Blue Ox Tow Bar Adapter for Jeep Tow Bumper

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Looking for an adapter to marry my Jeep tow bumper to my blue ox kit

asked by: Thomas D

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Expert Reply:

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 Adapter # BX88357
-Bumper tab thickness: 5/8" - 1"
-Pin Hole diameter: 7/8"

If none of these match what you currently have please let me know what you have. There may be other options available for you. You will also want to check to ensure that your bumper on the Jeep is rated for towing as there are some out there that aren't.

expert reply by: Bud M

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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 your…

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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 the…

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Answer 3

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 minimum of…

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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 is not…

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Answer 5

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 6

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.

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Answer 7

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 8

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 is…

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Answer 9

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 secure…

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Answer 10

For a 1 inch Blue Ox 1 inch aftermarket bumper adapter, you'll need part #BX88358. You'll want to confirm with the manufacturer of your bumper that it has a high enough weight rating to be used to tow the vehicle.

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Answer 11

It sounds like you're looking for the Blue Ox Off-Road Bumper Adapters for Blue Ox Motorhome Mounted Tow Bars part #BX88358 which are designed for Blue Ox motorhome mounted tow bars and bumpers with a 1" thick d-ring. I have attached a video…

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Answer 12

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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