Owners manual
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© 2007 Blue Ox Division, Automatic Equipment Mfg. Co. • One Mill Road, Industrial Park
Pender, Nebraska 68047 • Phone 402-385-3051 • Fax 402-385-3360 • www.blueox.us
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20. The dimensional variations between otherwise identical cars can be considerable. While the location
and size of the holes in the baseplate were designed to allow for easy installation, it may be necessary
to fi le a hole slightly to allow a bolt to clear.
21. Install the tow bar and safety cables according to the instructions included in their packages.
22. Do not substitute other devices if the tow bar pin and clip are lost.
23. DEALER OR INSTALLER: BE CERTAIN THE USER RECEIVES THE INSTRUCTION SHEET.
18. Using the baseplate as a template, drill lower
hole into lower frame webbing just inside tie
down opening. Insert the 3/8" hex bolt into
drilled hole and tighten 3/8" lock washer and
3/8" hex nut, both sides. Be sure and use
loctite red on all bolts before tightening.
Torque all bolts according to torque chart in
General Instructions.
19. Set fascia face down on a soft material
to prevent scratching, mark and cut back
side of fascia just between fog lights top
of opening, as shown in photo, using
the utility knife. Reinstall head light
assemblies, metal bumper and fascia.
Be sure all electrical components are
plugged in properly.
IMPORTANT: Use only genuine factory replacement parts on your Base Plate. Do not substitute
homemade or nontypical parts. If a bolt is lost or in need of replacement, for your safety and the
preservation of your Base Plate, be sure to use a replacement bolt of the same grade (Usually Grade
5, refer to parts list). Repair parts may be ordered through your nearest Blue Ox dealer or distributor.
Location for the
Bx8869 on driver's side
tail light assembly.
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