Does Heat Shield on 2016 GMC Sierra 3500HD have to be Removed to Install B&W Gooseneck Trailer Hitch
Updated 06/21/2016 | Published 06/17/2016
Question:
Does the heat shield need to be removed on a 2016 GMC Sierra 3500 HD Diesel? I would prefer not to.
asked by: Doug
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Expert Reply:
The heat shield does have to be removed to install B&W gooseneck trailer hitch # BWGNRK1016 on your 2016 GMC Sierra 3500 because it is in a position that interferes with the hitch installation. All of the gooseneck hitches for your truck will either need to have the heat shield removed or trimmed for installation.
expert reply by:
Michael H
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B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch w/ Custom Installation Kit - 30,000 lbs
- Gooseneck Hitch
- Below the Bed
- Flip-Over Ball
- 7500 lbs TW
- 30000 lbs GTW
- Wheel Well Release
- Spring-Loaded Loop
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