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Custom-Designed Fit: The Blue Ox BX1945 Tow Bar Bracket is specifically designed to fit your towed vehicle, ensuring optimal performance and compatibility.
Material: Steel
Color: Black
Finish: Powder Coat
Mounting Type: Bolt On
Mounting Hardware Included Yes/No: Yes
The Blue Ox BX1945 Tow Bar Bracket is a robust, reliable addition to any towing setup. Crafted from high-quality steel, this bracket is designed to ensure a secure and stable connection between your vehicle and the towed load. Finished with a black powder coat, it not only offers superior durability, but also adds a sleek, professional look to your vehicle. The bolt-on mounting type guarantees a straightforward installation, with all necessary hardware included in the package. What sets Blue Ox brackets apart is their custom design, tailored to fit each specific towed vehicle perfectly. This ensures maximum compatibility and efficiency in your towing operations.
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 | Style | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 - 2003 | Chrysler Sebring | 4-Door | 4 Doors Only 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 Baseplate Has Non 24 in. Spaced Attachment Tabs Requires Motorhome Mounted Towbar/Adapter To Utilize Car Mounted Tow Bar Tow Bar Adapters Not To Be Used On Vehicles Over 5000 lbs. |
Yes, the BX1945 is designed for 2001-03 Chrysler Sebring models. The manual confirms this application on the cover page.
The manual only confirms fitment for 2001-03 Chrysler Sebring. Do not assume it fits other models or years without consulting Blue Ox or a fitment database.
The BX1945 is a permanent baseplate for towing. It attaches to the frame of a 2001-03 Chrysler Sebring and provides connection points for a tow bar and safety cables.
Required tools are: 7MM, 8MM, 10MM, 13MM and 17MM wrenches; Phillips screwdriver; 1/4 inch, 9/32 inch, and 13/32 inch drill bits; vise grips; and Loctite Blue. A power drill is needed to drill the mounting holes.
You must remove: six push pins from the top of the grille, two metric bolts from the top side grille, three metric screws forward of the front wheel well (both sides), eight push pins from the bottom of the fascia, the front fascia, the metal bumper (including temperature sensor and coolant line push pins), four metric bolts from inside the metal bumper ends, two push pins from the air dam (both sides), the horn and horn bracket, and the vacuum tank from the driver's side.
No. The factory horn bracket is removed and discarded. A new horn bracket (part 102-6080) is provided with the baseplate kit and is reinstalled in step 14.
Yes. Drilling is required at multiple locations: four 13/32 inch holes on the front side of the baseplate, four 13/32 inch holes on the back side of the metal bumper, four 13/32 inch holes on the underside of the metal bumper, additional 13/32 inch holes on the end plates, and one 1/4 inch hole in the bottom of the metal bumper for the temperature sensor.
A 13/32 inch drill bit is used for all main mounting holes on the baseplate, metal bumper, and end plates.
A 1/4 inch hole is drilled in the bottom of the metal bumper for the temperature sensor.
Yes. Some trimming is required to the air dam below the metal bumper before replacing it (step 15), and some trimming may be required to the fascia when replacing it (step 16). The manual does not specify the exact trimming requirements; these may vary by vehicle condition.
The manual does not provide specific torque values. It states that bolts should be tightened and that Loctite Blue should be used on all bolts before tightening. Consult Blue Ox directly or the tow bar instructions for recommended torque specifications.
The kit includes: 8 pieces of 3/8-16 x 1 1/4 inch Grade 5 hex bolts, 12 pieces of 3/8 inch lock washers, 12 pieces of 3/8-16 inch hex nuts, 4 pieces of 8MM-1.25 x 30MM Grade 8.8 hex bolts, 4 pieces of 8MM lock washers, 4 pieces of 8MM flat washers, a horn bracket, 2 pieces of #12-14 x 1 inch self-drilling screws, 2 pieces of #10-32 hex nuts, 2 pieces of #10 lock washers, 2 pieces of #10-32 x 1/2 inch slot round head screws, and 2 pieces of 4-way connector adapters.
