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High-Quality Material: The BX3223 Tow Bar Bracket is made from durable steel, ensuring it will withstand the rigors of towing and last for years.
Material: Steel
Color: Black
Finish: Powder Coat
Mounting Type: Bolt On
Mounting Hardware Included Yes/No: Yes
Introducing the Blue Ox BX3223 Tow Bar Bracket - a custom designed, easy to install solution for your towing needs. Made from high-quality steel and finished with a durable black powder coat, it is engineered for strength and longevity. The bracket includes all the necessary hardware and easy-to-follow instructions, making installation a breeze. With its bolt-on mounting type, you can be confident of a secure fit and seamless integration with your 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 - 2005 | Pontiac Aztek | Comes with Standard Attachment Tabs Install Rating 3 Minor Drilling Required Headlights Must be Removed and Replaced During Installation 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. |
Yes, the BX3223 is designed for the 2002 Pontiac Aztek. The attachment tabs are 25 inches center to center with a height of 13 inches. The BX8869 is available as an accessory for this vehicle.
The BX8869 is an available accessory for the 2002 Pontiac Aztek baseplate installation. The manual indicates its location but does not specify whether it is included or must be purchased separately. Contact your Blue Ox dealer for details on availability and pricing.
The front fascia, metal bumper, and blinker assembly must be removed. Specifically: seven push pins from the top of the fascia, two Phillips head screws forward of the front tires (both sides), two Phillips head screws under the fascia corners (both sides), two metric bolts on the fascia corners inside the wheel wells (both sides using a 10MM socket), four push pins on the back side of the fascia just forward of the lower air dam, and three push pins from the front styrofoam.
Required tools are: 10MM socket, 9/16" socket, 13/32" drill bit, Phillips screw driver, vise grips, and Loctite Blue. A drill is needed to create holes in the frame rail and bottom of the frame.
Yes, drilling is required. You must drill holes in the frame rail with a 13/32" drill bit and drill holes into the bottom of the frame using the baseplate as a template. The manual notes that dimensional variations between vehicles can be considerable, and it may be necessary to file a hole slightly to allow a bolt to clear.
1. Hold the baseplate to align with existing holes on the frame. 2. Insert item 2 (nut plate) into the frame opening and fasten items 3 (hex bolt), 4 (lock washer), and 5 (flat washer) on both sides. 3. Ensure the baseplate is positioned as far up as possible. 4. Drill remaining holes in the frame rail with the 13/32" drill bit. 5. Install items 2, 3, and 4 according to the parts list drawing. 6. Apply Loctite Blue to all bolts before tightening. 7. Drill holes into the bottom of the frame using the baseplate as a template. 8. Install items 2, 3, and 4 on the bottom and tighten. 9. Reinstall the fascia and ensure all electrical connections are properly plugged in.
The baseplate uses 3/8-16 x 1 1/4 hex bolts, Grade 5, zinc plated (part 201-0368). Twelve bolts are required. Each bolt is paired with a 3/8 lock washer (part 203-0010) and a 3/8 flat washer (part 203-0003). Nut plates (part 61-5208) are also used. All bolts must be treated with Loctite Blue before tightening. The manual does not provide specific torque values.
Yes, Loctite Blue must be applied to all bolts before tightening. The manual states 'Be sure and loctite all bolts before tightening' for both the frame rail and bottom frame installations. Loctite Blue is listed in the required tools.
Permanent baseplate safety cables are strongly recommended when towing a vehicle with a tow bar. The cables must be connected from the baseplate to the frame rail or cross member of the vehicle's frame. They prevent the towed vehicle from breaking loose if the connection between the frame and baseplate fails. Safety cables must not be mounted against wires, hoses, or brake lines. These cables are to be used in conjunction with, and not as 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, and missing parts or attaching points on the frame. If the baseplate is improperly installed against a wire or hose, it could cause fluid leaks or electrical shorts some time after installation. Do not mount permanent baseplate safety cables against wires, hoses, or brake lines.
After installation, ensure all electrical connections to the fascia are properly plugged in. Before each towing trip, inspect all towing equipment for cracked welds, missing or worn parts, and loose bolts. Verify that the baseplate is positioned as far up as possible and that all bolts are tightened to specification with Loctite applied.
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. Use Loctite Red on all bolts and tighten to the recommended specifications. 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. Remove the attachment tabs when not in use.
Do not substitute other devices if the tow bar pin and clip are lost. Contact your Blue Ox dealer or distributor to order genuine replacement parts. Using non-genuine substitutes may compromise safety.
Yes, it is strongly recommended that you register your baseplate online at www.blueox.com. Registration is crucial so that you may be alerted of product offerings, updates, upgrades, maintenance and safety bulletins, and recalls.
Genuine factory replacement parts are available through your nearest Blue Ox dealer or distributor. The baseplate uses 3/8-16 x 1 1/4 hex bolts (Grade 5, part 201-0368), 3/8 lock washers (part 203-0010), 3/8 flat washers (part 203-0003), and nut plates (part 61-5208). If a bolt is lost or needs replacement, ensure you use a replacement of the same grade. Do not use homemade or nontypical parts.
The BX3223 baseplate is designed for the 2002 Pontiac Aztek. Attachment tabs are 25 inches center to center with a height of 13 inches.
Yes, drilling is required. You must drill holes in the frame rail with a 13/32" drill bit and drill holes into the bottom of the frame using the baseplate as a template.
Required tools are: 10MM socket, 9/16" socket, 13/32" drill bit, Phillips screw driver, vise grips, and Loctite Blue.
The front fascia, metal bumper, and blinker assembly must be removed. This involves removing seven push pins from the fascia top, two Phillips screws forward of each front tire, two Phillips screws under each fascia corner, two metric bolts in each wheel well, four push pins on the back of the fascia, and three push pins from the front styrofoam.
The BX3223 uses twelve 3/8-16 x 1 1/4 hex bolts, Grade 5, zinc plated, paired with 3/8 lock washers and 3/8 flat washers. All bolts must be treated with Loctite Blue before tightening.
Yes, permanent baseplate safety cables are strongly recommended. They must be connected from the baseplate to the frame rail or cross member and must not be mounted against wires, hoses, or brake lines. They work in conjunction with, not as a replacement for, legally required safety cables.
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