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The cross member, lower air dam, and tow hooks are removed for baseplate installation.
Tow hooks are not reinstalled. Holes need to be drilled. Attachment tabs are 28 3/8 inches center to center
and 25 inches in height. The BX8869 is available for the vehicle.
1. Using the 21MM socket, remove three (3)
bolts on cross member, both sides. Set cross
member aside.
3. Just forward of front leaf springs and behind
metal bumper, are three (3) bolts on tow hook to
remove using the 15MM socket. Pull tow hook
forward and set aside, both sides. Tow hooks
will NOT be reinstalled.
5. Hold baseplate into opening for tow hook to
align with back hole, insert a 1/2"-13 x 1-3/4"
bolt with a 1/2" lock washer and tighten.
Refer to drawing on last page. Be sure and
use loctite on all bolts before tightening.
© 2005, 07, 08, 09, 10 Blue Ox Division, Automatic Equipment Mfg. Co. • One Mill Road, Industrial
Park
Page 1 of 3
BX2177 Installation Instructions
2005-10 F-350, 2wd/ 4wd, Incl. Super Duty
292-2666 Rev. H
3/15/10
2. Remove nine (9) bolts from the plastic air dam,
just under metal bumper, with the 6MM socket.
4. With the 18MM socket, remove the two (2)
bolts from metal bumper openings, on both
sides.
6. Reinstall four (4) existing bolts and
tighten. Using the 17/32" drill bit, drill
out remaining holes in baseplate.
Be sure and use loctite on all
bolts before tightening.
Serial No.
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Summary of Contents for Blue Ox BX2177
- Page 1 Refer to drawing on last page. Be sure and bolts before tightening. use loctite on all bolts before tightening. © 2005, 07, 08, 09, 10 Blue Ox Division, Automatic Equipment Mfg. Co. • One Mill Road, Industrial Park Page 1 of 3 292-2666 Rev.
- Page 2 11. Do not substitute other devices if the tow bar pin and clip are lost. 2005 F-350 © 2005, 07, 08, 09, 10 Blue Ox Division, Automatic Equipment Mfg. Co. • One Mill Road, Industrial Park Page 2 of 3 292-2666 Rev.
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Page 3: Parts List
Base Plate, be sure to use a replacement bolt of the same grade (Usually Grade 5, refer to parts list). Repair parts may be ordered through your nearest Blue Ox dealer or distributor. Failing to follow and/or altering these installation instructions in either installation or required equipment will void the manufacturer's warranty. -
Page 4: General Information
The illustrations below show the possible arrangements recommended by Blue Ox®. Each permanent baseplate safety cable must have an adequate weight rating for the towing system. The weight rating of the two (2) cables together will not qualify. - Page 5 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. During said three-year period, Automatic will repair or replace any parts that have been returned by the original purchaser, to the factory, transportation prepaid, and in Automatic’s sole and absolute opinion found to be...
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