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Custom-designed: The Blue Ox BX2716 Tow Bar Bracket is specifically designed to fit perfectly on your towed vehicle, ensuring maximum effectiveness and safety.
Material: Steel
Color: Black
Finish: Powder Coat
Mounting Type: Bolt On
Mounting Hardware Included Yes/No: Yes
The Blue Ox BX2716 Tow Bar Bracket is a high-quality, custom-designed base plate specifically crafted to meet the towing needs of your vehicle. Made from robust steel, it boasts a sleek black, powder-coated finish that not only enhances its aesthetic appeal but also offers excellent resistance against rust and wear. This bolt-on mounting type bracket offers a simple and straightforward installation process. With all the necessary hardware included in the package, you can easily conduct a do-it-yourself installation. Follow the included instructions to secure the bracket to your vehicle, enhancing its towing capacity and ensuring safe transportation.
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 | Kia Sportage | 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 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. Use only w/Motorhome Mount Tow Bars Or PN BX8833/BX88151 Adapters Only Use Acclaim w/23”: 30” Spaced Removable Tab Baseplates Only Use Adventurer with 18”: 41” Spaced Removable Tab Baseplates Removable Tabs w/Only 1 Hole Will Not Attach to Car Mount Tow Bars or Adapters |
The BlueOx Tow Bar Base Plate For Select KIA SPORTAGE LX BX2716 (Part #FDRWBX2716) fits 2009-2010 Kia Sportage models. The 2010 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 For Select KIA SPORTAGE LX BX2716 (Part #FDRWBX2716) is designed to fit the 2009-2010 Kia Sportage.
The BlueOx Tow Bar Base Plate For Select KIA SPORTAGE LX BX2716 (Part #FDRWBX2716) fits the following vehicles: 2009-2010 Kia Sportage. Always verify your specific year, make, and model before ordering.
The BlueOx Tow Bar Base Plate For Select KIA SPORTAGE LX BX2716 (Part #FDRWBX2716) Refer to the included instructions for installation details. Basic hand tools are typically all you need.
The BX2716 baseplate is designed specifically for the 2009-10 Kia Sportage LX with no fog lights. If your vehicle's front fascia looks different from the photos in the installation manual, contact Blue Ox Customer Care at (402) 385-3051 before purchasing or installing.
No. Due to the design of the removable tabs on the BX2716, the RangeFinder II and Ambassador tow bars cannot be used with this baseplate. Motorhome mount tow bars are recommended instead.
Most adapters cannot be used with the BX2716 baseplate. The only exceptions are the BX8833 and BX88151 adapters, which are compatible. All other adapters are not compatible.
The attachment tab height is 22.5" and the attachment tab width is 18.5".
Blue Ox towing products and accessories are intended to be installed by Blue Ox Dealers who are familiar with the products and have the equipment necessary and knowledge to do fit work. Blue Ox Dealers can be found at www.blueox.com or by contacting Blue Ox Customer Care at (402) 385-3051.
Required tools are: 10MM socket, 12MM socket, 9/16" socket/wrench, 3/8" nut driver, large vise grip, diagonal cutters, reciprocating saw, drill, flat screwdriver, Phillips screwdriver, 13/32" socket, and Loctite RED.
The kit includes: one baseplate weldment (61-6657), six 3/8-16 nut plates with 14" wire (61-5208), six 3/8-16 x 1 1/2" Grade 5 hex bolts, six 3/8" lock washers, two #12-14 x 1" self-drilling screws, two #10-32 x 1/2" slot round head screws, two #10 lock washers, two #10-32 hex nuts, two 4-way connectors, two attachment assemblies, four 1/4" flat washers, two 36" Class III baseplate safety cables, two 3/8" quicklinks, and two cap plugs.
Yes. The front fascia, windshield washer reservoir, and belly pan must be removed and then reinstalled after baseplate installation.
Yes. You must drill three 13/32" diameter holes in the frame on each side of the vehicle using the baseplate as a template. The baseplate is clamped into place with a large vise grip before drilling.
