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: Wheel well liners and B&W


Ridgerunner436
01-18-2009, 11:57 PM
Anyone ever tried using the plastic rear wheel well liners with a B&W Turnover ball hitch?

If so, can you supply pictures of any mods you made to the liners?

latigo1
01-21-2009, 01:04 PM
I can't imagine it being too big of a problem. You may need to cut a slot on the driver's side to be able to access the pin handle, maybe even a hole. They will probably need to come off for the installation also which will add some time to the job, but I am certain it can be done easily enough. Call B&W and ask they make a great hitch and I am sure their CS is great too.

Chad

floriduramax1
01-21-2009, 01:24 PM
I have installed them with the B&W. I drilled a hole for the release handle. I removed the release rod, cut it in half, welded a piece of rod in between the two halves and reinstalled it. You have to lengthen it. Also you have to cut a hole (with a hole saw) large enough for the release handle to rotate to the unlocked position. I don't have the truck right now or I would take some pics. The sides kinda bulge out a little due to the big nuts of the side plates.

Ridgerunner436
01-21-2009, 11:09 PM
Thanks a lot floriduramax1. You answered all of the questions I was concerned about.

Supa Dexta
01-22-2009, 12:57 AM
A local dealer quoted me 900 for the turn over ball hitch, 1200 installed..! I just laughed at him, they are under 300 bux's on ebay. So even a little over 500 canadian to get it here is well worth the hassle.

Ridgerunner436
01-22-2009, 10:04 PM
I had a turnover ball, in-bed 7 pin connector, and over-the-rail rhino lining all installed at the same time for $1000.