Could Blue Ox Heavy-Duty Universal Bolt-On Adapter # BX88266 Attach to Brush Guard

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I have a 2009 f150 with a brush guard and winch, can I have the bx88266 mounted to the brush guard, and will it work with my bx7445 aventa lx tow bar.

asked by: Billy D

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If the brush guard on your 2009 Ford F-150 has a totally flat front surface that the # BX88266 could mount to and the manufacturer of the brush guard states that can tow the weight of your truck then yes, this could work for you.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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I reached out to Blue Ox and found that the Blue Ox Heavy-Duty Universal Bolt-On Adapter Tabs - 20,000 lbs #BX88266 should only be mounted with the original hardware. For the recommended spacing, they say it should be 2” up and down and 5-1/2” side…

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Answer 2

The Blue Ox Bolt-On Base Plate Bracket Kit, #BX88230, will require that you drill into your bumper and the bumper will most likely need to be reinforced or modified. I spoke with my technical contact at Bestop regarding the HighRock 4x4 High Access…

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Answer 3

I do have a solution for you but Roadmaster adapter #RM-035 fits D-ring mounting holes that are 7/8 inch or 1 inch in diameter that have taps that are 3/4 inches thick as opposed to holes that are 3/4 inches in diameter so they would not work. There…

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The Blue Ox Heavy-Duty Universal Bolt-On Adapter Tabs - 20,000 lbs #BX88266 is a mount that is rated for up to 20,000 lbs. The bumper will need to be modified to fit the holes in the brackets which are 5-1/2 inches on center and 2 inches on center.…

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The Blue Ox Heavy-Duty Universal Bolt-On Adapter Tabs #BX88266 can be bolted on to a metal bumper by drilling holes and using the hardware provided. However, these are typically used as a last-resort solution in the case that there isn't a…

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Answer 6

Yes, the Blue Ox Avail tow bar #BX7420 is compatible with universal base plates #BX88266 assuming that you can install the brackets so that they are the proper width apart for the tow bar which is 38 inches or less on center.

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The holes on the brackets that come with the Curt Tow Bar #C19745 are separated by 4 inches on center. The only other tow bar that we currently have to offer that uses the tabs is the Tow Ready Adjustable Tow Bar #63180 but the holes on the brackets…

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Answer 8

The tow bar I recommend if you want to safely tow your 2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited around tight or sharp corners is the Blue Ox Avail Tow Bar #BX7420. The self-aligning arms telescope to automatically center and lock in place, and the wide arms…

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Answer 9

The Blue Ox Avail part #BX7420 is a great tow bar that would work well for you. They make adapters to allow the tow bar to be carried level for situations like yours where the height of the vehicle and RV hitch aren't the same. Most likely you…

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Answer 10

Blue Ox does offer the Universal Bolt-On Adapter Tabs, #BX88266, which could be mounted to the metal bumper of your 2006 Chevrolet Express Van but it will most likely need to be reinforced or modified. Please keep in mind that these brackets must be…

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Answer 11

I spoke with my contact over at Roadmaster and he said that the minimum safe distance to mount the base plates is going to be 22" apart and the maximum will be 30" apart. Since you're at 26" apart, you're right in the middle of…

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Answer 12

Once installed, the arms will be 28-1/2 inches apart, measured center to center as shown in the provided photo..

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