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2003 Infiniti FX35
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Blue Ox

Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

Part Number: BLU58FR
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Custom designed to fit your vehicle so it can be safely towed behind your RV, this base plate has easily removable arms that offer a seamless look when you're not flat towing. Base plate bolts directly to your chassis, so no welding is required. Great Prices for the best tow bar base plate from Blue Ox. Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms part number BLU58FR can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.
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Blue Ox Tow Bar Base Plate - BLU58FR

Highlights

  • Custom Fit for Your Vehicle: Mounts to existing attachment points
  • Ready for Flat Towing: Creates solid connection points so you can safely tow your vehicle behind your RV.
  • Blends In When Not Towing: Hidden design with removable arms keeps the front end clean and seamless.
  • Quick Hookup and Release: Twist-lock arms insert and remove easily for fast setup and storage.
  • Even, Secure Pulling: Sturdy design spreads towing force across the chassis to reduce stress on suspension.
  • Built to Last: Powder-coated steel resists rust and corrosion for dependable long-term use.
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Features to know about

Made for a Clean Front End: Hidden Design with Removable Twist-Lock Arms

When you’re not towing, this setup keeps things looking factory-clean. The completely hidden design means no bulky brackets stick out past the front of your vehicle, and the removable arms pull free with a simple twist and pin release. Snap-in receiver covers keep dirt and debris out so everything stays smooth and tidy for the next trip.

Blue Ox base plate kit shown with removable arms detached for clean, hidden appearance on vehicle

Blue Ox base plate kit installed on vehicle front with removable arms attached for flat towing setup

Hook Up Fast and Secure: Twist-Lock, Pin-Secure Connection

Connecting the tow bar is simple and repeatable. Each arm slides into the receiver, twists to lock, and secures with a pull pin. When you’re done towing, just reverse the motion to remove them. The system’s 18" distance between brackets and 19-1/2" bracket height give you clear reference points for planning your tow bar setup.

Close-up view of Blue Ox base plate twist-lock arm installation and removal mechanism

Built to Handle the Miles: Durable Steel Construction

This base plate bolts directly to the chassis with included hardware—no welding needed. The sturdy, powder-coated steel construction resists rust and corrosion while spreading towing forces evenly to help reduce stress on your suspension during long hauls. It’s backed by a 3-year warranty for peace of mind over countless miles.

Ready for Your Existing Tow Bar: Flexible Compatibility

You can pair this base plate right away with Blue Ox tow bars for a secure connection. It’s also adaptable for use with Roadmaster tow bars using adapter # RM-031 or # RM-031-5, or with Demco tow bars using adapter # DM9523041 (each sold separately). Integrated mounting points make it easy to attach an electrical connector bracket so your wiring stays organized and ready to plug in.

DIY-Friendly Setup: Straightforward Bolt-On Installation

You don’t need specialized tools or welding skills to get this in place. The kit bolts securely to your vehicle’s chassis using the supplied mounting hardware, giving handy owners a solid weekend project that ends with a professional-looking result and dependable towing performance.

Illustrated towing basics diagram showing essential components for flat towing setup including tow bar, base plate, safety cables, wiring, and braking system

Specs

Dimensions

  • Distance between brackets: 18"
  • Bracket height: 19-1/2"

Warranty

  • Warranty: 3-Year warranty

BX1745 Blue Ox Baseplate - Removable Tabs

Installation Details BLU58FR Installation instructions

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2024 Chevrolet Tahoe
Seems well constructed. A lot it could be better, more recessed and alignment with existing holes in the chassis would help a lot. A lot of overkill on the fastening points. The chassis would fail way before the bolts would. The bolt pattern actually weakens the attachment points.
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2021 Chevrolet Tahoe
I cannot remember the last time a company has been as quick servicing what I needed as fast as eTrailer. Phenomenal service. Highly recommend.
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I have towed for about 6,000 miles no problems.
Added benefit I hit deer at 55 mph plastic grill, front end flexed in a half inch contacting the base plate. That left the grill with zero damage.
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2022 GMC Yukon
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2021 GMC Yukon
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lways great to shop at etrailer, especially the tech experts. Royce did an awesome job with our order. Everything fit perfectly and the help video provided the guidance I needed.

We installed the baseplate on our 2023 Encore GX AWD as well as the light harness and breakaway switch. A couple of items were incorrect but Royce corrected the issues with no problems.

Thanks again etrailer!
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Heather A.

5/1/2026

The install looks great Ed! Where are you planning on taking the Encore? I will let Royce know you reached out.

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Ed V.

5/1/2026

@HeatherA Taking a short trip up to Prova Utah in couple of weeks. Then California and hopefully Chicago in the fall. EdnJudy
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Heather A.

5/1/2026

@EdV That sounds awesome. Utah is beautiful. Chicago is probably one of my favorite places to visit. Are you going to check out Wrigley?
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Ed V.

