Recommended Base Plate Fit for 2005 Jeep Wrangler with U-Channel Bumper
Question:
Hello. I need a baseplate for a 2005 Jeep Wrangler with a stock front bumper. I see the BX 1118 will work but what about BX 1124 with the removalable pins? Will either one work? Thanks.
asked by: Jeff
Expert Reply:
The correct Blue Ox base plate for a 2005 Jeep Wrangler with a u-channel type front bumper is their kit # BX1118. Their kit # BX1124 only fits right-hand-drive models with a double-tube bumper.
Flat towing also requires a number of other component parts, including the tow bar, safety cables, a wiring/lighting kit of some kind, a high/low hitch adapter and a supplementary braking system for the towed vehicle. All of these items are covered in the linked articles on flat towing.
The tow bar I recommend for use with these base plates is the Blue Ox Alpha # BX7380 which is the single one most preferred by our Jeep customers. It includes the required safety cables. For the easiest and least costly lighting option you can use a magnetic light kit # TL21RK and avoid having to cut into the Jeep's wiring or you can use a plug-in custom harness # HM56202.
For a high/low adapter please refer to the linked article and the linked product page showing all such items. You'll want to select the adapter that allows the tow bar to remain level when connected.
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