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Mike_W
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Feb 07, 2023

Base Plate question on Jeep Wrangler

Looking at another Jeep for 4-down towing. Many of the wranglers I am looking at have enhanced front bumpers, some with winches. What's the general guidance for front bumpers if I was to tow using a Blue Ox...or something similar. after market ok, or OEM only? Hope this makes sense. TIA
  • rk911's avatar
    rk911
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    Feb 07, 2023
    not sure what you're asking. if it were me I'd use a Blue Ox baseplate (assuming you have a Blue Ox towbar). I'm not sure what OEM refers to.
  • Mike_W's avatar
    Mike_W
    Explorer
    Feb 07, 2023
    Yes, thanks. I am confident in the stock or OEM, wondering about after market...or is that a given, OEM ONLY?
  • Mike_W's avatar
    Mike_W
    Explorer
    Feb 07, 2023
    Yes, thanks. I am confident in the stock or OEM, wondering about after market...or is that a given, OEM ONLY?
  • rk911's avatar
    rk911
    Explorer
    Feb 07, 2023
    we have a 2-dr '03 TJ (automatic, no winch) with a Blue Ox baseplate. we're not towing that vehicle anymore but when we did there were no issues.

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