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Originally Posted by Laird Scooby
Even when Nivos work properly, they still don't self-level :
Land Rover developed a self-levelling rear suspension using the "Boge Hydromat" self-energising hydraulic strut.[13]
Of similar construction to a hydraulic shock absorber the strut used the motion of the suspension travelling over bumps to pump itself back up to a pre-set height. It was sufficiently powerful to regain up to 85% of normal ride height with a full load over the rear axle, and had the advantage of requiring no external power source or a dedicated hydraulic system in the vehicle.
That is extracted from this :
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self-levelling_suspension
My point is that the Nivos only get to a certain level, they don't actually return the ride height to normal. To me, that isn't self-leveling suspension and isn't worth the extra money.
I'd rather spend £20 on a pair of those "Rubber Donuts" better known as Grayston Coil Spring Assisters :
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Grayston-...UAAOSwJH1ZKXwx
Each to their own! I'm just glad they've stopped making Nivos and nobody can repair them - there are better options these days that are probably nearly as cheap as Nivos and will get the ride height where it should be such as air-bags (not those IEDs built into the steering wheel, dash etc) and so on.
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Thats the thing I was on about on Rangey Classics and 110 CSWs.
Total waste of time, never ever ever drove 1 ( and there was plenty) where it actually works.
Heavy duty springs and decent shocks beats any self levelling crap any day!