Blue Ox Baseplates

Year Model Part Number IR
Price
Notes Type Tab Height Tab Width Wiring
'85-'92 Astrovan    Not AWD BX1609 4 345.0000
4,47 Standard 13 24 NS
'93-'94 Astrovan    Not AWD BX1613 2 345.0000
3,47 Standard 13.5 24 NS
'95-'03 Astrovan    Not AWD BX1621 3 345.0000
1,3,47 Standard 13.5 24 NS
'02-'03 Avalanche 1500     BX1651 2 345.0000
T,2,3,11,12,15,47 Standard 17 27.5 69
'04-'06 Avalanche 1500     BX1661 2 345.0000
T,2,3,11,12,15,47 Standard 16.5 27.5 69
'02-'06 Avalanche 2500     BX1645 2 345.0000
T,2,3,11,12,15,47 Standard 21 27 69
'04-'06 Aveo     BX1658 3 395.0000
1,3,4,6,12,13,46,47 Removable 14.5 16 69
'93-'96 Beretta     BX1614 3 345.0000
47 Standard 12.5 24 NS
'80-'87 Blazer    Full Size DM7516 2 245.0000
35,47 Duncan 16 24 NS
'94-'96 Blazer    Full Size BX1654 2 345.0000
2,3,11,12,47 Standard 16.5 26.5 NS
'80-'87 C-10 Pickup     DM7516 2 245.0000
35,47 Duncan 16 24 NS
'00-'05 Cavalier    Incl. Z24 BX1647 3 395.0000
T,1,2,3,12,13,15 Removable 12.75 18 69
'82-'87 Cavalier    Not Z24 BX1603 4 345.0000
42,47 Standard 13 24 NS
'88-'90 Cavalier    Not Z24 DM7532 3 245.0000
2,42,47 Duncan 13 24 NS
'91-'94 Cavalier    Not Z24 BX1612 2 345.0000
3,4,47 Standard 13 24 NS
'95-'99 Cavalier    Not Z24 BX1620 4 345.0000
T,1,2,3,8,15,47 Standard 13.25 24 NS
'80-'90 Celebrity     DM7504 3 245.0000
42,47 Duncan 13 24 NS
'76-'87 Chevette     BX1601 4 345.0000
42,47 Standard 13 24 NS
'80-'85 Citation     DM7514 2 245.0000
42,47 Duncan 13.5 24 NS
'05-'06 Cobalt    No Foglights BX1662 3 395.0000
1,2,3,4,12,13 Removable 14.25 20 69
'04-'06 Colorado     BX1656 3 345.0000
1,3,5,9,11,12 Standard 19.5 19 69
'88-'92 Corsica     BX1611 3 345.0000
4,47 Standard 13.5 24 NS
'93-'96 Corsica     BX1614 3 345.0000
4,47 Standard 13.5 24 NS
'80-'87 El Camino     DM7530 4 245.0000
42,47 Duncan 12.5 24 NS
'06 HHR     BX1664 3 395.0000
1,2,3,12,13 Removable 13.5 22 47
'99-'05 Impala     BX1634 3 345.0000
1,3,12,47 Standard 14 27 69
'95-'99 Lumina Sedan    Not LTZ BX1617 3 345.0000
47 Standard 13.5 24 NS
'90-'93 Lumina Van     BX1610 5 345.0000
47 Standard 13.5 24 NS
'94-'96 Lumina Van     BX1618 4 345.0000
3,8,25,47 Standard 14 24 NS
'76-'80 Luv Pickup    4WD BX1602 2 345.0000
47 Standard 14 24 NS
