How To Attach Blue Ox Tow Bar To Aftermarket Jeep Bumper with D-Rings

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I am currently towing a 2019 Rubicon with the factory bumper with the Blue Ox Alpha, and am now switching to a 2021 Gladiator with the Fab Fours Stubby bumper. Will the Blue Ox Adapter, # 88358 allow me to make the switch? I wasnt sure if it was this one or the BX 88357. Thank you

asked by: David E

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In order to choose the correct Blue Ox Aftermarket Off-Road Bumper Adapter for an aftermarket bumper you'll need to measure the d-ring shackle thickness and pin diameter. The max thickness is 1". There is then the part # BX88357 for 7/8" diameter pins or the part # BX88358 for 1" diameter pins.

I did some research on the Fab Fours Stubby Bumper and it uses a 7/8" diameter pin.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

I believe you are asking about the inside depth on the Blue Ox D-Ring adapter #BX88357, which is 1-5/8 inches. I've attached a photo along with some other measurements for you as well, but if the Warn bumper on your 2012 Wrangler Rubicon is…

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Answer 2

Yes, you can! You will want to remove the crossbar by pulling two pins so you can connect to direct-connect style baseplates. I have attached a diagram below that will show you how. To flat tow your 2023 Jeep Wrangler you will need the following…

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The adapter you mentioned #BX88358 will work for you as we have checked with Blue Ox and this can fit tab widths of 3/4 inch wide, 7/8 inch wide, and 1 inch wide with 1 inch diameter pin holes. The distance between the arms is 1 inch.

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So there isn't a tow bar that will attach directly to the D-rings on your 2001 Jeep Wrangler; you'd need an adapter and then a tow bar that fits the adapter. Realistically there isn't an inexpensive way to do this, but…

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Per the manufacturer the RedRock 4x4 Attack Stubby Winch Front Bumper is not tow rated. You can not flat tow your Jeep using this bumper and D-rings. If you decide on a bumper for your 2013 Jeep Wrangler that is tow rated, I recommend the following.…

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Answer 7

So a couple things here, as by blind spot indicators I believe you are referring to the ParkSense feature on your 2022 Jeep Gladiator. If so, you would not be able to use the Demco #DM9523010-54. The issue is that the brake and running lights will…

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Answer 8

The Blue Ox Patriot part #BLU37TR has an inertia sensor built into it so that when it senses you are slowing your tow vehicle down it will apply the correct amount of braking power to towed vehicle. The remote is there to allow you to fine tune the…

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Answer 9

The Blue Ox Patriot #BLU37TR operates the brakes of your 2015 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara just fine. This product applies enough force to the brake pedal that the brakes of your Jeep will apply adequately. The brakes of a vehicle still work when…

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Answer 10

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 installs…

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Answer 11

For off-road bumpers Blue Ox has two D-ring size adapters available. They have the #BX88358 which is for 1 inch d-rings and they offer the #BX88357 which is for 7/8 inch d-rings. They do not offer a 1-1/8 inch adapter.

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Answer 12

Typically when using D-Ring adapters #BX88357 you'll have to snake some shorter cables, like #RM-910648-20 around the frame rail of the vehicle and then out to the front of the vehicle to connect to your safety cables. There's no easy…

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