2014 Ram 1500 Base Plate for Tow Bar

Name: Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
Brand: Blue Ox
SKU: BX1986
Price: 431.62 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.80583906954664 (4213 reviews)

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Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms for 2014 Ram 1500
excluding Sport and Express

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4213 reviews

Code: BX1986

$431.62

Retail:$605.00

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Tow Bar Base Plate Specs:

Removable Draw Bars
Twist Lock Attachment
Completely Hidden

Base Plate Features:

Installation Notes:

Requires some trimming of bumper (fascia, plastic, and/or grille)

Installation requires some minor drilling

Tow hooks must be removed and remain off the vehicle after installation

Height deviation up to 4" higher on the towing vehicle allowed when used for utility applications only with an Allure towbar

Tech Tip:

Product intended for vehicles with a chrome metal bumper. Product will work on vehicles with EcoDiesel Engine.

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Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms for 2014 Ram 1500
Sport and Express

Shown on 2014 Ram 1500

4213 reviews

Code: BX2409

$447.29

Retail:$605.00

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Tow Bar Base Plate Specs:

Removable Draw Bars
Twist Lock Attachment
Completely Hidden

Base Plate Features:

Installation Notes:

Requires some trimming of bumper (fascia, plastic, and/or grille)

Installation requires some minor drilling

Requires some trimming of the air dam

Tech Tip:

Product intended for vehicles with a plastic molded bumper. Product will work on vehicles with EcoDiesel Engine.

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Demco Classic Base Plate Kit - Fixed Arms for 2014 Ram 1500
excluding Sport and Express

247 reviews

Code: DM9517335

$440.12

Retail:$588.00

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Tow Bar Base Plate Specs:

Fixed Draw Bars
Visible

Base Plate Features:

Installation Notes:

Requires temporary removal of bumper, fascia, and/or grille during installation

Tow hooks, if present, will be permanently removed

Tech Tip:

Product will work on vehicles with EcoDiesel Engine.

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Demco Classic Base Plate Kit - Fixed Arms for 2014 Ram 1500
Sport and Express

247 reviews

Code: DM9517335

$440.12

Retail:$588.00

You Save: $147.88

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Tow Bar Base Plate Specs:

Fixed Draw Bars
Visible

Base Plate Features:

Installation Notes:

Requires temporary removal of bumper, fascia, and/or grille during installation

Tow hooks, if present, will be permanently removed

Tech Tip:

Product will work on vehicles with EcoDiesel Engine.

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etrailer Classic Base Plate Kit - Fixed Arms for 2014 Ram 1500
excluding Sport and Express

36 reviews

Code: e98945

$420.88

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Tow Bar Base Plate Specs:

Fixed Draw Bars
Visible

Base Plate Features:

Installation Notes:

Requires temporary removal of bumper/fascia during installation

Tow hooks, if present, will be permanently removed

Tech Tip:

Product will work on vehicles with EcoDiesel Engine.

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etrailer Classic Base Plate Kit - Fixed Arms for 2014 Ram 1500
Sport and Express

36 reviews

Code: e98945

$420.88

In Stock

Tow Bar Base Plate Specs:

Fixed Draw Bars
Visible

Base Plate Features:

Installation Notes:

Requires temporary removal of bumper/fascia during installation

Tow hooks, if present, will be permanently removed

Tech Tip:

Product will work on vehicles with EcoDiesel Engine.

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Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms for 2014 Ram 1500
excluding Sport, Express, Limited, and Rebel

3101 reviews

Code: RM-52289-5

$469.70

Retail:$575.00

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Tow Bar Base Plate Specs:

Removable Draw Bars
Twist Lock Attachment
Partially Hidden

Base Plate Features:

Installation Notes:

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

Tech Tip:

Product will work on vehicles with EcoDiesel Engine.

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Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms for 2014 Ram 1500
Sport and Express

3101 reviews

Code: RM-298-3

$610.00

Retail:$751.67

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Tow Bar Base Plate Specs:

Removable Draw Bars
Hitch Pin Attachment
Partially Hidden

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:

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

Tech Tip:

Product does not fit models with EcoDiesel Engine.

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Roadmaster EZ Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms for 2014 Ram 1500
excluding Sport, Express, Limited, and Rebel

466 reviews

Code: RM-52289-4

$509.85

Retail:$575.00

You Save: $65.15

Tow Bar Base Plate Specs:

Removable Draw Bars
Twist Lock Attachment
Completely Hidden

Base Plate Features:

Installation Notes:

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

Tech Tip:

Product will work on vehicles with EcoDiesel Engine.

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Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms for 2014 Ram 1500
Sport and Express

2064 reviews

Code: RM-298-1

$610.00

Retail:$675.00

You Save: $65.00

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Tow Bar Base Plate Specs:

Removable Draw Bars
Hitch Pin Attachment
Partially Hidden

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.

Tech Tip:

Product does not fit models with EcoDiesel Engine.

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