Blue Ox Bumper Mounting Kit
Blue Ox Bumper Mounting Kits: Bridging the Gap Between Off-Road Bumpers and Flat Towing
For off-road enthusiasts who also want to flat tow their vehicle behind a motorhome, the challenge is real: aftermarket bumpers often have no provision for a traditional baseplate, yet swapping back to stock defeats the purpose of the upgrade. Blue Ox tackles this problem head-on with a focused lineup of bumper mounting kits engineered specifically to connect a Blue Ox tow bar directly to the D-ring mounts on aftermarket off-road bumpers — no drilling, no permanent modifications required.
The BX88357 and BX88358: The Core of Blue Ox's Off-Road Bumper Solution
Blue Ox's bumper mounting kit lineup centers on two precision-engineered adapter kits designed to cover the most common off-road bumper D-ring pin sizes. The BX88357 is built for bumpers with a 7/8" pin hole, while the BX88358 accommodates 1" D-ring pins, handling bumper tab thicknesses ranging from 3/4" to 1". Together, they cover the vast majority of popular aftermarket bumper configurations, making it possible for Jeep Wrangler owners and similar off-road builds to flat tow without sacrificing their rig's front-end setup.
Each kit comes complete with all necessary mounting hardware — pins, clips, washers, and lock nuts — so there is nothing extra to source. Both kits feature a durable powder coat finish for long-term corrosion resistance, an important detail for components that live at the front of a vehicle and take the full brunt of road and weather exposure.
Why Choose Blue Ox for Bumper Mounting Hardware?
System compatibility is the biggest reason to stick with Blue Ox's own bumper mounting kits when running a Blue Ox tow bar. These adapters are engineered to interface directly with Blue Ox tow bar lug systems, ensuring the connection geometry is correct and the load paths are where they need to be. The kits are confirmed compatible with major Blue Ox tow bar models, including the Avail, Ascent, Alpha, Aventa II, Aventa, Alladin, Allure, Acclaim, and Titan series.
It is worth noting that using a bumper adapter places the towing load on the aftermarket bumper itself rather than a vehicle-frame-mounted baseplate. Blue Ox is transparent about this: it is the owner's responsibility to verify with the bumper manufacturer that the bumper is rated for flat towing. This is a critical safety step, and it reflects Blue Ox's broader reputation for responsible, safety-focused engineering across their entire towing product range.
A Trusted Name in the Towing Industry
Blue Ox, based in Pender, Nebraska, has built its reputation over decades as a leading manufacturer of flat-towing systems. The brand is known internationally for quality towing products including tow bars, baseplates, sway control, and weight-distributing hitches. Their bumper mounting kits carry that same commitment to quality into a niche but essential corner of the flat-towing ecosystem — giving adventure-minded RVers the flexibility to run an off-road-capable dinghy vehicle without compromise.
Whether you are outfitting a lifted Jeep Wrangler with a stinger bumper or a truck with a full-width steel bumper featuring integrated D-rings, Blue Ox's bumper mounting kits make it straightforward to join the flat-towing setup you already trust to an off-road front end built for the trails.