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Serial Number

Page 1 of  5 

 

292-6041 Rev. F 

 

9/14/10

Attachment Tab Height:    17 3/4” 

Attachment Tab Width: 

24”

1997-02 Jeep Wrangler

(Double Tube Bumper)

2003-05 Wrangler

Installation Instructions

BX1120

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 “fi t 
      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 specifi ed in the 
      Baseplate Towing Installation Instructions. 

Confi rm the towability and pre-towing 

procedures for your vehicle with 

the owner’s manual or contact the 
vehicle’s manufacturer for specifi c 

towing procedures. 

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 Specifi cations 

Torque in Foot-Pounds for Inch Bolts

 

Bolt Torque Specifi cations 

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

Please read

 BOTH 

these Installation Instructions and the General 

Towing Instructions before attempting to install or operate this equipment.

!

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

(Double & Single Tube Bumper, Include Rubicon)

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If the front of your vehicle looks different 

If the front of your vehicle looks different 

than this, call us at (402) 385-3051.

than this, call us at (402) 385-3051.

Summary of Contents for BX1120

Page 1: ... 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 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 S...

Page 2: ...ot Shown 2 229 0359 Quicklink 3 8 ZP Not Shown Important Use only genuine factory replacement parts on your baseplate Do NOT substitute homemade or non typical parts If a bolt is lost or in need of replacement for your safety and the preservation of your baseplate be sure to use a replacement bolt of the same grade In most cases it will be Grade 5 please reference the parts list above Replacement ...

Page 3: ...les can be considerable While the baseplate was designed for easy installation it may be necessary to tailor the baseplate slightly to compensate for auto manufacturer s tolerances 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 2 Hold the baseplate into place and insert t...

Page 4: ...ighten ALL bolts Ô Ô Ô Ô Install the tow bar and safety cables according to their instructions When demonstrating this to the customer be sure to include all of the Blue Ox packaging and contents DO NOT substitute other devices if the tow bar pins and clips are misplaced 1997 02 Jeep Wrangler Double Tube Bumper 2003 06 Jeep Wrangler Double Single Tube Bumper Including Rubicon Installation Instruct...

Page 5: ... customers should you visit our factory you can stay at our full service Blue Ox campground at no charge along with enjoying a factory tour Again thank you for being our customer and for the confidence you have shown in the performance of our products It is because of customers like you we enjoy the success we have today 2005 07 08 09 10 Blue Ox One Mill Road Industrial Park Pender Nebraska 68047 ...

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