BX2198
2006-10 Ford Explorer/Mercury Mountaineer
2007-10 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
Installation Instructions
292-2993 Rev. E
Page 1 of 9
10/19/09
Please read BOTH these Installation Instructions and the General
Instructions before attempting to install or operate this equipment.
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
necessary 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 or
toll free at (800)228-9289.
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 and 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.
Attachment Tab Height:
24”
Attachment Tab Width:
20”
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
Serial Number
!
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
