Do I Need to Lubricate Blue Ox Baseplate Tabs?

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Do the BLU57XR attachment tabs require lubrication where they insert into the Blue Ox tow plate on the towed vehicle? If so, what is recommended silicon spray, wet, dry, etc?

asked by: Mike M

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Welcome back! Yes, you will want to lubricate the Tab Assemblies item # BLU57XR. Make sure you're using a silicone based lubricant like the Roadmaster LubeMaster Dry Silicone Spray item # RM-747 and not a petroleum based one like WD40.

expert reply by: Jerred H

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