Can I Install Baseplates without Removing the Bumper of my 2002 Jeep Liberty 3.7 Renegade?

Published 09/01/2026

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Curt Adjustable Tow Bar - Coupler Style for 2" Ball - 5,000 lbs

(160)

$95.93

Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

(5135)

$491.80

Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms

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$575.00

Question:

I bought the adjustable tow bar for my 2002 Jeep Liberty 3.7 Renegade, however I wanted to know if I remove the tow hooks on each side front bumper is there a bracket I can use to mount on that spot where the tow hooks use to be? I really do not want to remove the hole front bumper to mount on the frame. The tow hooks have to bolts in the place is there an adapter I can use in its place. Customer.

asked by: Mick

Expert Reply:

Hey Mich!

Looking at the installation instructions for the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX1119 and your 2002 Jeep Liberty 3.7L Renegade, the bumper will need to come off for the installation, even though you have tow hooks installed already. There are some frame attachments that require removal during the installation, which is why the bumper will be removed. Looking at other baseplate styles for the 2002 Liberty such as the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit # RM-521423-4, it looks like everything requires removal of the bumper so unfortunately, there's no way around that. I've linked installation instructions for both, as well as our installer locator if you're not comfortable doing the install yourself and would like to find a trusted worker in your area.

Did you get the Curt Adjustable Tow Bar # C19745 you were looking at? The # BX1119 would be compatible with that, but the # RM-521423-4 would not be.