Can the Blue Ox Aladdin Tow Bar be Used with the Smittybilt XRC Atlas Bumper

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I have the Aladdin tow bar and am considering the New Smitty built XRC FT ATLAS BUMBER and I want to tow with this bumper. I do not think that the stock connection will fit the bumper?? What are my options?

asked by: Tom

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Helpful Expert Reply:

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.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Curtis C.

11/13/2021

Just for clarification, these will work with the Smittybilt XRC Gen 2 bumper? Thanks!

Les D.

11/18/2021

It is known that these fit the XRC bumper, but we do not have a GEN-2 bumper to take measurements. Check on the following to confirm fit. Fits aftermarket bumpers with the following specifications: Nominal pin diameter: 7/8" Max hole diameter: 0.934" Min hole diameter: 0.871" Plate thickness: 5/8" - 1" with spacers

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Can the Blue Ox Aladdin Tow Bar be Used with the Smittybilt XRC Atlas Bumper

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