Blue Ox BX1126 Installation Instructions Manual Download Page 1

BX1126

2007-12 Jeep Wrangler

(Includes Sport)

Installation Instructions

1. Blue Ox

®

 

towing products and accessories

 are

 

intended to be installed by Blue Ox

®  

Dealers

 

who are familiar with our products and have the

 

equipment and knowledge to do “

 

it work”.

2. Many Blue Ox

®

 Baseplates are designed to

use existing holes and hardware to mount the
baseplate to the towed vehicle. Even though
bolts are there, do not assume they are adequate
for baseplate mounting. Always use hardware
supplied in the hardware kit or existing hardware

specified in the Baseplate Installation Instructions.

Confirm the towability and pre-towing 

procedures for your vehicle with the 

owner’s manual or contact the vehicle’s 

manufacturer for specific towing 

procedures. 

Please read BOTH these Installation Instructions and the General Towing 

Instructions before attempting to install or operate this equipment.

Bolt Size Grade 5 Grade 8

1/4”

10

14

5/16”

19

29

3/8”

33

47

7/16”

54

78

1/2”

78

119

5/8”

154

230

Bolt Torque Specifications 

Torque in Foot-Pounds for Inch Bolts

 

Bolt Torque Specifications 

Torque in Foot-Pounds for Metric Bolts 

Bolt Size Grade 8.8 Grade 10.9

6MM

6

8

8MM

16

22

10MM

31

40

12MM

54

70

14MM

89

117

Attachment Tab Height: 

14-1/2”

Attachment Tab Width: 

24”

Summary of Contents for BX1126

Page 1: ...ware specified in the Baseplate Installation Instructions Confirm the towability and pre towing procedures for your vehicle with the owner s manual or contact the vehicle s manufacturer for specific towing procedures Please read BOTH these Installation Instructions and the General Towing Instructions before attempting to install or operate this equipment Bolt Size Grade 5 Grade 8 1 4 10 14 5 16 19...

Page 2: ...acer BX1126 5 2 201 0350 5 8 11 x 1 1 2 Hex Bolt Grade 5 ZP 6 4 201 0068 1 2 13 x 1 3 4 Hex Bolt Grade 5 ZP 7 2 203 0013 5 8 Lock Washer ZP 8 4 203 0012 1 2 Lock Washer ZP 9 2 201 0553 1 4 20 x 1 2 Hx Wshd Type F Screw 10 2 201 0192 10 32 x 1 2 Slot Round Head Screw 11 2 203 0054 10 Lock Washer 12 2 202 0047 10 32 Hex Nut 13 2 101 5822 Adapter 4 Way Connector 14 2 62 3468 Attachment Assembly SF SB...

Page 3: ... These minor adjustments may include filing a hole slightly bending electrical rods or bending end plates The BX8869 Bulb and Socket Wiring Kit is recommended for this vehicle 1 Remove four Phillips pushpins from the bottom of the belly pan driver s side shown in photo Set pushpins aside to be reinstalled later Installation Instructions 1 2 2 Remove two Phillips pushpins from tabs on the backside ...

Page 4: ...ed later 6 6 On the 2007 09 models Using the reciprocating saw cut the lower frame extension flush with the outside edge of the lower side bracket Do this to both sides of the vehicle We recommend painting the cut edges to prevent them from rusting 5 Pull metal bumper forward and disconnect clips from coax cable running along the backside of the bumper Set metal bumper aside to be reinstalled late...

Page 5: ...Install the 5 8 11 x 1 1 2 hex bolt and 5 8 lock washer and tighten to whiz nut Be sure to use loctite on all bolts Do this to both sides of the vehicle 9 10 10 Using the baseplate as a template drill the remaining holes into the frame with the 17 32 drill bit Insert the 1 2 13 whiz nut into the frame end and align with drilled holes Install the spacer plate between the baseplate and the frame see...

Page 6: ...es to a solid piece of the frame as described in the instructions included with the permanent baseplate safety cables Be sure the safety cables do not rub against any hoses or moving parts Do this to both sides of the vehicle 13 Install the towbar and safety cables according to the instructions provided in their packages When demonstrating this to the customer be sure to include all the contents a...

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