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Custom Design: Blue Ox BX1928 Tow Bar Bracket is specifically designed for each towed vehicle, ensuring a perfect fit and easy installation.
Material: Steel
Color: Black
Finish: Powder Coat
Mounting Type: Bolt On
Mounting Hardware Included Yes/No: Yes
The Blue Ox BX1928 Tow Bar Bracket is an exceptional towing solution meticulously designed for specific towed vehicles. Made from high-quality steel, it offers unbeatable strength and durability to handle any towing task. Featuring a sleek black powder coat finish, this tow bar bracket is not only practical but also adds a touch of sophistication to your vehicle. It's easy to install with its bolt-on mounting type, and the package comes complete with all essential hardware and clear instructions. A perfect combination of function, style, and convenience, the Blue Ox BX1928 Tow Bar Bracket is your reliable partner for all your towing needs.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 - 2000 | Dodge Stratus | Comes with Standard Attachment Tabs Install Rating 3 Bumper Fascia Must Be Removed/Replaced During Install Minor Drilling Required Requires Some Trimming of the Belly Pan |
Yes, the BX1928 is designed for 1995-98 Dodge Stratus models. The baseplate (part 61-4930) is specifically a weldment baseplate for 1996 Stratus. Always verify your vehicle year and model before purchase.
No. The manual states that using the Blue Ox baseplate with any tow bar not approved by Automatic Equipment Mfg. Co. invalidates the limited warranty. You must use an approved tow bar with this baseplate.
Yes, front bumper removal is required. The baseplate must be bolted to the metal cross frame and lower cross frame, which requires the bumper to be removed first. The bumper is removed by unbolting rivets at the bottom, removing bolts in front of the front tires with a 10mm socket, and removing three plastic rivets from the top of the bumper using a flathead screwdriver.
Yes, two permanent modifications are required: holes will be drilled in the vehicle's frame using a 17/32" drill bit, and the bumper molding will need to be cut so it can be bolted back on after baseplate installation. Additionally, the power steering hoses must be lowered using an extension bracket (Item 7) to allow the baseplate to fit.
Yes, an assistant is required. Step 4 explicitly states "With an assistant, hold the baseplate to the metal bumper" while aligning the center bracket with the holes beside the cast iron weight on the frame.
Required tools are: 3/4", 11/16", 5/8", 10mm, 13mm, 15mm, and 7/16" wrenches; flathead and Phillips screwdrivers; 17/32" drill bit; drill; and vice grips. You will also need Loctite Blue (not Loctite Red) for all bolts during assembly.
The kit includes: one weldment baseplate (61-4930), two 1/2" nut plates with 12" wire (61-4931), four 1/2-13 x 1/2" hex bolts grade 5 (201-0051), four 1/2" lock washers (203-0012), two 1/2" nut wire weldments (61-4874), one extension bracket (102-5254), one 1/4" hex bolt (201-0569), one 1/4" nylon insert nut (202-0102), and one 1/4" washer (203-0001). Existing vehicle hardware is also reused.
1. Remove the front bumper by unbolting rivets, removing bolts in front of tires with 10mm socket, and removing plastic rivets from the top. 2. Lower the power steering hoses using the extension bracket (Item 7) with a 1/4" bolt, washer and nut. 3. Bolt the baseplate center bracket to the frame beside the cast iron weight (with an assistant). 4. Mark and drill holes using a 17/32" bit. 5. Loosen center bracket bolts to fit short wire nuts through frame holes for outside brackets. 6. Apply Loctite Blue and tighten all nuts. 7. Cut the bumper molding and reinstall the bumper. 8. Install the tow bar and safety cables per their instructions.
First unscrew the bottom rivets; if the screw does not come out, use a narrow screwdriver and hammer to pop out the screw and rivet. Remove the bolts in front of the front tires using a 10mm socket. Remove the three plastic rivets on the top of the bumper using a flathead screwdriver. The bumper is then ready to slide out.
The power steering hoses must be lowered so that the baseplate can fit properly. The extension bracket (Item 7) with a 1/4" bolt, washer and nut is used to relocate the bracket that fastens the power steering hoses to the frame, which is located on the right side of the radiator.
A 17/32" drill bit is required. This bit is used to drill holes in the vehicle's frame after the baseplate center bracket is temporarily bolted in place to mark the hole locations.
With an assistant holding the baseplate to the metal bumper, align the center bracket of the baseplate with the holes beside the cast iron weight bolted to the center of the frame. First remove the two bolts beside the weight. The center bracket is then bolted to the frame in this position, which positions the baseplate so that holes can be marked and drilled.
Use Loctite Blue with every bolt during installation. The manual specifies that all nuts must be tightened with Loctite Blue applied. Do not use Loctite Red for baseplate installation (Loctite Red is mentioned only in the general maintenance section for pre-towing inspections).
Yes, the bumper molding will need to be cut. Because the braces of the baseplate extend out to the frame, the molding must be cut so that it can be bolted back on after baseplate installation.
The manual does not provide specific torque values. It states that all nuts must be tightened with Loctite Blue applied, but does not specify torque specifications. Contact the manufacturer or consult a professional installer for proper torque values.
Permanent baseplate safety cables are strongly recommended when towing a vehicle with the BX1928 baseplate. Their function is to prevent the towed vehicle from breaking loose if the connection between the frame and baseplate fails or becomes disconnected. The cables must be connected from the baseplate to the frame rail or cross member of the vehicle's frame. Each cable must have an adequate weight rating for the towing system.
Permanent baseplate safety cables must be connected from the baseplate to the frame rail or cross member of the vehicle's frame. They must not be mounted against wires, hoses or brake lines, as improper installation against these components could cause fluid leaks or electrical shorts. The manual provides illustrations showing possible recommended arrangements.
No. Permanent baseplate safety cables are to be used in conjunction with, and NOT as a replacement for, legally required safety cables that attach the towed vehicle to the towing vehicle. Both types of cables are necessary.
Before each towing trip, inspect all towing equipment for cracked welds, missing or worn parts, and loose bolts. Ensure all bolts are tightened to the recommended specifications using Loctite Red. It is the owner's responsibility to perform these inspections.
After installation, install the tow bar and safety cables according to the instructions included in their packages. Register your baseplate online at www.blueox.com to receive alerts about product offerings, updates, upgrades, maintenance and safety bulletins, and recalls. Inspect all towing equipment for cracked welds, missing or worn parts, and loose bolts before your first towing trip.
Do not substitute other devices if the tow bar pin and clip are lost. You must obtain replacement pins and clips from the manufacturer or an authorized dealer.
Yes, remove the attachment tabs when the baseplate is not in use (if applicable to your model).
Yes, the BX1928 is designed for 1995-98 Dodge Stratus. It must be used with an approved tow bar to maintain warranty coverage.
Front bumper removal is required. Holes will be drilled in the frame using a 17/32" bit, and the bumper molding will need to be cut. Power steering hoses must be lowered using an extension bracket.
You need wrenches (3/4", 11/16", 5/8", 10mm, 13mm, 15mm, 7/16"), flathead and Phillips screwdrivers, a 17/32" drill bit, drill, vice grips, and Loctite Blue.
An assistant is required to hold the baseplate during alignment. Professional installation is recommended due to the complexity of frame drilling, bumper removal, and power steering hose relocation.
Permanent baseplate safety cables are strongly recommended. They must not contact wires, hoses or brake lines. They supplement, not replace, legally required safety cables.
Before each towing trip, inspect for cracked welds, missing or worn parts, and loose bolts. Tighten all bolts to recommended specifications using Loctite Red. Register your baseplate at www.blueox.com for safety bulletins and recalls.
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