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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:
Trimming the shock absorption pad, active air shutter louvers or housing, lower air dam, air deflector, cowling and/or rock guard is required on this model.
This bracket fits Moper/Warn bumpers having part number 82211715, 82211715AB, 8221175AC or 82209740AD and skid plate part numbers 82210401 or 82210401AB
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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 the shock absorption pad, active air shutter louvers or housing, lower air dam, air deflector, cowling and/or rock guard is required on this model.
This bracket fits Moper/Warn bumpers having part number 82211715, 82211715AB, 8221175AC or 82209740AD and skid plate part numbers 82210401 or 82210401AB
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Base Plate Features:
Tech Tip:
Product fits bumper mounts with a 7/8 inch pin diameter, and includes spacers to fit mounts from 5/8 inch to 7/8 inch thick.
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Base Plate Features:
Tech Tip:
Product fits bumper mounts with a 1 inch pin diameter, and includes spacers to fit mounts from 5/8 inch to 7/8 inch thick.
More Information >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.
Installation Notes:
Drilling required for installation
Trimming the shock absorption pad, active air shutter louvers or housing, lower air dam, air deflector, cowling and/or rock guard is required on this model.
Does not work with optional Mopar skid plate
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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. Drawbars are not removable.
Tech Tip:
Product fits vehicles with Rugged Ridge bumpers having part numbers 11540-10 or 11540-11; requires removal of the D-rings on front bumper.
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.
Installation Notes:
Drilling required for installation
Trimming the shock absorption pad, active air shutter louvers or housing, lower air dam, air deflector, cowling and/or rock guard is required on this model.
Does not work with optional Mopar skid plate
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Base Plate Features:
Installation Notes:
Requires temporary removal of bumper/fascia during installation
Drilling required for installation
Requires some trimming of the belly pan
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Base Plate Features:
Tech Tip:
Product will also fit bumpers with a 1 inch thick mount that need extended reach, such as the Smittybilt Gen2 bumpers.
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Base Plate Features:
Installation Notes:
Requires temporary removal of bumper/fascia during installation
Drilling required for installation
Requires some trimming of the belly pan
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Base Plate Features:
Base Plates Specs:
Base Plate Features:
Installation Notes:
Requires temporary removal of bumper/fascia during installation
Requires some trimming of the belly pan
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Base Plate Features:
Installation Notes:
Drilling required for installation
Requires temporary removal of bumper/fascia during installation
Trimming or removal of underbody panel required for installation
More Information >Base Plates Specs:
Base Plate Features:
Installation Notes:
Drilling required for installation
Requires temporary removal of bumper/fascia during installation
Requires some trimming of the belly pan
More Information >Base Plates Specs:
Base Plate Features:
Installation Notes:
Drilling required for installation
Fascia trimming required for installation
Trimming or removal of underbody panel required for installation
Vehicle has a frame extension that needs to be trimmed for proper installation
Tech Tip:
Product does not fit the Rubicon models.
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