Review of Blue Ox Base Plates - Universal Adapter Tabs - BX88266 Video

Sure thing, and there are a number of other parts you'll need to flat tow your 2023 Cadillac Escalade with your Blue Ox Apollo Non-Binding Tow Bar #BX7470. Those parts include base plates, wiring, a battery disconnect, and a supplemental…

A lunette ring tow bar setup is typically used for heavy duty construction or agricultural applications. They are not exactly ideal for daily towing and generally do not provide the most comfortable ride as there is a lot of chucking and jarring…

Both the Roadmaster and Blue Ox tow bars are great options. But if it was my decision to make I would go with the Blue Ox Avail part #BX7420 as we have found that the Blue Ox tow bars are a little easier to connect and disconnect from. Also this tow…

Yes, you can use the Gen-Y Adjustable 2-Ball Mount w/ Stacked Receivers item #325-GH-1925 with your Blue Ox Apollo Non-Binding Tow Bar - 2-1/2" Hitch item #BX7470. However, it is not available without the 2-Ball mounts. This ball mount has a…

I reached out to Blue Ox and found that the Blue Ox Heavy-Duty Universal Bolt-On Adapter Tabs - 20,000 lbs #BX88266 should only be mounted with the original hardware. For the recommended spacing, they say it should be 2” up and down and 5-1/2” side…

The Blue Ox Bolt-On Base Plate Bracket Kit, #BX88230, will require that you drill into your bumper and the bumper will most likely need to be reinforced or modified. I spoke with my technical contact at Bestop regarding the HighRock 4x4 High Access…

The Blue Ox Heavy-Duty Universal Bolt-On Adapter Tabs - 20,000 lbs #BX88266 is a mount that is rated for up to 20,000 lbs. The bumper will need to be modified to fit the holes in the brackets which are 5-1/2 inches on center and 2 inches on center.…

If the brush guard on your 2009 Ford F-150 has a totally flat front surface that the #BX88266 could mount to and the manufacturer of the brush guard states that can tow the weight of your truck then yes, this could work for you.

I do have a solution for you but Roadmaster adapter #RM-035 fits D-ring mounting holes that are 7/8 inch or 1 inch in diameter that have taps that are 3/4 inches thick as opposed to holes that are 3/4 inches in diameter so they would not work. There…

The Blue Ox Heavy-Duty Universal Bolt-On Adapter Tabs #BX88266 can be bolted on to a metal bumper by drilling holes and using the hardware provided. However, these are typically used as a last-resort solution in the case that there isn't a…

It depends on which tow bar you use. I would go with 24 inches on center between the tabs on Blue Ox base plates #BX88230. That will make them compatible with most, if not all, Blue Ox tow bars. I have included a link to the Blue Ox tow bars for…

The Blue Ox Universal Bolt-On Adapter Tabs - 20,000 lbs #BX88266 are not a confirmed fit for your vehicle, but I've attached a photo of the dimensions of the bracket to allow you to compare fit with tow hook location. The base mounting holes are…