Mounting Hole Dimensions of Blue Ox Bolt-On Base Plate Bracket Kit BX88230

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will the BlueOx Bolt on base plate bracket kit, PN BX88230 bolt directly to/thru the lower mounting holes frame mounting point of the Bulldog winch front bumper, PN BDW21022

asked by: Jeff

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That's hard to say, but we do know that the mounting holes of the # BX88230 are 3-1/8 inch apart and they are 1/2 inch in diameter. You would need to compare that to your bumper.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Spacing the brackets of the Blue Ox Bolt On base plate kit part #BX88230 17 inches apart on center would be fine. Normal spacings of these brackets is 16 to 34 inches apart on center so 17 inches on center would be perfectly fine.

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Answer 2

The Blue Ox Bolt-On Base Plate Bracket Kit, #BX88230, will require that you drill into your bumper and the bumper will most likely need to be reinforced or modified. I spoke with my technical contact at Bestop regarding the HighRock 4x4 High Access…

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The width between the two tabs (as described in your photo) on the brackets of the #BX88230 Blue Ox Universal Adapter Tabs is just a hair over over 5/8 inches. I confirmed this with my contact at Blue Ox. These tabs are designed to accept the triple…

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Answer 4

Yes, the Blue Ox KarGard Towed Vehicle Protector part #BX8870 will work perfectly with the Blue Ox Avail Tow Bar part #BX7420. I have attached a diagram for you of the protector used with this exact tow bar.

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Answer 5

The Blue Ox Acclaim Tow Bar #BX4330 that you referenced can be used with base plate kits that are between 23 and 30 inches apart.

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Answer 6

I reached out to my contact at Blue Ox and he said that the 21-1/8" spacing is pretty critical for the installation of the Bolt-On Base Plate Bracket Kit #BX88230 but you can possibly get away with extending or retracting that by about 1".…

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Answer 7

According to the installation instructions, the brackets for #BX88230 require a spacing of 21-1/8 inches. You will first locate the center of your bumper and measure out 10-1/16 inches to either side, then from the center of each mark, measure over…

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Answer 8

The etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit part #e98946 which is a fit for a 2005 Jeep Wrangler is designed for models with the factory front bumper. It actually attaches to the bottom of the bumper beam which you can see in the attached installation…

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Answer 9

Blue Ox is very thorough with their testing so if they told you that one of their tow bars like the #BX7420 would attach directly to the lugs of your AEV Premium Bumper it would be true this is possible and would work great.

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Answer 10

When it comes to choosing between the Blue Ox Patriot #BLU37TR and the Brake Buddy Select 3 #HM39524, these systems are extremely similar in their setup and functionality. Both of these systems provide proportional braking in a compact and easy to…

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Both the Roadmaster and Blue Ox tow bars are great options. But if it was my decision to make I would go with the Blue Ox Avail part #BX7420 as we have found that the Blue Ox tow bars are a little easier to connect and disconnect from. Also this tow…

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Answer 12

Hello John. The #C96JR tail light kit for the 2023 Jeep Gladiator will indeed work with a Brake Buddy brake System Such as part #HM39524. So, if you plan to use a portable brake system, that is definitely what I recommend, and you do not need to get…

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