Recommended Base Plate Kit For 2018 Jeep Wrangler JK Freedom Edition

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I am trying to determine the proper base plates for the various Tow bar brands that will function with a 2018 Jeep Wrangler JK Oscar Mike Edition. It has a steel bumper and not the standard factory bumper

asked by: Larry S

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As long as your 2018 Jeep Wrangler Oscar Mike Edition (Freedom Edition) does not have the American Expedition vehicles bumper the available base plates are the Roadmaster Direct Connect # 1444-3, Roadmaster Crossbar Style # 1444-1, and the Demco Tabless # DM34FR.

If your Jeep JK does have the American Expedition vehicles bumper you will need to go with the # DM34FR.

My recommendation is to go ahead and go with the Demco # DM34FR as it will work with either bumper option, and will allow you to use the Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar # RM-522 without the need for an adapter. The # RM-522 is one of our most popular tow bars due to its 6000lb weight capacity which is perfect for Jeeps like your Jeep JK, and since it has non-binding arms that allow you to quickly and easily unhook your tow bar from your vehicle even on un-even ground.

To complete your flat tow setup you will still need safety cables, tow bar wiring, and a supplemental braking system. If you do not already have these components I recommend the following:

Safety cables: RoadMaster 64" Double Hook, Straight Safety Cables # RM-646
Tow bar wiring: Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles # RM-152-98146-7
Supplemental Braking System: Blue Ox Patriot # BLU37TR W/ 12v Outlet Kit # RM-9332

You will also more than likely need a high-low adapter to level your tow bar to your tow vehicle so I have included a link to a helpful article that goes over how to measure for the correct adapter, and a link to all of our high-low adapters for you to take a look at.

I included videos for each of the products mentioned for you to take a look at.

expert reply by: Samuel C

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Answer 1

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

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Answer 6

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

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