Towbar Flange Mod

Hi, It may be that you have something like a Bosal towbar fitted. Check the type approval plate fitted to the toebar - it should have one. If it is a Bosal (or similar) the likelyhood is you could buy the different connection/hook AND two new bolts to connect it to the existing towbar fitment.. Or you may find one in a breakers... Would recommend new bolts though.. :) Des. . . ;)

Hi Des, thanks for pondering this one! Nope its not a aftermarket, its a genuine volvo towbar, the swan neck still has the sticker/approval plate on it. If bosal do sell bit like this though, it may be a possible source of bits... will have to do some digging. Towbars can only have so many cominations of dimensions, perhaps some are interchangable. I'd definately use new bolts, I think i'd have to grind the originals off anyway :) I'm just amazed that this can be bought off the shelf, as it would literally be a straight bar with a flange on the end. Will have to take it off and probuce a drawing. Cheers!

Hi, I think you will find that Volvo used people like Bosal or Brink to make their "Volvo" towbars. Given that, you should find a spare from Bosal or Brink to fit and do the job.. :) Luck in the search.. :) Des. . . ;)

All the dealer towbars I have had on my volvo`s over the years were made by Brink.

As your towbar does not need to be type approved you could try getting your local blacksmith/engineering works to fabricate the required modification for you. Good luck