Connecting Safety Cables When Using Blue Ox Flat Towing Adapters for D-Rings

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If I use the Blue Ox D-Ring adapters instead of installing a base plate on our jeeps, Where does Blue Ox suggest we connect the safety cables?

asked by: Thomas

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When using D-ring adapters, like part # BX88357, to flat tow your Jeep you generally need to connect the safety cables to the Jeep's frame.

One way to connect to the frame using cables like # RM-643 is to add extensions # RM-910648-20.

expert reply by: Charles S

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Answer 1

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Answer 2

For off-road bumpers Blue Ox has two D-ring size adapters available. They have the #BX88358 which is for 1 inch d-rings and they offer the #BX88357 which is for 7/8 inch d-rings. They do not offer a 1-1/8 inch adapter.

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Answer 3

Typically when using D-Ring adapters #BX88357 you'll have to snake some shorter cables, like #RM-910648-20 around the frame rail of the vehicle and then out to the front of the vehicle to connect to your safety cables. There's no…

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

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Answer 6

In order to choose the correct Blue Ox Aftermarket Off-Road Bumper Adapter for an aftermarket bumper you'll need to measure the d-ring shackle thickness and pin diameter. The max thickness is 1". There is then the part #BX88357 for 7/8"…

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

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Answer 12

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