850 T5 Saloon & Nivomat suspension
 

Can any one tell me how I can (easily) tell if my newly acquired T5 saloon is fitted with the Nivomat self levelling suspension. I am towing a caravan to Spain in June and would rather like to know.
Many thanks
Dave

AFAIK the Nivomats were only ever fitted to the estates.

Cheers,
John

Damn !!!!!!! ...................and thanks very much.

Actually I'm wrong, I went back and checked and yes the load compensating suspension was an option on the saloons too. It was only ever fitted as standard to some of the estates.

Apparently you can tell if the shocks on the back are Nivomats because they have a rubber gaiter around their base where they link to the suspension but I've never actually seen this so I can't tell for sure.

I'd be surprised if someone shelled out for them on a saloon mind you unless they had towing specifically in mind.

Cheers,
John

My old T5 saloon was ex-police and had nivomats fitted, and yes youre right about the gaiter which can easily be seen if you just stick your head under the back.

Yep I had a quick look under the back of mine yesterday and I have them too. As you say the gaiter is really obvious, completely covers the visible bit of the shock.

Shame I never carry heavy loads really! One thing's for sure, if they ever need replacing I'm not shelling out for 2x nivomats!! Over £160 each, stuff that, can almost get a full set of Koni FSD's for that much.....

Cheers,
John

I've just had Monroe Load Levellers fitted to my V70 adn they work a wonder; just done 900 miles with a full load in the back (From the boot to the front seats up to the roof, and 2 kayaks on the roof!)

Nice and level at 60psi on the shocks; they're completely adjustable as well, so I can set them up for how much I have in the boot.

Cost about £270 to have supplied and fitted at Corner Garage, really neat installation given that they don't fiit many to 850's or '70's