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Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
Part Number: BX1636
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1993 Buick Skylark
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Blue Ox Tow Bar Base Plate - BX1636
Highlights
- Custom Fit for Your Vehicle: Mounts to existing attachment points
- Ready for Flat Towing: Creates solid connection points so you can safely tow behind your RV.
- Blends In When Not Towing: Hidden design and removable arms keep the front end clean and seamless.
- Quick Hookup: Twist-lock arms attach and remove easily for fast setup and storage.
- Built to Last: Heavy-duty, powder-coated steel resists rust and corrosion through long trips.
- Reliable Connection: Sturdy lugs pair with Blue Ox tow bars for a secure, stable towing setup.
Features to know about
Made for a Clean Front End: Hidden Base Plate with Removable Arms
If you like a clean look when you’re not towing, this setup keeps things neat. The base plate’s hidden design means no bulky brackets or crossbars sticking out, leaving the front end seamless. Each arm removes with a quick twist, and the included receiver covers plug right in to keep out dirt and debris. It’s a simple way to preserve your vehicle’s factory appearance while staying ready to tow.
Quick Hookups Made Simple: Twist-Lock Arm Connection
Hooking up doesn’t need to be a wrestling match. The removable arms insert into the receivers, rotate to lock, and secure with an easy-to-pull pin. When you’re done towing, pull the pin, turn the arm, and it slides right out. It’s a straightforward system that makes connecting and disconnecting fast whether you’re in your driveway or at the campsite.
Strength You Can Rely On: Steel Construction That Spreads the Load
Built from durable steel and powder coated for corrosion resistance, this base plate bolts directly to the chassis—no welding required. Its sturdy design spreads towing forces evenly to help reduce stress on your suspension during long trips. The brackets sit solid, forming a dependable link between your vehicle and tow bar for confident towing mile after mile.
Ready for Your Existing Setup: Adapter-Compatible Design
If you already have towing gear you like, this kit fits right in. The sturdy lugs pair directly with Blue Ox tow bars for a secure connection. It’s also adaptable with Roadmaster tow bars using adapter RM-031 or RM-031-5 (sold separately) and with Demco tow bars using adapter DM9523041 (sold separately). Integrated mounting points make it easy to add an electrical connector bracket up front so everything stays organized and accessible.
DIY-Friendly Install: Bolt-On Mounts with Included Hardware
You don’t need special tools or welding skills to get this installed. The base plate bolts securely to the chassis using the included mounting hardware, making it a solid weekend project for anyone handy with basic tools. With its straightforward fit and clear design, it’s easy to get it mounted up and ready for the road.
Specs
Distance between brackets: 25-1/2" Bracket height: 16-3/4" 3-Year warranty
Specs
Dimensions
- Distance between brackets: 25-1/2"
- Bracket height: 16-3/4"
Warranty
- Warranty: 3-Year warranty
- There are 5 basic components needed when flat towing a vehicle: a tow bar, a base plate kit, a safety cable set, tow bar wiring, and a supplemental braking system.
BX1636 Blue Ox Baseplate - Removable Tabs
This Product Fits The Following Vehicles
- 1999 - 2004 Chevrolet Tracker
- 2000 - 2004 Suzuki Vitara
Customer Satisfaction Score:
87% were satisfied with this product
13% of customers were not satisfied
- Wrong item was ordered
- Alternate product found
- Too difficult to install
Ratings & Reviews
4.8
5262 reviews
by:
Rick
06/02/2026
2003
Chevrolet
Tracker
This is not a product that the average handyman should attempt because the the complete lack of detailed instructions. There are many decisions that have to be made on your own that could compromise the reliability of the end product and extends the length of the installation process. Luckily, this was not my first installation so I had all the specialized tools to make the installation go more smoothly.
