Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Fixed Arms
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This setup keeps things simple and tidy up front. The Blue Ox Base Plate Kit bolts right to the chassis with reinforcements tucked behind the structure, leaving only the attachment tabs visible when you’re not towing. There’s no bulky crossbar or extra hardware showing—just a clean, low-profile finish that blends in naturally with the bumper line.
You want your flat-towing gear to hold steady mile after mile, and this base plate is built for it. The sturdy steel construction spreads towing forces evenly through the frame to help prevent stress on the suspension. It’s powder coated to resist rust and corrosion, so it stays solid and dependable through long hauls and rough weather.
Getting it mounted is a clear-cut process that doesn’t call for welding or special tools. The kit bolts directly to the vehicle’s chassis using the included mounting hardware, giving you a secure fit right out of the box. The straightforward design makes it a good project for anyone comfortable turning wrenches over a weekend.
If you already have a favorite tow bar setup, this kit makes it easy to plug in. The sturdy lugs pair directly with Blue Ox tow bars for a solid, reliable connection. It also adapts for use with Roadmaster tow bars when paired with adapter RM-031 or RM-031-5 (sold separately), and with Demco tow bars using adapter DM9523041 (sold separately). With a bracket distance of 24" and bracket height of 14", you can plan your full tow setup around these precise dimensions.
Customer Satisfaction Score:
94% were satisfied with this product
6% of customers were not satisfied
Ratings & Reviews
Very simple to install, just need to drill a few holes in the frame. Comes with everything you need except a couple basic washers (mine came with 3 lock washers and 2 standard flats for 4 bolts)…
Would be nice to have the torque specs also in the instructions but the busted bolt is on me!
Perfect fit, well built of high quality materials. In my mind you just can't get much better than Blue Ox. The only issue is that the BX1120 doesn't have removable twist lock tabs. The fixed draw bar mounting tabs are at just the right height and position to play havoc with your shins when the draw bar is not installed. I solved that problem with a shin guard I made of 2 inch schedule 40 PVC. (see photo) Fits perfectly, guards the breakaway switch and lighting connector when not in use, and solves the shin interference problem.
Base plate is well built and fit well. As I would expect from Blue Ox products. My only complaint and the reason for 4 stars would be the horrible instruction. Pictures are absolutely horrible. Not a big deal for the mechanically inclined, but not everyone fits that category.
Outstanding communication. Outstanding customer service. Outstanding towbars and baseplates. Will be back.
Once again just great service from etra iler
Easily installed but proper alignment needs to be maintained before drilling the additional hole required for through bolts.
Not a bad install the nuts on the end of the wires was a little strange and odd to use and bend….. worked out great haven’t towed it yet ….bolted in and ready. There’s not really any place on thes 06 Wrangler to put those safety cables to the frame. Alex T in sales was great.
The kit is well built and comes with all the necessary hardware to install. Installation was a breeze and asthetically blends in well with the front of the truck. Great job on the design and the production!
We really like our blue ox towbar mounts from etrailer. We're excited to be able to flat tow our 2001 F-250 with our ATV in the bed. Real game changer,, Thank You etrailer
A few pictures of how I attach it
4 it's in solid, but the [finish] that was used killed it from being a five.
The installation took about four hours. I had a tight interference fit between the frame rails. I wish I had an 18-24" linear ram, but I didn't. So two hydraulic floor jacks, with 4 - 24" welding clamps, and two 12" C-clamps, a short 2# sledge did the trick. Nothing a little spray paint can't fix. Four bolt holes lined up nicely. Two 1/2" drilled holes from the bottom were easy leverage to set up. Two 1/2" drilled holes inside to outside, were quite the challenge to get behind the drill. All fasteners now torqued to specification with red locktite. Added the 1/2" safety cables, made an adjustment in the lower airdam. And presto, here you have it. Now time to set up diode kit, and brake away switch installation.
Good quality and fit well. Easy to inst all.
This is a quality product that was an exact fit. Easy to install. Highly recommend to others.
Mounted up easily. Strong and sturdy.
over priced for what it is
Easy peezzy 30 minutes and done
Bolted up and fit perfectly on my 1996 Toyota 4Runner
Fit perfectly on my 1996 Toyota 4Runner 4X4. Took me less than 20 minutes to install. Did not interfere with the skid plate.
fits like a glove.. Fast shipping and boxed up great!! Thanks again 5stars *****
Easy to install on our 1999 Toyota Tacoma. With a generous amount of BS and beer it took my Dad and I about an hour and a half. Probably a 30 minute job, if you were serious about it. Works perfect, easy to hook up, tows great!
Bolted right on - no problem. I am appalled at the prices of tow equipment - and this was reasonably low compared to other options.
Worked like a charm!
fit well easy install
Thank you very much. The product looks really good. I will install it tomorrow. The buying experience was very easy and convenient. Thank you.
Super easy installation. Remove 4 bolts, mount, and re-install the 4 bolts.
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Kevin M.
9/2/2020
Have towed my Tacoma behind my motor home too many destinations in the last year. Still working great.