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Constructed from durable steel material, offering a long-lasting solution for your towing needs.
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 BX1614 Tow Bar Bracket. Custom designed for a perfect fit, this bracket is constructed from durable steel with a high-quality black powder coat finish for extra resistance against wear and tear. The Blue Ox BX1614 base plate includes all necessary hardware and easy-to-follow instructions for a hassle-free, DIY installation. With its bolt-on mounting type, you can ensure a secure and stable attachment to your towed vehicle. Whether you're planning a road trip or need a reliable solution for your towing needs, the Blue Ox BX1614 Tow Bar Bracket is the perfect accessory to add to your towing system.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 - 1996 | Chevrolet Beretta | Comes with Standard Attachment Tabs Install Rating 3 |
| 1993 - 1996 | Chevrolet Corsica | Comes with Standard Attachment Tabs Install Rating 3 Requires Some Drilling of the Air Dam |
Yes, the BX1614 is designed for 1993-96 Chevrolet Beretta and 1993-96 Chevrolet Corsica models. However, the manual notes that dimensional variations between otherwise identical cars can be considerable, and it may be necessary to file a hole slightly to allow a bolt to clear during installation.
The kit includes: baseplate weldment (61-4072), D-side mount bracket (101-5083), P-side mount bracket (101-5084), cross bar weldment (61-4073), four 7/8" spacer washers, four 1 OD x 3/8 ID x 7/8" spacers, four 1/2-13 x 1 1/4 hex bolts, four 1/2-13 hex nuts, four 1/2 lock washers, two 1/2 flat washers, four 8mm-1.25 x 50mm hex bolts, four 8mm lock washers, four 3/8-16 x 2 hex bolts, four 3/8 lock washers, four 12mm-1.75 x 50mm hex bolts, four 12mm lock washers, and four 12mm flat washers. The kit also includes Loctite Blue and a General Instruction Sheet.
Required tools are: 7mm socket, 9/16 socket, 10mm socket, 13mm socket, 19mm socket, 3/4 socket and combination wrench, jack, and Loctite Blue.
You must remove: (1) the headlight modules, which are attached with three screws at the top and back of each module; unplug the wiring after removing the screws and pulling the headlight forward; (2) the plastic cowling and grill section above and behind the bumper; and (3) the wiring from the cowling. These components are reinstalled after baseplate installation.
Eight bolts total are used: four 12mm x 50mm bolts attach the rear mounts to the engine support beams, and four 3/8 x 2" bolts attach the cross bar to the baseplate. Additionally, four 1/2 x 1 1/4 bolts attach the cross bar to the support angles on the bumper mounts.
The support angles are installed on top of the existing bumper mounts. The leg of the angle with the two 1/2" holes should be positioned to the inside of the car with the 1/2" holes facing down. They are secured with 8mm x 50mm bolts and lock washers, with a 1" diameter spacer placed between the bumper mount and the support angle. The cross bar is then bolted to these support angles.
A jack is required to support each of the two engine and transaxle support beams. You must place a jack under each beam and apply enough pressure to hold the braces in place when the two front bolts on each beam are removed to allow the baseplate rear mounts to be installed.
Yes. There is a plastic trim piece bolted to the front bottom edge of the frame. Slots approximately 3/8" high must be cut in this plastic trim to allow the rear mounts of the baseplate to pass through. The openings should be positioned so that the rear mounts will be positioned up against the bottom of the frame. Additionally, the manual notes that it may be necessary to file a hole slightly to allow a bolt to clear, depending on dimensional variations between vehicles.
Two types of spacers are used: (1) a 1" diameter spacer is placed between the bumper mount and the support angle when installing the support angles on the bumper mounts; (2) four 7/8" round spacers are placed between the mount plates and the engine support beam when bolting the rear mounts to the car. These spacers ensure proper alignment and clearance.
The cross bar is positioned over the two 3" wide tabs on the baseplate. The bar will sit between the bumper and the radiator. It is initially loosely attached using four 3/8 x 2" bolts, flat washers, and lock washers. It is then bolted to the support angles using four 1/2 x 1 1/4 bolts and lock washers. The support angles may need to be loosened and adjusted for alignment, and washers may need to be placed between the bar and angle to fill any gaps.
The manual does not provide specific torque values. It states that bolts should be 'tightened securely' and references 'recommended specifications' in the General Instruction Sheet. The manual specifies that Loctite Blue should be applied to all bolts before final tightening. Contact the manufacturer or consult the included General Instruction Sheet for specific torque values.
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. Each cable must have an adequate weight rating for the towing system; the weight rating of two cables together will not qualify as a single cable. Permanent baseplate safety cables must be used in conjunction with, and are NOT 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, as improper installation against these components could cause fluid leaks or electrical shorts after installation. The manual references illustrations showing recommended cable arrangements, but specific routing details are not provided in the text.
Before each towing trip, inspect all towing equipment for: (1) cracked welds, (2) missing or worn parts, and (3) loose bolts. Ensure all bolts are tightened to the recommended specifications and that Loctite Red has been applied. It is the owner's responsibility to perform these inspections.
The owner must inspect all towing equipment for cracked welds, missing or worn parts and loose bolts before each towing trip. Ensure all bolts are tightened to the recommended specifications. The manual recommends using Loctite Red on all bolts. Register your product online at www.blueox.com to be alerted of product offerings, updates, upgrades, maintenance and safety bulletins, and/or recalls.
Do not substitute other devices if the tow bar pin and clip are lost. Obtain replacement parts from the manufacturer.
The leg of the support angle with the two 1/2" holes should be positioned to the inside of the car with the 1/2" holes facing down. This orientation is critical for proper alignment and bolt installation.
The manual indicates that bolts may need to be loosened and adjusted for alignment during installation. The support angles may need to be loosened one side at a time and adjusted for alignment of the cross bar. Once all bolts align, Loctite Blue should be applied and bolts tightened securely. The bumper mount bolts need to be tight to keep the bumper from moving out of position.
Washers may need to be placed between the bar and angle to fill any gap which may occur. Two washers are supplied with the baseplate kit for this purpose.
No. The two front bolts on each engine support beam are removed and will not be used for the baseplate installation. They are removed after the plastic trim slots are cut to allow the rear mounts of the baseplate to be installed.
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 BX1614 is designed for 1993-96 Chevrolet Beretta and Corsica. Dimensional variations between vehicles may require minor hole filing during installation.
You need: 7mm, 9/16, 10mm, 13mm, 19mm sockets, 3/4 socket and combination wrench, jack, and Loctite Blue.
Yes. Slots approximately 3/8" high must be cut in the plastic trim piece at the front bottom edge of the frame to allow the baseplate rear mounts to pass through.
Eight bolts total: four 12mm x 50mm bolts attach the rear mounts to the engine support beams, four 3/8 x 2" bolts attach the cross bar to the baseplate, and four 1/2 x 1 1/4 bolts attach the cross bar to the support angles.
Before each towing trip, inspect for cracked welds, missing or worn parts, and loose bolts. Ensure all bolts are tightened to recommended specifications.
Yes. A jack is required to support each of the two engine and transaxle support beams while the front bolts are removed for baseplate installation.
Apply Loctite Blue to all bolts before final tightening. The manual references Loctite Red for pre-trip inspections.
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