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High-Quality Material: Constructed from robust steel, the Blue Ox BX3744 Tow Bar Bracket ensures long-lasting durability and exceptional towing strength.
Material: Steel
Color: Black
Finish: Powder Coat
Mounting Type: Bolt On
Mounting Hardware Included Yes/No: Yes
The Blue Ox BX3744 Tow Bar Bracket is the ultimate solution for your towing needs. It's crafted from high-quality steel for unparalleled strength and durability, ensuring your vehicle is securely towed every time. The black powder coat finish not only gives it a sleek, modern look but also provides superior resistance to rust and corrosion. Its custom design ensures a perfect fit for your specific vehicle, making installation straightforward and hassle-free. With the included mounting hardware and easy-to-follow instructions, you can install this bracket yourself without any professional help.
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 - 2004 | Toyota Tacoma | Comes with Standard Attachment Tabs Install Rating 1 |
Yes, the BX3744 is designed for 2001-03 Toyota Tacoma 2WD models. The manual does not confirm fitment for 4WD or other model years.
The manual specifies the BX3744 is designed for 2001-03 Toyota Tacoma 2WD only. Fitment for 4WD models is not confirmed in the manual. Contact Blue Ox or your dealer to verify compatibility with 4WD models.
No, there is no drilling required. The baseplate uses existing factory bolt holes from the tie-down brackets that are being removed.
You need a 17MM socket, Loctite Blue, and vise grips. No power tools or drilling equipment are required.
Yes. The four metric bolts holding the factory tie-down brackets must be removed with a 17MM socket. The factory tie-down brackets will not be reinstalled; the baseplate uses the same bolt holes.
Yes, the existing factory bolts are reused to hold the baseplate in place. Before tightening, apply Loctite Blue to all bolts, then tighten them securely.
1. Remove the four metric bolts from the factory tie-down brackets using a 17MM socket. 2. Position the baseplate using the existing bolt holes. 3. Apply Loctite Blue to all bolts. 4. Tighten all bolts securely. 5. If necessary, file holes slightly to accommodate dimensional variations between vehicles. 6. Install the tow bar and safety cables according to their separate instructions.
The manual does not provide a specific torque value for the factory bolts being reinstalled. Contact Blue Ox or your dealer for the correct torque specification, or refer to your Toyota Tacoma service manual for factory tie-down bracket bolt torque.
Filing may be necessary. The manual states that dimensional variations between otherwise identical vehicles can be considerable. While the baseplate holes were designed for easy installation, it may be necessary to file a hole slightly to ensure proper fit. Use vise grips or a file as needed.
Loctite Blue is a threadlocker compound that prevents bolts from loosening due to vibration during towing. Apply it to all four factory bolts before tightening them. The manual specifies Loctite Blue for initial installation.
The kit includes the baseplate weldment (61-5615), two #12-14 x 1" self-drilling screws (201-0979), two #10-32 hex nuts (202-0047), two #10 lock washers (203-0054), two #10-32 x 1/2 slot round-head screws (201-0192), and two 4-way connector adapters (101-5822). The four factory bolts are reused from the vehicle.
Permanent baseplate safety cables are strongly recommended when towing with the BX3744. They prevent the towed vehicle from breaking loose if the connection between the frame and baseplate fails. The cables must connect from the baseplate to the vehicle's frame rail or cross member. Permanent baseplate safety cables are in addition to, not a replacement for, legally required safety cables connecting the towed vehicle to the towing vehicle.
Permanent baseplate safety cables must connect 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, as this could cause fluid leaks or electrical shorts. The manual indicates that Blue Ox provides recommended cable arrangements, but specific routing for the 2001-03 Tacoma is not detailed in this document.
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. Ensure all towing equipment is hooked up per manufacturer's instructions.
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. Ensure the baseplate and safety cables do not contact these components.
Yes, you should register your BX3744 online at www.blueox.com. Registration is crucial so you can be alerted of product offerings, updates, upgrades, maintenance and safety bulletins, and recalls.
If a bolt is lost or needs replacement, use a replacement bolt of the same grade as the original, usually Grade 5. Do not substitute a different grade, as this could compromise safety and damage the baseplate. Repair parts may be ordered through your nearest Blue Ox dealer or distributor. Use only genuine factory replacement parts.
No. Use only genuine factory replacement parts on your baseplate. Do not substitute homemade or non-typical parts. Using non-standard parts could compromise safety and damage the baseplate. Order repair parts through your nearest Blue Ox dealer or distributor.
The manual states that dimensional variations between otherwise identical vehicles can be considerable. If the holes do not align perfectly, it may be necessary to file a hole slightly. Use vise grips to hold the baseplate in position while filing to ensure proper alignment before final tightening.
The attachment tabs are centered at 24 inches and at 11 inches height. These dimensions define the baseplate's mounting position on the vehicle.
No. Complete the baseplate installation first, including tightening all bolts with Loctite Blue. Only after the baseplate installation is complete should you install the tow bar and safety cables according to their separate instructions.
Do not substitute other devices if the tow bar pin or clip is lost. Obtain a replacement pin or clip from the tow bar manufacturer or your Blue Ox dealer. Using a substitute device could compromise safety during towing.
Yes, the manual recommends removing the attachment tabs when not in use, if applicable. This helps protect the baseplate and attachment points from damage or corrosion when the vehicle is not being towed.
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