Blue Ox BX1681 Installation Instructions

Please read BOTH these Installation Instructions and the General Towing
Instructions before attempting to install or operate this equipment.
1. Blue Ox towing products and accessories
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are intended to be installed by Blue Ox
Dealers who are familiar with our products and
have the equipment and knowledge to do "fit
work." When necessary, Blue Ox
be found at www.blueox.com
our Customer Care Department at
(402) 385-3051.
2. Many Blue Ox Baseplates are designed to
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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 specified in the
Baseplate Towing Installation Instructions.
Confirm the towability and pre-towing
procedures for your vehicle with
the owner's manual or contact the
vehicle's manufacturer for specific
towing procedures.
If the front of your vehicle looks different
than this, call us at (402) 385-3051.
2007-13 Chevy Pickup 1500, 2500 & 3500
New Style Heavy Duty (2WD/4WD), 2007-11
GMC Pickup 2500 & 3500 New Style, 2008-10
GMC Yukon 2500
Installation Instructions
Attachment Tab Height:
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Attachment Tab Width:
Dealers can
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or by contacting
could result in separation of the towed vehicle
loss of towed vehicle, personal injury or death.
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BX1681
Bolt Torque Specifications
Torque in Foot-Pounds for Metric Bolts
Bolt Size Grade 8.8 Grade 10.9
6MM 6
8MM 16
10MM 31
12MM 54
14MM 89
Bolt Torque Specifications
Torque in Foot-Pounds for Inch Bolts
Bolt Size Grade 5
1/4" 10
5/16" 19
3/8" 33
7/16" 54
1/2" 78
5/8" 154
WARNING
!
Failure to read and follow these instructions
from the tow bar, causing property damage,
292-3044 Rev. F
16"
32"
8
22
40
70
117
Grade 8
14
29
47
78
119
230
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