Question:
The installation instructions step 10, say to remove the metal bumper and it will NOT be reinstalled. In the Q and A it states This base plate kit does not require you to permanently remove the bumper of your vehicle. Which is correct?
asked by: Ken S
Expert Reply:
The Blue Ox base plate kit, part # BX2632, does require the bumper to be removed from a 2014 Ford Explorer. If you're looking for a kit that doesn't remove the bumper we have two from Roadmaster, the XL kit part # 4427-1A and the MX kit part # 4427-3A, that keep the bumper. They fit the 2014 Explorer as long as you don't have the 2.0L EcoBoost engine.
If you need to connect the base plate kit to a Blue Ox tow bar we carry adapters for that. Use part # BX88178 with the XL kit or part # BX88185 for the MX kit.
If your Explorer has the 2.0L EcoBoost then the Blue Ox kit is the only confirmed fit.
Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
Blue Ox Tow Bar to Roadmaster Standard, EZ and XL Base Plates Adapter
Blue Ox Tow Bar to Roadmaster EZ5, MS, and MX Base Plates Adapter Brackets
Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
