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  • Differences Between The Blue Ox Ascent VS Blue Ox Acclaim Tow Bars
  • The main difference between the Blue Ox Acclaim Non-Binding Tow Bar # BX4330 and the Blue Ox Ascent Non-Binding Tow Bar # BX4370 besides the weight capacities is the mounting styles. The Acclaim is designed to mount to a hitch ball whereas the Ascent will mount directly into the receiver of your motorhome's trailer hitch. I've attached some videos below where Dave will walk you through some of the features of these tow bars and show you them in use.
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  • 2 Bike Trailer Hitch Mount Platform and Spare Tire Bike Racks for a 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara
  • For your 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara, the concern is the clearance from the center of the hitch pin hole to the furthest point the spare tire sticks out. Other than the Kuat NV 2.0 # NV22G with 7 inches of clearance in the up position, one of the platform bike racks that offers the most distance is the Yakima HoldUp 2 Bike Hitch Mounted Folding Rack with Wheel Mount Cradles, # Y02443. The distance from the center of the hitch pin hole to the first bike tray is 12 inches. I have linked you...
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  • Differences Between Blue Ox Base Plates and Needed Equipment to Flat Tow 2001 Jeep Wrangler
  • The difference between the # BX1118 and the # BX1120 comes down to the vehicle model years and the bumper they're compatible with. The # BX1118 fits the standard steel factory channel bumpers of the 1997-2002 Wrangler, while the # BX1120 fits the double tube bumper on 1997-2006 Wrangler models. The # RM-031 adapter you'd looked at would work well with a Roadmaster Tow Bar like the # RM-522 Falcon All-Terrain. You'd also need safety cables like # RM-643. In order for the taillights on...
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  • What Is Difference In Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit, # 1420-1, And # 1424-1, For 2002 Jeep Wrangler
  • For your 2002 Jeep Wrangler the difference in the base plates is different application for what type of bumper you will have on your vehicle. The Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit, # 1420-1, will fit a 1999 to 2002 Jeep Wrangler single tube bumper or a U-channel bumper. The Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit, # RM-521424-4, will fit a 1997 to 2006 Jeep Wrangler double tube bumper and fits the Unlimited and the Rubicon. It will not work on Jeeps with front leaf springs. The visible portions of...
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  • Catalytic Converter Options for a 2005 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited with 4.0 Liter Engine
  • Actually, both MagnaFlow catalytic converter # MF93649 and # MF49690 will look identical. And they do have O2 ports so that will be updated. The difference is the quality of the materials used inside the converters. For OEM grade you would use # MF49690. And for direct fit that is more economical use # MF93649. Both are 49-state legal.
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  • Will the Roadmaster MS Base Plate Fit a 2013 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited with Aftermarket Rugged Ridge
  • Yes, the Roadmaster MS base plate kit # 1437-3 you referenced will fit your 2013 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited with a Rugged Ridge bumper as long as the existing, bolted on D-rings aka tow hooks are removed. Once you remove the D-rings, you simply replace it with the Roadmaster MS base plate kit # 1437-3. I also confirmed the fit with our representative at Roadmaster.
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  • Comparing the Universal Installation Kit # ETBC7 and the 7-Way RV Upgrade Kit # ETBC7L
  • There are a few differences between the Universal Installation Kit part # ETBC7 and the 7-Way RV Upgrade Kit part # ETBC7L. The biggest one is that part # ETBC7 comes with both the power and brake output wire you will need to run to the cab/battery whereas the part # ETBC7L only comes with the power wire you will need to run to the battery. The reason for this is because part # ETBC7L is geared more towards wireless brake controllers like the Curt Echo Mobile Trailer Brake Controller part...
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  • Difference Between Blue Ox and Demco Wiring Kit for Flat Towing 2019 Jeep Wrangler
  • There is really only one difference between the Demco 4-Diode Universal Towed Vehicle Wiring Kit with 7-Wire to 6-Wire Coiled Connector # DM9523010-54 and the Blue Ox Tow Bar Wiring Kit # BX8848, which is that the Demco comes with the 7-Wire to 6-Wire cord as well as a vehicle-side 6-way while the Blue Ox kit requires those be purchased separately. So if you were to go with the Blue Ox Tow Bar Wiring Kit # BX8848 you would also need the Blue Ox 7-Wire to 6-Wire, Coiled Electrical Cord...
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  • Comparison Of SMI Stay-In-Play Duo And Roadmaster InvisiBrake Supplemental Brake Systems
  • Both the SMI Stay-IN-Play DUO, part # SM99251 and the Roadmaster InvisiBrake Supplemental Braking System, part # RM-8700 are nice braking systems and will function similarly but I recommend the Duo system. Both systems are a one-time installation. The # SM99251 is easier to install because it has a shorter arm that is used in the towed-vehicle where the longer cable used with the # RM-8700 can be tough to find places to mount. I have attached a couple photos that show how the brake pedal...
