2018 Ford Taurus Base Plate for Tow Bar

Name: Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
Brand: Roadmaster
SKU: 524429-1
Price: 485 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.79354838709677 (155 reviews)

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Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms for 2018 Ford Taurus
excluding SHO - without Adaptive Cruise Control or EcoBoost

155 reviews

Code: 524429-1

Our Price: $485.00

In Stock

Base Plates Specs:

Removable Drawbars
Twist Lock Attachment

Base Plate Features:

Removable drawbars with an easy to use design - simply twist and pull. Baseplate frame brackets remain well hidden.

Installation Notes:

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

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Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms for 2018 Ford Taurus
SHO models

2038 reviews

Code: RM-524462-5

Retail:$550.00

Our Price: $485.00

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In Stock

Base Plates Specs:

Removable Drawbars
Twist Lock Attachment

Base Plate Features:

Installation Notes:

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

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Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms for 2018 Ford Taurus
excluding SHO - with Adaptive Cruise Control

3015 reviews

Code: BX2643

Retail:$592.90

Our Price: $446.50

You Save: $146.40

Base Plates Specs:

Removable Drawbars
Twist Lock Attachment

Base Plate Features:

Installation Notes:

Requires temporary removal of bumper/fascia during installation

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

Installation requires some minor drilling

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Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms for 2018 Ford Taurus
SHO models

3015 reviews

Code: BX2643

Retail:$592.90

Our Price: $446.50

You Save: $146.40

Base Plates Specs:

Removable Drawbars
Twist Lock Attachment

Base Plate Features:

Installation Notes:

Requires temporary removal of bumper/fascia during installation

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

Installation requires some minor drilling

More Information >

Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms for 2018 Ford Taurus
excluding SHO - without Adaptive Cruise Control or EcoBoost

3015 reviews

Code: BX2643

Retail:$592.90

Our Price: $446.50

You Save: $146.40

Base Plates Specs:

Removable Drawbars
Twist Lock Attachment

Base Plate Features:

Installation Notes:

Requires temporary removal of bumper/fascia during installation

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

Installation requires some minor drilling

More Information >

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