'04-'05 Malibu    Incl Maxx BX1655 3 395.0000
T,1,2,3,4,6,12,13,15 Removable 13.5 23.5 69
'06 Malibu    Incl Maxx BX1666 3 395.0000
T,1,2,3,4,6,12,13,15,45 Removable 13 23.5 69
'80-'87 Malibu     DM7530 4 245.0000
42,47 Duncan 13 24 NS
'97-'98 Malibu     BX1622 3 345.0000
1,2,47 Standard 13.5 24 NS
'99-'03 Malibu     BX1648 3 395.0000
T,1,2,3,4,13,15,47 Removable 13.5 24 69
'04-'05 Malibu Classic     BX1648 3 395.0000
T,1,2,3,4,13,15,47 Removable 13.5 24 69
'98-'01 Metro    Not GTI BX3507 3 345.0000
47 Standard 13 24 NS
'95-'99 Monte Carlo    Not Z-34 BX1617 3 345.0000
47 Standard 13.5 24 NS
'00-'05 Monte Carlo SS     BX1641 3 345.0000
1,2,3,6,12 Standard 13.5 22 69
'85 1/2-'90 Nova     DM7902 3 245.0000
42,47 Duncan 13 24 NS
'88-'89 Pickup    2WD/4WD DM7558 3 245.0000
4,47 Duncan 14.5 24 NS
'90-'99 O S Pickup    2WD/4WD, Old Style BX1623 2 345.0000
4,11,15,32,47 Standard 17.5 24 69
'05-'06 Pickup 1500    2WD/4WD, Not Heavy Duty BX1661 2 345.0000
3,11,12,15,32,47 Standard 17.5 27.5 69
'99-'04 Pickup 1500    2WD/4WD, Not Heavy Duty BX1651 2 345.0000
3,11,12,15,32,47 Standard 17.5 27.5 69
'00-'02 Pickup 1500HD    Heavy Duty, 2WD/4WD BX1633 2 345.0000
3,11,15,47 Standard 17.5 24 69
'03-'04 Pickup 1500HD    Heavy Duty, 2WD/4WD BX1650 2 345.0000
2,3,11,12,47 Standard 17.5 26.875 69
'05-'06 Pickup 1500HD    Heavy Duty, 2WD/4WD BX1633 2 345.0000
3,11,15,47 Standard 17.5 27 69
'03 Pickup 2500    Incl Heavy Duty, 2WD/4WD BX1650 2 345.0000
2,3,11,12,47 Standard 17.5 26.875 69
'04-'06 Pickup 2500    Incl Heavy Duty, 2WD/4WD BX1660 1 395.0000
3,9,11,12,13,47 Removable 16.5 32.25 69
'99-'02 Pickup 2500    4WD, New Style 99, Incl. Heavy Duty BX1633 2 345.0000
3,11,15,47 Standard 17.5 24 69
'03-'04 Pickup 3500    2WD/4WD, Incl Heavy Duty BX1650 2 345.0000
2,3,11,12,47 Standard 17.5 26.875 69
'99-'02 Pickup 3500    2WD/4WD, Incl Heavy Duty BX1633 2 345.0000
3,11,15,47 Standard 17.5 24 69
'03-'04 S-10 Blazer    2WD BX1653 2 345.0000
3,12 Standard 13.25 21 69
'82-'84 S-10 Blazer    2WD BX1604 3 345.0000
4,16,42,47 Standard 14 24 NS
'82-'84 S-10 Blazer    4WD BX1604 3 345.0000
4,16,42,47 Standard 14 24 NS
'85-'93 S-10 Blazer    2WD BX1608 4 345.0000
4,42,47 Standard 14 24 NS
'85-'94 S-10 Blazer    4WD BX1619 2 345.0000
