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• Blue Ox Tow Bar Adapter for Jeep Wrangler Unlimited with Off-Road Towing Bumper with 1-inch D-Rings
  To connect your Blue Ox tow bar, such as their Alpha # BX7380, to your Wrangler Unlimited's towing bumper's 1-inch D-rings you will want adapter kit # BX88358. This includes the 7/8-inch pins and retaining clips. You can see how this installs in the linked photo.
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• How To Use Tow Bar with D-Rings On Jeep Bumper
  In order to use a tow bar with a set of welded-on d-rings which are commonly found on aftermarket Jeep bumpers you need a specific type of tow bar, one that mounts on the motorhome when not in use. The Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar part # RM-520 and Blue Ox Alpha 2 Tow Bar part # BX7380 are both examples of motorhome mounted tow bars and are excellent options to use, the best value for the money. In order to use either tow bar with a set of welded-on d-rings you will need an adapter which...
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• Why Do I Need To Disconnect My Battery When Flat Towing A 2024 GMC Canyon
  Hello Steve, thanks for reaching out. The battery must be disconnected when flat towing a 2024 GMC Canyon behind a motorhome because GMC say so in the Canyon owners manual. Generally speaking, when the owners manual calls for the battery to be disconnected it is because certain features need to be disabled so they don't draw power from the vehicles battery and drain it while towing. If you need to know exactly which features that is then you would need to contact your local dealer as I...
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• Recommended Flat Towing Set Up for a 2024 GMC Canyon Denali
  Congrats on the new truck Wayne! I would be happy to make suggestions but I wanted to address one of the parts you got with your RV. The Blue Ox Off-Road Bumper Adapters item # BX88357 that came with your RV attaches to specific bumpers rated to be flat towed that have D-rings. We do not have anything like that. Unless the new Canyon's come with an option for D-rings instead of tow hooks you'll need to find an aftermarket bumper or use a traditional base plate like item # RM48GR. If you...
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• Base Plate for 2014 Jeep Wrangler With 1 D-Ring Bumper Mounts
  We have exactly what you need to flat tow your 2014 Jeep Wrangler with an off-road bumper that has 1" D-ring brackets, the Adapter for Jeep D-Ring Bumper Mounts to Roadmaster Motor Home Mount Tow Bars - 1" Thick # RM-035-1. As the name of the product states, however, they will require a Roadmaster tow bar as there are no adapters to use with a Blue Ox tow bar. For this I highly recommend checking out the Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar # RM-522 because it has long arms...
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• D-Ring Rugged Ridge XHD Bumper Flat Tow Set Up For 2013 Jeep JK
  We have what you need. I will list them below for you. The Blue Ox Aftermarket Off-Road Bumper Adapter - 7/8" Pin # BX88357 for your 1 inch D-rings. The etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar for Blue Ox Base Plates - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,000 lbs # e47ZR. The Demco Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System w/ Wireless Coachlink Monitor - Proportional # DM86VR. The Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles - 7-Wire to 6-Wire Straight Cord # RM-152-98146-7. The Curt High-Low...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2019 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon with a Smittybilt XRC Gen 2 Bumper
  I am really sorry about the delay in getting back to you! I sent all of this to our base plate manufacturers and currently they don't have a base plate that will fit your bumper but if you can get me the dimensions of the d-rings on your bumper I can see if one of the D-ring adapters we have will fit. I'd need the thickness or width of them as well as the diameter of the hole.
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• Will Blue Ox Off-Road Bumper Adapters Work With Aventa Tow Bar?
  Hello Rob, thanks for reaching out. Yes, the Blue Ox Off-Road Bumper Adapters will indeed work with your Aventa tow bar. You will just need to select the correct adapter based on your D-ring opening size. Here are the options: - Blue Ox Off-Road Bumper Adapters for Blue Ox Motorhome Mounted Tow Bars - 1" D-Rings # BX88358 - Blue Ox Off-Road Bumper Adapters for Blue Ox Motorhome Mounted Tow Bars - 7/8" D-Rings # BX88357
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• D-Ring Adapter For Blue Ox Tow Bar on Jeep Wrangler
  Thanks for that photo, and since you have a bumper with D-ring attachments, you would not need base plates; in fact, base plates wouldn't be able to be installed, so instead you would need a bumper adapter that attaches to the D-ring attachments. Your bumper does need to be rated for flat towing so you'll need to check with the manufacturer to ensure that if you're not certain, but if it is, and if the bumper has a 1" or 7/8" pin hole and the tab is 3/4", 7/8", or 1" then what you will...
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• Can the Blue Ox Aladdin Tow Bar be Used with the Smittybilt XRC Atlas Bumper
  You are correct. You will need an adapter to use the Blue Ox Aladdin tow bar with the Smittybilt XRC Atlas bumper. We have exactly what you need. It is adapter # BX88357.
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• Do The Blue Ox D-Ring Adapters Work With The 2023 Ford Bronco Heavy Duty Modular Bumper
  Before you hook up to your bumper you'll want to confirm with Ford that your specific bumper is rated for flat towing. To my knowledge the D-Rings on the Modular bumper are only for recovery purposes. If you have their approval you'll just need to measure the D-Ring thickness. The Blue Ox Off-Road Bumper Adapters # BX88357 are designed to fit D-Rings that are 7/8" thick. If you get word from Ford that your D-Rings are not useable for flat towing then you would need to go with the Blue...
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• Dimensions of the Replacement 7/8" Pins and Spacers for Blue Ox Off-Road Bumper Adapters
  Thanks for your patience I just heard back from Blue Ox. The insertable length of the Replacement 7/8" Pins and Spacers item # BLU73XR is right a 3-1/4". Blue Ox gave me a diagram that I have attached below that will give you more detailed dimensions of this pin and the Blue Ox Off-Road Bumper Adapters item # BX88357 it works with.