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  • Comparing Amber Clearance Lights with 1-Wire vs. 2 Wires
  • The difference between a clearance light with one wire and one with two is simply that the 1-wire type uses the light's mounting hardware to establish the ground, rather than a separate ground wire. The two are interchangeable so long as the mounting surface on the trailer will allow you to drill a hole to let you attach the white ground wire to the frame. Alternately, you could attach the ground wire to another of the existing ground wires on the trailer.
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  • Westin Nerf Bars on a 2-Door 2014 Jeep Wrangler with a Single, Lowered Step and Powdered Black Coat
  • It sounds like you want a set of Westin nerf bars that offers a single, lowered step for a 2-door vehicle rather than the 2-step configuration that is typical of a 4-door vehicle. Westin does have a single step nerf bar that is designed for the 2014 Jeep Wrangler that features a single step. It's the HDX Nerf Bars, part # 56-133152. These bars have a powder-coated black finish everywhere except the step (which is chrome), giving it a nice aesthetic fit with the Jeep. I've linked to a...
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  • Difference Between Curt Class III Hitch # 9883544 and # 13432 for 2013 Jeep Wrangler
  • You are correct, part # 9883544 and # 13432 are the exact same hitch. Curt gave us a special price on a large supply of that hitch, so we're selling those as part # 9883544. Once that supply is depleted, it'll revert to the original # 13432 part number and price. The hitch will not fit on any Limited Edition Models like the Rubicon 10th Anniversary. To complete your towing system, you might also be interested in the following: Trailer wiring harness, part # 118416 Ball mount, part # D-4 2...
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  • Comparing Portable And Fixed Supplemental Braking Systems For A 2010 Jeep Wrangler
  • There's going to be two main styles of supplemental braking systems; fixed or portable. If you want a system that's going to permanently install in your Wrangler and will be ready to go with no setup after the initial installation then you'd want to go with a fixed system. If you don't want to have a permanent installation and would rather have something you'd install each time then you'd want to go with a portable system. Fixed systems tend to be quite a bit more work upfront since they're...
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  • Blue Ox Base Plate for 2011 Jeep Wrangler
  • The difference between the # BX1126 and # BX1134 is the Jeep bumpers they're compatible with. The # BX1126 so compatible with the standard factory front bumper, while the # BX1134 is only compatible with the ARB Stubby Bar bumper. In addition to the base plates, you'll also need a tow bar, a wiring harness, a supplemental braking system and perhaps a high/low adapter. I've linked to a help article that lists the various available products to flat tow your 2011 Wrangler.
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  • Aries Rocker Steps for Jeep - Textured Black Powder Coated Steel
  • Aries Rocker Steps # AA2074101 are for the 4-door (Unlimited) models of the 2016 Jeep Wrangler and will not fit the 2-door models. The only Aries Rocker Steps for your 2-door model are # AA2074100.
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  • Demco Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System Versus Brake Buddy Select 3 Portable Brake System
  • While systems like the Brake Buddy Select 3 Portable Supplemental Braking System # HM39524 are much easier to install I still prefer the Demco Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System # DM86VR with the Charge Line # RM-156-25. The Demco does not require carrying the additional box around and having to install and remove the box whenever you connect for towing. Instead you can simply flip a switch to activate the Demco system. The Demco also ties into the vacuum boost system so you get...
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  • What is the Difference Between the Blue Ox Tow Bar Wiring Kit BLU79FR and BX88368
  • The Blue Ox Tow Bar Wiring Kit part # BLU79FR is the same as the BX88368 which is a fit for a 2023 Jeep Wrangler. It's just simply a different part number we use for our own system. This is a completely plug and play kit that will transfer the signals from the motorhome to the toad so you can let other motorists out on the road know what you're doing.
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  • Comparing MORryde and Lippert Wet Shoulder Bolts # MR52HR and # LC126197
  • The MORryde Wet Shoulder Bolt # MR52HR and Lippert Equa-Flex Wet Shoulder Bolt # LC126197 are identical in in size. The only difference I can see is the one comes from MORryde while the other comes from Lippert. Both have a length under head of 3-3/8", bolt dimension of 9/16", thread length of 9/16", usable length of 2-13/16", tread size of 7/16"-20 fine and a bolt head diameter of 13/16".
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  • Differences Between The Front Hitches part # 65055 and # 65069 for a 2015 Jeep Wrangler
  • Essentially there is no difference between the two part numbers you referenced. The # 65069 is a newer part number that Draw Tite released that happens to have a better price point. And #65055 is no longer available. The # 65069 will work well on your 2015 Jeep Wrangler.
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  • Difference Between Bestop Element Front Doors # B5180901 and # B5182501 for 1997 - 2006 Jeep
  • I spoke with my contact at Bestop and the fit and function of the Element Front Doors, # B5180901 and # B5182501, for 1997 - 2006 Jeep Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited are the same. The only difference between the two parts is the finish. Part # B5180901 has a satin finish where as part # B5182501 has a matte finish.
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