BLUE OX BX88340 Adjustable Drop Receiver Instruction Manual
- June 13, 2024
- BLUE OX
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BLUE OX BX88340 Adjustable Drop Receiver
Product Information
The BX88340 Adjustable Drop Receiver is a versatile towing accessory designed for flat towing use only. It is compatible with vehicles equipped with a 2-inch receiver and has a drop/rise of 8 inches. The receiver is rated for a towing capacity of 10,000 pounds.
The package includes the adjustable drop receiver, adjustable drop receiver mount, pins, lynch pins, and a set screw. The adjustable receiver allows for precise height adjustment to match the vehicle’s attachment tabs.
Please note that the product should be installed following the provided instructions to ensure proper functionality and safety.
Product Usage Instructions
- Start by sliding the adjustable drop receiver into the vehicle’s hitch receiver.
- Insert the 5/8-inch pin through the receiver and secure it with the clip.
- Measure the tab height of your vehicle and adjust the adjustable receiver accordingly using the provided pins and lynch pins.
- Make sure the receiver height matches or is within 3 inches above or below the height of the vehicle attachment tabs. Adjust as necessary by moving up or down one hole on the receiver.
- Insert the set screw to eliminate any excess play.
- Insert the tow bar into the receiver and set it up according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Note that the towing weight should not exceed the hitch weight rating.
Please refer to the provided part numbers and descriptions for replacement or additional parts if needed.
Customer Service
We value your satisfaction as our customer. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact our customer service team at:
- Phone: 402-385-3051
- Fax: 402-385-3360
- Website: www.blueox.com
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BX88340
Adjustable Drop Receiver
Installation Instructions
Adjustable Drop Receiver
BX88340
2” Receiver, 8” Drop/Rise, 10K Rated
Note: For flat towing use only.
Installation Instructions
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Slide the adjustable drop receiver into the vehicle hitch receiver, insert 5/8” pin through receiver, and insert clip into pin.
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Measure the tab height of the vehicle. Install the adjustable receiver onto the receiver shank, using the 5/8” x 3-11/16” pins with 3/16” x 1-1/4” lynch pins. Measure the height of the adjustable receiver. The receiver height needs to be the same or 3” above or below the height of the vehicle attachment tabs, adjust as necessary.
Note: Moving up or down one hole on the receiver allows for 1” of adjustment.
Note: When properly installed the lynch pin ring will snap back onto itself, and the chamfered side will be facing outwards. -
Insert set screw to eliminate any excess play.
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Insert the tow bar into the receiver and set-up per the manufacturer’s instructions.
Note: The towing weight should not exceed the hitch weight rating.
Tools Required
Tape Measure
SPECIFICATION
CUSTOMER SERVICE COMMITMENT
Blue Ox® is committed to providing you with exceptional customer care
throughout your lifetime with our products. Our team is here to assist you
with any questions you may have regarding the performance of your product.
Simply call 402-385-3051 and you can
speak with our customer care team.
Additionally, please visit our website to see which rallies our Destination
America team will be attending. For a nominal fee, our service technician will
service your towing system to ensure it’s in proper working condition. Also,
as a commitment to our customers, should you visit our factory, you can stay
at our full service Blue Ox® campground at no charge along with enjoying a
factory tour.
Again, thank you for being our customer and for the confidence you have shown
in the performance of our products. It is because of customers like you we
enjoy the success we have today.
© 2013 Blue Ox
One Mill Road, Industrial Park
Pender, Nebraska 68047
Phone: 402-385-3051
Fax: 402-385-3360
www.blueox.com
References
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