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1. Custom Design: Each Blue Ox BX1850 Tow Bar Bracket is individually tailored to suit specific towed vehicles, ensuring a perfect fit and maximum towing efficiency.
Material: Steel
Color: Black
Finish: Powder Coat
Mounting Type: Bolt On
Mounting Hardware Included Yes/No: Yes
Enhance your towing experience with the Blue Ox BX1850 Tow Bar Bracket. This robust and reliable accessory is custom engineered to fit a wide range of towed vehicles, ensuring a seamless and secure connection. Constructed from high-quality steel with a sleek black powder coat finish, it offers enhanced durability and corrosion resistance. The bolt-on mounting type allows for easy and efficient installation. The package includes all necessary hardware and clear instructions for a hassle-free, do-it-yourself setup.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 - 2018 | Nissan 370Z | 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 Baseplate Has Non 24 in. Spaced Attachment Tabs Requires Motorhome Mounted Towbar/Adapter To Utilize Car Mounted Tow Bar Tow Bar Adapters Not To Be Used On Vehicles Over 5000 lbs. |
Yes, the BX1850 baseplate is designed specifically for 2013-2018 Nissan 370Z Roadster and Coupe models. The baseplate has an attachment tab height of 13-1/2" and width of 23". However, dimensional variations between vehicles can be considerable, so the baseplate may require slight tailoring to compensate for manufacturer tolerances.
The baseplate is computer tested to your vehicle's GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating). Exceeding this weight will void the manufacturer's warranty. You must reference your vehicle owner's manual for the manufacturer's towing specifications and ensure your towing setup does not exceed the GVWR.
Required tools include: large vise grip, flat screwdriver, utility knife, torque wrench, drill, tape measure, 13/32" drill bit, 1-1/4" hole saw, 10MM socket, 12MM socket, 14MM socket, 14MM wrench, and 9/16" socket. You will also need Loctite Red for all bolt threads.
The kit includes: 2 attachment tab assemblies with holes, 1 breakaway bracket, 1 electrical bracket, 6 hex head bolts (3/8"-16 x 1-1/4"), 1 hex head bolt (1/4"-20 x 3/4"), 2 round slotted head screws (#10-32 1/2"), 1 self-drilling screw (#10-16 x 1"), 2 self-drilling screws (#12-14 x 1"), 1 whiz nut with 14" wire (3/8"-16), 5 nut plates with 14" wire (3/8"-16), 2 hex nuts (#10-32), 1 hex nylon nut (1/4"-20), 2 flat washers (3/8"), 6 lock washers (3/8"), 2 lock washers (#10), 2 Class III safety cables, 2 quicklinks (3/8"), and 2 black cap plug receivers. The installation also reuses 2 existing 10MM flange bolts from the vehicle.
The BX8848 4-Diode Wiring Kit is recommended for this vehicle, but the manual does not explicitly state it is required. You should consult with your Blue Ox Dealer or contact Blue Ox Customer Care at (402) 385-3051 to confirm whether it is necessary for your specific installation.
Yes. The fascia and windshield washer fluid reservoir must be removed for baseplate installation and then reinstalled after the baseplate is installed. The manual notes that some drilling and trimming is required during this process.
Yes. 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 Blue Ox Customer Care at (402) 385-3051.
Yes. Drilling is required. You must drill a 1-1/4" access hole on the outside of the frame on both sides of the vehicle using a hole saw. Additionally, you must drill multiple 13/32" holes through the frame for bolt installation on both the driver and passenger sides. The manual specifies the exact locations for each hole in the installation steps.
Yes. Trimming is required on both sides of the vehicle. On the driver side, trim the plastic shielding back 1-3/4" from the lip, down 6", and trim the corner off the lip as shown in the instructions. On the passenger side, trim the plastic shielding back 1/2" from the lip, down 6", and trim the corner off the lip. Additionally, you must trim the fascia around the convenience links and attachment tabs before reinstalling it.
Yes. You should use a good quality paint to spray cut edges of the frame to prevent rusting. The manual does not specify a particular paint type or application method, so consult with your installer or Blue Ox Dealer for recommendations on suitable paint products.
The manual provides general torque specifications for metric and inch bolts in Grade 5, Grade 8, Grade 8.8, and Grade 10.9. For example, 3/8" Grade 5 bolts require 33 foot-pounds, and 3/8" Grade 8 bolts require 47 foot-pounds. However, the manual does not specify the grade of each individual bolt used in the BX1850 installation. You must apply Loctite Red to all bolt threads before tightening and tighten all bolts according to the torque chart provided. Consult your installer or Blue Ox Dealer if you are unsure of the correct torque for a specific bolt.
The attachment tab height is 13-1/2" and the attachment tab width is 23".
The kit includes an electrical bracket (part 299-0685), 2 black cap plug receivers, a breakaway bracket, and wiring components including a whiz nut with 14" wire and 5 nut plates with 14" wire. The manual indicates there is a 4-pin connector and 6-pin connector shown in the parts diagram, and the BX8848 4-Diode Wiring Kit is recommended for this vehicle. However, detailed wiring diagrams and electrical connection instructions are not provided in the installation manual pages supplied.
Yes. The kit includes 2 Class III safety cables (part 226-0046) and 2 quicklinks (part 229-0359). These permanent baseplate safety cables must be attached to the provided convenience link on the baseplate and secured to a solid piece of the frame. The cables must remain installed as long as the baseplate is installed on the vehicle. Permanent baseplate safety cables are to be used in conjunction with, and NOT a replacement for, legally required safety cables attaching the towed vehicle to the towing vehicle. Ensure the safety cables do not rub against any hoses or moving parts.
If the baseplate is involved 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.
When using power drills, be aware of the dangers of torque and drill bit length. When using a reciprocating saw, be aware of objects behind the cutting surface. Additionally, when mounting permanent baseplate safety cables, do not mount them against wires, hoses, or brake lines, as improper installation could cause fluid leaks or electrical shorts.
Before reinstalling the fascia, ensure that ALL electrical connections are plugged in and accessories are functioning properly. This is critical to verify that the electrical system is working correctly before the fascia is put back in place.
It is your responsibility as the owner 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 them to the recommended specifications. Additionally, ensure that the attachment tabs are properly secured and that safety cables are intact and properly routed.
Yes. The manual recommends removing the attachment tabs when not in use, if applicable. This helps protect the tabs and reduces the profile of the baseplate when the vehicle is not being used for towing.
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.
Yes, the BX1850 is designed specifically for 2013-2018 Nissan 370Z Roadster and Coupe models. Attachment tabs are 13-1/2" high and 23" wide.
You will need: drill with 13/32" and 1-1/4" hole saw bits, torque wrench, 10MM/12MM/14MM sockets, tape measure, utility knife, and Loctite Red. Professional installation by a Blue Ox Dealer is recommended.
Yes. You must drill a 1-1/4" access hole on both sides of the frame and multiple 13/32" holes for bolts. Plastic shielding must be trimmed on both sides: 1-3/4" back on the driver side and 1/2" back on the passenger side, both down 6". The fascia must also be trimmed around the attachment tabs.
Yes. Two Class III safety cables are included and must be attached to the baseplate and secured to the vehicle frame. They must remain installed as long as the baseplate is on the vehicle and are in addition to, not a replacement for, legally required towing safety cables.
Verify that ALL electrical connections are plugged in and all accessories are functioning properly before reinstalling the fascia.
Inspect for cracked welds, missing or worn parts, and loose bolts. Ensure all bolts are tightened to specification using Loctite Red. Check that safety cables are intact and properly routed.
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