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{'Feature 1': 'Custom-Designed Fit - Each Blue Ox BX3317 Tow Bar Bracket is tailor-made for each specific towed vehicle, ensuring a seamless fit and optimal performance.
Material: Steel
Color: Black
Finish: Powder Coat
Mounting Type: Bolt On
Mounting Hardware Included Yes/No: Yes
The Blue Ox BX3317 Tow Bar Bracket is expertly crafted to be your perfect partner when towing vehicles. Made from high-quality steel, it assures durability and robust performance. This bracket features a sleek black finish with a powder coat that not only adds to its aesthetic appeal but also provides an additional layer of protection against rust and corrosion. It comes with a custom design tailored for each specific towed vehicle, ensuring a perfect fit and seamless integration. The Blue Ox BX3317 is a bolt-on type bracket, making it easy to install. The package includes all necessary mounting hardware and user-friendly instructions for a hassle-free, do-it-yourself installation.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 - 2006 | Saturn Vue | 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 Requires Some Trimming of the Belly Pan Headlights Must be Removed and Replaced During Installation 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 BX3317 is designed for 2002–2006 Old Style Saturn Vue models without Red Line Edition. Confirm your vehicle matches this specification before purchasing. The manual does not specify fitment for other Saturn Vue generations or the Red Line Edition.
Motorhome mount tow bars are recommended. The RangeFinder II, Adventurer, and Ambassador tow bars cannot be used due to the removable tab design. The Acclaim tow bar may be used but will not fold and store on the front of the vehicle. Adapters except BX8833 and BX88151 cannot be used.
Required tools: 7MM socket, 10MM socket, 9/16" socket, 13/32" drill bit, 7/16" socket, 15 Torx wrench, vise grips, reciprocating saw or hacksaw, utility knife, and Loctite RED.
The kit includes: one baseplate weldment (61-5757), six 3/8-16 nutplates with 14" wire (61-5208), six 3/8-16 x 2" Grade 5 hex bolts (201-0444), six 3/8" lock washers (203-0010), two #12-14 x 1" self-drilling screws (201-0979), two #10-32 x 1/2" slot round-head screws (201-0192), two #10 lock washers (203-0054), two #10-32 hex nuts (202-0047), two 4-way connector adapters (101-5822), two attachment assemblies LB/SF (R) (62-3469), one 90-degree electrical bracket (101-6135), four 1/4-20 x 1" Grade 5 hex bolts (201-0071), four 1/4" lock washers (203-0008), four 1/4" flat washers (203-0001), four 1/4-20 nut flange Whiz lock nuts (202-0069), one electrical bracket (101-6845), two 36" Class III baseplate safety cables (226-0046), two 3/8" quicklinks (229-0359), and two black cap plugs (290-0437).
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 for fit work. Blue Ox dealers can be found at www.blueox.com or by contacting Blue Ox Customer Care at (402) 385-3051.
The front fascia, blinker assemblies, styrofoam bumper, and lower air dam must be removed during installation and reinstalled afterward. For 2002–2005 models, this includes removing metric bolts from blinker assemblies, pushpins from the fascia top edge, pushpins from wheel wells, metric bolts from fascia corners, pushpins and bolts from the bottom metal bumper, and pushpins from the lower air dam. For 2006 models, the procedure differs slightly; refer to the specific steps in the manual.
Yes, drilling is required. Using the baseplate as a template, three holes on each side of the vehicle must be drilled with a 13/32" drill bit into the frame rail. The baseplate is clamped in position and used as a drilling guide.
Using a hacksaw or reciprocating saw, the outside corner of the lower bumper bracket adjacent to the outer frame must be cut away on both sides of the vehicle. This relieves the area for baseplate installation. Additionally, for 2002–2005 models, the bumper tabs may need to be trimmed as needed when the fascia is held in place.
Yes. Dimensional variations between otherwise identical vehicles can be considerable. Minor adjustments may include filing a hole slightly, bending electrical rods, and/or bending end plates to compensate for manufacturer tolerances. These adjustments are normal and expected.
According to the torque chart on page 1, Grade 5 3/8" bolts should be torqued to 33 foot-pounds. The installation instructions specify that Loctite RED must be applied to all bolts before tightening, and all bolts must be tightened according to the torque chart on the front page or page 3 of the Baseplate Towing General Instructions (not provided in this manual).