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• Is There a Blue Ox D-Ring Adapter for a Smittybilt XRC Gen2 Bumper
  If you do not have a 7/8" pin and need a larger one, you will need the Blue Ox Aftermarket Bumper Adapter - 1" Pin # BX88358. This includes pins, clips, washers, and lock nuts and will get you the clearance needed to fit your Smittybilt XRC Gen2 bumper.
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• How To Attach Your Safety Cables When Using D-Ring Adapters To Flat Tow
  Typically when using D-Ring adapters # BX88357 you'll have to snake some shorter cables, like # RM-910648-20 around the frame rail of the vehicle and then out to the front of the vehicle to connect to your safety cables. There's no easy definitive answer on how to do this since there's too many variables between each model and the aftermarket bumper so it may take you a bit of time to figure out the best way with your specific setup. I've attached a short video below Conner made with...
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• D Ring Adapter To Attach to 3/4 inch D-Ring with Blue Ox Tow Bar
  Since you have 3/4 inch thick D-rings you need the part # BX88357 since you have a Blue Ox tow bar. If you had a Roadmaster tow bar instead you'd want the # RM-035.
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• How To Attach Blue Ox Tow Bar To Aftermarket Jeep Bumper with D-Rings
  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.
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• Complete Flat Towing Setup For A 2007 Jeep Wrangler With A DV8 Bumper With A Winch
  The good news is yes, you can use your DV8 bumper with a winch on your 2007 Jeep Wrangler to flat tow your vehicle. You'll just need to use an adapter like the Blue Ox Off-Road Bumper Adapters for Blue Ox Motorhome Mounted Tow Bars # BX88357, which has a 7/8" diameter pin, or the Blue Ox Off-Road Bumper Adapters for Blue Ox Motorhome Mounted Tow Bars # BX88358; You will just need to verify the size pin you need for your DV8 bumper. Secondly, if you were to install a lift kit, and go with...
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• Base Plate Solution for 2017 Jeep Wrangler Jurassic Park with Oedro Bumper and D-Rings
  That's actually a bumper that your 2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Jurassic Park edition did not come with from the factory so you would need to go a different route. What you have is an Oedra bumper. Since your aftermarket bumper has D-rings you'd need to go with the D-ring base plate kit adapters like the part # BX88358. This kit fits 1 inch D-rings like it looks like your bumper has. If instead you have 7/8 inch D-rings you'd want the part # BX88357.
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• Blue Ox Off-Road Bumper Adapters for Blue Ox Motorhome Mounted Tow Bars - 1 1/8 2021 Bronco D-Rings
  For off-road bumpers Blue Ox has two D-ring size adapters available. They have the # BX88358 which is for 1 inch d-rings and they offer the # BX88357 which is for 7/8 inch d-rings. They do not offer a 1-1/8 inch adapter.
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• Blue Ox Aftermarket Off-Road Bumper Adapter for Flat Towing a 2020 Jeep Gladiator
  Yes, I have a great part for you that will allow you to flat tow your 2020 Jeep Gladiator after you upgrade the bumper. I recommend the Blue Ox Aftermarket Off-Road Bumper Adapter item # BX88357. This adapter lets you use your motorhome-mounted Blue Ox tow bar with your aftermarket off-road bumper. It is only for 1" D-Rings and you will want to verify with the manufacturer that the bumper is rated for flat towing. I have attached a picture of this adapter being used to give you an idea...
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• Is 1/16 Inch Too Much Play for Blue Ox Bumper Adapter
  You can definitely use the Blue Ox Aftermarket Off-Road Bumper Adapter - 7/8" Pin # BX88357. The 1/16" space you were talking about is not too much play, it is such a small amount it won't be impactful. Drilling the holes out is not something I recommend doing; anytime you can avoid modification you should.
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• Blue Ox Base Plate Adapter Brackets for 2014 Jeep Wrangler with Paramount Bumper
  Based on the tab dimensions you provided for the Paramount Off-Road Bumper on your 2014 Jeep Wrangler, you will need the Blue Ox Base Plate Adapter Brackets # BX88357. I confirmed this as well with my contact at Blue Ox. These 3/4 inch bumper mounts will attach to the tabs on your Jeep so that you can use your Aventa II tow bar. I do recommend making sure that the Paramount Bumper is rated for towing the Jeep. This kit includes the brackets, pins, clips, washers, and lock nuts.
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• Complete Flat Towing Setup for a 2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited MOAB
  You could potentially use the aftermarket bumper adapters like the Blue Ox Off-Road Bumper Adapters for Blue Ox Motorhome Mounted Tow Bars # BX88357 to flat tow your 2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited MOAB, however before you do that I would reach out to the manufacturer of your bumper and find out if your bumper can even be flat towed. If it can, you'll just need a set of adapters like the Blue Ox Off-Road Bumper Adapters for Blue Ox Motorhome Mounted Tow Bars # BX88357 which work with 7/8"...
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• Tow Bar To Attach To Warn Elite Bumper On A 2014 Jeep Wrangler
  We do offer tow bar setups that can attach to the D-rings on the Warn Elite Bumper. You will need to use a D-ring adapter to connect the tow bar. For the adapter you have the following options: 1" Thick D-Rings # RM-035-1 3/4" Thick D-Rings # RM-035 These adapters will work with the Roadmaster motor-home-mounted tow bars. For that I recommend the Roadmaster Falcon All-Terrain Tow Bar # RM-522. This is a very solid non-binding tow bar rated for 6,000 lbs. We made a few videos highlighting...
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