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Custom-fit Design: The Blue Ox BX2179 Tow Bar Bracket is custom designed for each specific towed vehicle, ensuring a perfect and secure fit every time.
Material: Steel
Color: Black
Finish: Powder Coat
Mounting Type: Bolt On
Mounting Hardware Included Yes/No: Yes
Experience the ultimate convenience in towing with the Blue Ox BX2179 Tow Bar Bracket. Engineered from high-grade, powder-coated steel, this durable bracket offers strength and resilience that's designed to last. The bracket ensures a secure and reliable connection with your towed vehicle, allowing you to tow with confidence. The bolt-on mounting type is easy to install, and with all necessary hardware included, you can set it up yourself without any hassle. Its sleek black finish not only adds a touch of style to your vehicle but also provides extra protection against corrosion and rust.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 - 2007 | Lincoln Mark LT | For Use w/Bumper w/Rectangular Fog Lights Comes with Removable Attachment Tabs Install Rating 3 Bumper Fascia Must Be Removed/Replaced During Install Minor Drilling Required Be Sure to Confirm the Weight of Your Individual Vehicle Before Towing. Always Insure Both Your Tow Bar and Hitch are Adequately Rated for the Vehicle’s Overall Weight |
Yes, the BlueOx Tow Bar Base Plate, Front Mount, RV Flat Towing for Select, LINCOLN MARK LT, 2WDE13 (Part #FDRWBX2179) is designed to fit the 2006-2007 Lincoln Mark LT.
The BlueOx Tow Bar Base Plate, Front Mount, RV Flat Towing for Select, LINCOLN MARK LT, 2WDE13 (Part #FDRWBX2179) fits the following vehicles: 2006-2007 Lincoln Mark LT. Always verify your specific year, make, and model before ordering.
The BlueOx Tow Bar Base Plate, Front Mount, RV Flat Towing for Select, LINCOLN MARK LT, 2WDE13 (Part #FDRWBX2179) fits 2006-2007 Lincoln Mark LT models. The 2007 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, LINCOLN MARK LT, 2WDE13 (Part #FDRWBX2179) Refer to the included instructions for installation details. Basic hand tools are typically all you need.
Yes, the BX2179 is designed specifically for the 2006 Lincoln Mark LT. The baseplate has attachment tabs 24 inches center to center with a height of 22 inches. However, dimensional variations between individual vehicles can be considerable, and minor adjustments such as filing holes, bending electrical rods, adding shims, or bending endplates may be necessary to compensate for manufacturer tolerances.
The manual specifies the BX2179 is for the 2006 Lincoln Mark LT only. No other vehicles are listed as compatible. Do not assume fitment on other models without consulting Blue Ox directly.
The kit includes: one weldment base plate (61-6141), eight 1/2-13 x 1 1/2 Grade 5 bolts, eight 1/2 lock washers, eight 1/2-13 hex nuts, two 1/4-20 x 1/2 hex washer type F screws, two #10-32 x 1/2 slot round head screws, two #10 lock washers, two #10-32 hex nuts, two 4-way electrical connectors (101-5822), two attachment tabs (62-3468), two 36-inch baseplate safety cables, two 1/2 quicklinks, and two receiver cap plugs. All fasteners are zinc-plated.
No. The bulb and socket assembly (BX8869) is available separately and is not included with the baseplate kit. It is installed on the driver's side tail light assembly and is optional.
Required tools are: 8MM socket, 10MM socket, 13MM socket, 3/4" socket, 17/32" drill bit, vise grips, utility knife, and Loctite red (threadlocker). A drill is needed to create the four frame holes.
The headlight assembly, front fascia, and metal bumper must be removed. Specifically: both headlight assemblies (3 bolts each plus electrical connectors), both side panels (2 push pins and 2 bolts each), rubber air dams (push pins on top and bottom), hood support guides (1 bolt each side), and the metal bumper (bolts from back side and electrical connections). The lower grill in the metal bumper must also be trimmed or removed.
