2005 Nissan Pathfinder Base Plate for Tow Bar

Name: Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
Brand: Blue Ox
SKU: BX1843
Price: 415.09 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.79824264954376 (2959 reviews)

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Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms for 2005 Nissan Pathfinder
excluding 5.6L Engine

2959 reviews

Code: BX1843

Retail:$592.90

Our Price: $415.09

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Base Plates Specs:

Removable Drawbars
Twist Lock Attachment

Base Plate Features:

Installation Notes:

Requires temporary removal of bumper/fascia during installation

Requires some trimming of bumper (fascia, plastic, and/or grille)

Installation requires some minor drilling

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

Be sure to confirm the weight of your individual vehicle before towing. Some models, depending on options and lead, may exceed the weight rating of specific tow bars. Always ensure both your tow bar and hitch are adequately rated for the vehicle’s overall weight

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Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms for 2005 Nissan Pathfinder
excluding 5.6L Engine

371 reviews

Code: RM-344-3B

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.

Installation Notes:

Requires temporary removal of bumper, fascia, and/or grille during installation

Tow hooks, if present, will be removed and remain off the vehicle after installation.

Drilling required for installation

Trimming of spoiler, air dam, grille or plastic fascia may be required on some models of this vehicle.

Tech Tip:

If your vehicle has a skid plate, the corners will need to be trimmed.

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Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms for 2005 Nissan Pathfinder
excluding 5.6L Engine

967 reviews

Code: 344-1B

Retail:$601.99

Our Price: $485.00

You Save: $116.99

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.

Installation Notes:

Requires temporary removal of bumper, fascia, and/or grille during installation

Tow hooks, if present, will be removed and remain off the vehicle after installation.

Drilling required for installation

Trimming of spoiler, air dam, grille or plastic fascia may be required on some models of this vehicle.

Tech Tip:

If your vehicle has a skid plate, the corners will need to be trimmed.

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Demco Classic Base Plate Kit - Fixed Arms for 2005 Nissan Pathfinder
excluding 5.6L Engine

203 reviews

Code: DM9518186

Retail:$588.00

Our Price: $438.70

You Save: $149.30

Base Plates Specs:

Fixed Drawbars

Base Plate Features:

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