How to Flat Tow 1997 Jeep Wrangler with Curt Tow Bar

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I have a 1997 Jeep Wrangler SE as well as the Curt Tow Bar Item # C19745. Is RM-521424-5 compatible with the Curt Tow Bar C19745?

asked by: David D

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The only base plate kit solution we have that will work with your Curt tow bar part # C19745 is going to be if you use a Blue Ox base plate kit like the # BX1118 with the Blue Ox adapter # BX8833.

We don't have any other adapter solutions that will work with your Curt tow bar.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

To use your Demco Aluminator tow bar part with the Blue Ox base plate kit part #BX2605 the correct adapter needed is the part #BX88310.

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Answer 2

For the Blue Ox Bolt-On Base Plate Bracket Kit - 5,000 lbs #BX88230, from the center of the bumper you will measure to the side 10-9/16 inches. That is just a calculate mark for measuring. Then from that mark you measure over toward the opposite side…

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Answer 3

Hello Chris, thanks for reaching out. I went out to our warehouse and measured the etrailer Base Plate #e74FV. The thickness of the tabs is 0.45". The Distance between is 0.625" or 5/8". The pin hole is a 1/2" diameter. This base…

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Answer 4

Hi Tammy, Almost every state requires a braking system when flat towing, so it really depends on where you live, and/or where you're travelling (only Missouri doesn't require one). So the answer is very likely yes, but even if it isn't…

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Answer 5

I went out to the warehouse to measure both the Blue Ox adapter #BX8833 and the arms on the Curt tow bar #C19745. I am happy to report that the adapter and tow bar will work together! The tow bar arms where the adapters would attach are 1.97 inches…

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Answer 6

The safety chains/cables like the RoadMaster 68" Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables #RM-643 do not attach to the Curt Tow Bar with Adjustable-Width Arms - Car Mount #C19745. Instead they'd be secured to the base plate of the towed vehicle and…

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Answer 7

To flat tow your 1986 Chevy G30 van you are going to need a number of parts, starting with a base plate and tow bar. Since there are no vehicle-specific base plates for your van I recommend checking out the Curt Tow Bar with Adjustable-Width Arms…

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Answer 8

The Curt Universal Bumper Brackets #C19748 referenced in your question feature a distance of 2 inches between the tabs. These universal mounting brackets will install on your vehicle's bumper to provide the attachment points for the Curt Tow Bar…

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Answer 9

A single set of safety chains would be adequate for a flat tow setup like with your Curt Tow Bar part #C19745. What we recommend the most is a set of coiled safety chains like the part #RM-643 as they are basically like a spring loaded safety cable…

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Answer 10

I'm not sure why a 1993 Jeep Cherokee 4WD only can be flat towed, though it may have to do with the transmission gearing in that model; I don't think it had to do with sales but couldn't tell you for sure. You can flat tow the manual…

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Answer 11

You can use the Curt Tow Bar with Adjustable-Width Arms #C19745 that comes with bumper brackets on your 2004 Jeep TJ, though you will need to find a way to mount the bumper brackets. These will require a flat metal part of your bumper, which nearly…

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Answer 12

Yes, you'll need to loosen those top bolts on the Curt Adjustable Tow Bar #C19745 to get the arms to fold in.

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