The attachment tab height is 15 inches and the attachment tab width is 18 inches.
The BX8869 Bulb and Socket Wiring Kit is recommended for this vehicle. Installation location differs by model year: for 2006 models, the bulb hole is drilled in the upper cell of the tail light assembly after removing two bolts with a 15 Torx wrench. For 2002–2005 models, refer to the bulb and socket installation instructions section of the manual.
For 2005–2006 models, a supplemental electrical bracket (101-6845) is used to lower the electrical connector so it mounts to the baseplate without interfering with the license plate. It is attached using a #10-32 x 1/2" slot round-head screw, #10 lock washer, and #10-32 hex nut.
Permanent baseplate safety cables are strongly recommended when towing a vehicle with a tow bar. The kit includes two 36" Class III baseplate safety cables (226-0046) and two 3/8" quicklinks (229-0359). The cables must be connected from the baseplate to the frame rail or cross member of the vehicle's frame. They must remain installed as long as the baseplate is installed. Permanent baseplate safety 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.
Permanent baseplate safety cables must be connected from the baseplate to the frame rail or cross member of the vehicle's frame. Do not mount the cables against wires, hoses, or brake lines. The manual provides illustrations of recommended arrangements. It is the installer's responsibility to watch for oil cooler and air conditioner lines, electrical wires, hoses, and missing parts or attaching points on the frame.
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 hook up all towing equipment per manufacturer's instructions and recommendations.
Before installing the fascia, ensure that all electrical connections are plugged in properly and functioning. After installation, 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.
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. Permanent baseplate safety cables should remain installed as long as the baseplate is installed on the vehicle. Remove the attachment tabs when not in use if applicable.
Yes. Ensure that your product is registered online at www.blueox.com. Registration is crucial so that you may be alerted of product offerings, updates, upgrades, maintenance and safety bulletins, and/or recalls.
Use a replacement bolt of the same grade as the original. In most cases it will be Grade 5. Refer to the parts list in the manual to identify the correct bolt specification. Replacement parts may be ordered through your nearest Blue Ox dealer or distributor, or call Blue Ox Customer Care at (402) 385-3051. Do not substitute homemade or non-typical parts.
No. Use only genuine factory replacement parts on your baseplate. Do not substitute homemade or non-typical parts. If a bolt is lost or in need of replacement, use a replacement bolt of the same grade (in most cases Grade 5). For your safety and the preservation of your baseplate, always use the correct parts.
Yes, the BX3317 is designed for 2002–2006 Old Style Saturn Vue models without Red Line Edition. Confirm your vehicle matches this specification.
Motorhome mount tow bars are recommended. RangeFinder II, Adventurer, and Ambassador tow bars cannot be used. Acclaim may be used but will not fold and store on the front. Most adapters cannot be used except BX8833 and BX88151.
The front fascia, blinker assemblies, styrofoam bumper, and lower air dam must be removed and reinstalled. Removal procedures differ slightly between 2002–2005 and 2006 models.
Grade 5 3/8" bolts should be torqued to 33 foot-pounds. Apply Loctite RED to all bolts before tightening.
The BX8869 is recommended for this vehicle. Installation location differs by model year: 2006 models use the upper cell of the tail light assembly; 2002–2005 models follow separate instructions.
Yes. Two 36" Class III safety cables and two 3/8" quicklinks are included. They must be connected from the baseplate to the frame rail or cross member and should remain installed as long as the baseplate is on the vehicle.
Ensure all electrical connections are plugged in and functioning. Before each towing trip, inspect for cracked welds, missing or worn parts, and loose bolts. Verify towability and pre-towing procedures with your vehicle's owner's manual or manufacturer.
For 2002–2005 models, hold the fascia in place, mark, and trim the bumper tabs as needed before reinstalling. Dimensional variations between otherwise identical vehicles can be considerable. Minor adjustments may include filing a hole slightly, bending electrical rods, and/or bending end plates to compensate for manufacturer tolerances.
Install the supplemental electrical bracket (101-6845) to lower the electrical connector. Attach it to the baseplate using a #10-32 x 1/2" slot round-head screw, #10 lock washer, and #10-32 hex nut. This bracket is designed to prevent interference with the license plate.
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