Blue Ox Universal Bolt-On Base Plate Brackets - 5,000 lbs
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Blue Ox Universal Bolt-On Base Plate Brackets - 5,000 lbs
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Blue Ox Accessories and Parts
- Base Plates
- Brackets
- Blue Ox
Create your own Blue Ox base plates by bolting these sturdy brackets to your bumper. Most bumpers will need to be reinforced or modified. Brackets must mount to a flat, metal surface. Rated for 5,000 lbs.
Features:
- Lets you create your own base plates
- Mounts to flat, metal section of your vehicle's bumper
- Requires modifications to the bumper for most vehicles
- Works with Blue Ox tow bars
- Includes 2 brackets, 2 backing plates, and mounting hardware
- Made in the USA
Specs:
- Capacity: 5,000 lbs
- Mounting hole dimensions:
- Diameter: 1/2"
- Distance between mounting holes: 3-1/8" on center
- Dimensions of bracket and backing plate: 4-1/2" long x 1-1/2" wide
- 1-Year warranty
BX88230 Blue Ox Universal Adapter Tabs for Baseplates - Bolt On - 5K
Item # BX88230
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Customer Satisfaction Score:
97% were satisfied with this product
3% of customers were not satisfied
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- Product did not meet expectations
- Did not arrive in time
Customer Reviews
Blue Ox Universal Bolt-On Base Plate Brackets - 5,000 lbs - BX88230
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (65 Customer Reviews)
Create your own Blue Ox base plates by bolting these sturdy brackets to your bumper. Most bumpers will need to be reinforced or modified. Brackets must mount to a flat, metal surface. Rated for 5,000 lbs.by: Pat F02/22/2015
I had been using a homemade A frame tow bar on my '74 Toyota Landcruiser for years but had been contemplating replacing it for some time because it was such a hassle to hook up and release if not perfectly aligned. I finally made the move and purchased a Blue Ox Acclaim from Etrailer. It arrived in the estimated time frame and I installed it the next afternoon. I took a trip this weekend to try it out and I absolutely love it. Hitching and releasing are a simple one person procedure now, regardless how straight the two vehicles are aligned. I was towing my Toyota up a hill when I encountered a road block that I couldn't pass. The road wasn't wide enough to turn around and with my old tow bar I wouldn't have been able to unhook and would have had no choice other than to back down the hill. With the Blue Ox I put the Toyota in gear and applied the parking brake. I operated the tow bar lock levers, let the tow vehicle roll back an inch or so and unhitched the two vehicles. Simple as pie and I was then able to back both vehicles individually down the hill. What a great purchase.
by: Brad N. 07/04/2016
I ordered the bx88230 bracket kit for my blue ox tow bar . bracket kit goes on my 99 jeep sport. I used an L metal to bolt my brackets too and then bolted that under bumper to frame works great and is hidden . I didn't like bolting straight to bumper. I was able to get brackets in just a couple of days and etrailer was very helpful with my order plus there videos I will use etrailer again.
by: Dan K07/08/2020
Attachment accessories for the Blue Ox hitch were as described. Bothe the hitch and connecting pieces are high quality fabrication with powder coated finishes. I would buy these Blue Ox products again.
by: Harold02/11/2024
The product was late missed all stated delivery dates. Took 3 separate shipments to complete the order.
by: Joe A.05/22/2017
I'm a full time RVer. One year ago I installed your hitch on my 86 Mustang GT. It's doing great! No problems at all. Very easy to use. I'm very satisfied. Looks good too.
by: Don10/05/2020
These brackets are just what I needed to connect my Jeep to my tow bar. They are well finished with clear instructions.
by: Ronald 10/19/2023
I’d order it again!!! …. If I had another Jeep :)
by: Kenneth 11/25/2023
Shipping was very fast. Great customer service
by: Jim W.10/03/2016
Great, I'll buy from etrailer again.
It was as stated, worked great.
Towed jeep over 1000 miles so far no problems.
