B&W Trailer Hitches 1108R User Manual

B&W Trailer Hitches

1216 Hawaii Road / PO Box 186
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 1108R

Ford Super Duty (1999 -2010)

3/4 & 1 Ton, Short & Long Bed
F-450 w/Factory Installed Bed

800.248.6564 [e-mail]

www.turnoverball.com

Mounting Kit Box (GNRM1108)

ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY

1 Driver Side Plate 1

2 Passenger Side plate 1

3 Front Crossmember 1

4 Rear Crossmember 1

5 Exhaust Bracket 1

6 Side Plate Clamp 2

Mounting Kit Bolt Bag

7 Fuel Line Bracket 1

8 Standoff Bolt 2

9 Pipe Spacer 2

1/4” X 3/4” Carriage Bolt 1

1/4" Flange Nut 1

5/16" Carriage Bolt 3

5/16” Flange Nut 3

1/2” X 1-1/2” Cap Screw 12

1/2” Flat Washer 10

1/2” Lock Washer 14

1/2” Finish Nut 14

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

3/4” Flat Washer 2

3/4” Lock Washer 2

3/4” Finish Nut 2

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 (GNRC800)

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, 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:

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.