1997 GMC Jimmy Base Plate for Tow Bar

Name: Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
Brand: Roadmaster
SKU: 161-1
Price: 449.96 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.75876288659794 (970 reviews)

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Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms for 1997 GMC Jimmy
2 Wheel Drive - 2-Door

970 reviews

Code: 161-1

Retail:$550.00

Our Price: $449.96

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Base Plates Specs:

Removable Drawbars
Hitch Pin Attachment

Base Plate Features:

Removable drawbars, held in place with a pin and clip, make the baseplates virtually invisible when not towing the car.

Installation Notes:

Drilling required for installation

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Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms for 1997 GMC Jimmy
4 Wheel Drive

970 reviews

Code: 179-2

Retail:$550.00

Our Price: $485.00

You Save: $65.00

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Base Plates Specs:

Removable Drawbars
Hitch Pin Attachment

Base Plate Features:

Removable drawbars, held in place with a pin and clip, make the baseplates virtually invisible when not towing the car.

Installation Notes:

Trimming of spoiler, air dam, grille or plastic fascia may be required on some models of this vehicle.

Some vehicles will require Quick-Disconnect brackets for the additional space needed for TRACKER tow bar to fit properly.

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Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms for 1997 GMC Jimmy
4 Wheel Drive

374 reviews

Code: 179-8

Retail:$550.00

Our Price: $485.00

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Base Plates Specs:

Removable Drawbars
Hitch Pin Attachment

Base Plate Features:

Designed for full size pickups and SUVs. Heavy duty frames of those vehicles eliminate the need for a crossbar, making installation of the tow bar easier. Removable drawbars make the baseplates virtually invisible when you're not towing the vehicle. MX base plates only work with tow bars that slide into a 2" trailer hitch.

Installation Notes:

Drilling required for installation

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Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Fixed Arms for 1997 GMC Jimmy
4 Wheel Drive

2976 reviews

Code: BX1616

Retail:$537.90

Our Price: $510.95

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Base Plates Specs:

Fixed Drawbars

Base Plate Features:

Fixed brackets provide a secure attachment point for your towbar.

Installation Notes:

Steel belly pan must be removed and remain off the vehicle after installation

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Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Fixed Arms for 1997 GMC Jimmy
4 Wheel Drive

169 reviews

Code: 165-2

Retail:$550.00

Our Price: $485.00

You Save: $65.00

Base Plates Specs:

Fixed Drawbars

Base Plate Features:

Fixed brackets provide a secure attachment point for your towbar.

Installation Notes:

Trimming of spoiler, air dam, grille or plastic fascia may be required on some models of this vehicle.

Some vehicles will require Quick-Disconnect brackets for the additional space needed for TRACKER tow bar to fit properly.

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Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Fixed Arms for 1997 GMC Jimmy
2 Wheel Drive - 2-Door

2976 reviews

Code: BX1638

Our Price: $537.90

Base Plates Specs:

Fixed Drawbars

Base Plate Features:

Fixed brackets provide a secure attachment point for your towbar.

Installation Notes:

Installation requires some minor drilling

Sold as a complete unit only. Boxed it is Federal Express shippable

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Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Fixed Arms for 1997 GMC Jimmy
2 Wheel Drive - 4-Door

2976 reviews

Code: BX1638

Our Price: $537.90

Base Plates Specs:

Fixed Drawbars

Base Plate Features:

Fixed brackets provide a secure attachment point for your towbar.

Installation Notes:

Installation requires some minor drilling

Sold as a complete unit only. Boxed it is Federal Express shippable

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Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Fixed Arms for 1997 GMC Jimmy
2 Wheel Drive - 2-Door

169 reviews

Code: 161-2

Retail:$550.00

Our Price: $449.96

You Save: $100.04

Base Plates Specs:

Fixed Drawbars

Base Plate Features:

Fixed brackets provide a secure attachment point for your towbar.

Installation Notes:

Drilling required for installation

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