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Blue Ox BX1126 Installation Instructions Manual

Blue Ox BX1126 Installation Instructions Manual

2007-15 jeep wrangler/wrangler unlimited

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Attachment Tab Height: 14-1/2"
Attachment Tab Width: 24"
Please read BOTH these Installation Instructions and the General Instructions prior to
1. Blue Ox
towing products and accessories are
®
intended to be installed by Blue Ox
who are familiar with our products and have the
equipment and knowledge necessary to do "fit
work". If needed, Blue Ox
at
www.blueox.com
Care Department at (402) 385-3051.
2. Many Blue Ox
baseplates are designed to
®
use existing holes and hardware to mount the
baseplate to the towed vehicle. Even though bolts
are there, do not assume they are adequate for
baseplate mounting. Always use the hardware
supplied in the hardware kit and existing hardware
as specified in the installation instructions.
If the front of your vehicle looks different than
this, please contact us at (402)385-3051.
Reference your vehicle owner's
manual for manufacturer's towing
specifications.
292-2909 Rev K
2007-15 Jeep Wrangler/Wrangler Unlimited
installing or operating this equipment.
Dealers
®
Dealers can be found
®
or by contacting our Customer
BX1126
Installation Instructions
Serial Number
Bolt Torque Specifications
Torque in Foot-Pounds for Inch Bolts
Bolt Size
1/4"
5/16"
3/8"
7/16"
1/2"
5/8"
3/4"
Bolt Torque Specifications
Torque in Foot-Pounds for Metric Bolts
Bolt Size
6MM
8MM
10MM
12MM
14MM
16MM
18MM
!
Failure to read and follow these instructions
could result in separation of the towed vehicle
from the tow bar, causing property damage,
loss of towed vehicle, personal injury or death.
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Summary of Contents for Blue Ox BX1126

  • Page 1 Please read BOTH these Installation Instructions and the General Instructions prior to installing or operating this equipment. 1. Blue Ox towing products and accessories are ® intended to be installed by Blue Ox Dealers ® Bolt Torque Specifications who are familiar with our products and have the Torque in Foot-Pounds for Inch Bolts equipment and knowledge necessary to do “fit...
  • Page 2 BX1126 2007-15 Jeep Wrangler/Wrangler Unlimited Installation Instructions Attachment Tabs: Due to the design of the removable tabs, the RangeFinder II tow bar can not be used. Adapters, except the BX8833 and BX88151, can not be used with this baseplate. Instruction Notes: The belly pan and metal bumper are removed and reinstalled for the baseplate installation.
  • Page 3 1.........61-6344 ......BX1126 Baseplate ............1 2.........61-3997 ......5/8”-11 Nut Wire ..............2 3.........61-4029 ......1/2”-13 Whiz Nut w/14” Wire ...........4 4.........102-6768 ......BX1126 Spacer Plate ............2 5.........201-0350 ......5/8”-11 x 1-1/2” Hex Head Bolt, Grade 5, ZP ....2 6.........201-0068 ......1/2”-13 x 1-3/4” Hex Head Bolt, Grade 5, ZP ....4 7.........203-0013 ......5/8”...
  • Page 4 BX1126 2007-15 Jeep Wrangler/Wrangler Unlimited Installation Instructions 1. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the four 2. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the two (4) push pins from the bottom of the belly pan. (2) push pins from tabs on the backside of the There are two (2) on each side.
  • Page 5 BX1126 2007-15 Jeep Wrangler/Wrangler Unlimited Installation Instructions 6. On the 2007-09 models: Using the 5. Pull the bumper forward and disconnect reciprocating saw, cut the lower frame clips from the wiring loom running along the extension flush with the outside edge of the backside of the bumper.
  • Page 6 BX1126 2007-15 Jeep Wrangler/Wrangler Unlimited Installation Instructions 9. Insert the 5/8”-11 whiz nut into the frame end 10. Using a 17/32” drill bit, drill the top holes and align with the lower hole on the 2007-09s of the baseplate thru the frame. Install the and the middle hole on the 2010s and newer.
  • Page 7 Also, as a commitment to our customers, should you visit our factory, you can stay at our full service Blue Ox® campground at no charge along with enjoying a factory tour. Again, thank you for being our customer and for the confidence you have shown in the performance of our products.
  • Page 8: General Information

    The illustrations below show the possible arrangements recommended by Blue Ox®. Each permanent baseplate safety cable must have an adequate weight rating for the towing system. The weight rating of the two (2) cables together will not qualify.