Placement of Slotted Washers on Blue Ox 1740 Base Plate Kit
Updated 01/27/2026 | Published 08/24/2024
Question:
Where do the flat slotted washers go for the blue ox 1740 confused
asked by: Carmen B
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Expert Reply:
Hello Carmen; the 1/2" bolt, lock washer, thick washer, and slotted washer are inserted into the bottom of the baseplate. I'm sure you saw this step in the # BX1740 instructions. Each side of the actual baseplate has a hole towards the rear on the bottom, which is where this goes. If you look at the diagram below from the instructions you can see parts 5, 20, 18, and 9 going into this hole. That is what step 16 from the instructions is referencing.
expert reply by:
Robin H
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BX1740
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Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Tow Bar Base Plate
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Robin H.
1/27/2026
Hi Carmen, how did things go with the Blue Ox base plate once you placed the slotted washers in the bottom holes as shown in the instructions? Sharing how it turned out could help others working through the same step.