Does Blue Ox Tow Bar Require Blue Ox Base Plate on 2000 Ford Focus

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I have a ford focus 2000 manual, I have a blue ox tow bar with the single and triple end pieces will this work with the roadster base plate you have in stock or do I need to purchase a blue ox specific base plate, it’ll be hooked up to an airforce one system when finished. Thanks in advance

asked by: Rick

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Hi Rick,

The Roadmaster base plate # 52491-1 for a 2000 Ford Focus does not work with a Blue Ox tow bar, so you will need the Blue Ox base plates. The correct part number for that is the following:

- Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX2173

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Rick

8/27/2024

Thanks Kyle I will order the Blue Ox base plate, thanks!

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