Base Plates for 1996 Suzuki Sidekick 2-Door 4X4 SUV
Question:
i have a set of base plates for a jeep no 1422 1 what will they fit.? Also i want a set of base plates for a suzuki 1996 2 door crossover 4x4 suv
asked by: Howard
Expert Reply:
For the U.S. model Sidekick we offer base plates from Roadmaster and Blue Ox that you can view by clicking on the link provided. In general I recommend staying with one brand for your tow bar and base plates. This avoids the cost and complexity of added adapters that are needed to join one brand of tow bar to another brand of base plate.
The Roadmaster XL Base Plate kit # 1422-1 fits versions of the Jeep Liberty for model years 2002 through 2005. It does not fit any other Jeep vehicles and will not fit on your 1996 Suzuki Sidekick 2-door.
If you have a Roadmaster tow bar like their Tracker # RM-020 then you can use base plate kit # 118-15. If you have a Blue Ox tow bar like their Acclaim # BX4330 then you can use base plate kit # BX3508.
Safe and legal flat towing also requires a number of other components in addition to the tow bar and base plates: safety cables, a wiring/lighting solution, a supplemental braking system and often a high/low hitch adapter and wiring extension too. The linked article gives you background on all of these items.
For safety cables I like the coiled Roadmaster kit # RM-643 since the coiled design keeps them from dragging on the ground. For a braking system use SMI # SM99243 which requires only a one-time set-up. For lighting use kit # TL21RK which features magnetic bases for easy installation without splicing wires. For a high/low adapter to keep your tow bar level you can refer to the linked page.
Products Referenced in This Question
Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Hitch Pin Attachment
- Roadmaster
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Blue Ox Acclaim Non-Binding Tow Bar - Coupler Style for 2" Ball - Car Mount - 5,000 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Coupler Style
- Telescoping
- Steel
- 5000 lbs
- Fits Blue Ox Base Plates
- Stores on Car
- Non-Binding
- Blue Ox
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Roadmaster Tracker Tow Bar - Coupler Style for 2" Ball - 5,000 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Coupler Style
- Fixed
- Steel
- 5000 lbs
- Fits Roadmaster Base Plates - Crossbar
- Stores Separately
- Standard
- Roadmaster
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RoadMaster 68" Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables - 6,000 lbs
- Safety Cables
- Coiled Cables
- 68 Inch Long
- 6000 lbs GTW
- Snap Hooks
- Coated Cables
- Roadmaster
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Demco Air Force One Flat Tow Brake System for RVs w/ Air Brakes - Proportional
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- One Time Set-Up
- Fixed System
- Power Assist Brake Compatible
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- Demco
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Heavy Duty Magnetic Tow Lights - 20' Wiring Harness with 4-Way Flat Trailer Connector
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Bypasses Vehicle Wiring
- Removable Tail Light Kit
- 20 Foot Long Harness
- Universal
- Magnetic Mount
- Optronics
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Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Hitch Pin Attachment
- Roadmaster
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