avan wrote:
Actual baseplate is not visible however at the left barely visible is one point of attachment for towbar, then the connection for the ReadyBrake or Autostop surge brake (silver), then the attachment for the breakaway brake cable (red) and not visible the electrical connection and then to the right is the other towbar attach point. Connection points for the breakaway cables are out of sight.
avan,
I don't know if you know it or not but, it appears that your bumper is a Smittybuilt SRC. Just guessing. And, they make a few models of that bumper. For a few dollars more, you could have had the welded on D-ring tabs (3/4" x 2")installed. And, Blue Ox makes adapters for that style of D-ring tabs on many of the aftermarket bumpers.
That way, there's no need for a base plate of any type. The tow bar simply attaches to the D-ring tabs for towing.
Then, when done towing, the tow bar is removed and, the D-rings are re-installed and, you're ready for the trail. Just some info.
Scott
P.S. Below is our Jeep with a Warn front bumper. On this model, there are dual, 3/4" tabs welded on both sides. Warn builds them either way, single or dual. Blue Ox made the adapters for our Blue Ox Aladdin and, it fits right on that bumper. The adapters were only $49.00.
My advice for any potential Jeep toad owner, if you're even "thinking" about an aftermarket front bumper, have the tabs installed or, purchase a bumper with the tabs already ON and, use those for towing so you can eliminate the need for a base plate. You automatically kill two birds with one stone that way.
