User Manual

BEFORE INSTALLING
OVERHEAD LIFTING DEVICE
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.
Turnoverball
TM
Gooseneck Hitch
Installation Instructions
Call or Email us for Installation Support
B&W Trailer Hitches
1216 Hawaii Road / PO Box 186
Humboldt, KS 66748
620.473.3664
800.248.6564
Fax:[phone]
[e-mail]
www.turnoverball.com
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 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.
Model 1000R
Chevrolet & GMC (1988 - 1998)
1/2 3/4 & 1 Ton, Long Bed Trucks
Chevrolet & GMC (1999 - 2000)
3/4 & 1 Ton Heavy Duty Long Bed Trucks
(Old Body Style)
NOTE: We recommend reading instructions before beginning the installation.
WARNING: The tow vehicle’s towing capacities should under NO circumstances be exceeded.
Center Box (GNRC800)
ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY
5 Center Section 1
6 2-5/16" Ball 1
7 Latch pin Handle 1
Mounting Kit Box (GNRM1000)
ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY
1 Driver Side Plate 1
2 Passenger Side plate 1
3 Front Crossmember 1
4 Rear Crossmember 1
Mounting Kit Bolt Bag
1/2” X 1-1/2” Cap Screw 14
1/2” Flat Washer 28
1/2" Lock Washer 14
1/2” Finish Nut 14
Safety Chain Kit Bolt Bag
8 1/2” U-Bolt 2
9 Conical Springs 4
10 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
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.