1997 GMC C/K Series Pickup Base Plate for Tow Bar

Name: Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
Brand: Roadmaster
SKU: 131-15
Price: 449.96 USD
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Rating: 4.75876288659794 (970 reviews)

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Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms for 1997 GMC C/K Series Pickup
excluding 1-ton and Diesel

970 reviews

Code: 131-15

Retail:$550.00

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Base Plates Specs:

Removable Drawbars
Hitch Pin Attachment

Base Plate Features:

Removable drawbars, held in place with a pin and clip, make the baseplates virtually invisible when not towing the car.

Tech Tip:

Must measure holes on bottom and side of frame for correct bracket. This bracket requires 3" between holes. See diagram on bracket product page for locations of holes to be used.

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Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms for 1997 GMC C/K Series Pickup
1-ton

2983 reviews

Code: BX1712

Retail:$592.90

Our Price: $492.03

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Base Plates Specs:

Removable Drawbars
Twist Lock Attachment

Base Plate Features:

Installation Notes:

Installation requires some minor drilling

Tow hooks must be removed and remain off the vehicle after installation

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Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms for 1997 GMC C/K Series Pickup
excluding 1-ton and Diesel

2983 reviews

Code: BX1712

Retail:$592.90

Our Price: $492.03

You Save: $100.87

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Base Plates Specs:

Removable Drawbars
Twist Lock Attachment

Base Plate Features:

Installation Notes:

Installation requires some minor drilling

Tow hooks must be removed and remain off the vehicle after installation

Tech Tip:

Frame hole measurement is not required for Blueox products.

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Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms for 1997 GMC C/K Series Pickup
excluding 1-ton and Diesel

375 reviews

Code: 131-3

Retail:$550.00

Our Price: $485.00

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Base Plates Specs:

Removable Drawbars
Hitch Pin Attachment

Base Plate Features:

Designed for full size pickups and SUVs. Heavy duty frames of those vehicles eliminate the need for a crossbar, making installation of the tow bar easier. Removable drawbars make the baseplates virtually invisible when you're not towing the vehicle. MX base plates only work with tow bars that slide into a 2" trailer hitch.

Tech Tip:

Must measure holes on bottom and side of frame for correct bracket. This bracket requires 1-1/4" between holes. See diagram on bracket product page for locations of holes to be used.

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Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms for 1997 GMC C/K Series Pickup
excluding 1-ton and Diesel

970 reviews

Code: 131-8

Retail:$550.00

Our Price: $485.00

You Save: $65.00

Base Plates Specs:

Removable Drawbars
Hitch Pin Attachment

Base Plate Features:

Tech Tip:

Must measure holes on bottom and side of frame for correct bracket. This bracket requires 3" between holes. See diagram on bracket product page for locations of holes to be used.

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Demco Classic Base Plate Kit - Fixed Arms for 1997 GMC C/K Series Pickup
excluding 1-ton and Diesel

205 reviews

Code: DM9518019

Retail:$588.00

Our Price: $432.05

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Base Plates Specs:

Fixed Drawbars

Base Plate Features:

Tech Tip:

Frame hole measurement is not required for Demco products.

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