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Custom Designed: Each Blue Ox BX2331 Tow Bar Bracket is specially tailored for each specific towed vehicle, ensuring a perfect fit and superior performance.
Material: Steel
Color: Black
Finish: Powder Coat
Mounting Type: Bolt On
Mounting Hardware Included Yes/No: Yes
The Blue Ox BX2331 Tow Bar Bracket is custom crafted for your specific towed vehicle, offering a seamless fit and reliable performance. Made from robust steel, this tow bar bracket is a rugged, weather-resistant, and durable solution for towing needs. It features a sleek black powder-coat finish for added resistance to corrosion and scratches. The bolt-on mounting type allows for easy installation with all necessary hardware included. With the Blue Ox BX2331, you're not just getting a product; you're investing in quality, reliability, and peace of mind.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 - 2015 | Hyundai Elantra | No Touring/Sport 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 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. 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 Due to the Design of the Baseplate, the Adventurer Tow Bar Cannot be Used With the Baseplate. |
The BX2331 baseplate fits 2011-2015 Hyundai Elantra SE/GLS/Limited models only. It does not fit Touring, GT, or Sport models.
No. Due to the design of the removable tabs on the BX2331, the RangeFinder II and Ambassador tow bars cannot be used with this baseplate. Motorhome mount tow bars are recommended instead.
Most adapters cannot be used with the BX2331 baseplate. The only compatible adapters are the BX8833 and BX88151. All other adapters are incompatible due to the removable tab design.
The attachment tab height is 14-1/2" and the attachment tab width is 20".
Required tools include: large vise grip, flat screwdriver, utility knife, Phillips screwdriver, torque wrench, drill, reciprocating saw, tape measure, 13/32" drill bit, 10MM socket, 12MM socket, 7/16" socket, 9/16" socket, 7/16" wrench, and 9/16" wrench. You will also need Loctite Red.
The kit includes: 2 whiz nuts with 14" wire (3/8"-16), 6 nut plates with 14" wire (3/8"-16), baseplate, 2 attachment tab assemblies, breakaway bracket, 2 hex head bolts (1/4"-20 x 3/4"), 2 round slotted head screws (#10-32 x 1/2"), 1 hex head bolt (1/4"-20 x 2-1/2"), 8 hex head bolts (3/8"-16 x 1-1/2"), 1 metric bolt (6MM-1.0 x 30MM), 1 metric bolt (6MM-1.0 x 45MM), 2 self-drilling screws (#12-14 x 1"), 2 hex nuts (#10-32), 3 hex nylon nuts (1/4"-20), 2 flat washers (1/4"), 2 lock washers (1/4"), 8 lock washers (3/8"), 2 lock washers (#10), electrical bracket, 2 class III safety cables, 2 quicklinks (3/8"), and 2 black cap plug receivers.
The fascia, plastic cover, air baffle, bumper, horn, and windshield washer fluid reservoir must be removed during installation. All items are reinstalled after the baseplate is installed, except where otherwise noted. Place all removed components on a flat, sturdy surface during installation.
Blue Ox recommends that towing products be installed by Blue Ox Dealers who are familiar with the products and have the equipment and knowledge necessary to do fit work. Blue Ox Dealers can be found at www.blueox.com or by contacting Customer Care at (402) 385-3051.
Yes. Drilling is required. You will need to drill four holes using a 13/32" drill bit on each side of the vehicle using the baseplate as a template. Additionally, you must drill out an existing hole on the passenger side bumper for the breakaway bracket installation.
Yes. Significant trimming and cutting is required. You must use a reciprocating saw to trim the area below the bumper on both sides, measuring 1-1/2" in from the side flush with the frame and straight down to the top of the second ridge. You must also trim the bumper backside in the corresponding area, cut plastic on the passenger side 5" straight down and across along the ridge, and on the driver side cut to the corner then 5" straight down to the bottom of the bumper and across. Additionally, the horn bracket must be cut off the bumper on the passenger side. The fascia must be trimmed as needed to clear the baseplate attachment tabs during reinstallation.
Yes. Use a good quality paint to spray cut edges of the frame to prevent rusting.
The torque specification for 3/8"-16 Grade 5 bolts is 33 foot-pounds.
