Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2008 Jeep Wrangler JK

Question:

I am looking for a replacement bumper with the appropriate tow rings to attach a tow bar to. We want to pull our jk x 2 door behind our Falcon campervan. I do not want a winch or winchplate/opening, as we have a winch on the Falcon.

asked by: Laine

Helpful Expert Reply:

For your 2008 Jeep Wrangler you would just need a base plate kit and would not need to replace the front bumper to connect to a tow bar.

For a Roadmaster base plate kit you would want the # 1429-1 which has been confirmed as a fit.

In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking to flat tow your vehicle. The most popular compatible tow bar is the Falcon 2, # RM-520. For safety cables you can use # RM-643. The coiled design helps keep the cables off of the ground.

For lighting you can use the diode kit, # RM-152, and not have to worry about cutting into the taillight housing. You will also want the # BX88206 to connect this lighting solution to your tow vehicle. This comes with a round 6-way connector that you will install on the front of your towed vehicle and enough coiled wire to go from there to the RV.

And finally, most states now require supplemental braking in the vehicle being flat towed. The easiest system to set up and use is the Blue Ox Patriot # BLU37TR, that applies the vehicle brakes in proportion to how much the tow vehicle is braking. This is the safest way to stop and it reduces wear and tear on both vehicles.

Most likely you will also need a high low adapter so that the tow bar will be level when you are flat towing. I attached a link to a page that has all of the ones we carry.

I have included a couple of helpful links to our articles on flat towing for you. Be sure to consult the vehicle owners manual for more specific information on flat towing your vehicle.