Recommended Base Plate and Tow Bar for a 2005 Jeep TJ That Won't Affect Ground Clearance
Question:
I am looking for a tow bar, and base plate to flat tow a 2005 jeep with stock bumper. I use the jeep offroad so I dont want something that mounts below the bumper. Is there other options?
asked by: Gabe R
Expert Reply:
Yes, there is if you are willing to drill into the stock bumper on your 2005 Jeep TJ or Wrangler. You will want to use the Demco Classic Base Plate Kit item # DM9518112. These bolt directly into the stock bumper using four 1/2" bolts.
For a tow bar you will want to use the etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar item # e34ZR. This tow bar is made by Demco so it is compatible with the item # DM9518112 base plate without having to use an adapter. It has a 6,000 lbs capacity and includes built in safety chains.
Some other parts you will need to flat tow your 2005 Jeep TJ or Wrangler are listed below:
Wiring Harness - Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit item # RM-15267
Supplemental Braking System - Brake Buddy Select 3 Portable Supplemental Braking System item # HM39524
Products Referenced in This Question
etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,000 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Steel
- 6000 lbs
- Fits Demco Base Plates
- Fits etrailer Base Plates
- Stores on RV
- Non-Binding
- etrailer
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Brake Buddy Select 3 Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- Recurring Set-Up
- Portable System
- Air Brakes
- Air Over Hydraulic Brakes
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Brake Buddy
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Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Splices into Vehicle Wiring
- Diode Kit
- Universal
- Tail Light Mount
- Roadmaster
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