4,42,47 Standard 16 24 NS
'94 S-10 Blazer    2WD BX1608 4 345.0000
4,47 Standard 14 24 NS
'95-'96 S-10 Blazer    2WD BX1615 2 345.0000
2,3,47 Standard 14 24 69
'95-'97 S-10 Blazer    4WD BX1616 2 345.0000
7,15,47 Standard 14 24 69
'97-'02 S-10 Blazer    2WD BX1638 2 345.0000
3,12,17 Standard 14 19 69
'98-'05 S-10 Blazer    4WD BX1627 2 345.0000
1,2,3,47 Standard 16 24 69
'82-'84 S-10 Pickup    2WD BX1604 3 345.0000
4,15,16,42,47 Standard 14 24 NS
'82-'84 S-10 Pickup    4WD BX1604 3 345.0000
4,15,16,42,47 Standard 13.5 24 NS
'85-'93 S-10 Pickup    2WD BX1608 4 345.0000
4,42,47 Standard 14 24 NS
'85-'93 S-10 Pickup    4WD BX1619 2 345.0000
4,15,42,47 Standard 16 24 NS
'94-'97 S-10 Pickup    4WD BX1616 2 345.0000
7,15,47 Standard 14 24 69
'94-'97 S-10 Pickup    2WD BX1615 2 345.0000
2,3,47 Standard 14 24 69
'98-'04 S-10 Pickup    2WD BX1625 2 345.0000
2,3,47 Standard 16 24 69
'98-'04 S-10 Pickup    4WD BX1616 2 345.0000
15,47 Standard 14 24 69
'85-'88 Spectrum    4 Door Only BX1607 2 345.0000
47 Standard 12.5 24 NS
'85-'88 Sprint    Non-Turbo BX1605 4 345.0000
4,42,47 Standard 13 24 NS
'05-'06 SSR     BX1665 3 395.0000
1,2,3,11,12,13 Removable 18 24.75 69
'00-'06 Suburban 1500     BX1651 2 345.0000
3,11,12,15,32,47 Standard 17 27.5 69
'92-'99 Suburban 1500     BX1635 1 345.0000
3,11,15,47 Standard 17.5 24 69
'01-'02 Suburban 2500     BX1633 3 345.0000
3,11,15,47 Standard 17.5 24 69
'89 Suburban 2500     BX1644 2 345.0000
3,11,47 Standard 22 24 69
'98-'00 Suburban 2500     BX1640 2 345.0000
1,3,11,15,47 Standard 17.5 24 69
'00-'06 Tahoe 1500     BX1651 2 345.0000
3,11,12,15,32,47 Standard 17 27.5 69
'94-'99 Tahoe 1500     BX1623 2 345.0000
4,11,15,47 Standard 16 24 NS
'98 Tracker    2 Door, 4WD BX3508 2 345.0000
2,3,7,15,47 Standard 15 24 NS
'99 Tracker    4WD BX1629 3 345.0000
1,3,15,47 Standard 16.5 24 69
'99-'04 Tracker    2WD/4WD, Incl ZR2 BX1636 3 395.0000
1,3,12,13,15,47 Removable 16.75 25.5 69
'02-'06 Trailblazer     BX1657 3 395.0000
1,2,3,4,11,12,13,15,47 Removable 14.5 18 69
'05 Uplander     BX1663 4 395.0000
1,2,3,9,11,12,13 Removable 14.5 24 69
'01-'05 Venture     BX1643 3 345.0000
1,2,3,6,47 Standard 13.5 24 69
'97-'00 Venture     BX3230 3 345.0000
1,2,3,4,8,47 Standard 15 24 NS

