Blue Ox BX1678 Installation Instructions Manual

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 24/7 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. You can also
contact REMCO for additional
information at 1(800)228-2481.
If your vehicle looks different than this, call
us at (402) 385-3051.
2007-2013 Chevy Suburban 2500
Installation Instructions
Attachment Tab Height:
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Attachment Tab Width:
Dealers can
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or by contacting
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.
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BX1678
Bolt Torque Specifications
Torque in Foot-Pounds per 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 per 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
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292-2989 Rev B
18 1/2"
32 1/4"
8
22
40
70
117
Grade 8
14
29
47
78
119
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