B&W Trailer Hitches 1100R - Manual (Page 2)

Mark a 4” round hole on the topside of the truck bed floor. Center the hole between the wheel wells
and place the center of the hole 49” from the tailgate end of the bed. Drill a small hole inside the
area marked and cut out the circle using a saber saw with a metal cutting blade or use a 4” hole saw.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Remove the heat shield located above the rear axle under the truck bed. The heat shield is attached
with four sheet metal screws (7/32” hex head). Replace the front screw after removing the heat
shield.
STEP TWO
Before installing the crossmembers and center section, loosen the tail pipe hanger bracket in front of
the rear axle. Place a ratchet strap around the highest part of the tail pipe and the rear axle. Pull the
tail pipe down by tightening the ratchet strap to achieve sufficient clearance for hitch parts. After in-
stalling parts, insert a 1/4” shim in the tail pipe bracket and tighten. Cut the safety chain U-bolts, on
the exhaust pipe side, off to an inside length of 3 1/4”, and cut 1 1/2” off of the safety chain spring.
POWER STROKE DIESEL ONLY
Select the back crossmember with the deepest notches at the ends. With the horizontal side up and
the slotted side facing the front of the truck, position it across the top of the frame rails, between the
bed and frame, by pushing it through the opening from the wheel well on the driver’s side. When
the cross member is across the frame rails, move it to the rear, up on the higher section of the frame
rails.
Position it approximately 3” behind the hole in the truck bed floor, centered across the frame rails.
This can be accomplished more easily by loosening the bed bolts in the frame rails behind the axle.
After sliding the crossmember back 3” behind the hole in the truck bed floor, use a crescent wrench
or channel locks on the slotted side of the crossmember to rotate it down on its long axis, placing
the side without slots flush against the truck bed floor. Position the front crossmember in the same
manner, with the horizontal side up and the slotted side facing the rear of the truck. Locate the front
crossmember approximately 3” in front of the hole in the truck bed floor. The two crossmembers
should be approximately parallel, about 9” apart, equally spaced in front of and behind the hole in the
truck bed floor.
STEP THREE
With the latch pin arm on the driver’s side, raise the center section into position between the cross-
members from beneath the truck. The round tube hitch receiver that protrudes from the center sec-
tion must fit through the round hole in the truck bed floor. Fasten the center section to the cross-
members using the six 1/2” X 1 1/2” bolts. Fit these bolts through the slots in the crossmembers
using a flat washer and lock washer on each.
STEP FOUR
STEP ONE
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.
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
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 electri-
cal 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 com-
ponents. Care must be taken when positioning the front crossmember and center section components.
WARNING