Click on the year for a photo of installed baseplate. Click on the part number to view installation instructions (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)

IR - (Installation Rating) is a rough measure of the time required for baseplate or bracket installation by a trained installer. These numbers can be used as rough suggested installation time by a trained installer. The first installation of a particular baseplate, and installation by untrained individuals will likely increase installation time substantially.

Type - R indicates Blue Ox baseplates that have removable attachment tabs, S indicates Blue Ox baseplates with standard attachment tabs, and D indicates Duncan bracket kits. Duncan bracket kits require the BX1108 adapter to use a Blue Ox towbar.

Wiring - Vehicles that will accept a BX8869 wiring kit are denoted with 69, those that need the BX8811 wiring kit an 11, and those that require a BX8847 wiring kit a 47. All vehicles noted with NS are not known at this time.

T. A T in the model notes, indicates vehicles that to the knowledge of Blue Ox may be towed without the addition of a drive shaft disconnect or lube pump. Honda's have a special procedure for towing (See Blue Ox Service Bulletins SB218 & SB219) and GM vehicles with the 4T40E or 4T45E automatic transmissions must have a fuse pulled for towing. For all other vehicles, please contact Remco Mfg. at 1-800-228-2481. In all instances, consult your vehicle's owner's manual before towing!
1. Bumper fascia must be removed and replaced during installation.
2. Requires some trimming of bumper (fascia, plastic, and/or grill).
3. Requires some drilling (not major).
4. Requires some trimming of the air dam.
5. Requires some trimming of the belly pan.
6. Headlights must be removed and replaced during installation.
7. Steel belly pan must be removed and remain off the vehicle after installation.
8. Fog lights must be removed and remain off the vehicle after installation.
9. Tow hooks must be removed and remain off the vehicle after installation,
10. The vehicle must have factory tow hooks to mount the bracket to.
11. The weight of this vehicle is near the Class III, 5000 lb, rating limitations. Some models, depending on options, may well exceed this 5000 lb rating. Be sure to confirm the weight of your individual vehicle before towing. As of 1999 the Aventa II is now rated at 10000 lbs and either the Aventa II or Alexus tow bar must be used for these applications. Tow bar adapters are not to be used with vehicles weighing over 5000 lbs.
12. Baseplate has non-24" spaced attachment tabs. Requires either a motorhome mounted tow bar or an adapter to utilize a car mounted tow bar. The BX88153 adapter can not be used on non 24" baseplates. See "Accessories" on back page. Tow bar adapters are not to be used with vehicles weighing over 5000 lbs.
13. Use only with motorhome mount tow bars or the BX8833 or BX88151 adapters. Removable tabs with only one hole will not attach to car mount tow bars or other adapters. The Acclaim may only be used with removable tab baseplates that have 24" spaced tabs.
14. Due to a tail light bulb out indicator in the wiring system, Jeep Grand Cherokee's must be wired with a BX8869 wiring kit. The BX8811 wiring kit can not be used.
15. Specific dinghy towing restrictions apply. They may include specific towing speeds and distances, and/or lubricating the transmission and transfer case with the engine idling, then running selector through the gears. Other restrictions may also apply. Confirm the towability and pre-towing procedures of your vehicle with the owner's manual or contact the vehicle's manufacturer for specific towing procedures.
16. a. Front bumperettes interfere with tow bar & must be removed.
b. A few late '84 models are in fact 85's. The 82-84 front bumper mounting bracket is bolted to the bumper and the chassis. The 85 is bolted to the bumper & welded to the chassis.
17. Sold as a complete unit only. Boxed it is Federal Express shippable.
18. Downsized models only. Off Road package requires cutting some metal.
19. The optional brush guards interefere with mounting the baseplate. Part # BX3502 center section for the Samurai is compatible.
20. 8820 hold-up kit is intended to convert an old style flip-up to a new style. Some welding is required.
21. Soft bottom edge of bumper must be compressed rearward about 1 1/2".
22. Will not mount on models with Soft Color Key bumper.
23. The 93-95 Sable requires cutting in the lower bumper. This is not true for the Taurus application.
24. This baseplate will fit the 1991 Camry, however, lower metal bumper/spoiler must be removed while baseplate is on the car.
25. Horizontal opening in bumper must be widened approximately 3/4" to allow tow bar attachment tabs to protrude.
26. One piece standard design.
27. Two piece standard design.
28. 2 1/2" MPH Bumper only. Does not fit Shelby EX.
29. Includes GTI. Will not fit sport spoiler or Wolfsburg package.
30. Baseplate will work with the steel skid plate installed.
31. 2001 Dodge Dakota's-some of the accessories stay on when the key is left in the towing position causing battery drain.
32. Early 99's were produced with the same body style as the 98's, then later models have the new styling. The new style chassis has amber rear turn signals instead of red.
33. The 2002 Corolla measures 33 1/2" inches between the front frame ends. The 2002 1/2 Corolla is wider at 35 1/4" between the front frame ends.
34. Running lights must be removed.
35. Chevy and GMC full size vehicles may require removing the tow hooks and brush guards.
36. Some welding is required.
37. License plate bracket may need to be relocated.
38. Air dam must be removed and remain off the vehicle after installation.
39. 2 1/2 MPH Bumper Only. Does not fit Shelby CEX.
40. Can not be used on vehicles with air conditioning.
41. Can not be used with adapters.
42. Vehicle may accumulate miles when flat towing. Consult your vehicle's owner's manual.
43. The BX1948 will only work on 2003-04 Dodge Ram 1500 models with a vertical distance of 2 inches between the inside holes of the tow hook brackets. The BX1957 baseplate is designed for the 3-bolt, each side, solid-bar tow hooks with a vertical distance of 1 1/2 inches between the inside holes of the tow hook brackets.
44. Will not fit the Harley Davidson Special Edition or STX edition trim packages for 2003 models.
45. Due to the design of the baseplate, a second 5/16" hole can not be drilled to accomodate the RangeFinder II towbar.
46. Due to the design of the baseplate, the Adventurer towbar can not be used with the baseplate.
47. The BX88152 adapter can not be used with this baseplate.
48. Blue Ox 1/2" receiver locks can not be used with this baseplate.

 


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