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Custom Designed: Each Blue Ox BX2111 Tow Bar Bracket is uniquely designed for each specific towed vehicle, offering a precise fit.
Material: Steel
Color: Black
Finish: Powder Coat
Mounting Type: Bolt On
Mounting Hardware Included Yes/No: Yes
The Blue Ox BX2111 Tow Bar Bracket is a robust, reliable solution for your towing needs. Made with high-quality steel, it boasts a durable black powder coat finish for long-lasting resistance against wear and tear. This base plate is meticulously designed for each specific towed vehicle, ensuring a perfect fit every time. The package comes complete with all necessary mounting hardware and easy-to-follow instructions for a hassle-free, do-it-yourself installation. With its bolt-on mounting type, this tow bar bracket is not only sturdy but also easy to install, offering a secure connection for your towing vehicle.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 - 1994 | Ford Tempo | Comes with Standard Attachment Tabs Install Rating 2 Requires Some Trimming of Bumper Fascia/Plastic/And/Or Grill Specific Dingy Towing Restrictions Apply Confirm the Towability and the Pre: towing Procedures of you Vehicle with the Owner's Manual or Contact the Vehicle's Manufacturer for Specific Towing Procedures |
| 1992 - 1994 | Mercury Topaz | Comes with Standard Attachment Tabs Install Rating 2 Requires Some Trimming of Bumper Fascia/Plastic/And/Or Grill Specific Dingy Towing Restrictions Apply Confirm the Towability and the Pre: towing Procedures of you Vehicle with the Owner's Manual or Contact the Vehicle's Manufacturer for Specific Towing Procedures |
Yes, the BlueOx Tow Bar Base Plate, Front Mount, RV Flat Towing for Select, FORD TEMPO E13 (Part #FDRWBX2111) is designed to fit the 1992-1994 Ford Tempo.
The BlueOx Tow Bar Base Plate, Front Mount, RV Flat Towing for Select, FORD TEMPO E13 (Part #FDRWBX2111) fits 1992-1994 Ford Tempo models. The 1994 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, FORD TEMPO E13 (Part #FDRWBX2111) fits the following vehicles: 1992-1994 Ford Tempo; 1992-1994 Mercury Topaz. Always verify your specific year, make, and model before ordering.
The BlueOx Tow Bar Base Plate, Front Mount, RV Flat Towing for Select, FORD TEMPO E13 (Part #FDRWBX2111) Refer to the included instructions for installation details. Basic hand tools are typically all you need.
Yes, the BX2111 baseplate is designed for 1992-94 Ford Tempo and 1992-94 Mercury Topaz vehicles with 4-cylinder engines. The manual does not confirm fitment for 6-cylinder or 8-cylinder models, so verify your engine size before purchasing.
The manual specifies the BX2111 is for 4-cylinder models only. Fitment for 6-cylinder or 8-cylinder versions is not confirmed in the manual. Contact the manufacturer or your installer to verify compatibility with your specific engine.
Yes. Installation requires notching out the vehicle's plastic air dam to allow clearance for the mount brackets. The plastic can be cut using a utility knife or sharp pocket knife. The manual emphasizes cutting carefully and removing only what is needed for clearance, as this step will affect the final appearance of the installation.
You will need: 13mm socket, 15mm socket, 17mm socket, 19mm socket, 3/4" socket, Locktite, a jack to support the engine and stabilizer bar, and a utility knife or sharp pocket knife for cutting the air dam. A tap tool may also be needed if paint or weld splatter is present in the welded nuts.
Yes. You must place a jack under the center of the stabilizer bar and apply enough pressure to hold the engine and stabilizer mount against the frame while the factory bolts are removed. This is required before you can remove the six bolts that will be replaced.
The baseplate includes: one base assembly weldment (61-3764), two mount bracket weldments (61-3765 driver-side, 61-3766 passenger-side), two 5/8" spacer washers (104-0367), four 3/4" spacer washers (104-0368), four 1/2-13 x 1 1/4" Grade 5 hex head bolts (201-0011), four 10mm-1.5 x 60mm Grade 10.9 hex head bolts (201-0468), two 12mm-1.75 x 50mm Grade 10.9 hex head bolts (201-0467), four 1/2" lock washers (203-0012), four 10mm lock washers (203-0104), and two 12mm lock washers (203-0105). The tow bar and safety cables are not included and must be purchased separately.
Six bolts total attach the baseplate to the engine and stabilizer mounts under the car. All six are supplied with the baseplate and replace the factory bolts that are removed. An additional four bolts attach the mounts to the base angle itself.
1. Read the General Instruction Sheet. 2. Place a jack under the stabilizer bar to hold the engine and stabilizer mount against the frame. 3. Remove the six factory bolts from the left and right mounts. 4. Mark the air dam for notches and cut carefully with a utility knife or sharp pocket knife. 5. Check and clean the welded nuts on the base angle; run a tap through if paint or weld splatter is present. 6. Loosely attach the left and right mounts using the supplied bolts, lock washers, and spacers. 7. Start the four bolts and lock washers that attach the mounts to the base angle. 8. When all bolts align, apply Locktite and tighten securely. 9. File any holes if needed for bolt clearance. 10. Install the tow bar and safety cables per their instructions.
Hold the mount brackets in position and mark the air dam for the notches. The plastic can be cut using a utility knife or a sharp pocket knife. Cut carefully and remove only what is needed for clearance, as this step will affect the final appearance of the installation. Do not remove more plastic than necessary.
It may be necessary. The manual notes that dimensional variations between otherwise identical cars can be considerable. While the baseplate holes were designed for easy installation, you may need to file a hole slightly to allow a bolt to clear. Check bolt alignment during installation and file as needed.
The manual does not provide torque values for any of the bolts. It states to apply Locktite and tighten securely once all bolts align. Refer to the General Instruction Sheet included with the baseplate or contact the manufacturer for specific torque specifications.
The baseplate uses three bolt sizes: 1/2-13 x 1 1/4" Grade 5 hex head bolts (four supplied, part 201-0011), 10mm-1.5 x 60mm Grade 10.9 hex head bolts (four supplied, part 201-0468), and 12mm-1.75 x 50mm Grade 10.9 hex head bolts (two supplied, part 201-0467). The manual does not specify which bolts go in which locations.
Do not substitute other devices. The manual explicitly states: "Do not substitute other devices if the tow bar pin and clip are lost." Contact the manufacturer or your installer to obtain replacement pins and clips.
Verify that all bolts align properly before final tightening. Check that the air dam notches provide adequate clearance for the mount brackets without removing excess plastic. Ensure all bolts are tightened securely with Locktite applied. The tow bar and safety cables should be installed according to their included instructions.
Yes, if it has a 4-cylinder engine. The BX2111 is designed for 1992-94 Ford Tempo and Mercury Topaz 4-cylinder models only. Verify your engine size before purchasing.
Yes. You must notch the plastic air dam for clearance of the mount brackets using a utility knife or sharp pocket knife. Cut carefully to remove only what is needed, as this affects appearance.
Six bolts attach the baseplate to the vehicle's engine and stabilizer mounts (replacing factory bolts), plus four additional bolts attach the mounts to the base angle, for a total of ten bolts. All are supplied with the baseplate.
The manual does not provide torque specifications. Apply Locktite and tighten securely once all bolts align. Refer to the General Instruction Sheet or contact the manufacturer for specific torque values.
Do not substitute other devices. Contact the manufacturer or installer for replacement pins and clips.
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