Parts Needed To Flat Tow 2025 Ford Bronco Outer Banks With Blue Ox Tow Bar  

I believe there tow systems where you can use the existing tow hooks rather than having to cut out the bumper. In regard to towing the Bronco be sure to follow the instructions in detail. I did not and it cost me $8k for a new transmission.

I installed the BO base plates on a 2023 Big Bend. Removed the bumper and stock tow hooks. Holes didn’t exactly match so had to do some drilling. Cut a hole in the plastic trim for BO removable arms. Ran wires from the 7 pin on motorhome to a 6 pin on toad including lights, signals, power and brake. Ran wires from the 6 pin to magnetic lights and to Delta Force brake. Ran power to toad battery from the 6 pin through a diode. The motorhome 7 pin is connected through a stock coiled cable to the six pin on the toad. The wires from the 6 pin to the magnetic lights, power and brake are a homemade wire harness that is removable when I get back home. I’ll share a wiring diagram if interested.

I have a '22 Bronco with the Modular Bumper and I'm using the BLU23XR Baseplate Kit. It's easy to use and works great. Originally, I thought I might be able to use adapters on the tow rings, but don't try it. Those things are not bolted on very good at all. Spend the $$ & time installing the BLU23XR. I also have the Blue Ox Avail tow bar, and it works perfectly with this base plate kit.

Hi Don- I installed the BlueOx base plates on my 2023 Outerbanks in Nov 2023. Much easier than the BO baseplate I installed on the Grand Cherokee that I traded for the Bronco. As I recall, you must remove the OEM tow hooks (not reuseable on your Bronco) and then cut a rectangular opening in the OEM tow hook mounting plate. Using a vice, drill holes at the 4 corners and then cut hole-to-hole with a cutoff saw. It's mild steel and cuts like butter. The BO baseplates slide thru these holes, into the Bronco frame and easily bolt in. Install the base plate safety cables to the frame also. I was a bit leery about the Diode install for my LED tail lights but no problem. The battery charge line is essential as the Bronco brakes are electronically controlled and require a constant 12V source (rather than vacuum operated). Your are smart to work with E-Trailer as they are the best supllier to work with- super helpful. I see that Jesse has already provided great advice. Love our Bronco compared to previous Jeeps; very easy to put in Tow mode; (Make sure you never forget to put it in Tow mode). We have towed it from NM to Maine and to CA with zero issues. Easy hookup and disconnect. We also use the Blue OX Shield that mounts on the tow bar. Safe travesl!

I resear hed the existing tow hook vs baseplate a lot. You definitely want the baseplate kit as the factory tow hooks are only using part of the frame horn for support. The baseplate kit comes with additional bolts and another hole must be drilled to utilize the entire frame end