Owners manual

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2007-09 Chrysler Aspen
2007-09 Dodge Durango
Installation Instructions
BX1977
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 to do “fi t
work.” When necessary, Blue Ox
®
Dealers can
be found at www.blueox.us or by contacting
our Customer Care Department at
[phone].
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 hardware supplied in the hardware kit
or existing hardware specifi ed in the
Baseplate Towing Installation Instructions.
Serial Number
Confi rm the towability and pre-towing
procedures for your vehicle with
the owner’s manual or contact the
vehicle’s manufacturer for specifi c
towing procedures. You can also
contact REMCO for additional
information at 1(800)228-2481.
Please read BOTH these Installation Instructions and the General Towing
Instructions before attempting to install or operate this equipment.
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
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Bolt Torque Specifi cations
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8MM 16 22
10MM 31 40
12MM 54 70
14MM 89 117
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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
Attachment Tab Height: 14 1/2”
Attachment Tab Width: 29”