Recommended D-Rings for a Blue Ox Alpha 2 Tow Bar
Updated 01/05/2026 | Published 09/12/2024
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Recommended baseplate for a 2017 Jeep Wrangler Sport Willys with a FindAuto aftermarket Bumper. Owner has a Blue Ox Alpha 2 tow bar already.
asked by: Bill Y
Expert Reply:
Hey Bill. That bumper isn't going to work with a base plate kit like item # BX1126 and I wasn't able to find out what size D-rings the FindAuto front bumper has or even if the bumper's rated to be flat towed with. What I can tell you is there are only two size D-ring adapters that work with the Blue Ox Alpha 2 Tow Bar item # BX7380. I have listed them below:
1" D-Rings item # BX88358
7/8" D-Rings item # BX88357
I highly recommend making sure the owner finds out if that bumper is rated for flat-towing. They are typically advertised as such and there was nothing on FindAuto's website that gave any indication it was designed for flat towing.
I have linked the installation instructions below for the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit item # BX1126 along with an installation video. It looks like they install in the same location.
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Blue Ox Alpha Non-Binding Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 8,500 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount
- Telescoping - Non-Binding
- Steel
- 8500 lbs
- Fits Blue Ox Base Plates
- Stores on RV
- Cables Included
- Blue Ox
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Jerred H.
1/5/2026
Hey Bill, did you find out whether the FindAuto bumper on the Wrangler is rated for flat towing? Knowing that would help confirm if one of those Blue Ox D-ring adapters will work safely. Your update could make it easier for others using similar aftermarket bumpers.