Blue Ox BX2711 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
Dealers who are familiar with our products and
have the equipment necessary and knowledge
to do "fi t work". When necessary Blue Ox
Dealers can be found at
contacting our 24/7 Customer Care
Department at (402) 385-3051.
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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 specifi ed in the
Baseplate Installation Instructions.
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.
2005 Kia Spectra
Installation Instructions
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www.blueox.us or by
BX2711
Attachment Tab Height:
Attachment Tab Width:
Bolt Torque Specifi cations
Torque in Foot-Pounds per Metric Bolts
Bolt Size Grade 8.8 Grade 10.9
6MM
8MM
10MM
12MM
14MM
Bolt Torque Specifi cations
Torque in Foot-Pounds per Inch Bolts
Bolt Size Grade 5
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.
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14.5"
22"
6 8
16 22
31 40
54 70
89 117
Grade 8
10 14
19 29
33 47
54 78
78 119
154 230
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