B&W Trailer Hitches 1108 User Manual

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, tightening fasteners, and
lifting and lowering the truck bed. 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.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

BALL LOCATION:

STEP 5 – BED FLANGE MODIFICATION

Some models of trucks will allow the crossmembers to slide between the frame
and bed without modication. If this is not possible a small notch needs to be
made in the ange on the driver’s side of the truck. (see diagram)
Locate the front truck bed cross member in the wheel well. Measure from the
back of the cross member and make a mark at 1 ½” this measurement is im­portant. This will be the center point for the notch that is needed. Mark and cut

a 7/8”” wide by 3/8” tall notch.

STEP 6 – CROSS MEMBER INSTALLATION

The 1108 mounting kit is supplied with two angle crossmembers. The rear
crossmember has three notches and will be installed rst. Slide the rear cross­member between the frame and bed on the driver’s side. If necessary use the notch
cut into the bed ange in step 5. Make certain the leg of the angle with the oval holes
is facing toward the cab. After sliding the angle in about half way it may need to be
guided onto the other frame from the underside the truck. At this point the angle should
span between both frame rails and in front of the shock bracket on the passenger side.
Next using the notch over the shock bracket for clearance, roll the angle iron over the
bracket while sliding it toward the rear. It is important to hold the driver’s side of

the crossmember upward against the bed oor and forward against the bed
crossmember. Continue to slide it back until it is about four inches behind the four inch

hole that has been drilled in the bed. Next install the front angle in the same manor ex­cept for the leg of the angle with the oval holes should face the rear of the truck during
installation. Slide it rearward just behind the shock bracket and leave until needed for
installation. When installed correctly the two angle legs with the holes should be facing
each other.

**** HAND TIGHTEN ALL HARDWARE IN STEPS 7 AND 8 ****

Long and short bed installation = 47”

REMOVE SPARE TIRE BEFORE INSTALLING HITCH.

****SAFETY NOTICE***** On 2008 and newer trucks we recommend removing

the spare tire heat shield to avoid injury.

STEP 1 – MARKING AND CUTTING 4 INCH HOLE IN TRUCK BED

Begin by measuring for the correct hole location in the truck bed oor. Measure from the tail gate end of the truck bed oor by hook­ing a tape measure over the end of the truck box and mark the oor at 47”. Next nd the center point between the wheel wells,
where these marks intersect with the rst measurement will be the center point of your four inch hole. This Location is critical to
the correct installation of the B & W Turnoverball™ so measure, mark and saw carefully. Make a four inch hole at this location. B&W
recommends using a four inch hole saw, however the hole can be cut by other means. If your truck has a spray-in bed liner you will
need to take into account when you are measuring to add the thickness of the applied liner that has been sprayed over the end of the
bed. If your truck has a Drop-in plastic bed liner, you may saw 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 when sawing the hole. Once you have the four inch
hole in the bed use a deburring tool or a die grinder and carefully remove the burr from the under side of the bed around the hole.

STEP 2 – HEAT SHIELD REMOVAL

Remove the heat shield located above the rear axle under the truck bed.

STEP 3 – BRAKE CABLE & FUEL LINE BRACKET

On 2004 and older trucks the emergency brake cable located on the outside of the
driver’s side frame will have to be relocated. Knock the mounting stud out of the frame
and discard. A relocating bolt is furnished in the kit and will be installed later.
On trucks equipped with a gasoline engine it may be necessary to relocate a fuel line
bracket. If the oval hole in the driver’s side frame just above the axle is partially blocked
you will need to relocate the bracket. This bracket may be held by a nut and stud on the
outside of the frame or by a plastic retainer pushed through the frame from the inside.
Remove the nut or push the plastic retainer through the frame so the bracket can be
rotated 90 degrees. Next install the relocation bracket supplied in the kit. Using a 5/16”
carriage bolt and ange nut bolt the bracket to the inside of the frame as shown in the
diagram. The factory fuel line bracket can now be reinstalled on the relocation bracket.
If there is a threaded stud on the bracket, Place the stud through the outer hole and
fasten with the nut removed earlier. If the bracket has a plastic retainer, push it through
the inner hole in the relocation bracket.

STEP 4 – EXHAUST BRACKET REMOVAL

On 2005 and newer trucks equipped with a diesel engine the tail pipe will need to be lowered. First remove the tail pipe bracket just
behind the rear tire on the passenger side. This will be reattached later.

STEP 7 – INSTALL CLAMPING STRAP & SIDE PLATES

If the emergency brake cable has been removed from the frame, place a 5/16”
carriage bolt (included) through the small square hole in the driver side side­plate, add a 5/16” nut loosely to hold in place. This will be used for attaching the
emergency brake cable bracket. Next you will need to install the clamping strap
and side plate on the driver side of the truck. Take a side plate clamp and posi­tion around the frame approximately 6 ½” in front of the slotted hole on the side
of the frame. Next take the driver side sideplate and slide the bottom side of the
sideplate between the clamping strap and the frame (see picture). Guide the stud
on the clamping strap through the hole in the top of the sideplate place a ½” lock
washer and nut on the stud. Next place a ½” bolt through the hole in the bottom
of the clamping strap and the sideplate and add a ½” lock washer and nut. Next
install a pipe spacer between the side plate and the frame and place the ¾” bolt
through the sideplate, pipe spacer, and the frame then add a ¾” at washer, lock

washer and nut. Repeat the process for the passenger side.

