Which Aftermarket Front Bumper For 2010 Jeep Wrangler Is Compatible With Flat Towing?
Question:
I have a 2010 Jeep Wrangler sport, and would like to know if I can attach a tow bar to the front points? I want to purchase a bumper with tow rings for direct hook up What bumper with winch mounts do you have And what additional parts will I need to complete the package.
asked by: Mark M
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Helpful Expert Reply:
While there is not a way to attach a tow bar to any of the front bumpers for the 2010 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, you can add a baseplate kit that would allow a tow bar to hook up while still being compatible with your Rampage Mass Articulation Front Recovery Bumper # RA88509 (winch plate included). You will want to go with Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # BX1134 as this is confirmed to fit with the Rampage bumper. Then you can add a tow bar such as Blue Ox Alpha 2 Non-Binding Tow Bar - Motorhome Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,500 lbs # BX7380.
You will also need a light kit and supplemental braking system and for this I recommend Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267 and Brake Buddy Classic 3 Portable Supplemental Braking System # HM39494. These are both popular options and they offer a simple installation. I attached demonstration videos for you.
helpful expert reply by: Andrew N
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Products Referenced in This Question
Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Blue Ox
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Blue Ox Alpha 2 Non-Binding Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,500 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Steel
- 6500 lbs
- Fits Blue Ox Base Plates
- Blue Ox
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Brake Buddy Classic 3 Portable Supplemental Braking System
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Pre-Set System
- Recurring Set-Up
- Portable System
- Air Brakes
- Air Over Hydraulic Brakes
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Brake Buddy
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Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Splices into Vehicle Wiring
- Diode Kit
- Universal
- Tail Light Mount
- Roadmaster
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Rampage Mass Articulation Front Recovery Bumper for Jeep - Grille Guard, Light Mounts, Winch Plate
- Bumper
- Off-Road Bumper
- Front Bumper
- Accessory Bumper
- Steel
- Gloss Black
- Rampage
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