Will Demco Base Plates Work With Round Tube on 1988 Jeep Wrangler

Published 05/20/2024

Question:

Looking to flat tow my Jeep. I have a 1988 Jeep Wrangler YJ 5 speed transmission. I measured the 10 9/16” out from center of my bumper as per Demco instructions. There is a round tube behind my bumper which is part of the frame right in the way. Don’t believe the Demco base plates will work. Am I missing something. Thank you Jim

asked by: Jim S

Expert Reply:

Hello Jim,

No you are not missing anything as the Demco Classic Base Plate Kit # DM9518112 will not work with a rounded portion of the bumper/frame. The Jeep should have a steel bumper shaped like a U with a flat top and face and no part of it rounded in order to use baseplates, including the Demco. There is not any type of alternative we can offer.

expert reply by: Kyle S