B&W Trailer Hitches 1067R User Manual

B&W Trailer Hitches

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

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
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

Center Box (GNRC959N)			Safety Chain Kit Bolt Bag
ITEM	DESCRIPTION	QTY	13	1/2” U-Bolt	2
10	Center Section	1	14	Conical Springs	4
11	2-5/16" Ball	1	15	1/2” Lock Nut	4
12	Latch pin Handle	1		5/16” X 3/4” Carriage Bolt	1
				5/16” X 3/4” Cap Screw	1
				5/16” Lock Nut	1

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

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 floor 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 fits in the 4” hole in the truck bed floor. Maintaining upward pressure may facilitate fastening the crossmember to the center section, especially if the truck bed floor 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 floor 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 floor. (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 floor. Measure from the back end (tailgate end) of the truck bed floor by hooking a tape measure over the back of the truck box and mark the floor 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 difficult 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.

STEP FOUR - BED FLANGE MODIFICATION

Truck	Ball
Type	Location
Long Bed	49 1/2 inches
Short Bed	44 1/4 inches

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 flange (about 1” in height) that is hanging down from the bottom of the truck bed floor. (See diagram and photos). A small notch needs to be made in this flange 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 floor 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 floor. 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.