How To Attach Blue Ox Tow Bar To Aftermarket Jeep Bumper with D-Rings

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I am currently towing a 2019 Rubicon with the factory bumper with the Blue Ox Alpha, and am now switching to a 2021 Gladiator with the Fab Fours Stubby bumper. Will the Blue Ox Adapter, # 88358 allow me to make the switch? I wasnt sure if it was this one or the BX 88357. Thank you

asked by: David E

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In order to choose the correct Blue Ox Aftermarket Off-Road Bumper Adapter for an aftermarket bumper you'll need to measure the d-ring shackle thickness and pin diameter. The max thickness is 1". There is then the part # BX88357 for 7/8" diameter pins or the part # BX88358 for 1" diameter pins.

I did some research on the Fab Fours Stubby Bumper and it uses a 7/8" diameter pin.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

In order to flat tow a 2021 Ford F-150 you'll need a few items such as a tow bar, safety cables, base plate kit, braking system, wiring harness as well as a few other smaller miscellaneous items. I have attached my recommended list for these…

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Answer 2

What you need is a light kit specifically for flat-towing. The Plug-N-Tow TM Vehicle Wiring Harness, #42615, would be if the Jeep were towing a trailer and not for activating its lights while it is being towed. There are a few options for lighting…

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I recommend The Roadmaster Universal Wiring Kit with Smart Diodes #RO44FR for flat towing your 2023 Ford F-150. The smart diodes in the kit will ensure that your variable voltage, LED tail lights will function as they should while your truck's…

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The Blue Ox Patriot part #BLU37TR has an inertia sensor built into it so that when it senses you are slowing your tow vehicle down it will apply the correct amount of braking power to towed vehicle. The remote is there to allow you to fine tune the…

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So there isn't a tow bar that will attach directly to the D-rings on your 2001 Jeep Wrangler; you'd need an adapter and then a tow bar that fits the adapter. Realistically there isn't an inexpensive way to do this, but I'll give you…

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Per the manufacturer the RedRock 4x4 Attack Stubby Winch Front Bumper is not tow rated. You can not flat tow your Jeep using this bumper and D-rings. If you decide on a bumper for your 2013 Jeep Wrangler that is tow rated, I recommend the following.…

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So a couple things here, as by blind spot indicators I believe you are referring to the ParkSense feature on your 2022 Jeep Gladiator. If so, you would not be able to use the Demco #DM9523010-54. The issue is that the brake and running lights will…

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Answer 9

Yes, you can! You will want to remove the crossbar by pulling two pins so you can connect to direct-connect style baseplates. I have attached a diagram below that will show you how. To flat tow your 2023 Jeep Wrangler you will need the following…

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Answer 10

For a 5K rated tow bar, I suggest the Blue Ox Acclaim Non-Binding Tow Bar, #BX4330 with a 2" ball coupler. Then add the Blue Ox Aftermarket Off-Road Bumper Adapter, #BX88357 for a 7/8" Pin or, #BX88358 for a 1" pin D-ring. For a hitch…

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Answer 11

The adapter you mentioned #BX88358 will work for you as we have checked with Blue Ox and this can fit tab widths of 3/4 inch wide, 7/8 inch wide, and 1 inch wide with 1 inch diameter pin holes. The distance between the arms is 1 inch.

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Answer 12

We have some options for you so you can flat tow and carry your bike rack, but it sounds like you are looking to use two adapters at the same time, which is not something that you can do. If you just need an adapter with two receivers and 6 inches of…

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