Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2019 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon with a Smittybilt XRC Gen 2 Bumper

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I am really sorry about the delay in getting back to you! I sent all of this to our base plate manufacturers and currently they don't have a base plate that will fit your bumper but if you can get me the dimensions of the d-rings on your bumper I can see if one of the D-ring adapters we have will fit. I'd need the thickness or width of them as well as the diameter of the hole.

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I am really sorry about the delay in getting back to you! I sent all of this to our base plate manufacturers and currently they don't have a base plate that will fit your bumper but if you can get me the dimensions of the d-rings on your bumper I can see if one of the D-ring adapters we have will fit. I'd need the thickness or width of them as well as the diameter of the hole.

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John P.

7/16/2019

I am really sorry about the delay in getting back to you! I sent all of this to our base plate manufacturers and currently they don't have a base plate that will fit your bumper but if you can get me the dimensions of the d-rings on your bumper I can see if one of the D-ring adapters we have will fit. I'd need the thickness or width of them as well as the diameter of the hole.

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Jameson C.

7/16/2019

Perfect! The # BX88357 will work for you as it fits the dimensions of your lug pins. For a base plate kit then you'd want the part # BX7420 which is very easy to use, is reliable, and comes with safety cables. For lighting you can use the diode kit, # RM-15267, and not have to worry about cutting into the taillight housing. This will splice into your taillight wiring to allow your tow vehicle to control the taillight assemblies of the towed vehicle. This comes with a round 6-way connector that you will install on the front of your towed vehicle and enough coiled wire to go from there to the RV. And finally, most states now require supplemental braking in the vehicle being flat towed. The easiest system to set up and use is the Blue Ox Patriot # BLU37TR, that applies the vehicle brakes in proportion to how much the tow vehicle is braking. This is the safest way to stop and it reduces wear and tear on both vehicles. Most likely you will also need a high low adapter so that the tow bar will be level when you are flat towing. I attached a link to a page that has all of the ones we carry. I have included a couple of helpful links to our articles on flat towing for you. Be sure to consult the vehicle owners manual for more specific information on flat towing your vehicle.

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Answer 1

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.

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Answer 2

Thanks for that photo, and since you have a bumper with D-ring attachments, you would not need base plates; in fact, base plates wouldn't be able to be installed, so instead you would need a bumper adapter that attaches to the D-ring attachments.…

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Answer 3

Yes, you can flat tow your 2020 Jeep Wrangler with the SmittyBilt XRC front bumper. For a complete flat towing setup you will need a base plate kit, tow bar, safety cables, vehicle tow bar wiring, a supplemental braking system, and possibly a…

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Answer 4

No, you can't. Those hooks are only for recovery or pulling something they're not rated to be flat towed with. You are actually going to have to remove them to install a base plate kit on your 2023 Ford Bronco. Since you have a Blue Ox Alpha…

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Thanks for your patience I just heard back from Blue Ox. The insertable length of the Replacement 7/8" Pins and Spacers item #BLU73XR is right a 3-1/4". Blue Ox gave me a diagram that I have attached below that will give you more detailed…

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Answer 6

Hey Will! You can flat tow your 2014 Jeep Wrangler Willys with a Dana 44 axle as long as you have a two-speed transfer case. Make sure to check your owner's manual to verify this information. Does it have the standard bumper on the front?…

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Answer 7

Yes, it will but you'll need a minimum of 2" between the edge of your hitch receiver and the back of the ball mount face. The etrailer Anti-Rattle Hitch Collar item #e38FV extends out 3/4" from the edge of your hitch receiver, this…

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Answer 8

Whether or not you can flat tow with a Jeep bumper is really up to the manufacturers testing; some of the big names like MetalCloak or Poison Spyder have bumpers with D-ring attachments that can be used for flat towing connections. This is great…

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Answer 9

To connect your Blue Ox tow bar, such as their Alpha #BX7380, to your Wrangler Unlimited's towing bumper's 1-inch D-rings you will want adapter kit #BX88358. This includes the 7/8-inch pins and retaining clips. You can see how this installs…

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Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2019 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon with a Smittybilt XRC Gen 2 Bumper

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