Is the Blue Ox KarGuard Compatible with the Aventa II Tow Bar

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Well the BX8870 kar guard fit Blue Ox Avesta II?

asked by: Tom N

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Helpful Expert Reply:

Yes. The Blue Ox KarGuard # BX8870 is compatible with the Blue Ox Aventa II BX7335 tow bar.

expert reply by: Erik B

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Answer 1

Yes, your older Blue Ox Aventa tow bar is compatible with newer base plate kits like the #BX1126 that you referenced.

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Answer 2

Yes the Blue Ox base plate kit part #BX1115 that you referenced does work with the Blue Ox Aventa tow bar.

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Answer 3

The first thing you'll need to flat tow your 2015 Chevy Malibu LS is a base plate kit like the Roadmaster part #RM-523178-5 that is a confirmed fit. In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting,…

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Answer 4

Hello Curtis. You can absolutely use an RV mount tow bar with your 2006 Ford E350 Van. For example, the Blue Ox Avail Non-Binding Tow Bar #BX7420 is compatible with any 2" hitch receiver. This could be on a motorhome, van or pickup truck. As…

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Answer 5

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 6

The Blue Ox KarGard Towed Vehicle Protector #BX8870 does not attach to your vehicle but rather to the tow bar. You will simply disconnect your tow bar from your base plates and you will be able to drive your Focus without any other connections or…

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Answer 7

Hey Dave, In my opinion the etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit #e98948 is going to be the stronger option compared to the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit #BLU53FR. Blue Ox started adding safety cables to their baseplate kits as a last resort backup in the…

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Answer 8

Hi Dave, The etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit #e98948 and Blue Ox Base Plate Kit #BLU53FR are designed slightly different, but both are compatible fits for your 2023 Jeep Gladiator. The #e98948 is going to be an easier installation since you…

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Answer 9

Hey Dave, what you gave me is enough info to get you replacement bearings. The grease seal 471750 matches the part #TMK48ZR. For a Timken replacement for the L44610 part number you'd need #TMK63VR. Then for a bearing for the L44649 you'd want…

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Answer 10

You are correct that the Jeep bracket should have been reinstalled when installing the Blue Ox Base Plate #BX1139. I have linked another video near the bottom of the page where you can see the brackets being reinstalled on a 2020 Jeep Wrangler around…

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Answer 11

When removing the Blue Ox KarGard Towed Vehicle Protector #BX8870 the towers will need to be removed from their bases, as you can see in the accompanying cut out of the linked manual. By removing the towers you will be able to fold your tow bar.

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Answer 12

Hello, Phil. Yes, the bolts that go into the adapters at the end of the arms should be torqued. It looks like those are 5/16" grade 5 bolts so they should be torqued to 18 ft lbs. I have included the torque chart below for your reference.

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