Replacement Parts For Blue Ox Alpha 2 Non-Binding Tow Bar # BX7380

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The swivel pin hole in the knuckle has developed some play. Is this normal or do I need to replace this? I see that the parts list for the Alpha 2 does not list the availability of that part. Is the knuckle available?

asked by: Dean S

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It sounds like you are referring to the Triple-Lug Brackets # BX88154 on your Blue Ox Alpha 2 Non-Binding Tow Bar # BX7380. This and the Rubber Sleeves # BLU26CR are the only replacement parts we carry for these bars.

expert reply by: Bud M

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Answer 1

The Blue Ox Tow Bar Wiring Kit BLU86XR you mentioned is actually designed to fit 2014-2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee's with a tow package, as well as a 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee without a tow package. With that being said, this kit is not going to be…

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Answer 2

To connect the etrailer base plate #e98948 to the Blue Ox Avail part #BX7420 you just need the adapter part #e98986.

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Answer 3

Hey Ed! It looks like you put together a great list of parts. I'm going to list everything out here with links so it is all in one place, including my suggestions. For a complete setup you will need the following: -etrailer Invisible Base Plate…

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The etrailer base plate kit part #e98948 is perfectly compatible with a Blue Ox Alpha tow bar but it does not come with braking or lighting. For lighting you can use the diode kit, #RM-15267, and not have to worry about cutting into the taillight…

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The etrailer base plate kit part #e98948 is a confirmed fit for your 2020 Jeep Wrangler and works directly with the Blue Ox tow bar part #BX4330 and would be a great setup. For lighting you can use the diode kit, #RM-15267, and not have to worry…

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Hey Thomas, the Blue Ox Avail tow bar part #BX7420 would be a really great option. It's very easy to use and has longer arms which allows the towed vehicle to track a little better behind the tow vehicle. Now if you wanted a braking system that…

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Answer 7

Hey Tom, yes the 2014 Ford Edge with the V6 engine is a great vehicle for flat towing. It's perfectly safe to do so as long as you follow the outlined instructions on how that are in the owners manual. The first thing you'll need to flat tow…

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Hey Kathryn, what specifically on the Blue Ox Alpha are you needing to replace? Unlike Roadmaster they don't have as many replacement parts but you can contact them about getting yours rebuilt but that's just not something we can help with.…

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Longer arms will simply place the towed vehicle further back giving you a bit more turning clearance. That being said, the difference is so small you probably wouldn't really see any benefit. When I recommend tow bars, or any other product for…

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Answer 10

Both the Roadmaster and Blue Ox tow bars are great options. But if it was my decision to make I would go with the Blue Ox Avail part #BX7420 as we have found that the Blue Ox tow bars are a little easier to connect and disconnect from. Also this tow…

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Answer 11

Hello Robert, thanks for reaching out. I am sorry to say we do not offer a base plate for the 2024 Hyundai Tucson. According to the owner's manual I found online, the 2024 Tucson should not be flat towed. If it must be towed it should be on a car…

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Answer 12

Hey Rick, the correct adapter to from a Blue Ox base plate like the part #BX2253 to a Demco tow bar would be the part #DM9523041 and you'd be set. Do you have the rest of your flat towing setup picked out already as well?

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