5/1/2026

Not really, I grew up in Chicago, basically 45+ years. I have been to Wrigley many times as a child and adult. We lived about 1 mile from the park. Going to see my mom who is 95 years old. Our favorite place to visit in Chicago is Navy Pier. We try to make a day of it. Thanks for asking! EdnJudy
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2017 Jeep Wrangler
Super high quality baseplate for towing by Blue Ox. Instructions, videos, shipping (one day!) and overall experience was awesome. A bit pricey but their quality and the additional support by E Trailer cannot be beat! BTW (E Trailer) the baseplate fits three different Jeep configurations but did not call out the Recon package. After looking at other brands which showed there's to fit the 3 variations AND the Recon, I figured it would fit and it DID. You should definitely upgrade to include the Recon Edition.
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2026 Ford Maverick
I looked into every brand/model available and this was the beefiest. There is cutting and trimming required on all brands, so why not get the strongest? If you're slightly handy with a toolbox, you can easily do the install yourself and save thousands.
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Mike L.

9/9/2026

Thanks Douglas, nice truck you've got there! Nice job on the install.....

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Well the blue ox base plate actually fits my turbo engine. The Curt didn't fit as advertised.
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The Blue Ox base plate for my 2015 Kia Soul is well manufactured and, with a little bit of mechanical skill, easy to install. It fit perfectly without issues. Brad from etrailer provides a step-by-step installation video that is outstanding and nicely guides through the process from beginning to end. I highly recommend this Blue Ox base plate from etrailer.
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Nick S.

1/5/2026

I am glad you were able to get it installed with no issues and a little help from our video! What kind of coach are you pulling the Kia Soul with?

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2019 Ford Ranger baseplate worked and fitted fine for me. 73 yrs old took me a couple hours but took many breaks. Younger could do it less than hour I'm sure.
Also works fine with my Blue Ox tow bar.
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Roger

12/12/2025

Still the same no issues...fine product

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I installed this myself on a 2012 CR-V EXL AWD. The directions are straightforward. The system works very well and is easy to use.
Fair warning .. because the car is older, just about every clip that holds the grill and bumper in place broke when taking them off. Replacing all those clips with OEM parts is expensive!
BUT, that doesn't retract from the quality of the baseplate or it's use ability.
This is the third different Blue Ox baseplate system I have bought and installed and all of them were excellent!
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Matthew

10/12/2026

Its been two years since installation of the Blue Ox Baseplate. Since then, Ive flat towed the CRV from NJ to FL and back three separate times with many other shorter trips in between. Paired with a Blue Ox Tow Bar, the system has worked flawlessly since installation.

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Jameson C.

10/12/2026

@Matthew that's great to hear!
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2013 mini Cooper
Fits my 2013 mini cooper non turbo. Does take a few hours to install this Fit was good. The hardest part is removing the front bumper and reinstalling it. You do have to cut the lower bumper grill in three places take your time locating the exact spots for cuts. I have pulled Mini Cooper about seven thousand miles now with this Blue Ox and has worked great
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Kate F.

12/17/2025

Thanks for the detailed review Chris, and the pointers! This will be most helpful to others. What was your favorite stop in those 7,000 miles? Where did you go, what did you see?

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2008 Ram 2500
I got a used set for a great price and it worked out well. my only caution is that some of the holes in my 2008 2500 suburban had to be drilled to 9/16 due to misalignment with the tapped holes in the brackets. This minor adjustment made it all go togehter easily though. Be aware, you won't have tow hooks anymore if that is something you use a lot.
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Perry

10/1/2026

Follow up. Ive put about 8000 miles on the setup and its been great. A 34 ton suburban pulls nicely behind my Dutch star, and they dont have a steering lock so its nice not to have to retrieve keys when stopping for the night. I have used the safety cable attachment a few times for straight line pulls with a small shackle when working as a rally racing volunteer, its been fine but I wouldnt side pull on it.

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Well designed and solidly built base plate. Very good product support from Etrailer and Blue Ox.
The four 1/2 inch by 1 3/4 inch bolts are category 5 bolts. I had a bag full of identically sized bolts which were category 8. But I did not have any whizz nuts that were category 8 nuts so I stayed with the standard Blue Ox Hardware. We used POR 15 rust preventing paint at every location where we cut the steel or drilled holes. The distance from the center of the attachment tab assembly holes to the ground is 20 inches on our 2025 Wrangler Rubicon JLU with "Xtreme" 35 inch tire package. Easy five stars for Blue Ox and etrailer.
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Great products from etrailer. The videos were very helpful as I was determined to do the install myself. I’m 72 years old and thought I could do it and I did with the help of my lovely assistant, my wife. The tip on running the taillight wiring through the frame rail was great. The one problem I had was that I was never able to unplug the taillights no matter how hard I tugged on them so I had my wife hold each light while I spliced in the diodes. Very happy with the Blue Ox products and the finished look on my Jeep. Thanks again etrailer.
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2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland. Good fit. Requires some cutting. Baseplate is heavy, so I paid an installer to do the job.
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Nick S.

12/1/2025

I am glad it worked well for you! What kind of coach are you pulling that Jeep with?

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2012 Ford F-150
It's a great system, it's on a 1998 Holiday Rambler Imperial, pulling a 2012 Ford F150 4x4. Last summer I pulled the truck for over 3000 miles without any problems, didn't feel like the truck was behind me. etrailer did me right on this set up.
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