850 T5 Saloon & Nivomat suspension

DaveM241 · Mar 31st, 2007, 16:37

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

John_C · Mar 31st, 2007, 16:49

AFAIK the Nivomats were only ever fitted to the estates.

Cheers,
John

DaveM241 · Apr 1st, 2007, 09:31

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

John_C · Apr 1st, 2007, 11:47

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

JackT5 · Apr 1st, 2007, 22:33

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.

John_C · Apr 2nd, 2007, 13:41

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

Paddler Ed · Apr 10th, 2007, 21:26

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

Mar 31st, 2007, 16:37	#1
DaveM241 New Member Last Online: Nov 24th, 2022 17:17 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bicester	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

Apr 1st, 2007, 22:33	#5
JackT5 Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2008 22:26 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Grimsby	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. __________________ 2002 S80 D5 SE, 96 850 T5

Apr 10th, 2007, 21:26	#7
Paddler Ed Volvo Driver Born 'n bred Last Online: Dec 10th, 2015 09:59 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Armidale, NSW, Australia... home of rust free 240's!	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 __________________ '00 V70 Classic, 2.4 (170) 225,000 miles, none since March 2010 but it still runs! <S>'94 854 SE (Australian Spec) 190,000km</S> Sold <S>'86 Toyota Landcruiser FJ73, 138,000km </S> Sold after 15,000km of memories '05 BMW 320d E46 Touring.GF's car

Mar 31st, 2007, 16:49	#2
John_C Allons-y! Last Online: Jun 8th, 2020 15:32 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Winchester	AFAIK the Nivomats were only ever fitted to the estates. Cheers, John

Apr 1st, 2007, 09:31	#3
DaveM241 New Member Last Online: Nov 24th, 2022 17:17 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bicester	Damn !!!!!!! ...................and thanks very much.

Apr 1st, 2007, 11:47	#4
John_C Allons-y! Last Online: Jun 8th, 2020 15:32 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Winchester	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

Apr 2nd, 2007, 13:41	#6
John_C Allons-y! Last Online: Jun 8th, 2020 15:32 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Winchester	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

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