XC90 Tow Bar

[paulthechosenone]

I have just purchased, via a well known on line auction site, an original Volvo tow bar. However, having tried to fit it, there appears to be some sleeves missing. I am assuming that the sleeves go through the chassis member to stop the chassis being crushed, the holes on the outboard side of the chassis are a larger dia than the inboard holes. Can anyone verify that I am correct and ideally can anyone give me some dimensions for the sleeve. I have been to Volvo and there is a screw kit for the tow bar but they can't tell me what it includes. Thanks

[owenfackrell]

You are correct in that there should be some sleeves to protect the rails. I don’t know what size they are though. I would have thought they would be part of the kit. Would the dealer order it in and check what’s included before you pay for it?

[Tannaton]

You could always order it and return it if it isn’t the part you need. The sleeves are essential to prevent the rails distorting when you tighten the nuts/bolts.

If you measure the bolt size and hole in the rail you might be able to get a local fabricator to turn some out on a lathe.

[Whyman]

Talk parts guy at the dealer. If the sleeves are shown separately on the parts list they can be ordered separately. IF not theyshould be in the kit.

[soapytwist]

I couldn't find them on the PCT Automotive site anymore, but I think you're talking about the parts that are labelled 'L' on these fitting instructions?



If you are, PCT do them for £15 incl. postage (or at least they did when I bought them last year).