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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.
