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Curt Custom Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
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Curt Custom Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
Part Number: C36JR
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CURT Tow Bar Base Plate - C36JR
Highlights
- Ready for Flat Towing: Creates secure connection points for towing your vehicle behind your RV.
- Blends In When Not Towing: Hidden main body keeps the front end looking factory-clean.
- Quick Hookup and Removal: Twist-lock tabs let you attach or remove arms in seconds.
- Built to Last: Welded steel with high-gloss powder coat and rust-resistant A-coat finish.
- Even Towing Stability: Spreads towing force across the frame to reduce suspension stress.
Features to know about
Built for a Clean, Factory Look: Hidden Base Plate with Removable Arms
If you prefer a towing setup that keeps your front end clean when not in use, this kit does exactly that. The main body stays concealed behind the fascia for a seamless, OE-style look. When the removable arms are off, there’s nothing bulky sticking out, so the vehicle keeps its original appearance and you avoid catching knees or shins on exposed brackets.
Quick Connections Every Time: Twist-Lock Attachment System
Hooking up the tow bar is as simple as slide, twist, and pin. The twist-lock tabs make connecting and disconnecting fast and secure without fumbling with extra hardware. It’s an easy system that works just as well when you’re setting up solo in the driveway or getting ready to roll out from the campground.
Solid Strength for the Long Haul: Welded Steel Construction
This custom base plate bolts directly to the chassis with no welding required. Its welded steel design spreads towing forces evenly to help reduce strain on the suspension and frame. Every unit is physically tested to gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) so you can trust it to handle real-world towing miles without worry.
Protected Against the Elements: Co-Cured Dual Finish
Durability doesn’t stop at strength—this kit is finished with a high-gloss black powder coat over a rust-resistant liquid A-coat. The co-cured process helps lock out corrosion so the hardware stays looking sharp and functioning reliably season after season.
Ready for Common Tow Bars: Compatible and Complete
Already have a tow bar setup? This base plate works with CURT and Blue Ox tow bars for easy integration. It includes base plate brackets, safety cables, and all necessary installation hardware so you can bolt it up and be ready to tow confidently once your setup is complete. Distance between brackets is 34-1/2" with a bracket height of 16". Limited lifetime warranty included.
Specs
Dimensions
- Distance between brackets: 34-1/2"
- Bracket height: 16"
Warranty
- Limited lifetime warranty
70139 Curt Custom Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
Ratings & Reviews
4.7
379 reviews
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Ford expedition 2018
04/30/2024
Easy to install
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Jeffrey
10/07/2026
The package was delivered to my home with no damage. The baseplate with its parts along with the rest of my order was all packed neatly with extra cardboard and paper packaging material around everything so nothing would get damaged in transit.
The installation instructions were clear. The parts fit perfectly. I’ve purchased parts from etrailer before and never had any problems. Also, the few times I’ve had questions I’ve always been able to talk to someone who is knowledgeable and very helpful.
The installation instructions were clear. The parts fit perfectly. I’ve purchased parts from etrailer before and never had any problems. Also, the few times I’ve had questions I’ve always been able to talk to someone who is knowledgeable and very helpful.
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Troy S
09/17/2025
Price and shipping was great. Once I received the base plates I immediately installed them. The quality is outstanding! The fit is flawless! Thank you etrailer:)
Troy S.
9/18/2026
Base Plates mounted on my 2022 Ford Bronco is holding up 100. Great quality finish that has not rusted. I have seen base plates from other companies being installed on Broncos and they are making major modifications. Not my Curt Custom Base Plates. An easy DYI with no major modifications. We have towed our Bronco 13,000 miles behind our Class A and its a flawless tow. These base plates were also priced much better then other brands. Thank you Etrailer!
Lazer S.
9/18/2026
@TroyS Glad to hear it's been working well for you! Sounds like you are getting a lot of use out of it as well!
Where all have you been?
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Philip
10/06/2026
Disassembly of the front clip of the Colorado was challenging as far as fit up curt kit worked well. The gal at etrailer was very knowledgeable fast shipping. Finally every time I do business with you I’m never disappointed.
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Alan
09/26/2026
Instructions stink, this installs much lower than the instructions show, several things are far more in the way that the instructions make it seem Also, the installation is into weak sheetmetal, after your torque this to 75 ft lbs, you will see the steel bending and the bolts are no longer flat against the mounts. Vevor level junk for way to much money for what it is.
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Patrick
04/18/2025
Jaime was very helpful in getting the right baseplate for my Jeep Cherokee and in retuning the wrong item which I ordered myself.
The baseplate installed easily and will be used for the first time next week. Also, the curt base plate did not require any trimming whatsoever of the plastics on the front of the car.
Thanks Jaime
The baseplate installed easily and will be used for the first time next week. Also, the curt base plate did not require any trimming whatsoever of the plastics on the front of the car.
Thanks Jaime
Gwendolyn Y.
4/18/2025
Thanks for giving Jaime such an awesome shoutout, Patrick! The baseplate looks like its's factory!
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Bradley
10/06/2025
Custom fit, everything went together smoothly. I'm ready to haul my Ford ranger behind my motor home.
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Richard
01/20/2025
This is not the first time I have purchased from ETrailer, but by far the best experience yet. I was treading in uncharted waters and decided to call, i happened to get Paula S. And she was able to educate me on the subject at hand. She also made sure I was ordering all the right parts for the task at hand. I received the two boxes of parts and assembled everything on the vehicle and noticed i was missing something so I called back and talked to Ashley. She assured me that Paula did order the missing part and that it would be here the next day. (Delayed due to holiday) You can sure tell both ladies love their jobs and liked taking care of us customers. I will always try to deal with them when I need something towing related.
