Blue Ox BX2198 Installation Instructions Manual

Please read BOTH these Installation Instructions and the General
Instructions before attempting to install or operate this equipment.
1. Blue Ox towing products and accessories are
®
intended to be installed by Blue Ox
who are familiar with our products and have the
necessary equipment and knowledge to do "fit
work". When necessary Blue Ox
found at www.blueox.com
Customer Care Department at (402) 385-3051 or
toll free at (800)228-9289.
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 and existing
hardware specified in the Baseplate 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.
292-2993 Rev. E
2006-10 Ford Explorer/Mercury Mountaineer
2007-10 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
Dealers
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Dealers can be
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or by contacting our
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BX2198
Installation Instructions
Attachment Tab Height:
Attachment Tab Width:
Bolt Torque Specifications
Torque in Foot-Pounds for Metric Bolts
Bolt Size Grade 8.8 Grade 10.9
6MM
8MM
10MM
12MM
14MM
Bolt Torque Specifications
Torque in Foot-Pounds for Inch Bolts
Bolt Size
1/4"
5/16"
3/8"
7/16"
1/2"
5/8"
WARNING
!
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.
24"
20"
6 8
16 22
31 40
54 70
89 117
Grade 5 Grade 8
10 14
19 29
33 47
54 78
78 119
154 230
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