Can A Front Mount Hitch Be Installed On A 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited With A Blue Ox Base Plate?
Question:
will this fit a 2021 jeep wrangler unlimited with blue ox tow plate
asked by: Tracy
Expert Reply:
Depending on what you were planning on using the front hitch for, I may have an alternate solution available, but as the Curt Front Mount Hitch # C31086 will install in the same place and sit in the same place as the Blue Ox Base Plate # BX1139 on your 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, you will not be able to have both attached at the same time, unfortunately. I was hoping I could find a work around for you, but both options will be competing for the exact same space. I checked with the Draw-Tite # 65079 as well, but ran into the same issue.
The only way to have both installed will be to remove your current # BX1139 base plate and then upgrade you bumper to an off-road option that has D-Ring attachments. You can then installed the # C31086 hitch and go with something like the Blue Ox Aftermarket Bumper Adapter # BX88358 for a 1" pin diameter, or # BX88357 for a 7/8" pin diameter. Not a great solution for sure, but it will be the only way to get them working together.
As to the alternate solution, if you were going to be using the hitch to mount a winch, check out the Rampage Mass Articulation Front Recovery Bumper # RA88509. Though this does have D-Rings, it isn't rated for use for flat towing but it does have a winch plate. This would negate the need of the hitch if this was its intended purpose.
Products Referenced in This Question
Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"
- Front Receiver Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Front Mount Hitch
- 500 lbs Vert Load
- 9000 lbs Line Pull
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Square Tube
- Draw-Tite
more information >
Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Blue Ox
more information >
Blue Ox Off-Road Bumper Adapters for Blue Ox Motorhome Mounted Tow Bars - 7/8" D-Rings
- Base Plates
- Aftermarket Bumper Adapters
- Hitch Pin Attachment
- Blue Ox
more information >
Blue Ox Off-Road Bumper Adapters for Blue Ox Motorhome Mounted Tow Bars - 1" D-Rings
- Base Plates
- Aftermarket Bumper Adapters
- Hitch Pin Attachment
- Blue Ox
more information >
Rampage Mass Articulation Front Recovery Bumper for Jeep - Grille Guard, Light Mounts, Winch Plate
- Bumper
- Off-Road Bumper
- Front Bumper
- Accessory Bumper
- Steel
- Gloss Black
- Rampage
more information >
Product Page this Question was Asked From
Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"
- Front Receiver Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Front Mount Hitch
- 350 lbs Vert Load
- 9000 lbs Line Pull
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Square Tube
- CURT
more information >
Featured Help Information
Instructions
Miscellaneous Media
Continue Researching
- Shop: Base Plate for Tow Bar
- Shop: Adapter for Jeep D-Ring Bumper Mounts to Roadmaster Motor Home Mount Tow Bars - 3/4" Thick
- Shop: Rampage Mass Articulation Front Recovery Bumper for Jeep - Grille Guard, Light Mounts, Winch Plate
- Shop: Vehicle Tow Bar Wiring
- Q&A: Can a 2020 Jeep Wrangler with SmittyBilt XRC Bumper be Flat Towed
- Shop: Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Article: Must-Have Flat Towing Components
- Q&A: Recommendation for Good Looking Aftermarket Bumper for 2016 Jeep Wrangler to be Used with Tow Bar
- Shop: Bulldog Winch Hitch Mounted Winch Mounting Plate with Handles - 2" x 2" Hitch
- Video: Blue Ox Aftermarket Off-Road Bumper Adapter Review
- Video: Bulldog Winch Electric Winch BDW20291 Review
- Shop: etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Shop: Bulldog Winch Universal Mounting Plate for Truck and Trailer Winches
- Shop: Roadmaster 4-Diode Universal Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles - 4-Pole Flat Connectors
- Search Results: hidden hitch ball mount
- Q&A: Flat Towing A 2022 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon With The Rampage Front Recovery Bumper
- Q&A: Can I Flat Tow a 2021 Jeep Wrangler with a Smittybilt SRC Front bumper?
- Q&A: Way to Charge Jeep Wrangler Battery While be Flat Towed
- Q&A: Tail Light Wiring Kit for a 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee
- Search Results: tail light wiring kit for towed vehicles
- Search Results: 6 way connector
- Search Results: roadmaster base plates
- Search Results: roadmaster
- Search Results: rm~152
- Search Results: base plate
- Video: Roadmaster Universal Diode Wiring Kit Installation - 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
- Video: Roadmaster Adapter for Jeep D-Ring Bumper Mounts Installation - 2020 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
- Q&A: Parts Needed To Flat Tow 2020 Jeep Wrangler With Smittybilt XRC Bumper Gen 2
- Video: Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit Installation - 2018 Jeep JL Wrangler Unlimited
- Video: Choosing the Right Trailer Wiring
on Front Receiver Hitch
