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Custom Design: Every BX2409 Tow Bar Bracket is specifically tailored to fit the towed vehicle, promising a perfect fit and uncompromised performance.
Mounting Type: Bolt On
Mounting Hardware Included Yes/No: Yes
Material: Steel
Color: Black
Finish: Powder Coat
Introducing the BX2409 Tow Bar Bracket by Blue Ox - the epitome of strength and convenience for all your towing needs. Expertly crafted to fit your specific towed vehicle, this base plate is made from robust steel, ensuring maximum durability and longevity. It comes in a sleek black color, finished with a protective powder coat to resist corrosion and maintain its aesthetic appeal over time. The bracket is designed for bolt-on mounting, simplifying the installation process. With every purchase, you receive all the necessary hardware and user-friendly instructions for a quick and easy DIY installation.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 - 2010 | Dodge Ram 1500 | Plastic Bumper, Vehicles with EcoDiesel, Comes with Removable Attachment Tabs, Install Rating 3, Requires Some Trimming of Bumper/Fascia/Plastic/And/Or Grill, Minor Drilling Required, Requires Some Trimming of the Air Dam, Baseplate Has Non 24 in. Spaced Attachment Tabs, Requires Motorhome Mounted Tow Bar/Adapter To Utilize Car Mounted Tow Bar, Tow Bar Adapters Not To Be Used On Vehicles Over 5000 lbs. |
| 2011 - 2018 | Ram 1500 | Plastic Bumper, Vehicles with EcoDiesel, Comes with Removable Attachment Tabs, Install Rating 3, Requires Some Trimming of Bumper/Fascia/Plastic/And/Or Grill, Minor Drilling Required, Requires Some Trimming of the Air Dam, Baseplate Has Non 24 in. Spaced Attachment Tabs, Requires Motorhome Mounted Tow Bar/Adapter To Utilize Car Mounted Tow Bar, Tow Bar Adapters Not To Be Used On Vehicles Over 5000 lbs. |
| 2019 - 2021 | Ram 1500 Classic | Plastic Bumper, Vehicles with EcoDiesel, Comes with Removable Attachment Tabs, Install Rating 3, Requires Some Trimming of Bumper/Fascia/Plastic/And/Or Grill, Minor Drilling Required, Requires Some Trimming of the Air Dam, Baseplate Has Non 24 in. Spaced Attachment Tabs, Requires Motorhome Mounted Tow Bar/Adapter To Utilize Car Mounted Tow Bar, Tow Bar Adapters Not To Be Used On Vehicles Over 5000 lbs. |
The BlueOx Tow Bar Base Plate, Front Mount, RV Flat Towing for Select, DODGE RAM TRUCK 1500ST (Part #FDRWBX2409) fits the following vehicles: 2009-2010 Dodge Ram 1500; 2011-2018 Ram 1500; 2019-2021 Ram 1500 Classic. Always verify your specific year, make, and model before ordering.
The BlueOx Tow Bar Base Plate, Front Mount, RV Flat Towing for Select, DODGE RAM TRUCK 1500ST (Part #FDRWBX2409) fits 2009-2010 Dodge Ram 1500 models. The 2021 model year is the last year covered by this part number. For newer models, check for an updated version.
Yes, the BlueOx Tow Bar Base Plate, Front Mount, RV Flat Towing for Select, DODGE RAM TRUCK 1500ST (Part #FDRWBX2409) is designed to fit the 2009-2010 Dodge Ram 1500.
The BlueOx Tow Bar Base Plate, Front Mount, RV Flat Towing for Select, DODGE RAM TRUCK 1500ST (Part #FDRWBX2409) Refer to the included instructions for installation details. Basic hand tools are typically all you need.
Yes, the BX2409 baseplate is designed for 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 Sport, ST, Laramie, and Limited models with plastic bumpers.
Yes, the BX2409 is compatible with 2010-2018 Ram 1500 models with plastic bumpers, including EcoDiesel versions.
Yes, the BX2409 is compatible with 2019-2021 Ram 1500 Classic models with plastic bumpers, including EcoDiesel versions.
The BX2409 is designed specifically for plastic bumper models. The manual does not provide compatibility information for metal bumpers. Contact Blue Ox Technical Service at (402) 385-3051 to confirm fitment on your specific vehicle.
The BX2409 attachment tab height is 19-1/2" and the width is 33-1/2". Ensure the tow bar being used is compatible with this tab width.
Blue Ox towing products are intended to 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 Technical Service at (402) 385-3051.
Required tools include: large vise grip, flat screwdriver, utility knife, torque wrench, reciprocating saw, drill, tape measure, 17/32" drill bit, 1-1/4" hole saw, 10MM socket, 3/4" socket, and 3/4" wrench. Loctite Red is also required for all bolt threads.
Yes, drilling is required. You will drill a 1-1/4" access hole above the tow hook bracket on both sides of the frame, and use a 17/32" drill bit to drill four holes through the frame (two bottom holes and two upper holes on each side) and one hole through the tow hook bracket on each side.
Yes, trimming is required. The tow hook plates must be trimmed flush with the bottom of the bolts on both sides using a reciprocating saw. Additionally, the front cover must be trimmed on both sides to allow the baseplate to pass through.
Yes, the lower spoiler must be removed at the beginning of installation. Using a 10MM socket, remove four screws (two on each side), then remove seven white push pins and two gray plastic rivets from the inside edge where the spoiler meets the bumper. The spoiler is reinstalled after the baseplate is installed.