Blue ox Base Bracket Kit
Jim
10/4/2017
Still working Great
by: Carey 05/06/2023
great product, exactly what I needed. I did have to find it myself though. I emailed looking for help and your rep steered me toward another, significantly more expensive item even though I sent pictures of what I wanted. Regardless, you always have what I need/want and I appreciate that.
by: William05/30/2016
I order Blue ox base plate bracket kit BX 88230 and light kit RM-155 for my 1995 jeep so I can tow it with my motor home price was great shipping was
Quick . They were easy to install and made of good quality .The kits had
great instructions I am very happy with purchase William in CA.
by: Richard09/10/2018
it is exactly what I have been looking for. tried a different brand but failed too soon. over 10,000 miles using this flat towing my Wrangler unlimited
Richard
9/10/2019
just as good as new. i use it a lot to tow my Jeep unlimited
by: Tanner06/08/2021
Product arrived rather quickly and thats where the good stuff ends. The parts were seemingly unfinished from blue ox. The brackets had weld spatter all over them including on the mating surfaces as well as the one bracket had quite a sharp burr I assume from the cutting process of the eye. The paint quality was rather good but I was surprised to only see grade 5 hardware in the box. I understand grade 5's are more then strong enough but having grade 8 bolts would just give that extra piece of mind. Overall a good product but the finishing needs work.
by: Steve05/09/2017
I have installed this product on 2 vehicles. A 2005 Jeep LJ with a custom bumper and a 2006 Jeep Liberty with custom bumper. I use the jeeps as tow rigs behind my motor home. Installation is easy, the brackets are strong and I have no negative comments to make.
by: Jack 06/20/2023
Excited with everything very efficient
by: William05/31/2022
Good quality brackets with nice looking welds and a durable finish. It's also nice that they come with additional hardware (long and shorter bolts) to fit more applications. I haven't towed by vehicle with them yet, but I have installed the brackets. Judging from the appearance, I don't have any concerns with quality and whether or not they're strong enough for towing my Jeep.
by: Wallace 04/27/2023
Well made and exact fit. Great product and customer support!
by: King02/11/2017
Blue Ox is the way to tow. I still have a Roadmaster that lives on my Samurai but I much prefer hooking up my Jeep with the Blue
by: Roy 05/03/2023
Tows my Jeep, no probs.
by: Richard 06/13/2021
Just what I needed to tow my ROXOR behind the motorhome with Blue Ox towing system. It also arrived 4 days ahead of schedule. Good Co. To do business with.
by: K. Murphy10/28/2016
Product was delivered quickly and not damaged. The Blue Ox parts are great and as described. Purchase was very easy and the process of finding the part with both a good price and description will make come back to etrailer in the future.
by: Robert05/28/2016
great service very personal. product was just as described and technical support was unbelievable.
Robert
1/26/2018
They work perfect. Thanks for the follow up
by: John F08/01/2012
Just exactly what I needed to install tow-bar purchased from etrailer to my Chev Tahoe with an existing plow mount great quality. Will definitely buy from etrailer again.
by: Reid08/05/2020
Good instructions, great hardware and most importantly excellent service from etrailer folks. I initially ordered the wrong item, call them, and they immediately cancel and got me the correct item.
by: Azhalo08/03/2017
Brackets arrived in timely fashion and were as advertised. Simple instructions and installation was very easy.
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view full answer... - Dimensions of Blue Ox Bolt-On Base Plate Bracket Kit BX88230I went to our warehouse and measured the main component parts of the Blue Ox Bolt-On Base Plate Bracket Kit # BX88230. The main mounting plate and the backing plate both have overall dimensions of 4-1/2 x 1-1/2-inches. Hole diameter is 1/2-inch and center-to-center hole spacing is 3-1/8-inch. Installation hardware is included.
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Pat F.
3/4/2016
Thanks for the follow up. I still love the tow bar and can’t believe I wrestled with a fixed bar system for so many years. There did turn out to be a dark side though. With my old tow bar I always had to ensure that I was on flat ground with the tow vehicle perfectly in line with the other vehicle if I had any hope of disconnecting the two. With the Blue OX that was no longer a concern. With that in mind I once disconnected the tow vehicle while on a slight slope but never thought to put it in gear or apply the parking break. I never had to before. You guessed it, I got pinched between the two vehicles trying to stop one from crashing into the other. Dummy. Still, I love the Blue Ox. Pat