Correct Blue Ox Base Plate for 2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon With 10th Anniversary Bumper

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Good afternoon, I am researching this tow bar for my 2014 Jeep rubicon with the rubicon 10th anniversary steel bumper. I would like to confirm this would fit with my current bumper. Thank you !!!

asked by: Chuck V

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What you need for your 2014 Wrangler Rubicon with the 10th Anniversary bumper is the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX1134. The # BX1126 will not fit. See the picture below where the # BX1134 is installed on another Wrangler with the same bumper.

expert reply by: Robin H

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Wrangler With 10th Anniversary Bumper and Blue Ox BX1134 Base Plate
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2014 Wrangler With 10th Anniversary Bumper.
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Answer 1

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

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Answer 6

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

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Answer 11

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Answer 12

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