Base Plates Specs:
Base Plate Features:
Fixed brackets provide a secure attachment point for your towbar.
Installation Notes:
Requires temporary removal of bumper/fascia during installation
Requires some trimming of bumper (fascia, plastic, and/or grille)
Installation requires some minor drilling
Steel belly pan must be removed and remain off the vehicle after installation
Vehicle may accumulate miles when flat towing. Consult your vehicle's owner's manual
Due to the design of the baseplate, a second 5/16" hole can not be drilled to accomodate the RangeFinder II towbar
Product does not fit models with brush guard
More Information >Base Plates Specs:
Base Plate Features:
Removable drawbars, held in place with a pin and clip, make the baseplates virtually invisible when not towing the car.
Installation Notes:
Trimming of spoiler, air dam, grille or plastic fascia may be required on some models of this vehicle.
On the 1991-96 Jeep Cherokees, the plastic under the bumper must be trimmed, and a small bumper strap needs to be cut.
Product does not fit models with brush guard
Tow hooks, if present, will be removed and remain off the vehicle after installation.
More Information >Base Plates Specs:
Base Plate Features:
Installation Notes:
Front skid plate must be removed (if equipped)
Transfer case must have Neutral option
Vehicle must not be equipped with tow hooks
Tech Tip:
Product does not fit models with UpCountry suspension.
More Information >Base Plates Specs:
Base Plate Features:
Fixed brackets provide a secure attachment point for your towbar.
Installation Notes:
Trimming of spoiler, air dam, grille or plastic fascia may be required on some models of this vehicle.
1418-3 may be substituted for the 1402-1; however, on the 1991-96 Jeep Cherokees, the plastic under the bumper must be trimmed, and a small bumper strap needs to be cut. All 1418-1 and 1418-3 made before 9\18\97 does not fit Cherokees with tow hooks
Product does not fit models with brush guard
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