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Material: Steel
Color: Black
Finish: Powder Coat
Mounting Type: Bolt On
Mounting Hardware Included Yes/No: Yes
The Blue Ox BX3220 Tow Bar Bracket is a robust, custom-designed solution for all your towing needs. Made with superior quality steel, this bracket is finished with a durable black powder coat that provides excellent resistance to rust and corrosion. This tow bar bracket is specifically designed for ease of installation with a bolt-on mounting type, ensuring secure fitting for peace of mind when towing. The package includes all the necessary mounting hardware and comprehensive instructions, making it an ideal choice for do-it-yourself enthusiasts. Enhance your towing capabilities with the Blue Ox BX3220 Tow Bar Bracket.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 - 2002 | Oldsmobile Aurora | Comes with Standard 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 Headlights Must be Removed and Replaced During Installation |
The BlueOx Tow Bar Base Plate, Front Mount, RV Flat Towing for Select, OLDS AURORA E13 (Part #FDRWBX3220) fits 2001-2002 Oldsmobile Aurora models. The 2002 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, OLDS AURORA E13 (Part #FDRWBX3220) fits the following vehicles: 2001-2002 Oldsmobile Aurora. Always verify your specific year, make, and model before ordering.
Yes, the BlueOx Tow Bar Base Plate, Front Mount, RV Flat Towing for Select, OLDS AURORA E13 (Part #FDRWBX3220) is designed to fit the 2001-2002 Oldsmobile Aurora.
The BlueOx Tow Bar Base Plate, Front Mount, RV Flat Towing for Select, OLDS AURORA E13 (Part #FDRWBX3220) Refer to the included instructions for installation details. Basic hand tools are typically all you need.
Yes, the BX3220 is designed for the 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora with a V-6/3.5L engine. This is the only vehicle application stated in the manual.
The kit includes: one weldment base plate (61-5572), two weldment bolt plates (61-5535), eight 3/8-16 x 1 1/4 bolts (201-0368), four 3/8-16 x 1 1/2 bolts (201-0440), two 3/8-16 x 2 1/2 bolts (201-0336), 14 flat washers (203-0003), 14 lock washers (203-0010), 14 hex nuts (202-0003), two tube spacers (107-2339), four 1/2 lock washers (203-0012), four 1/2-13 hex nuts (202-0005), two 36" safety cables (226-0046), and two 3/8 quicklinks (229-0359). All fasteners are Grade 5 zinc-plated.
Required tools are: 10mm socket, 13mm socket, 15mm socket, 9/16" wrench, 3/8" drill bit, Loctite Blue, and a utility knife. A lift or jack is needed to access the underside of the vehicle during installation.
Yes, the front bumper must be removed. The manual states 'The front bumper is removed for baseplate installation.' This involves removing push pins from the top of the bumper fascia, removing push pins from the wheel well molding, removing headlight fixtures, and removing multiple 10mm bolts from the bumper fascia and fenders.
Yes, drilling is required. You must drill 3/8" holes through the bumper bracket and the frame using a 3/8" drill bit. Additional 3/8" holes are drilled through the bumper fascia using the baseplate as a template. These are permanent modifications to the vehicle.
Yes, the bumper fascia will be trimmed. After baseplate installation, you hold the bumper fascia up to its original position and mark on the grill where it needs to be trimmed. The exact trimming dimensions are not specified in the manual; this is determined by the fit of the baseplate.
The manual states that bolts must be tightened 'according to chart in the General Instruction Sheet,' but this chart is not included in the installation instructions provided. You will need to obtain the General Instruction Sheet from your Blue Ox dealer or distributor for specific torque values.
The baseplate uses 3/8-16 bolts in three lengths: 1 1/4 inches (eight bolts), 1 1/2 inches (four bolts), and 2 1/2 inches (two bolts). All bolts are Grade 5 zinc-plated. The bolt plates use 1/2-13 bolts. All bolts require Loctite Blue.
