Instruction Manual

Old Body Style
Chevrolet & GMC (1988 - 1998)
1/2 3/4 & 1 Ton, Short Bed Trucks
Chevrolet & GMC (1999 - 2000)
3/4 & 1 Ton Heavy Duty Short Bed Trucks
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Model 1050R
B&W Trailer Hitches
1216 Hawaii Road / PO Box 186
Humboldt, KS 66748
620.473.3664
800.248.6564
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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.
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.
Turnoverball
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Gooseneck Hitch
Installation Instructions
NOTE: We recommend reading instructions before beginning the installation.
WARNING: The tow vehicle’s towing capacities should under NO circumstances be exceeded.
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
Mounting Kit Box (GNRM1050)
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” Cap Screw 15
1/2” Lock Washer 19
1/2" Flat Washer 15
1/2” Finish Nut 9
Center Box (GNRC950)
ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY
5 Center Section 1
6 2-5/16" Ball 1
7 Latch pin Handle 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.