B&W Trailer Hitches 1067R User Manual

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B&W Custom Truck Beds, Inc.

1067R 05 01 2014

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.

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

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

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).

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DRIVER SIDE

STEP 10 – INSTALL LATCH PIN RELEASE HANDLE

WARNING: LATCH PIN WILL NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY IF HANDLE IS NOT INSTALLED CORRECTLY.

Install the latch pin release handle by inserting it through the slot in the

end of the center section on the driver’s side of the truck. Align the handle

eyelet with the square hole in the latch pin so the handle is in line with

the latch pin as shown. Secure the handle to the pin with the 5/16 X 3/4”

carriage bolt and 5/16” locking flange nut as shown. Note: The included

5/16” cap screw can replace the carriage bolt if wrench access on the

“cab side” of the handle is limited. Tighten the nut until it is secure. Do

not over-tighten and deform the handle eyelet.