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This Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Fixed Arms (#BX2170) gives you solid attachment points for your tow bar so you can flat tow with confidence. The durable steel construction is powder coated to resist rust and corrosion, and the design spreads towing forces evenly to help prevent stress on your suspension. It bolts securely to the chassis—no welding required—and comes with all the hardware for a strong, stable connection that’s ready for miles of towing.
When you’re not towing, this setup keeps your front end looking neat. The low-profile reinforcements blend smoothly with your bumper for a streamlined appearance. Even with fixed draw bars, the crossbar support beam sits tight against the vehicle’s lines, giving it a finished look instead of a bulky add-on feel.
This kit is designed for a direct bolt-on install using factory mounting points. No welding is required, which makes it do-able in a home garage or local shop. Everything needed to secure it in place—mounting hardware included—lines up for an easy fit that doesn’t add unnecessary fabrication work.
Already have a tow bar you like? You can hook this base plate up to Blue Ox tow bars right out of the box for a reliable connection. It’s also adaptable for use with Roadmaster tow bars (RM-031 or RM-031-5 adapters sold separately) or with Demco tow bars when paired with the Demco Tow Bar Adapter Brackets for Blue Ox Base Plates (#DM9523041). That means you can keep your current setup and just add what you need to make it work.
The distance between brackets is 24", and the bracket height is 17". These exact specs make it simple to line up your hitch height and plan your whole flat-towing setup without guesswork. Plus, the 3-year warranty adds peace of mind that this base plate is built to last through long hauls.
Customer Satisfaction Score:
91% were satisfied with this product
9% of customers were not satisfied
Ratings & Reviews
First of all, the staff at etrailer has always been there with answers with anything. Fitment, installation, usage etc. Second. The install was easy with the enclosed instructions. I did it by myself with only getting help to raise and lower the bumper. After several thousand miles of towing, still tight and still looks great
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.
1 year later, it’s been used for over 1500 miles and held up great. I did the install and had a weld shop tax the bolts do they wouldn’t back out.
I'm not giving the products the stars as much as the woman who helped me select them and turned me onto the "road-master" product line. Road-master had a "towed-car" hitch for my 2002 Mazda Protege. It was a blessing to have met her acquaintance.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Everyone else had to order it, but you had it in stock and shipped it super fast. You guys rock! Thank you!!
Good product, fit very well. Routine install with common tools. Good company to deal with. No surprises.
It has been flawless. Installation was very simple. I would recommend this. Very pleased.
My base plate fit like a glove and did it in five hours on my 2001 Ford Ranger.
I am very happy with the way my order was processed and handled. From the date I ordered it until receiving it today I was given updates on my order. Package came in excellent condition. Thank you.
This base plate fit beautifully on my 2004 ranger pick up. The only problem I had was the nuts with the wire welded to them were defective because the wire was welded too close to the threads and it wouldn’t take the bolt so they sent me new ones all good., But make sure your bolts thread through the nuts before you install them. etrailer promptly sent me new bolts no charge.
Easy to install instructions were helpful and clear great product!
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!
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Kate F.
6/25/2026
Install looks great Randy! Where are you headed for the first big trip with the new set-up?