The torque specification for 1/4"-20 Grade 5 bolts is 10 foot-pounds.
The torque specification for 6MM Grade 8.8 metric bolts is 8 foot-pounds.
All four baseplate mounting bolts are 3/8"-16 x 1-1/2" with 3/8" lock washers. The top three are attached to 1" nut plates inserted into the bumper opening. The bottom one is attached to a 3/8"-16 whiz nut inserted from underneath. Use Loctite Red on all bolts before tightening.
Mount the horn to the bottom hole with a 1/4"-20 x 3/4" hex bolt and 1/4"-20 hex nut. Reconnect the electrical plug. If the vehicle has dual horns (some 2014 models), repeat this process on the driver side.
Reinstall the air baffle with a 6MM-1 x 45MM hex bolt, 1/4" lock washer, and 1/4" flat washer on the outside. Reattach the other bolts that were previously removed.
Reinstall the washer reservoir with a 6MM-1 x 30MM hex bolt, 1/4" lock washer, and 1/4" flat washer into the existing hole on the baseplate. Use the existing bolts previously removed to tighten the other side. Reconnect the hoses.
Drill through the existing hole in the bottom of the bumper using a 13/32" drill bit. Attach the breakaway bracket with a 1/4"-20 x 2-1/2" hex bolt and 1/4"-20 hex nut. Attach the breakaway switch to the bracket with a 1/4"-20 x 3/4" hex bolt and 1/4"-20 hex nut.
The baseplate is computer tested to your vehicle's GVWR. Exceeding this weight will void the manufacturer's warranty. Reference your vehicle owner's manual for manufacturer's towing specifications.
If the baseplate is in an accident, it must be replaced. Do not use it again. An accident can cause unseen damage, and using it again could result in more damage or serious injury. Do not use the baseplate if it is damaged or missing parts.
Permanent baseplate safety cables are strongly recommended. They prevent the towed vehicle from breaking loose if the connection between the frame and baseplate fails. The cables must be connected from the baseplate to the frame rail or cross member. Do not mount the cables against wires, hoses, or brake lines. The 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.
Attach the permanent baseplate safety cables to the provided convenience link on the baseplate. The recommended installation is to secure the cables to the frame of the vehicle. Additional options may interfere with suggested mounting; in that case, secure the cables to a solid piece of the frame as described in the instructions included with the permanent baseplate safety cables. Be sure the safety cables do not rub against any hoses or moving parts. Do this on both sides of the vehicle.
Be sure that all electrical connections are plugged in and accessories are functioning properly before reinstalling the fascia.
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. Be sure to use Loctite Red on all bolts and tighten to the recommended specifications. Remove the attachment tabs when not in use.
Yes. Ensure that your product is registered online at www.blueox.com. It is crucial to register your product so that you may be alerted of product offerings, updates, upgrades, maintenance and safety bulletins, and/or recalls.
The BX2331 fits 2011-2015 Hyundai Elantra SE/GLS/Limited models only, not Touring, GT, or Sport models.
Motorhome mount tow bars are recommended. RangeFinder II and Ambassador tow bars cannot be used. Only adapters BX8833 and BX88151 are compatible.
Yes. You must drill four holes on each side using a 13/32" drill bit, plus one hole for the breakaway bracket.
Yes. Significant trimming with a reciprocating saw is required on the bumper and plastic covers on both sides, plus the horn bracket must be cut off the passenger side bumper.
Required tools include: vise grip, screwdrivers, torque wrench, drill with 13/32" bit, reciprocating saw, tape measure, sockets (10MM, 12MM, 7/16", 9/16"), wrenches (7/16", 9/16"), and Loctite Red.
The baseplate is rated to your vehicle's GVWR. Exceeding this weight voids the warranty. Check your vehicle owner's manual for towing specifications.
Yes. Two class III safety cables and two quicklinks are included. They must be connected from the baseplate to the vehicle frame and should not rub against hoses or moving parts.
The fascia, plastic cover, air baffle, bumper, horn, and windshield washer reservoir must be removed. All are reinstalled after baseplate installation.
Inspect for cracked welds, missing parts, and loose bolts before each towing trip. Use Loctite Red on all bolts and tighten to specification. Remove attachment tabs when not in use.
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