Gwendolyn Y.
1/21/2025
Hey Richard! Paula an Ashley are always on the ball so I'm glad that they got to help you out. I see you pretty much got a full flat tow set up, have you started making any plans yet of where to venture off to yet?
Richard
1/21/2026
It’s still has been great no problems at all
Gwendolyn Y.
1/21/2026
@Richard That's great to hear, Richard! What kind of trips do you have planned for the new year?
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Craig
09/28/2026
The product is great but if you weren’t a mechanic or body shop guy you would be in big trouble trying to figure out how to install with the instructions and pictures provided with the product
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Dan
10/06/2026
Can’t say enough good things. Great experience getting my Silverado ready to flat tow from NY to AZ.
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Matt
10/17/2026
Easy to install and with attached videos no questions needed
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Mark R.
11/18/2023
Great Base plate kit! Very easy to follow instructions even with my aftermarket bumper with winch. It fit perfect. The only issue I have is where the safety cables attach to the base plate….the cable connectors are too big to fit through the holes because the Jeep’s frame blocks part of the hole. See photo with red circle. I will have to get a smaller connector.
Mark R.
11/19/2024
Love it! Easy hook and unhook! I highly recommend!
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Joseph
08/15/2026
Etrailer is with out a doubt the best supplier in the market today. they are on time every time and there support is excellent.
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Rickie
03/06/2026
Fit like it was made for it. :) Only issue was the fishing wires for the bolts in the frame. They would not fit through the holes in the locking plates so I couldn't use them. I used a magnet stick instead and it worked well. I did not put on the safety cables around the frame. I figure since this thing bolts to the steering box, if it comes off so does the steering box and then I have much bigger issues that these cables are not going to help.
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Chuck
01/31/2026
Everything fit like it was supposed to. Not to difficult to install. A couple hours at most. Seems to be a quality product. Thanks
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Stuart
11/13/2022
Installed the Curt Custom Base Plate Kit (#C64ER) onto my 2019 Ford Ranger XLT FX4. Could not have been easier. Directions were excellent! Time required was about 2 hours. Great product!
Stu S.
11/14/2023
Working like a champ. No issues! We pulled the Ranger up and down the east coast, thru the mountains, excellent product.
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Chris
08/03/2026
It preforms as designed. I tow a jeep gladiator with a 32’ class C RV
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Tony
09/22/2025
After a little help from a friend and a little bit of cutting on the car, everything worked out great!
Nick S.
9/29/2025
Nothing an extra set of hands can't do! I am glad you were able to get it installed. Where are you headed first with your new setup?
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James
05/06/2026
Wasn't to hard to install with a helper to get bumper off my truck. Had bumper pulled and installed baseplates in about hour and a half.
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Kenney
04/03/2025
No issues, easy installation. Great tech support.
Kenney
4/4/2026
After one year this tow bar is working flawlessly to date.
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Brian
05/05/2026
Easy to install with typical tools found in about anyone's garage. Took maybe an hour or so to do. We have pulled our Ranger about 2000 miles behind our RV without any issue.
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Rob
11/29/2024
This base plate kit worked very well with the Blue Ox Acclaim non-binding tow bar - coupler for 2" ball (code BX4330). We towed a 4 door Rubicon over 2000 miles and the setup worked great. The bar is very easy to couple and uncouple. The removable arms work exactly as advertised. I did have to cut two small slots in my custom bumper to install the base plate, but the slots are not in strength critical areas. The installation instruction are clear and good.
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Tim
05/29/2026
Great tech advice finding the right product, easy purchase and prompt delivery!! Thanks Etrailer!!
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Jim B.
05/13/2024
Works just like the video with the green Jeep shows you.
The hardest part was getting the outside nuts off the bumper.
Use long extensions and a swivel and a short 18 mm socket.
Other than that it went smoothly. But my friend has a lift so it was a lot easier to do it all baseplate , wiring, and brake buddy cable.
The hardest part was getting the outside nuts off the bumper.
Use long extensions and a swivel and a short 18 mm socket.
Other than that it went smoothly. But my friend has a lift so it was a lot easier to do it all baseplate , wiring, and brake buddy cable.
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Richard
01/10/2021
This was a quick install on my 2011 Wrangler Rubicon. Contrary to the Q&A advice that the c38FR (Curt 70102) base plate does not fit the Rubicon with the base stock Rubicon bumper, it indeed does fit. The base plate tucks up within an inch or so of the bottom of the bumper. Base plate C33FR (Curt 70110) recommended by eTrailer and Curt for the stock Wrangler Rubicon would hang down 4 inches below the bumper and would not be a great look!
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- Will The Curt Base Plate # C36JR Fit a 2020 Ford Expedition And Blue Ox Tow Bars? Yes, the Curt Custom Base Plate Kit # C36JR is confirmed to fit your 2020 Ford Expedition 4wd. It will also allow for you to use a Blue Ox Tow Bar # BX7420. Do ensure you install a Charge Line Kit # RM-156-25 as the battery will while being flat towed and from a Braking System # SM99251 you are going to be required to have. If you need help with the installation you can use the find an installer link near the bottom of the page. Also let me know if you need any additional help figuring...
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Mike L.
10/8/2026
Thanks Jeffrey! Now that the install is complete, all you've got to do is have fun!