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High Quality Material: Constructed with premium steel to provide maximum strength and durability for extended longevity.
Material: Steel
Color: Black
Finish: Powder Coat
Mounting Type: Bolt On
Mounting Hardware Included Yes/No: Yes
The Blue Ox BX1725 Tow Bar Bracket is your go-to solution for secure and reliable vehicle towing. Custom-designed for each specific towed vehicle, this bracket ensures a perfect fit and easy installation. Crafted with high-quality steel and finished with a black powder coat, it offers unmatched durability and resistance against wear and tear. Plus, with the included mounting hardware, you can rest easy knowing you have everything you need for a do-it-yourself installation. No need for professional help - the Blue Ox BX1725 Tow Bar Bracket is designed for user-friendly setup and usage.
Blue Ox is known internationally for recreational and commercial towing products, manufacturing in Pender, Nebraska since 1925. The line covers tow bars and vehicle-specific baseplates for flat towing behind a motorhome, sway control and weight distributing hitches, supplemental braking accessories and towing wiring, backed by patented designs and long-standing customer service.
Blue Ox has manufactured since 1925 and is recognised internationally for towing products and customer service. The company operates from Pender, Nebraska, where it grew out of Automatic Manufacturing Co., a business that started with cattle oilers and developed into agricultural equipment, tractor accessories and trailer towing hardware. That agricultural engineering heritage still shows in how the towing products are built, and the company holds patents across weight distribution, fifth wheel and tow bar designs.
Flat towing is the discipline Blue Ox is best known for. Towing a car with all four wheels on the ground behind a motorhome demands a system that stays rigid under braking, articulates properly over uneven ground, and connects to the towed vehicle at points strong enough to take the load. Blue Ox tow bars handle the first two, with self-aligning arms that latch under tension and release without a struggle when the load is off them. Vehicle-specific baseplates handle the third, engineered per make and model to tie into structural mounting points behind the fascia.
The wider flat towing range covers supplemental braking systems, safety cables and the accessories that make a complete legal setup, along with baseplate wiring and dinghy towing harnesses that pass lighting signals to the towed vehicle without back-feeding its electrical system.
For conventional trailer towing, Blue Ox weight distributing hitches with integrated sway control transfer tongue load onto the tow vehicle's front axle and resist the yaw that crosswinds and passing trucks induce.
The company describes its foundation as customer service, designing around what owners actually ask for, and it runs an RV park adjacent to the factory where customers can stay. Sister operations at the same Nebraska site include Automatic grain roller mills and MAD-RAMPS pivoting ramp systems.
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| Year | Make & Model | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 - 2018 | Chevrolet Spark | All Trims Comes with Removable Attachment Tabs Install Rating 3 Bumper Fascia Must Be Removed/Replaced During Install Requires Some Trimming of Bumper Fascia/Plastic/And/Or Grill Minor Drilling Required |
| 2019 - 2022 | Chevrolet Spark | Manual No LT Comes with Removable Attachment Tabs Install Rating 3 Bumper Fascia Must Be Removed/Replaced During Install Requires Some Trimming of Bumper Fascia/Plastic/And/Or Grill Minor Drilling Required |
The BlueOx Tow Bar Base Plate, Front Mount, RV Flat Towing for Select, CHEVY SPARK (Part #FDRWBX1725) fits the following vehicles: 2016-2022 Chevrolet Spark. Always verify your specific year, make, and model before ordering.
Yes, the BlueOx Tow Bar Base Plate, Front Mount, RV Flat Towing for Select, CHEVY SPARK (Part #FDRWBX1725) is designed to fit the 2016-2022 Chevrolet Spark.
The BlueOx Tow Bar Base Plate, Front Mount, RV Flat Towing for Select, CHEVY SPARK (Part #FDRWBX1725) fits 2016-2022 Chevrolet Spark models. The 2022 model year is the last year covered by this part number. For newer models, check for an updated version.
The BlueOx Tow Bar Base Plate, Front Mount, RV Flat Towing for Select, CHEVY SPARK (Part #FDRWBX1725) Refer to the included instructions for installation details. Basic hand tools are typically all you need.
No. The BX1725 is designed for 2019-2022 Chevy Spark with manual transmission only. It does not fit automatic transmission models or LT trim level vehicles.
Yes. The BX1725 is designed for 2016-2018 Chevy Spark. The manual includes specific removal and installation steps for this model year.
The attachment tab height is 15" and the attachment tab width is 24".
Required tools include: flat screwdriver, utility knife, torque wrench, drill, 3/8" drill bit, 7MM socket, 10MM socket, 13MM socket, 5/16" nut driver, 7/16" socket, 7/16" wrench, 9/16" socket, 9/16" wrench, and Loctite Red.
Blue Ox recommends that towing products be installed by Blue Ox Dealers who are familiar with the products and have the equipment and knowledge necessary to do fit work. Blue Ox Dealers can be found at www.blueox.com or by contacting the Technical Service Department at (402) 385-3051.
The BX8869 Tail Light Wiring Kit is recommended for the BX1725 baseplate installation on the Chevy Spark. The manual notes that a hole must be drilled according to the tail light wiring kit instructions. The manual does not specify whether this kit is included or must be purchased separately.
Yes. The fascia and bumper must be removed and reinstalled for the baseplate installation. All removed items should be placed on a flat, sturdy surface and will be reinstalled after the baseplate is installed.
Yes. Drilling is required. You must ream out the existing rear passenger side hole with a 3/8" drill bit, then drill the remaining holes through the frame with a 3/8" drill bit. Some drilling and trimming of plastic shielding is also required.
