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BX1126

2007-17 Jeep Wrangler/Wrangler Unlimited

Installation Instructions

292-2909 Rev L Page 1 of 7 10/27/16

Please visit

www.blueox.com for the latest version of these installation instructions.

Attachment Tab Height: 14-1/2”

Attachment Tab Width: 24”

Reference your vehicle owner’s

manual for manufacturer’s towing

speciﬁ cations.

Serial Number

If the front of your vehicle looks different than

this, please contact us at (402)385-3051.

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.

WARNING

Bolt Size Grade 5 Grade 8

1/4” 10 14

5/16” 19 29

3/8” 33 47

7/16” 54 78

1/2” 78 119

5/8” 154 230

3/4” 257 380

Bolt Torque Speciﬁ cations

Torque in Foot-Pounds for Inch Bolts

Bolt Torque Speciﬁ cations

Torque in Foot-Pounds for Metric Bolts

Bolt Size Grade 8.8 Grade 10.9

6MM 6 8

8MM 16 22

10MM 31 40

12MM 54 70

14MM 89 117

16MM 161 230

18MM 222 318

Please read BOTH these Installation Instructions and the General Information sheet prior to

installing or operating this equipment.

1. Blue Ox

towing products and accessories are

intended to be installed by Blue Ox

Dealers

who are familiar with our products and have the

equipment and knowledge necessary to do “ﬁ t

work”. If needed, Blue Ox

Dealers can be found

at www.blueox.com or by contacting our Technical

Service 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 speciﬁ ed in the installation instructions.

Summary of content (9 pages)

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Please visit www.blueox.com for the latest version of these installation instructions. BX1126 2007-17 Jeep Wrangler/Wrangler Unlimited Installation Instructions Attachment Tab Height: 14-1/2” Serial Number Attachment Tab Width: 24” Please read BOTH these Installation Instructions and the General Information sheet prior to installing or operating this equipment. 1.
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BX1126 2007-17 Jeep Wrangler/Wrangler Unlimited Installation Instructions Instruction Notes: The belly pan and metal bumper are removed and reinstalled for the baseplate installation. Some drilling and trimming is required. Place all components that are removed on a flat, sturdy surface. All items will be reinstalled unless otherwise noted after the baseplate is installed. The dimensional variations between otherwise identical vehicles can be considerable.
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BX1126 2007-17 Jeep Wrangler/Wrangler Unlimited Installation Instructions Tools Required Large Vise Grip Utility Knife Phillips Screwdriver Torque Wrench Drill Reciprocating Saw Tape Measure Loctite® RED 17/32” Drill Bit 18MM Socket 3/4” Socket 15/16” Socket 3,1 &211(&725 3,1 &211(&725 Item No. Part No. Description Qty. 1.................................61-3997 .............................5/8”-11 Nut Wire ...................................................
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BX1126 2007-17 Jeep Wrangler/Wrangler Unlimited Installation Instructions    1 1. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the four (4) push pins from the bottom of the belly pan. There are two (2) on each side. 2 2. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the two (2) push pins from tabs on the backside of the belly pan. Set the belly pan aside.     3 4 3. Disconnect the foglights from back side of bumper. Using a 18mm socket, remove the two (2) bolts on outside edge of frame.
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BX1126 2007-17 Jeep Wrangler/Wrangler Unlimited Installation Instructions   6   5 6. On the 2007-09 models: Using the reciprocating saw, cut the lower frame extension flush with the outside edge of the lower side bracket. Do this to both sides of the vehicle. We recommend painting the cut edges to prevent them from rusting.   5. Pull the bumper forward and disconnect clips from the wiring loom running along the backside of the bumper. Set the bumper aside. 7 7.
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BX1126 2007-17 Jeep Wrangler/Wrangler Unlimited Installation Instructions     9 9. Insert the 5/8”-11 whiz nut into the frame end and align with the lower hole on the 2007-09s and the middle hole on the 2010s and newer. Install the 5/8”-11 x 1-1/2” hex bolt and 5/8” lock washer and tighten to whiz nut. Do this on both sides of the vehicle. 10 10. Using a 17/32” drill bit, drill the top holes of the baseplate thru the frame. Install the spacer plate in between the baseplate and frame (white).
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BX1126 2007-17 Jeep Wrangler/Wrangler Unlimited Installation Instructions  13 13. Hold the belly pan up to its original position, mark and trim a slot for baseplate endplate to come through with the utility knife. Do this to both sides of the vehicle. Slide the belly pan between baseplate crosstube and lower frame suspension. Allow endplate to come through slot and reinstall the belly pan to its original location.
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General Information 1. Ensure that your product(s) are registered online at www.blueox.com. It is crucial to register your product(s) so that you may be alerted of product offerings, updates, upgrades, maintenance and safety bulletins, and/ or recalls. 2. 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. 3.
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BLUE OX ORIGINAL PURCHASERS THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Automatic Equipment Manufacturing Company (“Automatic”) warrants to the original (first) retail purchaser that this product, manufactured by Automatic, shall be free from defect in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of three years from the date of delivery.