B&W Trailer Hitches 1111 - Manual (Page 2)

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
BALL LOCATION:
F250 AND F350 SHORT AND LONG BED SUPER DUTY’S &
F450 with Factory Installed Bed = 46-1/8”
STEP 1 – MARKING AND CUTTING 4-INCH-HOLE IN TRUCK BED
Begin by measuring for the correct hole location in the truck bed floor. Measure
from the tail gate end of the truck bed floor by hooking a tape measure over the
end of the truck box and mark the floor at 46-1/8”. Next find the center point
between the wheel wells, where these marks intersect with the first measure-
ment 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 difficult to accurately locate the midpoint between the fender wheel
wells. 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 de-burring 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 4 – BED FLANGE MODIFICATION
Some models of trucks will allow the crossmembers to slide between the frame and
bed without modification. If this is not possible a small notch needs to be made in the
flange on the driver’s side of the truck. (see diagram)
Locate the front truck bed cross member in the wheel well. Measure from the back of
the cross member and make a mark at 1 ½”. This will be the center point for the notch
that is needed. Mark and cut a 7/8” wide by 3/8” tall notch.
STEP 5 – CROSS MEMBER INSTALLATION
The 1111 mounting kit is supplied with two angle crossmembers. The rear crossmember has three
notches and will be installed first. Slide the rear crossmember between the frame and bed on the
driver’s side. If necessary use the notch cut into the bed flange in step 4. Make certain the leg of
the angle with the oval holes is facing toward the cab. After sliding the angle in about half way it
may need to be guided onto the other frame from the underside the truck. At this point the angle
should span between both frame rails and in front of the shock bracket on the passenger side. Next
using the notch over the shock bracket for clearance, roll the angle iron over the bracket while slid-
ing it toward the rear. It is important to hold the driver’s side of the crossmember upward
against the bed floor and forward against the bed crossmember. Continue to slide it back
until it is about four inches behind the four inch hole that has been drilled in the bed. Next install
the front angle in the same manor except for the leg of the angle with the oval holes should face the
rear of the truck during installation. Slide it rearward just behind the shock bracket and leave until
needed for installation. When installed correctly the two angle legs with the holes should be facing
each other. (see figure 5.1.)
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.
STEP 3 – EXHAUST BRACKET REMOVAL
On trucks equipped with a diesel engine the tail pipe will need to be lowered. Un-attach the tail pipe bracket just behind the rear tire
on the passenger side. Installation on gasoline equipped trucks may be easier if exhaust is detached. The bracket will be reattached
later.
****SAFETY NOTICE*****
if a spare tire heat shield is present, we recommend that it be removed to avoid injury.
REMOVE SPARE TIRE BEFORE INSTALLING HITCH.
figure 5.1, outside of driver
side frame