Measure down approximately 3-1/2" from the top of the plastic shielding on both sides of the vehicle and cut through the plastic shielding. Remove the upper push pin and discard the upper portion of the shielding. Additionally, you must mark and trim the fascia around the convenience links and attachment tabs before reinstalling it.
Yes. Use a good quality paint to spray cut edges of frame to prevent rusting.
According to the torque chart provided, 3/8" Grade 5 bolts should be tightened to 33 foot-pounds. The manual specifies that Loctite Red must be used on all bolt threads before tightening.
According to the torque chart provided, 1/4" Grade 5 bolts should be tightened to 10 foot-pounds. Loctite Red must be used on all bolt threads before tightening.
Align the baseplate to the frame and install the 3/8" hardware into the rear holes on both sides. Level the baseplate and fully tighten the hardware. Use Loctite Red on all bolt threads and tighten all bolts to the appropriate torque (33 foot-pounds for 3/8" Grade 5 bolts). Then drill the remaining holes through the frame with a 3/8" drill bit, install the 3/8" hardware, and fully tighten on both sides.
1. Using a 10MM socket, remove the screw from the top edge of the fascia (white) and the push pin inward toward the hood latch (gray) on both sides. 2. Remove the two push pins from along the edge of the wheel well on both sides. 3. Behind the wheel well liner, using a 7MM socket, remove the screw from the fascia/fender joint on both sides. 4. Using a 7MM socket, remove eight screws from the underside of the fascia (three on each side and two in the center). 5. Pull the corners of the fascia away from the vehicle, disconnect any electrical connections, and set the fascia aside.
1. Remove the four push pins from the top of the bumper. 2. Using a 13MM socket, remove eight screws from the bumper (four on each side). 3. Set the bumper aside.
Attach the permanent baseplate safety cables to the provided convenience link on the baseplate. The cables must be connected from the baseplate to the frame rail or cross member of the vehicle's frame. Secure the cables to a solid piece of the frame. Be sure the safety cables do not rub against any hoses or moving parts. Install on both sides of the vehicle. Do not mount the cables against wires, hoses, or brake lines.
Yes. The breakaway switch installation is optional. If you choose to install it, use a self-tapping screw to attach the bracket to the lip of the bumper in the desired location, then attach the breakaway to the bracket with the supplied 1/4" hardware.
The baseplate is computer tested to your vehicle's GVWR. Exceeding this weight will void the manufacturer's warranty. Refer to your vehicle owner's manual for manufacturer's towing specifications.
If the baseplate is in an accident, it must be replaced. Do not use it again. An accident can cause unseen damage and using it again could result in more damage or serious injury. Do not use the baseplate if it is damaged or missing parts.
Be sure that all electrical connections are plugged in and accessories are functioning properly before reinstalling the fascia.
It is the owner's responsibility to inspect all towing equipment for cracked welds, missing or worn parts, and loose bolts before each towing trip. Be sure to use Loctite Red on all bolts and tighten to the recommended specifications. Remove the attachment tabs when not in use.
The kit includes: 6 nut plates with 14" wire (61-5208), 1 baseplate (61-7669), 2 attachment tab assemblies with hole (62-3469), 1 breakaway bracket (102-7186), 1 bolt 1/4"-20 x 3/4" Grade 5 (201-0050), 2 screws #10-32 1/2" (201-0192), 6 bolts 3/8"-16 x 1-1/4" Grade 5 (201-0368), 3 self-drilling screws #12-14 x 1" (201-0979), 2 hex nuts #10-32 (202-0047), 1 hex nylon nut 1/4"-20 (202-0102), 6 lock washers 3/8" (203-0010), 2 lock washers #10 (203-0054), 1 electrical bracket (299-0685), 2 class III safety cables (226-0046), 2 quicklinks 3/8" (229-0359), and 2 black cap plug receivers (290-0437).
No. Use only genuine factory replacement parts on your baseplate. Do not substitute homemade or non-typical parts. If a bolt is lost or needs replacement, use a replacement bolt of the same grade (in most cases Grade 5). Replacement parts may be ordered through your nearest Blue Ox Dealer or Distributor. Failing to follow this requirement will void the manufacturer's warranty.
Yes. It is crucial to register your product online at www.blueox.com so that you may be alerted of product offerings, updates, upgrades, maintenance and safety bulletins, and/or recalls.
No. Permanent baseplate safety cables are to be used in conjunction with, and NOT a replacement for, legally required safety cables attaching the towed vehicle to the towing vehicle. The permanent cables are designed to prevent the towed vehicle from breaking loose in the event the connection between the frame and baseplate fails or becomes disconnected.
The BX1725 fits 2016-2018 Chevy Spark and 2019-2022 Chevy Spark with manual transmission only (not LT trim or automatic models).
Yes. You must ream out the existing rear passenger side hole and drill remaining holes through the frame with a 3/8" drill bit. Trimming of plastic shielding (approximately 3-1/2" down on both sides) and fascia trimming around the attachment tabs is also required.
You need a torque wrench, drill with 3/8" bit, sockets (7MM, 10MM, 13MM, 7/16", 9/16"), wrenches (7/16", 9/16"), nut driver (5/16"), flat screwdriver, utility knife, and Loctite Red.
Yes. Both the fascia and bumper must be removed for baseplate installation and then reinstalled after the baseplate is mounted.
Tighten 3/8" Grade 5 bolts to 33 foot-pounds. Use Loctite Red on all bolt threads before tightening.
The baseplate is computer tested to your vehicle's GVWR. Exceeding this weight voids the warranty. Check your vehicle owner's manual for manufacturer's towing specifications.
Before each towing trip, inspect for cracked welds, missing or worn parts, and loose bolts. Tighten all bolts to specification using Loctite Red. Remove attachment tabs when not in use.
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