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BX2164 Installation Instructions
1992-'96 Ford F-150
Serial No.
No drilling required. The BX8869 is available for the vehicle. Attachment Tabs are 24 inches center to center
and a height of 19 inches.
1. Remove forward metric bolt from cross
member, on the bottom of frame, with the
13MM socket and remove nut clip from cross
member, both sides.
3. Align item 1 with the existing bolts on the
back side of the metal bumper and snug
existing nuts in place. Be sure and use
loctite on all bolts before tightening.
Tighten all bolts according to torque
chart in the General Instruction Sheet.
2. While holding bumper in place, remove
two metric nuts from the back side of
bumper, using the 21MM socket, both
sides.
4. Install items 2, 3, 4 and 5, both sides,
according to drawing on last page. Return
metal bumper to its original position and
tighten all bolts. Be sure and use loctite on
all bolts before tightening. Tighten all bolts
according to torque chart in the General
Instruction Sheet.
5. The dimensional variations between otherwise identical cars can be considerable. While the
location and size of the holes in the baseplate were designed to allow for easy installation, it may
be necessary to le a hole slightly to allow a bolt to clear.
6. Install the tow bar and safety cables according to the instructions included in their packages.
7. Do not substitute other devices if the tow bar pin and clip are lost.
8. DEALER OR INSTALLER: BE CERTAIN THE USER RECEIVES THE INSTRUCTION SHEET.
© 2002, 10 Blue Ox Division, Automatic Equipment Mfg. Co. • One Mill Road, Industrial Park •
Pender, Nebraska 68047 • Phone 402-385-3051 • Fax 402-385-3360 • www.blueox.com
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Tools Required
11/16" Socket Loctite 13MM Socket
5/8" Socket Tape Measure 21MM Socket
Parts List
Ref. No. Qty. Part No. Description
1 1 61-5827 ..................................................................... Weldment, Base Plate, BX2164
2 2 201-0416 ....................................................................7/16-14 x 1 1/2 Bolt, Grd. 5, ZP
3 4 203-0004 ....................................................................................7/16 Flat Washer, ZP
4 2 203-0011 ................................................................................... 7/16 Lock Washer, ZP
5 2 202-0004 .....................................................................................7/16-14 Hex Nut, ZP
6 2 201-0553 ..........................................................1/4-20 x 1/2 Hx. Wshd, Type F Screw
7 2 201-0192 ................................................................. #10-32 x 1/2 Slot, Rd. Hd. Screw
8 2 203-0054 ..........................................................................................#10 Lock Washer
9 2 202-0047 ............................................................................................ #10-32 Hex Nut
10 2 101-5822 ........................................................................... Adapter, 4 Way Connector
11 4 ................................................................................................ Existing Metric Hex Nut
2 226-0049 ..........................................Baseplate Safety Cable, 36" CL IV (Not Shown)
4 229-0512 .................................................................... Quicklink, 1/2, ZP (Not Shown)
IMPORTANT: Use only genuine factory replacement parts on your Base Plate. Do not substitute
homemade or nontypical parts. If a bolt is lost or in need of replacement, for your safety and the preservation
of your 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.
© 2002, 10 Blue Ox Division, Automatic Equipment Mfg. Co. • One Mill Road, Industrial Park •
Pender, Nebraska 68047 • Phone 402-385-3051 • Fax 402-385-3360 • www.blueox.com
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