STEP 8 – INSTALL THE CENTER SECTION

Raise the center section into position between the cross members from beneath the truck, with the latch pin release handle on the
driver side. A lifting device, as described on page 1 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 angles against the center section (an adjustable wrench can be used to
stand the angles up if needed) and bolt together using six ½” x 1 ½” bolts. Place the bolts with a at washer through the slots in the
cross member and through the holes in the center section and add a ½” lock washer and nut. Next bolt the side plates to the angle

cross members using a ½” x 1 ½” bolt through the side plate, through the angle and add a ½” at washer, lock washer and nut.

STEP 9 – TIGHTEN HARDWARE

1. Tighten the center section to cross member bolts to 80 ft pounds. 2. Check to ensure the assembled center section is square
with the frame. 3. Tighten the ¾” side plate bolts to 120 ft pounds. 4. Tighten the bottom clamping strap bolts to side plate to 80 ft
pounds. 5. Tighten the clamping strap studs to 60 ft pounds. 6. Tighten the side plate to angle bolts 80 ft pounds. If the emergency
brake cable has been removed, take the 5/16” nut off the previously installed bolt. Place the emergency brake cable bracket over

the bolt, replace the nut and tighten.

STEP 10 – 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 11 – INSTALL SAFETY CHAIN U-BOLTS

To install the safety chain U-bolts it is necessary to drill four ½” 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
U-bolt in the lowest point of the oor corrugation. After you drill the
four holes clean the burrs from around the holes in the top of the bed
then drop a U-bolt through each pair of holes. Place a spring and lock
nut on each of the four legs. Tighten the nuts until ush with the bot­tom of the U-bolts.

STEP 12 – RE-ATTACH EXHAUST

On 2005 to present pickups equipped with a diesel engine, the exhaust will have to be lowered to allow clearance for the Turnover­ball™ Hitch.

2005 to 2007 Model Trucks

On 2005 through 2007 Ford Super Duty Trucks with a diesel engine, the exhaust will have to
be lowered at the rear exhaust bracket to allow clearance for the Turnoverball™ Gooseneck
Hitch. See Diagrams 12A, 12B and 12C.

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

Call or Email us for Installation Support

Model 1108R

Ford Super Duty (1999 -2010)

3/4 & 1 Ton, Short & Long Bed
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12A 12B 12C

Attach the supplied extension bracket to
the existing tail pipe bracket.

2008 to Present

On 2008 and newer Ford Super Duty Trucks with a diesel engine, the exhaust will have to be lowered at the rear

Attach the new bracket to the frame.

If more clearance is needed, pry between
mufer and hanger to increase the dis­tance between the two.

exhaust bracket and can be lowered at the front exhaust bracket if needed to ease installation, allow adequate

clearance for the exhaust and improve ground clearance at the end of the tail pipe. See Diagrams 12D, 12E, 12F.

12D

Remove the nuts holding the exhaust brack­et to the frame cross member just in front of
the axle. Next thread the standoff bolts onto
the bolts that are pressed into the bracket
until the standoffs “bottom out.” The two
standoffs must be equal distance from the
top of the bracket. Secure bracket to cross
member with standoffs and factory nuts.

12E

Attach the supplied extension bracket to
the existing tail pipe bracket.

Attach the supplied extension bracket to
the frame, using the same hole used by
the factory bracket, as shown. If additional
clearance is needed, mount the bracket to
the frame using alternate mounting hole in
the supplied bracket as shown.

12F

STEP 13 - RE-ENGAGE LATCH PIN HANDLE

Retract the latch pin by pulling the handle all the way out until it stops and then rotate it clockwise. Place the 2-5/16” Ball in the

hitch receiver. Engage the latch pin by rotating the handle counterclockwise. Be certain the latch pin passes through the holes in the
2-5/16” Ball and fully engages through the hitch receiver. Remove and grease the square base of the 2-5/16” Ball.

STEP 14 - Reinstall the spare tire heat shield and spare tire.

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B&W Custom Truck Beds, Inc.
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

1108R 04 19 2011

Parts List

1 - Front Crossmember
2 - Rear Crossmember
3 - Center Section
4 - Driver’s Side Sideplate
5 - Passenger’s Side Sideplate
6 - Safety Chain U-Bolts
7 - Latch Pin Handle
8 - 2-5/16” Ball
9 - Clamp Strap
10 - Springs
11 - 1/2” Lock nuts

Hardware Kit

12 ea. - 1/2” X 1 1/2” bolts
2 ea. - 3/4” X 2 1/2” bolts
10 ea. - 1/2” at washers
2 ea. - 3/4” at washers
14 ea. - 1/2” lock washers
2 ea. - 3/4” lock washers
14 ea. - 1/2” nuts
2 ea. - 3/4” nuts
2 ea. - pipe spacers
3 ea. - 5/16 x 1” Carriage bolts
3 ea. - 5/16 ange nuts
1 ea. - Fuel line bracket
1 ea. - Exhaust bracket extension
Safety Chain Kit
2 ea. - 1/2” U-bolts
4 ea. - 1/2” lock nuts
4 ea. - springs
1 ea. - 3/8”x3/4” Bolt