Solution for Flat Towing 2019 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited with Aftermarket Bumper with Blue Ox Tow Bar

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I have a Blue Ox base plate for towing my 2019 Jeep Wrangler JLU Rubicon. It has the stock plastic bumpers. I would like to change the front bumper to a steel one with a winch mount. Is there one that will work with the base plate I have?

asked by: William H

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Expert Reply:

The only solution would be to use the Blue Ox base plate kit adapter for Off-Road Bumpers with 1 inch D-rings part # BX88358 with the bumper you go with as long as it has D-rings and then you can use the Blue Ox tow bar you have now.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

You'll first want to verify with the manufacturer that the bumper is rated for flat towing before actually using the D-Rings for this purpose. Since D-Ring adapters are only compatible with motorhome-mounted tow bars and would not work with…

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Answer 2

We don't have a confirmed fitting baseplate for a Smittybilt XRC bumper, but since it has a D-Ring mounts you could reach out to Smittybilt and see if this bumper is rated for towing from the D-Rings. If so then you would just need to measure…

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Answer 3

To connect your Blue Ox tow bar, such as their Alpha #BX7380, to your Wrangler Unlimited's towing bumper's 1-inch D-rings you will want adapter kit #BX88358. This includes the 7/8-inch pins and retaining clips. You can see how this…

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Answer 4

You can definitely use the Blue Ox Aftermarket Off-Road Bumper Adapter - 7/8" Pin #BX88357. The 1/16" space you were talking about is not too much play, it is such a small amount it won't be impactful. Drilling the holes out…

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Answer 5

If your Jeep has an aftermarket bumper installed with 15/16" holes (0.9375). The Blue Ox Aftermarket Off-Road Bumper Adapter - 7/8" Pin, #BX88357, is identified with a nominal hole diameter of 7/8". It specifically states…

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Answer 6

Blue Ox sells D-ring adapters for use with their tow bars like with the part #BX88358 which fits 1 inch D-rings or part #BX88357 which fits 7/8 inch D-rings. Since your AEV bumper has D-rings on it I would recommend using one of these adapters to…

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Answer 7

Since you have a Blue Ox tow bar currently and a 2018 Jeep Wrangler JL you could use the D-ring adapter part #BX88358 to attach to your D-rings. I'd recommend running the safety chains to the frame of the vehicle as that's the most…

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Answer 8

There are a couple choices for you that will be based on the bumper you have. Blue Ox Aftermarket Bumper Adapter #BX88358 -Bumper tab thickness: 3/4", 7/8", and 1" -Pin Hole diameter: 1" Blue Ox Aftermarket Bumper…

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Answer 9

The Smittybilt XRC Gen2 bumper on the 2020 Jeep Wrangler has 3/4" thick d-rings so you can use the Adapter for Jeep D-Ring Bumper Mounts to Roadmaster Motor Home Mount Tow Bars part #RM-035 to tow with the D-rings on your bumper. Smittybilt…

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Answer 10

You are correct. You will need an adapter to use the Blue Ox Aladdin tow bar with the Smittybilt XRC Atlas bumper. We have exactly what you need. It is adapter #BX88357.

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Answer 11

Whether or not you can flat tow with a Jeep bumper is really up to the manufacturers testing; some of the big names like MetalCloak or Poison Spyder have bumpers with D-ring attachments that can be used for flat towing connections. This is great…

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Answer 12

Yes the Replacement Remote #HM39505 will work with your Hopkins BrakeBuddy Vantage Select model number 39504. This remote will alert you if there is a brake away emergency and tell you when the brakes are activated on your BrakeBuddy. You will need…

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