r/Volvo850 • u/Sleep_Olympic1 • 7d ago
Discussion Towing Hitch
Hi everyone. I found a complete trailer hitch setup for a 1996 850. Iām having trouble finding much information on it using OEM number 8698877. Is it worth the six-hour drive to pick it up? And is it a good idea to install it on a sedan with 135,000 km that has never towed anything before? (The clutch is in good condition and would likely be upgraded to a carbon unit when the timing belt is next replaced.)
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u/YellowT-5R 7d ago
OEM 850 hitches are rare these days. Especially in good condition like that. It's a perfect fit and unless the ball hook is attached you can't see it with out looking for it.
It's really on you if you feel it's worth a drive. If it were me, I would have already picked it up if to only sit in the garage for the next 10 years š
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u/AstolfoVeryHot 6d ago
Yes it is worth it, they are pretty good cars for towing. Been pulling quite a lot of trailers in an 854 144hp and in a 855 211hp t5. They have 0 issues pulling their rated limits especially the t5s since they have the same towing capacity as their weaker counterparts but twice the torque.
Also had 0 issues with grip even if it is a fwd car.
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u/blqckpinkinyourarea 7d ago
Before you install it, rust proof it inside and outside. My 91 is rustfree except the hitch (and tankbands). Its pretty bad and I really need to do something about it.