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Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Fixed Arms
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Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Fixed Arms

Part Number: 1417-1
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Base plate brackets attach to your vehicle's frame to provide fixed attachment points for your tow bar. Great Prices for the best tow bar base plate from Roadmaster. Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Fixed Arms part number 1417-1 can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.
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Roadmaster Tow Bar Base Plate - 1417-1

  • Roadmaster
  • Fixed Draw Bars

Base plate brackets attach to your vehicle's frame to provide fixed attachment points for your tow bar.


Features:

  • Good-quality, crossbar-style base plates at an economical price
  • Fixed-bar design - front arms cannot be removed
  • Computer-cut, all-steel construction provides exceptional strength
  • Black powder coat finish is durable and corrosion resistant
  • Custom base plates ensure a perfect fit for your vehicle
  • Compatible with Roadmaster tow bars with use of quick-disconnect crossbar (910021-00 - sold separately)
  • Instructions and mounting hardware included
  • Made in the USA
  • Limited lifetime warranty


1417-1 Road Master Standard Base Plate Kit

Installation Details 1417-1 Installation instructions

This Product Fits The Following Vehicles

  • 1998 - 2002 Jeep TJ with standard factory bumper
  • 1998 - 2002 Jeep Wrangler with standard factory bumper




Customer Reviews

Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Fixed Arms - 1417-1

Average Customer Rating:  4.7 out of 5 stars   (172 Customer Reviews)

Base plate brackets attach to your vehicle's frame to provide fixed attachment points for your tow bar.

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The product was received as expected. The brackets aligned with all points and bolted up first time. The hardware was great, except two lock washer short (but not a problem as I had extras in my parts bins) and double the number of flat washers (extras for the next project). But is was great to have all optional bolts, washers and nuts supplied. Instructions were easy to follow and complete with one excepting. I need a bracket part from the old brackets and that was not included in the instructions, but was clear as I aligned everything in the pre assembly.

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Jim K.

7/1/2014

The brackets have performed as expected, no problems or concerns.



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2001 Jeep Wrangler

The mounts worked well the only problem I had was the directions had the mounts backwards so I had to reverse them to make my tow bar fit correct. The mount are very strong.

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Jim R.

8/4/2018

Just got back from a 3,500 mile trip towing our Jeep and had no problems. The mounts stayed tight and worked perfect.



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2002 Jeep Wrangler

Very well made and Fit perfectly . Was easy to install ... Good and secure ...I was missing a few washers and nuts ... but wasn't a problem ... just got them at a hardware store and was able to complete the job ... Highly recommend



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1999 Jeep TJ

These were easy to install and exactly what I needed to tow my Jeep.

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Bob S.

1/3/2014

Can these base plates be mounted if I have a winch on the front bumper? and do you use holes already in the bumper or have to drill new ones? can a Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow bar be connected to these mounts?Thanks Bob S.

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Patrick B.

1/14/2014

That is all dependent on how the bumper mounts to the vehicle, if it is an aftermarket bumper. If it is the factory bumper, then the bolt locations should be clear. The question then becomes, how wide is the winch and will it interfere with the face of the base plates. There is a link to the instructions on the base plate page, I have linked back to it below. Check out the instructions and they will show you how and where the base plates will mount.
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Jeep P.

2/6/2015

These were easy to install and were exactly what I expected. I am very pleased with this product.



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1999 Jeep TJ

Brackets fit perfectly and are easy to install. For my 1999 Jeep TJ I also needed the adapter bar, RM-025 to fit my Reese tow bar.



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2000 Jeep Wrangler

These brackets are just what I needed for my Stowmaster Tow Bar.
Easy application.



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1998 Jeep Wrangler

Great service. Fast delivery with standard free shipping. Able to track shiing progress straight to my door. Will buy from etrailer again.



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Fast delivery, great service, right part, n 2 hour installation



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2002 Jeep Wrangler

Everything was there and it fit perfect on my 2002 Wrangler. It took about an hour and a half to install. Great product.



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1998 Jeep TJ

The instructions are good and the installation went smoothly.



