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Installation Notes:
Drilling required for installation
Trimming of spoiler, air dam, grille or plastic fascia may be required on some models of this vehicle.
Tech Tip:
Product does not fit Winter, Hard Rock, or 75th Anniversary models.
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Installation Notes:
Requires temporary removal of bumper/fascia during installation
Drilling required for installation
Requires some trimming of the belly pan
Tech Tip:
Product does not fit the Hard Rock Edition or 75th Anniversary models.
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.
Tech Tip:
Product does not fit if equipped with an American Expedition Vehicles bumper.
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.
Tech Tip:
Product does not fit if equipped with an American Expedition Vehicles bumper.
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.
Tech Tip:
Product does not fit if equipped with an American Expedition Vehicles bumper.
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.
Tech Tip:
Product does not fit if equipped with an American Expedition Vehicles bumper.
More Information >Base Plates Specs:
Base Plate Features:
Installation Notes:
Drilling required for installation
Requires some trimming of the belly pan
Tech Tip:
Product does not fit models with an American Expedition Vehicles bumper.
More Information >Base Plates Specs:
Base Plate Features:
Installation Notes:
Drilling required for installation
Requires some trimming of the belly pan
Tech Tip:
Product does not fit models with an American Expedition Vehicles bumper.
More Information >Base Plates Specs:
Base Plate Features:
Installation Notes:
Drilling required for installation
Requires some trimming of the belly pan
Tech Tip:
Product does not fit models with an American Expedition Vehicles bumper.
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
Tech Tip:
Product does not fit Winter, Hard Rock, or 75th Anniversary models.
More Information >Base Plates Specs:
Base Plate Features:
Installation Notes:
Requires temporary removal of bumper/fascia during installation
Drilling required for installation
Requires some trimming of the belly pan
More Information >Base Plates Specs:
Base Plate Features:
Installation Notes:
Requires temporary removal of bumper/fascia during installation
Drilling required for installation
Requires some trimming of the belly pan
Tech Tip:
Product does not fit if equipped with a Quadratec QRC Front Winch Ready Stubby bumper.
More Information >Base Plates Specs:
Base Plate Features:
Installation Notes:
Requires temporary removal of bumper/fascia during installation
Drilling required for installation
Requires some trimming of the belly pan
Tech Tip:
Product does not fit if equipped with a Quadratec QRC Front Winch Ready Stubby bumper.
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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 will also fit bumpers with a 1 inch thick mount that need extended reach, such as the Smittybilt Gen2 bumpers.
More Information >Base Plates Specs:
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:
Base Plates Specs:
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
Tech Tip:
Product does not fit the Hard Rock Edition or 75th Anniversary models.
More Information >Base Plates Specs:
Base Plate Features:
Installation Notes:
Drilling required for installation
Trimming of spoiler, air dam, grille or plastic fascia may be required on some models of this vehicle.
Tech Tip:
Product does not fit Winter, Hard Rock, or 75th Anniversary models.
More Information >Base Plates Specs:
Base Plate Features:
Fixed brackets provide a secure attachment point for your towbar.
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
Tech Tip:
Product does not fit the Rubicon, Hard Rock Edition or 75th Anniversary models.
More Information >Base Plates Specs:
Base Plate Features:
Installation Notes:
Drilling required for installation
Tech Tip:
Product fits vehicles with Warn Elite bumper part number 101420.
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.
Tech Tip:
Product does not fit if equipped with an American Expedition Vehicles 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.
Tech Tip:
Product does not fit if equipped with an American Expedition Vehicles 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.
Tech Tip:
Product does not fit if equipped with an American Expedition Vehicles 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.
Tech Tip:
Product does not fit if equipped with an American Expedition Vehicles bumper.
More Information >Base Plates Specs:
Base Plate Features:
Installation Notes:
Drilling required for installation
Tech Tip:
Product fits vehicles with Warn Elite bumper part number 101420.
More Information >Base Plates Specs:
Base Plate Features:
Tech Tip:
Product fits models equipped with an American Expedition Vehicles Premier bumper.
More Information >Base Plates Specs:
Base Plate Features:
Tech Tip:
Product does not fit models with an American Expedition Vehicles bumper.
More Information >Base Plates Specs:
Base Plate Features:
Tech Tip:
Product does not fit models with an American Expedition Vehicles bumper.
More Information >Base Plates Specs:
Base Plate Features:
Tech Tip:
Product does not fit models with an American Expedition Vehicles bumper.
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