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Re: Tow Bar 200 1984

posted by  someone claiming to be Don Foster on  Mon Mar 5 04:16 CST 2001 [RELATED]

I'm sure you realize you must disconnect the driveshaft for any flat tow over ~20-25 miles............

I built several tow bar adapters for various Volvos. My 240 adapter attaches to the sway bar and has heavy chains that go around the front bumper. The grill and splash pan must be removed, and a blanket must be wrapped around the Volvo bodywork to protect it from the chains.

This was first designed for a '74, the first year for the "commando" aluminum bumper. I modified it to fit the 240.

I towed 4 or 5 cars using this rig, and probably averaged around 150 miles per tow. Never had a problem -- but I wouldn't use it cross country.





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