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Remove bumper and front wheels. Bracket B is the only hole to be drilled for installing. Bracket C bolts thru existing steering box bolt hole. Bracket E bolts from main bar A to existing rigging eye in your samurai to anchor and secure the base plate. (See pictures) hope this helps. Only negative for me is the base plate sticks out in front instead of below bumper. All parts needed for installation where in the box.



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This thing is a really frustrating. For $xxx it should be a lot better even from the beginning where people understand the install situation. It isn't really a bolt on as step one is cut and grind off the factory tow hook. This isn't mentioned by RM. The instructions are a joke - they mix up front and back all the while telling you to read the instructions closely. And the support is really frustrating. If you have 3 questions with photos, etc, they answer only one question per email. You should stop selling this unit until you install it with a video on some vans of maybe different years and maybe RM will listen to you and update their instructions and as far as I can tell so far the hardware needs at least some different hardware. Until then sell the RM Westy front bumper with Clevises already on it for about the same money.



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Very easy to install and well built product. Instructions made the job go smoothly. With the tight tolerance on the backing plate bolt spacing, I had to do a small amount of filing on the 1989 Jeep Cherokee frame holes so that the plates would slide easily through. Other than that, no real problems. As mentioned in the instructions, I had to cut small sections out of the top and bottom of the bumper for the new brackets but the install looks really clean.



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Did have to cut off factory tow hook with a hack saw. Straight forward install otherwise and good quality.



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Perfect fit for my 2005 Jeep Wrangler TJ using a Roadmaster Stowmaster 5000.



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Everything is perfect! There was no problem with fit, durability or quality! I am very happy with the products you sent me!



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I'm really not pleased with this toolbar base kit. I'm much rather have the toolbar kit that I purchased for my 1997 Dodge Dakota. This kit looks horrible on my vehicle. The previous kit I purchased is hardly noticeable at all.



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The product fits perfectly. Installation is somewhat easy except drilling the opening on the frame. The arms are holding down very strong, good quality.



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installed the tow brackets per the instructions - the pictures in the instructions were small and weren't real helpful so I contacted Customer Service which sent me detailed photos of an installation on a similar vehicle - helped a lot! Thanks! Within a week we were off on a cross country trip down to Mexico, put on 6000 miles and then retorqed the bracket bolts. This is a good product, easy to use, and we've used it pretty hard - no problems so far!



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I finally have my parts today,I waited 5 Days but I Guess that's How It Is.The Set up was Not Hard at all,I had all the parts to Install it ,And Yes I will buy Again if I Need something else!



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High Quality Product. Install instructions don't go into enough detail in step by step. A little vague for the Non-Expert installer. Nut Plates provided for rear mounting bolts are wider than the holes available in sub-frame for install. Had to mill sides of pads to get them into the frame for install. No instructions or fish wires to get them into place. Had to manufacture own fish wire system to get the plates in place for install. Once mods were completed and hardware designed and built, installation was pretty much straight forward. I would not consider this kit for a novice installer. Sorry I didn't take pictures of the "wide" nut plate situation and my redesign (width reduction)



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A little scary at first but went on my Geo Tracker easily. Extremely solid once installed. Made the tow from CA to Ohio a breeze. I did have to make some adapters to fit my towbar but that's not the fault of your product.



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made strong took about 3 hours my tow hooks on my suzuki samural were bent out so that slow me down a bit i used 5 pound sledge out bang them straight then bolts went in i turn the front wheels to the right so to drill the hole in the frame used small bit then went for larger one work out well follow direction they did work but lacking illustration .works good



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I am super happy with this and the base plates for it. I am impressed that these parts were bought separately and fit like a glove together!



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Delivery of the products was EXTREMELY fast.
The
installation instructions referred to a page with adjustment instructions but the page was not included and I couldn't find the missing page on-line either. Installation was a bit more complicated than I thought it was going to be.
Very sturdy product. It should do a great job for me.


