Blue Ox Tow Bar Adapter for Jeep Wrangler Unlimited with Off-Road Towing Bumper with 1-inch D-Rings

Question:

Hello etrailer, My '17 Wrangler Unlimited has the off-road towing-rated bumper. D-rings are 1-inch. What adapter do I use for connecting my Blue Ox tow bar?

asked by: Louis

Expert Reply:

To connect your Blue Ox tow bar, such as their Alpha # BX7380, to your Wrangler Unlimited's towing bumper's 1-inch D-rings you will want adapter kit # BX88358. This includes the 7/8-inch pins and retaining clips. You can see how this installs in the linked photo.

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expert reply by: Adam R

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Blue Ox Alpha 2 Non-Binding Tow Bar - Motorhome Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,500 lbs

(263 reviews)

Code: BX7380

Our Price: $929.00

Tow Bar
Hitch Mount Style
Telescoping
Steel
6500 lbs

Fits Blue Ox Base Plates
Blue Ox

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Blue Ox Off-Road Bumper Adapters for Blue Ox Motorhome Mounted Tow Bars - 1" D-Rings

(34 reviews)

Code: BX88358

Retail:$367.00

Our Price: $295.12

Base Plates
Aftermarket Bumper Adapters
Hitch Pin Attachment

Blue Ox

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Blue Ox Off-Road Bumper Adapters for Blue Ox Motorhome Mounted Tow Bars - 7/8" D-Rings

(29 reviews)

Code: BX88357

Retail:$431.91

Our Price: $364.93

Base Plates
Aftermarket Bumper Adapters
Hitch Pin Attachment

Blue Ox

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Follow up Questions

Mike C. 8/2/2020

I have a Blue Ox tow bar w/braking system and a 2014 Jeep Wrangler Sahara with a stock bumper. Is a BX1126 baseplate the only option for towing my Jeep? Just wondering if the Jeep bumper tow hooks could possible be used for towing. Thanks,

Reply from Jon G. 8/12/2020

The Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX1126 is your only Blue Ox option that fits with your stock bumper. Those front tow hooks simply aren't designed for flat towing. Just looking at photos I'm not sure how any towing device would stay connected to the hooks when slowing down.