D-Ring Kit for Flat Towing a 1998 Jeep TJ with Roadmaster Falcon All-Terrain Tow Bar

Question:

I have everything but a base plates to flat tow my jeep tj 1998. Roadmaster all terrain, cross bar, 1427-1 male, two of them to attached to separate base plates on jeeps frame. I dont see these listed on your site. The part number is 1424-1, I found on my buddies TJ, Any help would be great Another thought, I may end up with a new bumper with D ring mounts capable of flat towing , in that case what ends do I need for my hitch, the Mounts would be 1inch thanks

asked by: Timmy H

Roadmaster Falcon All-Terrain Tow Bar
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Expert Reply:

Hey Tim, thanks for all of the info!

The Roadmaster Kit # 1427-1 on your buddy's Jeep is for a different model Jeep which is why you're having issues finding that for your 1998 Jeep TJ on our site. The equivalent for your '98 TJ would be the part # 1417-1 but requires you to move your factory fog lights 1" for the kit to fit.

Since you're wanting to switch to a D-Ring front bumper you'll need the Adapter Kit # RM-035-1 for 1" D-Rings. Please note you'll need to make sure your bumper is rated for flat towing. Not all of them are rated for this and I'd hate for you to purchase a new bumper just to find out it isn't compatible.

expert reply by: Jon G

Tim H.

5/23/2024

# 1417-1 You suggested these for my Jeep tj 1998. I guess I'm confused as what to do with the cross bar I have which is a roadmaster. The connection look different. I s there an example to see?

Jon G.

5/23/2024

@TimH Great question, the Baseplate Kit # 1417-1 isn't something I recommend going with, I was just trying to clear the air as to why you were finding that exact kit for your 1998 TJ. You would have to use the Adapter Bar # 910021-00 to make your Falcon All-Terrain tow bar compatible with the 1417-1 kit - since you said you wanted to use D-Rings instead, I didn't get into the weeds about all of these different parts. If you choose not to replace your front bumper with a D-Ring setup then the correct base plate kit for use with your tow bar is the Roadmaster # RM-521424-5 which uses the Direct-Connect fittings. Sorry for any confusion! Let me know if I need to clarify anything else!

Tim H.

5/23/2024

@JonG No problem. I'm going back and forth on which to do. D ring mount on a solid bumper or the Roadmaster baseplate that fits what parts I have and the part I have I bought as a set. The tow bar is fine, but maybe the cross bar I have is for a different application. I have the two square tubed 1417-1's. And a cross bar that matches, again they may not be for my Jeep. I will do some more research. I do have the pro brake unit for the inside of the jeep, I think that will work. tim