1. Remove bumper fascia and headlight fixtures. 2. Remove plastic bolt plates and clips from the vehicle. 3. Install bolts and hardware to the frame as shown in the drawing. 4. Set the baseplate on the bracket hooks and insert top bolts, hand-tightening. 5. Place tube spacer between frame and baseplate. 6. Set bumper on baseplate and install remaining hardware. 7. Tighten all bolts to specification using Loctite Blue. 8. Drill holes through bumper fascia using baseplate as template and install bolt plates. 9. Trim bumper fascia as needed and reinstall light fixtures.
The tube spacer (part 107-2339) is a 1 inch long spacer with 5/8 inch diameter. It must be placed between the frame and the baseplate before final tightening of all bolts. Two spacers are included in the kit.
Yes, Loctite Blue must be used on all bolts. The manual states 'Use Loctite on all bolts' multiple times throughout the installation instructions. Loctite Blue is included in the required tools list.
Permanent baseplate safety cables are strongly recommended when towing a vehicle with a tow bar. Two 36" safety cables (226-0046) are included in the kit. These cables must be connected from the baseplate to the frame rail or cross member and must not be mounted against wires, hoses, or brake lines. The safety cables are supplementary to, not a replacement for, legally required safety cables attaching the towed vehicle to the towing vehicle.
Watch for oil cooler and air conditioner lines, electrical wires, and hoses during installation. Do not mount the baseplate or safety cables against wires, hoses, or brake lines, as improper installation could cause fluid leaks or electrical shorts. Ensure fog lights are unplugged before removing the bumper fascia. Check for missing parts or attaching points on the frame before installation.
Verify that all bolts are tightened to specification and that Loctite has been applied to all bolts. Ensure the tube spacer is properly positioned between the frame and baseplate. Check that the bumper fascia is properly trimmed and reinstalled. Verify that all electrical connections, including fog lights, are reconnected. Inspect the baseplate for proper alignment and that safety cables are correctly routed and connected to the frame without contacting wires, hoses, or brake lines.
Before each towing trip, inspect all towing equipment for cracked welds, missing or worn parts, and loose bolts. Tighten any loose bolts to the recommended specifications using Loctite Red. The attachment tabs should be removed when not in use. Register your baseplate online at www.blueox.com to receive alerts about product updates, maintenance bulletins, and recalls.
Repair parts may be ordered through your nearest Automatic Blue Ox dealer or distributor. If a bolt is lost or needs replacement, use a replacement bolt of the same grade (usually Grade 5) and size. Do not substitute homemade or nontypical parts. Only genuine factory replacement parts should be used on the baseplate.
Yes, the BX3220 is designed specifically for the 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora with V-6/3.5L engine.
Yes. You must drill 3/8" holes through the bumper bracket and frame, and additional 3/8" holes through the bumper fascia. The bumper fascia will also require trimming.
You need: 10mm, 13mm, and 15mm sockets; 9/16" wrench; 3/8" drill bit; Loctite Blue; and a utility knife.
Yes, the front bumper must be completely removed. This includes removing the bumper fascia, headlight fixtures, and multiple fasteners from the fenders and frame.
The tube spacer (1 inch long, 5/8 inch diameter) must be placed between the frame and baseplate before final tightening of all bolts.
Yes, Loctite Blue must be applied to all bolts during installation and maintenance. Use Loctite Red for retightening bolts before towing trips.
Yes, two 36" safety cables are included and are strongly recommended. They must be connected from the baseplate to the frame rail and must not contact wires, hoses, or brake lines.
Before each towing trip, inspect for cracked welds, missing or worn parts, and loose bolts. Tighten loose bolts to specification using Loctite Red. Remove attachment tabs when not in use.
If the baseplate is improperly installed and is against a wire or hose, it could cause fluid leaks or electrical shorts some time after the actual baseplate installation. This is why the installer must watch for oil cooler and air conditioner lines, electrical wires, and hoses during installation and ensure the baseplate and safety cables do not contact these components.
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