B&W Trailer Hitches Turnoverball Model 1067 (Chevrolet_GMC) - Manual

B&W Trailer Hitches
1216 HWY 224 / PO Box 186
Humboldt, KS 66748
800.248.6564
620.473.3664
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Parts List
1) Front Crossmember
2) Rear Crossmember
3) Center Section
4) Left Front Sideplate
5) Left Rear Sideplate
6) Right Front Sideplate
7) Right Rear Sideplate
8) Safety Chain U-Bolts
9) Latch Pin Handle
10) 2-5/16” Ball
11) 2- 4 1/4” x 8 1/4” U-Bolts
12) Springs
13) 1/2” Lock Nuts
**) Relay Relocation Bracket (not
pictured in diagram)
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STEP ELEVEN - INSTALL SAFETY CHAIN U-BOLTS
To install the safety chain brackets (8) it is necessary to drill four 1/2” holes through the truck bed floor. 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 brackets (8) in the lowest point of
the floor corrugation. Drop a U-bolt through each pair of holes from
the topside of the truck bed floor. Place a spring and lock nut on each
of the four legs. Tighten the lock nuts until 1/4” of thread extends
through the lock nut.
Model 1067R
Hardware Kit
11 - 1/2” x 1 1/2” bolts
2 - 3/4” x 2 1/2” bolts
2 - Side Plate Bushings
6 - 1/2” x 1 1/4” Carriage Bolts
17 - 1/2” flat washers
2 - 3/4” flat washers
21 - 1/2” lock washers
2 - 3/4” lock washers
15 - 1/2” nuts
2 - 3/4” nuts
1 - O-Ring
Safety Chain Kit
2 - 1/2” U-bolts
4 - 1/2” lock nuts
4 - Springs
1 - 3/8”x3/4” Bolt
1 - 3/8” Lock nut
STEP THIRTEEN - ENGAGE LATCH PIN
Retract the latch pin by pulling the handle all the way out until it stops and then rotating it clockwise. Place the 2-5/16”
Ball (10) in the hitch receiver. Engage the latch pin by rotating the handle counter clockwise. Be certain the latch pin
passes through the holes in the 2-5/16” Ball and fully engages through the hitch receiver. Finally, remove and lightly
grease the four corners on the square base of the 2-5/16” Ball.
STEP TWELVE -REPLACE EXHAUST BRACKET
Reinstall the exhaust hanger brackets and the spare tire if removed during step 2 .
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When completed, tighten all the hardware in this order: Tighten the center section bolts to the cross members to
80 ft. lbs. and then make certain the hitch is square with the frame. Tighten the ¾” sideplate bolts to 120 ft lbs.
and then tighten the frame clamping U-bolts. Tighten the U-bolts slowly; alternating between the top and bottom
legs of the u-bolt until equally tightened to a maximum of 40 ft lbs. This torque may not be obtained without bend-
ing the sideplate some. This is normal and will not hinder the function of the hitch. Next tighten the three carriage
bolts on each sideplate to 60 ft. lbs and then tighten the sideplates to the front crossmembers to 80 ft. lbs.
STEP NINE - TIGHTEN HARDWARE
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 sec-
tion 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.
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)
STEP TEN – 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 EIGHT
Install the ½-inch x 8 ¼-inch U-bolt from inside the frame through the
holes in the sideplate above and below the frame, use a lock washer
and nut on each end of the U-bolt. Repeat this procedure on the pas-
senger side of the truck with the other sideplate. (While installing
the U-bolts around the frame use caution not to damage or pinch the
wiring harness or brake lines).
WITH FACTORY INSTALLED BRAKE CONTROL
(if no factory install brake control is present continue to Step 8B)
Step 8A: To relocate the brake relay; first insert a 3/4” X 2-1/2” bolt through the relay
bracket. (see Step 1) Next slide a frame bushing onto the bolt. (see Step 2) The hole in the frame is oval shaped. B&W
provides a frame bushing that converts the oval hole into a round hole. From the inside of the frame insert the bolt
with bracket and bushing into the frame and sideplate making certain that the frame bushing is in the oval hole in the
frame. Fasten the bracket with a 3/4” lock washer and nut on the outside of the side plate. (see Step 3) Next install
the brake control relay by sliding
its two bolts onto the relay bracket
and tighten. (see Step 4) Repeat the
bolting process on the passenger side
minus the relay bracket. Continue to
Step Nine.
WITHOUT FACTORY INSTALLED BRAKE CONTROL
(if the truck is equipped with a factory installed brake control see Step 8A)
Step 8B: Install the ¾-inch by 2 ½-inch bolt. Place a flat washer and frame insert on the 3/4” bolt and install the
bolt from inside the frame through the lower rear hole in the side plate. Fasten with a lock washer and nut. (The hole
in the frame is a slotted hole, and B&W provides an insert that converts the slotted hole to a 3/4” round hole).
NOTE: We recommend reading instructions before beginning the installation.
WARNING: The tow vehicle’s towing capacities should under NO circumstances be exceeded.