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bolt size for Trailer Hitch to frame 700

posted by  Sand_Squid on  Tue Jul 2 15:19 CST 2013
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I an OEM Trailer Hitch I took off my old 245 then 745, I'd like to put on my 765, but I misplaced the bolts.

Anybody know the correct specs on the bolts so I can pick some up on the way home?








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    bolt size for Trailer Hitch to frame 700

    posted by  oldyellr on  Wed Jul 3 13:28 CST 2013
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    M12-1.75 x 40mm. 7 or 8 bolts, depending on the brand of hitch.
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    1992 745 approaching 500k km








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      bolt size for Trailer Hitch to frame 700

      posted by  Sand_Squid on  Thu Jul 4 20:24 CST 2013
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      Thanks, (4) M12-1.75x40mm has got it hanging in place through the single flat plate portion of the OEM hitch for the time being.
      The other 4 were too short to reach through the square tubing section of the OEM hitch, but knowing the diameter and pitch, I ca go back to the store and get some longer bolts to finish the job.








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        bolt size for Trailer Hitch to frame 700

        posted by  Onkel Udo II on  Fri Jul 5 05:03 CST 2013
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        You sure it is an OEM hitch? The only one I ever had was an oval section with the weird 2" x 3" Volvo-specific (I assume) receiver.

        I am still considering a Hidden-Hitch for the 940 or the 240 sedan (depends on if the 240 becomes a LeMon or not).








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          bolt size for OEM Trailer Hitch to frame 700

          posted by  Sand_Squid on  Mon Jul 15 16:38 CST 2013
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          Absolutely positive it is the OEM. right down to,the wierd 2" x 3-1⁄4" draw-bar that was a delaer only item (that cost me as much as a complete aftermarket hitch would have cost):





          To do the job properly, it took:
          (2 per side) M12 x 1.75 x 40 bolts through the flat plate to frame.
          (2 per side) M12 x 1.75 x 60 bolts through the box section to the frame.





          One of these days I'm going to get some square tubing and flat plate and my wire feed MIG welder and make up a few more draw bars so I can be ready to go with 1-7⁄8" in. & 2-5⁄16" balls aready installed should the need arise.








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            bolt size for OEM Trailer Hitch to frame 700

            posted by  Onkel Udo II on  Tue Jul 16 11:59 CST 2013
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            Interesting...not at all like the one I had on my '76...then transfered to '79, and '81. Since lost when the '81 was sold in my absence after a tree fell on it.

            Mine was an oval section laterally between the pieces of plate with the mounting holes. The wierd rectangular reciever was well under the car such that only a practiced eye could even see it when the ball was removed (integrated ball & drawbar...no changing ball diameters).

            I am contemplating making my own class II hitch for the 940 but I do not have a good pattern...never having actually seen 940 hitch. I know I could just template the holes and go for it but I am methodical kind of guy on that sort of thing.







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