Base Plates, Tow Bar, Wiring, Safety Cables, Braking System to Flat Tow a 1995 Jeep Wrangler  

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To flat tow your 1995 jeep Wrangler, you will need to install base plates. There are two options for your Jeep. First are the Base Plates, # 1409-1, and second is # 1409-3. Most Renegades and Wranglers utilize a steel bumper that is U-shaped. It has a flat top and face, which the 1409-3 or 1409-1 brackets bolt to. But some versions have bumpers without a flat face and top which prevent the use of these brackets.

In order to use the Tow Ready Tow Bar, # 63180, you will also need to use Roadmaster Base Plate to Tow Ready Tow Bar Adapter, # RM-025. Keep in mind that this tow bar is rated for towing speeds of 45 miles per hour or less.

I also recommend safety cables and a light kit as required by law. For safety cables, I recommend the Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables, # RM-643. For a temporary lighting solution, use the Magnetic Towing Light Kit, # RM-2120. These lights have a magnet that will stick to a flat metal surface and plug into a 4-flat on the tow vehicle. For a more permanent solution, I recommend the Tail Light Isolating Diode System with Wiring Harness, # 38955. I have included an installation video and demonstration video of this kit below.

You might also be interested in a supplemental brake kit for the Jeep. The easiest to use and install is the Roadmaster Even Brake Portable Proportional Braking System, # RM-9400. This unit installs quickly so you are ready to go in minutes. It engages the towed vehicle brakes proportionally to how much the towing vehicle is braking, reducing wear of both the towing vehicle and towed vehicle brakes.

Finally, you will need to check with the manufacturer for instructions on the proper procedure for towing your vehicle because some vehicles must be equipped with a transmission lube pump, an axle disconnect, drive line disconnect, or free-wheeling hubs before they can be towed.

expert reply by: Michael H

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