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Paul B
05/14/2015
The base plate fit perfectly,however the instructions were a little ambigious(remove the bolt from the front tire?). Everything went well and overall I am very happy with the base plate.
by:
Jeffrey
04/21/2021
Easy to order shipped fast and easy to install the product fit fine. The pin on the passenger side did not fit well had to use hammer to get it in will not come out
by:
Kelsea
05/24/2024
Always happy with my experiences with my purchases from etrailer. Excellent customer service! Shipping is always fast. Excellent products at an excellent price. Thanks.
by:
Edward
01/31/2022
Very Pleased at how quickly the base plate was delivered. Thanks for making that happen. Great team at etrailer!
by:
Doyle
12/03/2021
EVERYTHING WAS DELIVERED AS ORDERED. I AM PLEASES WITH THE HELP THAT WAS GIVEN ON MY ORDER. I HAVE NOT INSTALLED IT YET BUT I AM SURE IT IS OK.
by:
Michael
11/06/2023
Excellent quality and engineering. Installation requires a fair amount of mechanical sense and ability.
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Douglas
04/08/2024
Douglas
4/9/2025
Worked great the 2 times I got to use it before frame broke in the Tracker.
Jameson C.
4/9/2025
@Douglas Bummer! What broke the frame?
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Richard
09/18/2022
Everything was fine and working real good.
by:
Tyson
05/25/2012
2004
Volvo
XC90
harder time taking off the bumper. Looks good and work great.
by:
Glenn
07/05/2022
Quality product, easy install, many thanks
by:
Lawrence
06/10/2023
AWESOME THANKS AGAIN!
by:
B
02/09/2023
Good services
by:
Rick
05/06/2023
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Greg
09/16/2025
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Charles
05/12/2021
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Chris
08/05/2022
2001
Chevrolet
Tracker
by:
Ed V
04/27/2026
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!
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!
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.
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?
by:
Douglas
09/06/2026
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.
Mike L.
9/9/2026
Thanks Douglas, nice truck you've got there! Nice job on the install.....
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Charles
01/02/2026
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.
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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Roger
12/10/2024
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.
Also works fine with my Blue Ox tow bar.
Roger
12/12/2025
Still the same no issues...fine product
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Matthew
10/07/2025
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!
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!
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.
Jameson C.
10/12/2026
@Matthew that's great to hear!
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Chris
12/17/2025
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
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?
by:
Perry
09/24/2025
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.
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.
by:
Vertical Caver
12/06/2025
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.
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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view full answer... - Can 2002 Chevy Tracker with Manual Transmission be Flat TowedHey Tom, yes a 2002 Chevy Tracker with a manual transmission is flat towable. The first thing you'd need is a base plate kit like the Blue Ox part # BX1636 which is a confirmed fit for your vehicle. In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking to flat tow your vehicle. One of the most popular compatible tow bars is the Blue Ox Avail # BX7420 which comes with safety cables. The coiled design helps keep the cables...
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view full answer... - Equipment Needed to Flat Tow 2001 Chevy Tracker Manual Transmission 2WDAccording to my research, the 2001 Chevy Tracker RWD w/ manual transmission is capable of being flat towed without modification, however it's not recommended to tow the vehicle above 55 mph. Your motorhome would need a hitch and a trailer connector at the rear. For the vehicle, you'll need a tow bar, base plates, wiring so the vehicle taillights work along with those on the motorhome and a supplemental braking system. The Blue Ox Alpha Tow Bar, part # BX7380 is an excellent choice for...
view full answer... - Blue Ox Base Plate Kit Recommendation for a 2002 Chevy TrackerSince you have a Blue Ox tow bar you would want a Blue Ox base plate kit like part # BX1636 that has been confirmed as a fit for your 2002 Chevy Tracker. Sounds like you have everything else needed for flat towing the vehicle, but I attached a help article that covers flat towing components for you to check out as well.
view full answer... - Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2000 Chevy Tracker Behind a Motor Home with an Aladdin Tow BarYou would need to use an adapter to use a Blue Ox Aladdin tow bar with the Roadmaster base plates, # 1021-1, because the 2 manufacturers attach differently. Use adapter # BX88178. Or the other option is to use Blue Ox base plates, # BX1636 to match the Aladdin tow bar. Since you already have the Aladdin tow bar which comes with safety cables, you should not need to add any. But if you do you can use # RM-643. You will also need a lighting solution and supplemental braking. For lighting...
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Paul B.
5/27/2016
Awesome! I love the fact that it does not protrude out from the grill. Not too difficult to install and works flawlessly!