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 parts may be ordered
through your nearest Blue Ox® Dealer or Distributor. Failing to follow and/or altering these installation instructions in either
installation or required equipment will void the manufacturer’s warranty. Towing behind a non-motorized vehicle will void the
warranty.
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BX1681
BX1681
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Tools Required
Loctite
®
RED
18MM Socket
3/4” Socket
18MM Wrench
1/4” Wrench
11/16” Wrench
Flat Screw Driver
Utility Knife
Parts List
Ref. No.
Qty.
Part #
Description
1 1 61-6525
Weldment,
Baseplate,
DS,
BX1681
2 1 61-6526
Weldment,
Baseplate,
PS,
BX1681
3
8
201-0011
1/2-13 X 1 1/4” Hex Bolt Grd.5, ZP
4 8 203-0012
1/2”
Lock
Washer,
ZP
5
1
101-6135
Bracket Electrical, 90 Degree
6
4
201-0050
1/4-20 X 3/4” Hex Bolt Grd.5, ZP
7 4 203-0008
1/4”
Lock
Washer,
ZP
8 2 203-0001
1/4”
Flat
Washer,
ZP
9
4
202-0069
1/4-20 Hex Flange Whiz Lock Nut, ZP
10
2
201-0192
10-32 X 1/2” Slot, RD. HD. 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 Tab Assembly, Removable, SF/SB, 1 Hole
2
226-0049
Permanent Baseplate Safety Cable 36” CL IV (Not Shown)
2 229-0512
Quicklink,
1/2”,
ZP
(Not
Shown)
2
290-0437
Receiver, Cap Plug (Black) (Not Shown)
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
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
Vehicle Weight:
The weight of this vehicle is near the Class III,
5,000 lbs. rating limitations. Some models,
depending on options, may well exceed this 5,000
lb. rating. Be sure to confirm the weight of your
individual vehicle before towing. As of 1999 the
Aventa® II is now rated 10,000 lbs. and either the
Aventa® II or the Aventa® LX tow bar must be
used for these applications.
Tow Bar Adapters are NOT to be used with
vehicles weighing over 5,000 lbs.
Installation Notes:
The tow hooks are
removed during the baseplate installation.
Trimming of the fascia is required. The tow
hooks will not be reinstalled.
The dimensional variations between otherwise
identical vehicles 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 & Socket Wiring Kit is
recommended.
1. Using the 18MM socket, go up in behind to
remove the bottom two metric bolts from the
tow hook. Do this to both sides of the vehicle.
Pull the tow hook forward and set aside.
The
tow hooks will not be reinstalled.
Installation Instructions:
1
Possible location of the BX8869 Bulb &
Socket Wiring Kit.
Handling of some cosmetic parts
when installing this product may
require the use of protective covers,
rags, specialty tools, etc. to prevent
damage.
