Does Metal Skid Plate Get Reinstalled on 2021 Jeep Gladiator When Installing Blue Ox Base Plates
Question:
Will this base plate work on 21 keep gladiator rubicon with steel skid plate behind the bumper? Will the skid plate have to be modified? It looks like it will not go back on as before without modification.
asked by: Paul O
Expert Reply:
The metal skid plate does get reinstalled and will not have to be modified when installing the Blue Ox base plates on your 2021 Jeep Gladiator; the correct fit for your Gladiator is the following number:
- Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BLU53FR
You will need to remove the skid plate initially, but it does get re-installed behind the base plate, and you'll simply re-use the factory hardware. You made a nice choice going with Blue Ox as they have a deserved reputation for quality. To be thorough, I'll go ahead and list out the rest of the parts needed to flat tow your '21 Jeep Gladiator.
- Tow Bar: Blue Ox Alpha 2 Non-Binding Tow Bar # BX7380
- Wiring Kit: Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267
OR
- Wiring Kit if Jeep Has ParkSense Proximity Sensors: Roadmaster Wiring Kit with Smart Diodes # RM47ZR & Harness # RM-146-7
- Stop Light Switch Kit # RM-751497
- Supplemental Braking System: Demco SBS Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System # DM86VR
Products Referenced in This Question
Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Blue Ox
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Blue Ox Alpha 2 Non-Binding Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,500 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Steel
- 6500 lbs
- Fits Blue Ox Base Plates
- Blue Ox
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Roadmaster 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Kit
- Accessories and Parts
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Adapters
- 7 Round - Blade to 6 Round
- Coiled Cord
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Splices into Vehicle Wiring
- Diode Kit
- Universal
- Tail Light Mount
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Stop Light Switch Kit
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Stop Light Switch
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Wiring Kit with Smart Diodes for Variable Voltage LED Tail Lights
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Bypasses Vehicle Wiring
- Diode Kit
- 27 Foot Long Harness
- Universal
- Tail Light Mount
- Roadmaster
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Demco Stay-IN-Play Duo Braking System for RVs w/ Hydraulic Brakes - Wireless Monitor - Proportional
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- One Time Set-Up
- Fixed System
- Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Demco
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