Baseplates And Brackets For Pontiac

See below for explanation of terminology


Blue Ox Style Notes

(1) Requires Some Drilling (Not Major).
(20) Requires a Class III Tow Bar.
(23) Small Air Dam Towards Rear Of Car Must Be Notched Or Removed.
(26) Requires belly pan & air dam to be notched.
(29) Fog lights must be removed. Not for ES package.
(36) Lower bumper plastic must be notched to allow attachment tabs to protrude.
(37) Horizontal opening in bumper must be widened approximately 3/4" to allow tow bar attachment tabs to protrude.
(38) Bumper must be completely removed and replaced during installation.

Duncan Notes

(9) Requires some drilling. (Not Major) Bumper must be completely removed and replaced.
(13) Some drilling required.
(16) Lower bumper plastic must be notched for arms to protrude.
(17) Air dam must be notched or removed.
(21) Requires a Class III Tow Bar.

Terminology

W.T.--Weights include boxing, subtract 1-2 lbs. for installation weight. Weights may vary 1-2 lbs. due to packaging variations.

I.R.--(Installation Rating) is a rough measure of the time required for baseplate or bracket installation by a skilled mechanic. #1 being the easiest and #5 the most difficult.

GRP--Group numbers refer to relative price categories. "I" being the least expensive and "V" being the most expensive for the Blue Ox baseplates. "A" being the least expensive and "C" being the most expensive for the speedometer disconnects. Note: Group numbers do not refer to Duncan brackets. (They are all the same price)

RNK--Indicates the popularity of each baseplate or bracket based on sales history. Only the top 75 are ranked.

N--An "N" appearing in the "RNK" column signifies that the baseplate or bracket is new and may be increasing in popularity.

SO--An "SO" appearing in the "RNK" column signifies that the baseplate, bracket or speedometer disconnect is available by special order only. They are subject to obsoletion based on future sales activity. (Call for availability).

DN--Indicates that a speedometer disconnect is not needed to keep miles from accumulating on the towed vehicle. Usually because the speedometer is electrical.

R--Indicates the receiver type Duncan brackets. (Brackets that are removable when not in use).


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