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See what our Experts say about this Roadmaster Tow Bar Base Plate

  • Recommended Parts For Flat-Towing 1998 Jeep Wrangler TJ
    The base plates you can install on your Jeep depend on the bumper style you have. If you have a U-channel bumper the base plates that will work are part # 1417-1. If you have an off-road bumper with the 1-inch D-Ring bumper mounts then the base plates for your Jeep are part # RM-035-1, and if you have the off-road bumper with 3/4-inch D-ring bumper mounts the base plates you can use are part # RM-035. If you have a double tube bumper I recommend the part # RM-521424-5 EZ5 base plates. For...
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  • Available Roadmaster Base Plates for 1998 Jeep Wrangler TJ
    We have three Roadmaster base plate fits for the 1998 Jeep Wrangler TJ with the u-channel bumper that appear on the linked page. These items are the fixed-install Classic # 1417-1, and the kits with removable arms, EZ5 # RM-521424-5 and the EZ4 kit # RM-521424-4. These different base plate kits are suited to difference versions of the vehicle, as noted. The base plate kits also vary in their tow bar compatibility. There is no tow bar model 5000 but the Roadmaster Tracker tow bar # RM-020...
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  • Can Other Brand Tow Bars be Used with a Roadmaster Classic Base Plate Kit
    You can use the Roadmaster Classic Base Plate Kit, # 1417-1, with a Blue Ox tow bar, but you will need to use the Roadmaster Tow Bar Adapter, # RM-032. This adapter also works with the Demco Aluminator, Excalibur, and Kwik-Tow tow bars. If you have a different tow bar check out the chart I attached to see all of the adapters we offer.
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    We have the MB-Sturgis regulator part # 108221 which is rated for up to 400,000 btu and would work great with your 100 lb tanks as long as you needed low pressure propane or LP.
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  • Recommended Items Needed To Flat-Tow 2001 Jeep Wrangler With U-Channel Bumper
    Most of the base plates we offer for your 2001 Wrangler do require drilling of the vehicle frame for installation. We do have one kit that does not drill into the frame. It is the Roadmaster Classic # 1417-1. Per the installation instructions this bracket kit is designed to fit on the top and bottom of the bumper and utilizes existing bumper and tow hook mounting points for attachment. If you decide you will drill through the frame I recommend part # 1420-1. When installing this kit you...
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  • Tow Bar Base Plates for 1998 Jeep Wrangler
    I believe you are referring to the base plates. The base plates are vehicle-specific, and provide the mounting point on the vehicle for the tow bar. For the 1998 Jeep Wrangler, you would need part # RM-521424-4 if you have the Rubicon, Unlimited, or Double Tube bumper. If your Wrangler has the U-Channel bumper, you would use part # 1417-1.
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  • D-Ring Kit for Flat Towing a 1998 Jeep TJ with Roadmaster Falcon All-Terrain Tow Bar
    Hey Tim, thanks for all of the info! The Roadmaster Kit # 1427-1 on your buddy's Jeep is for a different model Jeep which is why you're having issues finding that for your 1998 Jeep TJ on our site. The equivalent for your '98 TJ would be the part # 1417-1 but requires you to move your factory fog lights 1" for the kit to fit. Since you're wanting to switch to a D-Ring front bumper you'll need the Adapter Kit # RM-035-1 for 1" D-Rings. Please note you'll need to make sure your bumper is...
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  • Base Plate and Quick Disconnect for the Duncan Towmaster II Tow Bar On a 2000 Jeep Wrangler Sahara
    The base plate kit for your 2000 Jeep Wrangler Sahara will depend on the style of front bumper you have on your Jeep. If you have the double tube bumper you will need the Roadmaster EX4 Base Plate Kit, item # RM-521424-4. If you have the single tube bumper you will need the Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit, item # 1420-1 and if you have the U-Channel bumper you will need the Roadmaster Standard Base Plate Kit, item # 1417-1. To have quick disconnects to use with the RoadMaster Base Plates...
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  • What is the Difference Between a Double Tube Bumper and U-Channel Bumper on a 2001 Jeep Wrangler
    I have included a couple of pictures that show the differences between a double tube bumper and a U-channel bumper. A double tube bumper really is 2 round tubes while a U-Channel is U-shaped (more of a C-shape or a U turned on its side). In the case of base plates you could use # 1424-1 because it will fit U-Channel or double tube bumpers. 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....
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