Trimming is required in four areas: (1) Frame horn bracket: cut vertically just forward of the bracket's rear bolt hole and horizontally along the entire width of the frame horn end, creating a rectangular opening. (2) Radiator support: mark and trim a section 3 3/4" high and flush with the frame rail on both sides. (3) Air dam: trim 3" up from the metal bumper and horizontally 2 5/8" on both sides. (4) Air baffle: cut the top bracket off. These modifications are permanent.
Yes. The rubber grommet must be removed from the frame rail on both sides of the vehicle before sliding the baseplate onto the frame.
The manual instructs to tighten all bolts according to the torque chart on page 1 of the installation instructions or page 3 of the Baseplate Towing General Instructions. The torque chart on page 1 shows 3/8" Grade 5 bolts should be torqued to 33 foot-pounds. All bolts must be treated with Loctite RED before tightening.
Yes. Loctite RED must be applied to all bolts before tightening. The manual emphasizes this requirement in bold text and states it must be done on all bolts before tightening according to the torque chart.
Permanent baseplate safety cables are strongly recommended when towing a vehicle with a tow bar. The BX2716 kit includes two 36" Class III baseplate safety cables. These cables must be connected from the baseplate to the frame rail or cross member of the vehicle's frame and must not rub against hoses or moving parts. The cables must not be mounted against wires, hoses, or brake lines. These cables are in addition to, not a replacement for, legally required safety cables attaching the towed vehicle to the towing vehicle.
If the baseplate is in an accident, it must be replaced and not reused. 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.
Before each towing trip, inspect all towing equipment for cracked welds, missing or worn parts, and loose bolts. Ensure all electrical connections are plugged in properly and functioning. Verify that the tow bar and safety cables are installed according to their package instructions. Confirm the towability and pre-towing procedures for your vehicle with the owner's manual or contact the vehicle's manufacturer for specific towing procedures.
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.
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.
The BX8869 Bulb and Socket Wiring Kit is recommended for this vehicle. The manual does not state it is required, but recommends its use.
After baseplate installation, reinstall components in this order: (1) Windshield washer reservoir and reconnect electrical and water lines. (2) Air baffle with eight 1/4" flat washers added to space it out. (3) Belly pan. (4) Fascia, inserting all screws, push pins, and bolts. Ensure all electrical connections are plugged in properly and functioning before installing the fascia.
Eight 1/4" flat washers are added to the two bolts when reinstalling the air baffle to space it out and prevent it from hitting the two previously installed baseplate bolts.
The BX2716 is designed for 2009-10 Kia Sportage LX with no fog lights only. If your vehicle's front fascia looks different, contact Blue Ox at (402) 385-3051 before installing.
Motorhome mount tow bars are recommended. RangeFinder II and Ambassador tow bars cannot be used. Most adapters are not compatible except BX8833 and BX88151.
Yes. You must drill three 13/32" holes in the frame on each side using the baseplate as a template. Trimming of the frame horn bracket, radiator support, air dam, and air baffle is also required.
Required tools include: 10MM and 12MM sockets, 13/32" socket, 9/16" socket/wrench, 3/8" nut driver, large vise grip, diagonal cutters, reciprocating saw, drill, flat and Phillips screwdrivers, and Loctite RED.
Yes. The front fascia, windshield washer reservoir, and belly pan must be removed and then reinstalled after baseplate installation.
Yes. Loctite RED must be applied to all bolts before tightening. Torque 3/8" Grade 5 bolts to 33 foot-pounds according to the torque chart.
Yes. Two 36" Class III permanent baseplate safety cables are included and strongly recommended. They must be connected from the baseplate to the frame rail and must not rub against hoses or moving parts.
Before each towing trip, inspect for cracked welds, missing or worn parts, and loose bolts. Ensure all electrical connections are plugged in and functioning. Verify tow bar and safety cables are installed per their instructions.
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