B&W Trailer Hitches 1316R User Manual

B&W Trailer Hitches

1216 Hawaii Road / PO Box 186
Humboldt, KS 66748

800.248.6564

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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

Model 1316R

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Dodge 2002-2008

1/2 Ton, Long & Short Bed
Two and Four-Wheel Drive

Mounting Kit Box (GNRM1316)

ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY

1 Driver Side Plate 1

2 Passenger Side plate 1

3 Front Crossmember 1

4 Rear Crossmember 1

5 Clamping Strap 4

6 Spacer 1

Mounting Kit Bolt Bag

7 1/2” J-Bolt 2

1/2" X 1-1/2" Cap Screw 11

1/2” X 4-1/2” Cap Screw 8

1/2" Flat Washer 13

1/2" Lock Washer 21

1/2" Finish Nut 15

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.

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Center Box (GNRC900)

ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY

8 Center Section 1

9 2-5/16" Ball 1

10 Latch pin Handle 1

Safety Chain Kit Bolt Bag

11 1/2” U-Bolt 2

12 Conical Springs 4

13 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 sec-

tion 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. We recommend removing the bed bolts on

the driver’s side and lifting the bed to give you more clearance during installation of the hitch parts under the bed oor.

WARNING

On Short bed trucks, BEFORE INSTALLING THIS HITCH, check for adequate turning clearance between 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.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The 2002-2006 Dodge 1500 long and short bed truck has a tubular frame, instead of the traditional “C” shaped channel
frame. The Turnoverball™ gooseneck hitch for this truck clamps to the frame and installation is accomplished without

any welding, drilling, or modication of the truck frame.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

STEP 1A: LONG BED INSTALLATION

Begin by marking the location for the hole in the truck bed oor. Measure from the back
end of the truck bed oor by hooking a tape measure over the back of the sheet metal and
mark the oor at 47 5/8” and centered between the wheel wells. This location is critical to

the correct installation of this hitch, so measure, mark, and saw carefully.

STEP 1A: SHORT BED INSTALLATION

Begin by marking the location for the hole in the truck bed oor. Measure from the back
end of the truck bed oor by hooking a tape measure over the back of the sheet metal and
mark the oor at 45 3/4” and centered between the wheel wells. This location is critical to

the correct installation of this hitch, so measure, mark, and saw carefully.

STEP 1B:

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 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.

STEP 2

Install the two crossmembers. 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
inch in height) that is hanging down from the bottom of the truck bed oor. A small notch needs to be made in this
ange on the Passenger side of the truck. Locate the 7/16 hole in this ange above the axle and enlarge the hole

by removing the metal below the hole so that a notch is created. This will allow the crossmembers to be installed.
(see pictures below)

Install the angle iron rst. On 2002 though 2005 model trucks the angle leg with the notches should face the rear of

the truck when installing though the notch. On 2006 and newer model trucks the angle leg with the notches should
face the front of the truck when installing though the notch. Hold the angle in an inverted “V” position, and push the

angle across the frame using the notch for clearance at the apex of the angle. With the angle
spanning the frame, move it rearward toward the bed crossmember. Repeat this procedure
with the 1x2 bar with threaded holes. With the bar spanning the frame turn it so that it is
in a vertical position and push the bar forward until it is against the front cross member.