball may hit the top of the differential. Remove the ball from the socket before loading. A plug for the socket is available from B & W.

NOTICE

In some Truck models, plastic wheel well liners are present which extend past the side plate installation location on the frame. A portion of the liner may need to be cut away over the area where the side plate will be installed.

APPLICATION UPDATE:

Beginning in 2004, a fuel valve mounted on the rear of the fuel tank on trucks equipped with gas engines, makes it more difcult to install the Turnoverball™ center section. This fuel valve can be easily removed and replaced to ease installation. Please follow the following instructions:

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

STEP ONE - REMOVE SPARE TIRE AND HEAT SHIELD

The heat shield under the bed oor must either be removed or a section cut out for the hitch assembly to be installed.

A) Remove the heat shield from in front of the back crossmember. B) Remove the heat shield from the back of the crossmember located near the front

of the wheel well.

STEP TWO - REMOVE EXHAUST BRACKET

To ease installation of the center section, remove the lower exhaust bracket. Simply pull the hanger rod out of the rubber bracket hole and a 6” to 8” wood block can then be positioned between the exhaust pipe and frame of the truck. This will increase your clearance between the top of the exhaust pipe and the bottom of the truck bed oor. (Caution: Exhaust pipe may be hot).

STEP THREE- MARKING AND CUTTING 4 INCH HOLE IN TRUCK BED FLOOR

Begin by verifying and measuring the correct hole location in the truck bed oor. Measure from the back end (tail- gate end) of the truck bed oor by hooking a tape measure over the back of the truck box and mark the oor at the correct measurement. Next, center the location between the wheel wells. This will be the center point for the four inch hole. This location is critical to the correct installation of this hitch, so measure, mark and saw carefully. If the truck has a plastic bed liner, you may drill through both, but it is more difcult to accurately locate the midpoint between the fender wheel wells, and to be sure that the bed liner does not move while sawing the hole. Make a 4 inch hole at this location using a four inch hole saw, or by marking a 4 inch circle and cutting it out with a saber saw equipped with a metal cutting blade.

TIP: B&W uses a 3/4” piece of plywood as a drilling guide to prevent the hole saw from moving while drilling the 4” hole in the truck bed.

Truck Ball Type Location

Long Bed 49 1/2 inches

Short Bed 44 1/4 inches

Step 1: Locate the fuel valve.

Step 2: Disengage the locking pin.

Step 5: Replace fuel valve to bracket on fuel tank.

Step 3: Slide fuel valve from bracket.

STEP SIX - CENTER SECTION INSTALLATION

Raise the center section into position between the crossmembers and carefully move it above the fuel tank from beneath the truck. The receiver socket must be positioned to the rear with the latch pin release arm on the driver’s side. A lifting device, as described on Page 2 will help. The round hitch receiver that protrudes from the top of the center section must t through the hole in the truck bed oor. Slide the front cross member back against the center section so that the bolt installed previously in the front cross member goes into the center section hole directly across from it. Line up the rest of the holes and attach the two members with 1/2” x 1 1/2” long bolts, lock washers, and nuts. Insert four 1/2” x 1 1/2” bolts, with at and lock washer installed, through the rear leg of the center section into the threaded holes of the rear crossmember and hand tighten.

STEP SEVEN - INSTALL SIDEPLATES

Beginning in 2007 some models could be equipped with a factory installed trailer

brake system. In this case, a relay will have to be relocated before the driver’s side sideplate can be installed. If the relay is present, there will be two bolt heads just above the large oval hole in the frame on the driver’s side. Loosen these bolts and slide relay to detach it from the frame. Beginning in 2009 the models with factory installed trailer braking systems have a wiring clip attached to the bottom of the frame on both sides of the truck just ahead of the axle. This bracket must be removed and relocated as shown.

Step 4: Install Turnoverball™ Center Section.

STEP FOUR - BED FLANGE MODIFICATION

Install the two cross members. They will be installed by sliding them from inside the wheel well, above the tire, through the gap between the bed and the truck’s frame and across until they span the frame rails. The gap between the bed and frame is large enough to allow this, but the gap is partially obstructed by a sheet metal ange (about 1” in height) that is hanging down from the bottom of the truck bed oor. (See diagram and photos). A small notch needs to be made in this ange on the passenger side of the truck. Locate the center truck bed cross member. Measure over 2 1/2” from the front of the cross member and make a mark. This will be the center point of the notch that is needed. Mark a 1” wide by 1/2” tall notch. Remove the metal of the marked area with sheet metal sheers. This will allow the front angle iron crossmember to be installed.

STEP FIVE - CROSS MEMBER INSTALLATION

Place the 48” front cross member (1) between the truck frame and bed oor using the notch made in step four. Be sure the holes in the cross member are facing to the rear of the truck. Slide the cross member across both frame rails. Using the rubber O-ring provided, secure a 1/2” 1-1/2” long bolt into the second hole in the cross member from the drivers side. Slide the crossmember forward to the front edge of the 4” hole in the bed. Next install the 46 1/2” rear cross member bar (2) between the truck frame and bed oor. Rotate the rear cross member a quarter turn so the threaded holes are offset to the bottom of the bar and slide back until there is enough room for the center section to be placed between the two cross members.

Remove wiring clip by pulling/prying out of frame.

Next install the sideplates. The driver’s sideplate is shown, with the bent ange to the front, and the large holes to the rear. Attach the two pieces of the sideplate together with ½” carriage bolts. The carriage bolts should be inserted into the square holes from the backside of the sideplates and fastened using a at washer, lock washer and nut on each bolt. This can be completed before installation on the frame rail. Do not tighten at this time. Attach the ange on the sideplate to the front cross member using a ½ x 1 1/2 inch bolt, at washer, lock washer and nut. Insert the bolt through the ange so that the nut when tightened is on the front side of the cross member. Next attach the rear bar to the sideplate ear threading a ½ inch by 1 ½ inch bolt with at and lock washer into the bar.

Install side plate and insert clip into slot provided.

Side plate installed and clip in place.