Base Plates Specs:
Base Plate Features:
Fixed brackets provide a secure attachment point for your towbar.
Installation Notes:
Requires temporary removal of bumper/fascia during installation
Installation requires some minor drilling
Requires some trimming of the air dam
Check towability with manufacturer.
More Information >Base Plates Specs:
Base Plate Features:
Fixed brackets provide a secure attachment point for your towbar.
Installation Notes:
Requires temporary removal of bumper/fascia during installation
Installation requires some minor drilling
Requires some trimming of the air dam
Check towability with manufacturer.
Product does not fit models with brush guard
More Information >Base Plates Specs:
Base Plate Features:
Removable drawbars, held in place with a pin and clip, make the baseplates virtually invisible when not towing the car.
Base Plates Specs:
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.
Base Plates Specs:
Base Plate Features:
Removable drawbars, held in place with a pin and clip, make the baseplates virtually invisible when not towing the car.
Base Plates Specs:
Base Plate Features:
Fixed brackets provide a secure attachment point for your towbar.
Installation Notes:
Installation requires some minor drilling
Tow hooks must be removed and remain off the vehicle after installation
Due to the design of the baseplate, a second 5/16" hole can not be drilled to accomodate the RangeFinder II towbar
Product does not fit models with brush guard
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