Yes, drilling is required. Using the baseplate as a template, you must drill four holes total: two on the top of each frame rail and two on the side of each frame rail, using a 17/32" drill bit. This creates the mounting points for the 1/2" bolts.
Trimming or removal of the lower grill in the metal bumper is required. Additionally, some models may need to have the black plastic trimmed on the bumper opening during reinstallation. A utility knife is included in the required tools for this work.
The manual states that all bolts must be tightened according to the Torque Chart in the General Instruction sheet, which is not included in this installation manual. You must obtain the General Instruction sheet from Blue Ox or your dealer to find the specific torque values for the 1/2" bolts.
Eight 1/2-13 x 1 1/2 Grade 5 zinc-plated bolts are used. Four bolts attach to the top of the frame rails and four to the sides. Each bolt is secured with a 1/2 lock washer and 1/2-13 hex nut on the inside of the frame. Loctite red threadlocker must be applied to all bolts before tightening.
Slide the baseplate on top of and between the frame rails as far back as possible on both sides, then clamp it in place with vise grips. This temporary clamping holds the baseplate in position while you drill the mounting holes using it as a template.
1. Remove headlight assemblies, fascia, side panels, air dams, hood support guides, and metal bumper. 2. Slide baseplate onto frame rails as far back as possible and clamp with vise grips. 3. Using the baseplate as a template, drill four holes (two on top, two on side of each frame rail) with a 17/32" drill bit. 4. Insert 1/2" x 1 1/2" bolts into drilled holes, apply Loctite red, and tighten with lock washers and hex nuts on the inside of the frame. 5. Reinstall metal bumper, air dams, side panels, and headlight assemblies. 6. Install tow bar and safety cables per their instructions.
Yes, Loctite red must be applied to all bolts before tightening. This is a required step for proper installation and safety.
Dimensional variations between individual vehicles can be considerable. Minor adjustments may be necessary to compensate for manufacturer tolerances. These may include filing a hole slightly, bending electrical rods, adding shims, and/or bending endplates. These adjustments are made to ensure proper fit and function.
Two 4-way round electrical connectors (part 101-5822) are included. The manual also references a 6-way round electrical connector in the parts diagram. These connectors are used to integrate the baseplate electrical system with the vehicle.
Do not substitute other devices if the tow bar pin and clip are lost. Obtain replacement parts from Blue Ox or your dealer to ensure safe operation.
Use only genuine factory replacement parts on the 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 (usually Grade 5). Repair parts may be ordered through your nearest Blue Ox dealer or distributor.
After reinstalling the metal bumper, rubber air dams, side panels, and headlight assemblies, ensure all electrical components and hoses are plugged in properly. Some models may need to have the black plastic trimmed on the bumper opening.
Yes, the BX2179 is designed for the 2006 Lincoln Mark LT. Minor adjustments may be needed to compensate for manufacturer tolerances.
Yes, drilling is required. You must drill four holes (two on top and two on the side of each frame rail) using a 17/32" drill bit. Trimming or removal of the lower grill in the metal bumper is also required.
Required tools: 8MM, 10MM, 13MM, and 3/4" sockets, 17/32" drill bit, vise grips, utility knife, and Loctite red threadlocker.
The headlight assemblies, front fascia, metal bumper, side panels, rubber air dams, and hood support guides must be removed. The lower grill in the metal bumper must be trimmed or removed.
Eight 1/2-13 x 1 1/2 Grade 5 zinc-plated bolts are used with lock washers and hex nuts. Loctite red must be applied before tightening. Torque specifications are in the General Instruction sheet (not provided).
No, the BX8869 bulb and socket assembly is sold separately and is optional. It installs on the driver's side tail light assembly.
Use only genuine factory replacement parts of the same grade (usually Grade 5). Do not substitute homemade or non-typical parts. Order replacements from your Blue Ox dealer.
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