Flat Towing a 2013 Wrangler Using D-Rings

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Can I use the D ring Plates on the RedRock 4x4 Attack Stubby Winch Front Bumper ? that I have not purchased yet, I am looking for alternatives to base plates

asked by: Scott G

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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. If you are looking for a tow bar that has a coupler, the Blue Ox Acclaim Non-Binding Tow Bar, # BX4330 with a 2" ball coupler is my suggestion. You can use the Blue Ox Aftermarket Off-Road Bumper Adapter, # BX88357 for a 7/8" Pin or, # BX88358 for a 1" pin D-ring.

For a hitch mounted tow bar, and my preferred set-up, I suggest the 6K rated Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar, # RM-520. Use the Adapter for Jeep D-Ring Bumper Mounts to Roadmaster Motor Home Mount Tow Bars, # RM-035-1 for 1" Thick D-Rings. Or, # RM-035 for 3/4" D-Rings.

Please note the linked product review and installation videos below.

expert reply by: Michael R

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Answer 2

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 I'll give you…

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For a 5K rated tow bar, I suggest the Blue Ox Acclaim Non-Binding Tow Bar, #BX4330 with a 2" ball coupler. Then add the Blue Ox Aftermarket Off-Road Bumper Adapter, #BX88357 for a 7/8" Pin or, #BX88358 for a 1" pin D-ring. For a hitch…

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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"…

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Answer 5

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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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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You did everything correctly. The 4-diode systems do not tap into the third brake light circuits so they will not activate when the Blue Ox Patriot #BLU37TR applies the brakes.

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I have attached for you below a diagram of how to wire the vehicle side plug on the Roadmaster 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Kit part #RM-146-7. That said, you must know the function of each wire which can be found with a circuit tester, you cannot…

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Answer 9

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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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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I've never heard of an actual third brake light connector on a camper shell to plug in on a truck and we don't carry any parts to do that. The light generally needs to be hardwired into the truck's brake light circuit. The issue with this…

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Answer 12

If you are needing the hub and drum assembly then you will want to go with the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly #8-201-5UC3-EZ but if you are just looking for an idler hub then you will want part #8-213-5UC1 instead. These come with the correct…

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