How to Install Blue Ox Base Plate on Jeep Wrangler

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2018 Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon with steel bumpers, can I tow this Jeep with a Blue OX tow bar using D-Rings? Is it better to install a base plate?
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Welcome to the site! Are you asking to tow it "Dingy" style?
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I will tow with RV using a Blue OX tow bar.
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Also, thanks for the welcome comment.
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I'm not all that familiar with Dingy towing, but we have a few knowledgeable folks on here that should be popping in soon.
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I have not used the D-ring style for towing. I would thing that if your Drings have the same diameter as the Blue Ox Drings then it would be okay to use them. I have only used this tow bar and was very happy with it: . I also used the magnetic tail lights on my rear steel tube fenders, and they worked well too: I will say that I generally use a trailer to tow.

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Welcome to the forum @agelotti.
I'm not one of those knowledgeable members chris4x4 mentioned. But would Love to pics of your JL. Yeah....we like Jeep Porn pics. Lolll. Welcome again.
Post up what you decide to go with your towing issue. Could help a member in the future. .
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Thanks for all the comments, advice and welcomes. Seems I will go with a Blue Ox baseplate and towing package.

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Sweet ride dude. I really like the changes they made with the JL. Best of luck with it.
Any mods planned?
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No modes planned other than adding the Blue Ox tow package. If it were up to my two sons I would be adding a 4 inch left, winch kit, bigger tires .... At my age, I would look ridiculous tooling around in such a vehicle.
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At your age....ahh.....Come on. Lol. Simple 2 inch lift with 33s would look nice. Lol. But I really like how it sits right now. Nice Rubi.
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I will attach a couple Live Photo's, just picked up the Jeep tonight. The Rubicon comes with a factory 2 inch lift and 33 tires.
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Sweet. I did not know that. Yeah....would like to see pics. We like Jeep Porn pics. Lol.
Nice ride. I would go with the tow package.
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Any updates on flat towing the JL and the death wobble issue?
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Looking at some different tow bars for towing Jeep behind my RV. Curt has the cheapest for $100, Blue Ox up to $1200. Looking for real world experience. The expensive swivel type have the receiver connection but with the ball hitch type you get swivel from the ball so bars are square tube. Either way I need the D ring adapters which go from $40 to $250. Trying to spend the least amount for something decent. Any suggestions welcome.
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Tow a 2018 JL Sport with BlueOx baseplate and Airforce One Braking system. Tows great, no issues, easy attach and detach.
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Welcome! Your towing comments will be helpful to members. Post your JL story and a bit about your build in the JL section as we all J.E.E.P...lol
I think that means all 4 wheels on the ground like a dingy behind a big boat
Oh yeah and welcome from DFW