B&W Trailer Hitches 1067R User Manual

B&W Trailer Hitches

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Humboldt, KS 66748

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NOTE: We recommend reading instructions before beginning the installation.
WARNING: The tow vehicle’s towing capacities should under NO circumstances be exceeded.

TurnoverballTM Gooseneck Hitch Installation Instructions

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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

Mounting Kit Box (GNRM1067)

ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY

1 Driver Side Front Sideplate 1

2 Passenger Side Front Sideplate 1

3 Driver Side Rear Sideplate 1

4 Passenger Side Rear Sideplate 1

5 Front Crossmember 1

6 Rear Crossmember 1

7 Relay Bracket 1

8 8-1/4” X 4-1/4” X 1/2” U-Bolt 2

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

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Mounting Kit Bolt Bag

9 Rear Sideplate Bushing 2

1/2” X 1-1/4” Carriage Bolt 6

1/2” X 1-1/2” Cap Screw 11

1/2” Flat Washer 17

1/2” Lock washer 21

1/2" Finish Nut 15

3/4" X 2-1/2" Cap Screw 2

3/4" Flat Washer 2

3/4” Lock Washer 2

3/4" Finish Nut 2

O-Ring 1

NOTICE: This product was designed to t vehicles in their original, “as manufactured” condition. Compatibility with vehicles having
replacement parts, or other modications is not guaranteed. Inspect vehicle for modications before installation of this product.

Center Box (GNRC959N)

ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY

10 Center Section 1

11 2-5/16" Ball 1

12 Latch pin Handle 1

Safety Chain Kit Bolt Bag

13 1/2” U-Bolt 2

14 Conical Springs 4

15 1/2” Lock Nut 4

5/16” X 3/4” Carriage Bolt 1

5/16” X 3/4” Cap Screw 1

5/16” Lock Nut 1

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.

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 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.