CURT Custom Tow Bar Base Plate, Select Sierra, Silverado 1500 Tow BarCURTOriginal price was $710.95. Current price is $439.99.In Stock
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Includes base plate, safety cables and installation hardware (tow bar sold separately)
Not compatible with universal tow bar
Includes base plate, safety cables and installation hardware (tow bar sold separately)
Warranty: Limited Lifetime Warranty (One-Year Finish, One-Year Parts)
Finish: GLOSS BLACK POWDER COAT
Installation Difficulty: Advanced
Installation Time Exact (Minutes): 120
CURT tow bar base plates are engineered for a custom fit on each unique vehicle. This custom tow bar base plate fits select years of the Ram 1500 (see application info to verify fitment). It features an OE style design to fully integrate with the front of the vehicle and maintain a factory look. This Ram 1500 tow bar baseplate is constructed from high-quality steel and is precisely welded for a perfect fit. It is physically tested for absolute safety and peace of mind while dinghy towing. It also features a unique co-cured finish of liquid A-coat and highly durable powder coat to protect against the outdoor elements. This base plate for towing comes with attachment tabs, safety cables and installation hardware.
CURT offers a variety of high-quality trailer hitches and accessories for select vehicle models. Find the perfect fit for your towing needs at TowUniverse.
CURT, a Lippert brand, offers a complete line of towing products and is the leading manufacturer of custom-fit trailer hitches. We offer the broadest selection of custom-fit hitches, and each one is designed, welded, and coated in Wisconsin.
CURT is also a leader in flat towing products, as well as 5th wheel, gooseneck, and weight distribution hitches, ball mounts, electrical components, cargo solutions, and other towing accessories.
For everything from passenger cars and vans to full-size pickups and SUVs, CURT is 'The First Name in Towing Products®.'
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2 compatible vehicles
| Year | Make & Model | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 - 2018 | Ram 1500 | Excluding painted plastic bumper |
| 2019 - 2024 | Ram 1500 Classic | Excluding painted plastic bumper |
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Yes, the CURT Custom Tow Bar Base Plate, Select Ram 1500 Tow Bar (Part #BKDK70121) is designed to fit the 2016-2018 Ram 1500.
The CURT Custom Tow Bar Base Plate, Select Ram 1500 Tow Bar (Part #BKDK70121) fits 2016-2018 Ram 1500 models. The 2024 model year is the last year covered by this part number. For newer models, check for an updated version.
The CURT Custom Tow Bar Base Plate, Select Ram 1500 Tow Bar (Part #BKDK70121) fits the following vehicles: 2016-2018 Ram 1500; 2019-2024 Ram 1500 Classic. Always verify your specific year, make, and model before ordering.
The CURT Custom Tow Bar Base Plate, Select Ram 1500 Tow Bar (Part #BKDK70121) Refer to the included instructions for installation details. Basic hand tools are typically all you need.
The CURT 70121 is designed for Rebel models. The manual does not specify the vehicle make, model year range, or whether it fits all Rebel variants. Contact CURT product support at 877-287-8634 or visit curtmfg.com to confirm fitment for your specific vehicle.
The kit includes: two tow bar base plates (driver and passenger side), two tow bar mounting tabs, two safety cables rated 7,500 lbs each, two hex bolts (M12-1.5 x 40mm), two conical-toothed washers (1/2"), two quick links (1/2"), two socket plugs, two serrated-flange nuts (1/2"-13, grade 5), two square-hole spacers (1/4" x 1" x 3"), two carriage bolts (1/2"-13, 1-1/2", grade 8), and two pieces of fishwire (1/2").
Required tools are: flathead screwdriver, 8mm socket, 18mm socket, 7/16" socket, 3/4" socket, 1/2" drill bit, drill, die grinder with carbide burr, 7/16" wrench, 3/4" wrench, and torque wrench.