The kit includes: 10 whiz nuts with 10" wire, 2 baseplates (driver and passenger side), 2 attachment tabs, 1 electrical bracket, 2 side mount plates, 1 breakaway bracket, 2 pieces of 1/2" OD tubing, 6 bolts of 1/4"-20 x 3/4", 14 bolts of 1/2"-13 x 1-1/2", 2 screws of #10-32 x 1/2", 2 bolts of 5/16"-18 x 3", 2 self-drilling screws of #10-16 x 1", 2 hex nuts of 5/16"-18, 2 hex nuts of #10-32, 2 lock nuts of 1/2"-13, 6 lock nuts of 1/4"-20, 2 flat washers of 5/16", 4 flat washers of 1/2", 2 lock washers of 5/16", 12 lock washers of 1/2", 2 lock washers of #10, 2 Class IV safety cables, 2 quicklinks of 1/2", and 2 black cap plug receivers.
The manual provides general torque charts for Grade 5, Grade 8, Grade 8.8, and Grade 10.9 bolts in various sizes, but does not specify which grade applies to each bolt used in the BX2409 assembly. For example, 1/2"-13 Grade 5 bolts should be torqued to 78 foot-pounds, and 1/4"-20 Grade 5 bolts to 10 foot-pounds. All bolts must be treated with Loctite Red before tightening. Contact Blue Ox Technical Service at (402) 385-3051 for specific torque values for each bolt location.
Wiring kits are recommended depending on model year. The BX8869 Tail Light Wiring Kit is recommended for 2012 models, and the BX8848 4-Diode Wiring Kit is recommended for 2013-16 models. A hole must be drilled according to the tail light wiring kit instructions.
The electrical connection can be mounted in several locations using a combination of different hardware to suit the user's needs. One option shown is using the electrical bracket attached to the bottom of the license plate bracket. The electrical bracket and related hardware can be used in any combination the installer feels is best.
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.
Yes, permanent baseplate safety cables are strongly recommended when towing a vehicle with a tow bar. The cables must be connected from the baseplate to the frame rail or cross member of the vehicle's frame. The cables prevent the towed vehicle from breaking loose if the connection between the frame and baseplate fails. These cables are to be used in conjunction with, and not as a replacement for, legally required safety cables attaching the towed vehicle to the towing vehicle.
The safety cables must be connected from the baseplate to the frame rail or cross member of the vehicle's frame. Do not mount the cables against wires, hoses, or brake lines. The cables should be secured to a solid piece of the frame. The manual shows recommended installation of the cables to the frame of the vehicle, and additional options may be available if they do not interfere with other components.
Ensure 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.
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.
Register your product online at www.blueox.com. It is crucial to register so you may be alerted of product offerings, updates, upgrades, maintenance and safety bulletins, and recalls. The warranty card must be returned within 30 days of purchase, and a copy of the original invoice showing date and place of purchase must accompany any warranty claim.
The BX2409 has a three-year limited warranty from the date of delivery to the original retail purchaser. The warranty covers defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service. Warranty coverage is not valid if the customer warranty card is not returned within 30 days of purchase.
The warranty does not cover incorrect or improper installation, improper use, modification or neglect, failure to properly service and maintain, misuse, accident, failure to follow guidelines in instructional material, normal wear and tear, paint or rust, or towing behind a non-motorized vehicle. The warranty also does not cover loss of use, loss of time, inconvenience, mileage, transportation expense, return shipping, mechanic travel time, telephone, road service, towing, rental during repairs, travel, lodging, or loss of earnings.
The BX2409 fits 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 Sport/ST/Laramie/Limited, 2010-2018 Ram 1500 (plastic bumper, including EcoDiesel), and 2019-2021 Ram 1500 Classic (plastic bumper, including EcoDiesel). Confirm your model year and bumper type.
Required tools: reciprocating saw, drill with 17/32" bit and 1-1/4" hole saw, torque wrench, 10MM and 3/4" sockets, vise grips, tape measure, utility knife, flat screwdriver, and 3/4" wrench. Loctite Red is required for all bolt threads.
Yes, two Class IV safety cables are included. They must be connected from the baseplate to the vehicle's frame rail or cross member and must not rub against hoses or moving parts. They are required in addition to, not instead of, legally required safety cables.
Yes, depending on model year. The BX8869 Tail Light Wiring Kit is recommended for 2012 models, and the BX8848 4-Diode Wiring Kit is recommended for 2013-16 models. Confirm your vehicle year with Blue Ox.
Three years from delivery to the original purchaser, covering defects in material and workmanship under normal use. Warranty card must be returned within 30 days of purchase. Improper installation, modification, accident, or towing behind a non-motorized vehicle voids the warranty.
The baseplate is computer tested to your vehicle's GVWR. Exceeding this weight voids the warranty. Refer to 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. Use Loctite Red on all bolts and tighten to specification. Remove attachment tabs when not in use.
The dimensional variations between otherwise identical vehicles can be considerable. While the baseplate was designed for easy installation, it may be necessary to tailor the baseplate slightly to compensate for vehicle manufacturer's tolerances. If the front of your vehicle looks different than shown in the manual, contact Blue Ox Technical Service at (402) 385-3051.
Ensure that all electrical connections are plugged in and accessories are functioning properly before reinstalling the fascia. If connections are not working, verify that all plugs are fully seated and that the wiring kit (BX8869 for 2012 models or BX8848 for 2013-16 models) was installed according to its instructions.
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