Rock Guard Protector that Works with Roadmaster Nighthawk Tow Bar

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Does the Karguard Work with Roadmaster Tow Bar? We have a Nighthawk tow bar, towing a 2018 Honda Accord Sport.

asked by: Ken V

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We have a rock guard setup for a vehicle towed with a Roadmaster Nighthawk tow bar # RM-676 and the crossbar base plates like with the Guardian Rock Guard part # RM-4000 but the # BX8870 does not work with Roadmaster setups.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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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 2

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 3

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 4

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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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 6

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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Answer 7

According to your owners manual, you can absolutely flat tow your specific model. It is not recommended to tow this vehicle over 65 mph. You will also need to start the engine and allow it to run for five minutes at the beginning of each day and…

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Answer 8

Using the etrailer SD Non-Binding Tow Bar, #e34ZR with the etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit, #e98948 for your 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited is a great choice, but the Blue Ox KarGard #BX8870 you were looking at only works with Blue Ox Tow bars. I…

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Answer 9

For your Demco Excali-Bar III Non-Binding Tow Bar #DM9511013, I recommend the Rock Tamers Heavy-Duty, Adjustable Mud Flap System for 2" Hitches - Matte Black #ERT00108 or the Access Rockstar 3XL Custom Mud Flaps w/Heat Shield for Modified…

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