Bolts..

Nine40 · Apr 9th, 2019, 16:12

What bolts to use for fitting this towbar?

Cherrs

classicswede · Apr 9th, 2019, 18:43

M12 grade 8.8 bolts

Nine40 · Apr 9th, 2019, 21:32

What length?

Ian21401 · Apr 9th, 2019, 22:13

Is that the end section which bolts to the chassis rail? IIRC the left side chassis member has a towing eye bolted to it which I had to remove to fit my tow hitch.The towing eye was secured by four bolts which bolted into captive nuts within the chassis member. The right side chassis member had the same four holes with the nuts within but didn’t have any bolts in so the threads needed to be cleaned before inserting the securing bolts. There were three holes in each side of the tow hitch which matched three of the holes in the chassis members. I put two spare bolts in the unused holes on the chassis rails just to keep the threads clean.
The tow hitch was bought new from P.F.Jones and came with the required six securing bolts but I cannot remember the size or length. Whatever size matches the threads within the chassis member and long enough to be fully into the chassis member threads once tightened up. ( 102 Nm according to my supplier. )
Ian.

classicswede · Apr 9th, 2019, 22:19

something around 25-30mm length

hylton1806 · Apr 11th, 2019, 08:40

Plenty Copperslip (Not wanting to teach my granny how to suck eggs)

Apr 9th, 2019, 16:12	#1
Nine40 Senior Member Last Online: Dec 10th, 2020 23:04 Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Blackpool	Bolts.. What bolts to use for fitting this towbar? Cherrs

Apr 9th, 2019, 18:43	#2
classicswede Trader Volvo in my veins Last Online: Yesterday 22:24 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Anglesey	M12 grade 8.8 bolts __________________ http://www.classicswede.org www.classicswede.co.uk

Apr 9th, 2019, 22:13	#4
Ian21401 Premier Member Last Online: Feb 11th, 2023 20:32 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Blyth, Northumberland	Is that the end section which bolts to the chassis rail? IIRC the left side chassis member has a towing eye bolted to it which I had to remove to fit my tow hitch.The towing eye was secured by four bolts which bolted into captive nuts within the chassis member. The right side chassis member had the same four holes with the nuts within but didn’t have any bolts in so the threads needed to be cleaned before inserting the securing bolts. There were three holes in each side of the tow hitch which matched three of the holes in the chassis members. I put two spare bolts in the unused holes on the chassis rails just to keep the threads clean. The tow hitch was bought new from P.F.Jones and came with the required six securing bolts but I cannot remember the size or length. Whatever size matches the threads within the chassis member and long enough to be fully into the chassis member threads once tightened up. ( 102 Nm according to my supplier. ) Ian. Last edited by Ian21401; Apr 9th, 2019 at 22:24.

Apr 9th, 2019, 22:19	#5
classicswede Trader Volvo in my veins Last Online: Yesterday 22:24 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Anglesey	something around 25-30mm length __________________ http://www.classicswede.org www.classicswede.co.uk

Apr 9th, 2019, 21:32	#3
Nine40 Senior Member Last Online: Dec 10th, 2020 23:04 Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Blackpool	What length?

Apr 11th, 2019, 08:40	#6
hylton1806 Member Last Online: Apr 11th, 2024 15:33 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: newcastle upon tyne	Plenty Copperslip (Not wanting to teach my granny how to suck eggs)

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