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292-3044 Rev. F
9/17/10
2007-13 Chevy Pickup 1500, 2500 & 3500
New Style Heavy Duty (2WD/4WD), 2007-11
GMC Pickup 2500 & 3500 New Style, 2008-10
GMC Yukon 2500
Installation Instructions
BX1681
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 “fit
work.” When necessary, Blue Ox
®
Dealers can
be found at
www.blueox.com
or by contacting
our Customer Care Department at
(402) 385-3051.
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 Towing Installation Instructions.
Serial Number
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
!
Failure to read and follow these instructions
could result in separation of the towed vehicle
from the tow bar, causing property damage,
loss of towed vehicle, personal injury or death.
WARNING
Attachment Tab Height:
16”
Attachment Tab Width:
32”
If the front of your vehicle looks different
than this, call us at (402) 385-3051.