Use only genuine factory replacement bolts of the same grade as the original. The baseplate uses Grade 5 bolts (3/8-16 x 1 1/4 inch) and Grade 8.8 bolts (8MM-1.25 x 30MM). Replacement parts may be ordered through a Blue Ox dealer or distributor.
1. Remove front fascia, metal bumper, horn bracket, and vacuum tank. 2. Position baseplate with top edge flush with top frame webbing. 3. Drill four 13/32 inch holes on the front side of the baseplate and insert fasteners (do not tighten). 4. Drill four 13/32 inch holes on the back side of the metal bumper and install fasteners with Loctite Blue, then tighten. 5. Drill four 13/32 inch holes on the underside of the metal bumper and tighten fasteners with Loctite Blue. 6. Drill remaining 13/32 inch holes on the end plates and install fasteners. 7. Drill 1/4 inch hole for temperature sensor. 8. Reinstall horn bracket with Loctite Blue. 9. Trim air dam and fascia as needed. 10. Reinstall end caps.
Hold the baseplate in place so that the top edge of the end plates is flush with the top frame webbing. Use the baseplate as a template when drilling the mounting holes.
No. When drilling the four holes on the front side of the baseplate (step 9), insert the fasteners but do not tighten them. Tighten bolts only after all drilling is complete and Loctite Blue has been applied, as specified in steps 10, 11, and 14.
Yes. Loctite Blue must be used on all bolts before tightening. This is specified in steps 10, 11, and 14.
The two push pins holding the coolant line to the bottom of the metal bumper are removed during disassembly (step 5). During installation, the push pin for the coolant line is inserted into brackets provided on the baseplate (step 13).
The temperature sensor is located on the bottom of the metal bumper and is removed during disassembly (step 5). During installation, a 1/4 inch hole is drilled in the bottom of the metal bumper for the temperature sensor (step 13), and the sensor is reinstalled.
Permanent baseplate safety cables are strongly recommended when towing with the BX1945. The cables must be connected from the baseplate to the frame rail or cross member of the vehicle's frame. However, permanent baseplate safety cables are in addition to, not a replacement for, legally required safety cables that attach the towed vehicle to the towing vehicle.
Safety cables must be connected from the baseplate to the frame rail or cross member of the vehicle's frame. Do not mount the safety cables against wires, hoses, or brake lines, as this could cause fluid leaks or electrical shorts.
Before each towing trip, inspect all towing equipment for cracked welds, missing or worn parts, and loose bolts. Ensure all bolts are tightened to the recommended specifications and use Loctite Red on all bolts.
Verify that all bolts are tightened with Loctite Blue applied. Check that the baseplate is securely attached and that all factory components (fascia, bumper, horn, end caps) are properly reinstalled. Inspect for any interference with wires, hoses, or brake lines. Register your product online at www.blueox.com to receive safety bulletins and recall notices.
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 manual recommends registering your product online at www.blueox.com to receive maintenance bulletins and safety updates.
Yes. The manual states that attachment tabs should be removed when not in use (if applicable).
Yes, the BX1945 is designed for 2001-03 Chrysler Sebring models.
Yes. Multiple 13/32 inch holes must be drilled in the frame and bumper, plus one 1/4 inch hole for the temperature sensor. Trimming of the air dam and fascia may also be required.
Required tools include 7MM, 8MM, 10MM, 13MM and 17MM wrenches, Phillips screwdriver, 1/4 inch, 9/32 inch, and 13/32 inch drill bits, vise grips, and Loctite Blue.
The kit includes Grade 5 hex bolts (3/8-16 x 1 1/4 inch) and Grade 8.8 hex bolts (8MM-1.25 x 30MM), along with lock washers, flat washers, and hex nuts. Loctite Blue must be applied to all bolts before tightening.
Permanent baseplate safety cables are strongly recommended and must be connected from the baseplate to the vehicle's frame rail or cross member. They are in addition to, not a replacement for, legally required safety cables.
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.
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