Yes. The factory tow hooks must be removed. Use an 18mm socket to remove the two nuts and one bolt securing each tow hook, then remove and set the hooks aside. The factory tow hook hardware is then reused to secure the new base plates.
Yes, on Rebel models. Use an 8mm socket to remove three screws and two push pins from the lower wheel well liner on each side of the vehicle, then remove and set the liners aside. The liners are reinstalled after the base plates are secured.
Yes. Use a 1/2" drill bit to ream out the inner, lower hole in the frame extension as needed on each side of the vehicle. Additionally, some trimming may be required for the baseplate tube to pass through the tow hook opening; use a die grinder to trim the top of the opening as needed.
Some trimming may be required for the baseplate tube to pass through the tow hook opening. Use a die grinder with a carbide burr to trim the top of the opening as needed. Additionally, the lower corner opening on the frame extension may need to be enlarged to accommodate the fishwired carriage bolt and spacer.
The factory tow hook hardware securing the base plates to the frame should be torqued to 58 lb-ft. The rear base plate hardware (carriage bolt and spacer) should be torqued to 110 lb-ft.
Fishwiring is a technique used to thread hardware through confined spaces. For the CURT 70121, you use 1/2" fishwire to thread the 1/2" carriage bolt and square-hole spacer into the rear base plate hole, through the frame extension. This allows the hardware to be installed without removing the frame extension.
Install the permanent safety cables by looping them around the vehicle frame and linking them to the tow bar base plates using quick links. There must be one cable on each side of the vehicle. Ensure the cables do not pinch or interfere with any hoses, wiring or other components. See the 'Installing the Permanent Base Plate Safety Cables' section for additional guidance.
Install the tow bar mounting tabs (#3) when ready to tow. When not towing, insert the socket plugs (#8) into the ends of the tow bar base plates to protect them.
Safety glasses must be worn at all times during installation. Take care when cutting any plastic or metal as injury may occur if done improperly. Never exceed the vehicle manufacturer's recommended gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR). Ensure safety cables do not pinch or interfere with hoses, wiring or other components.
Yes. When dinghy towing a vehicle with the CURT 70121 tow bar, base plate safety cables must be used at all times. In the event of a disconnect, the safety cables are designed to help prevent complete vehicle separation. Two cables must be installed, each rated for at least the gross weight of the towed vehicle. Note that base plate safety cables are not a replacement for safety chains connecting the tow vehicle to the towed vehicle.
Each safety cable is rated for 7,500 lbs. Two cables are included and must be installed. Each cable must meet or exceed the gross weight of the towed vehicle.
After installation, periodically check the condition of all towing equipment. Ensure all fasteners are tight and that all structural components are sound. Do not tow with worn or damaged parts. Review your towed vehicle and towing vehicle owner's manuals for specific recommendations, capacities and requirements.
Periodically check the condition of all towing equipment. Ensure all fasteners are tight and that all structural components are sound. Do not tow with worn or damaged parts. If equipped, the manual recommends removing the base plate attachment tabs when not in use.
The CURT 70121 is designed for Rebel models. Contact CURT at 877-287-8634 or visit curtmfg.com to confirm fitment for your specific vehicle.
You need: flathead screwdriver, 8mm, 18mm, 7/16", and 3/4" sockets, 1/2" drill bit, drill, die grinder with carbide burr, 7/16" and 3/4" wrenches, and a torque wrench.
Yes. You must remove the factory tow hooks and, on Rebel models, the lower wheel well liners. The liners are reinstalled after installation.
Yes. You must drill out the inner, lower hole in the frame extension with a 1/2" bit and trim the top of the tow hook opening with a die grinder as needed for the baseplate tube to fit.
Torque the factory tow hook hardware to 58 lb-ft and the rear base plate hardware (carriage bolt) to 110 lb-ft.
The installation difficulty is rated as Moderate. Difficulty may vary depending on installer expertise, vehicle condition, and proper tools and equipment.
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