load compensating suspension

Steff79 · Jul 30th, 2018, 16:54

I'm full of questions today.

I was just considering tow bar mounted bike racks as I will almost certainly fit a tow bar to the V70.

the only issue I have with them is it is hanging a lot of weight way out the back and so you often see cars with the rear suspension really compressed.

Did V70's come with load compensating/self leveling rear suspension as std? mine is a 2015 D4 SE Lux if it makes a difference.

Thanks

pacman67 · Jul 30th, 2018, 18:06

Don't think it was standard fit, if you look you can tell as the Nivomats are a combined unit with the spring and a much fatter looking shock with a rubber concertina type boot.

Tannaton · Jul 31st, 2018, 12:44

7-seat XC90's (which is all UK versions) where the only car to have Nivomats as standard I believe.

100K+ · Jul 31st, 2018, 13:39

If you are buying through the Volvo Select programme you could ask for a car with load compensating suspension. Their system will get all cars with it fitted. It worked for me back in the day: Wanted a V70 T5 +sunroof + LCS. The lad was back in under a day and the car was bought there and then and I ran it for another 235K miles.

Steff79 · Jul 31st, 2018, 14:48

Thanks all, I'll have a look underneath later.

Unfortunately/fortunately I have all ready bought a car privately.

TrueBlue · Aug 1st, 2018, 19:29

I thought the Nivomats were for the self adjusting suspension system (poor man's range rover type). Not brilliant - I had a car with them - but then there are few chances for abrasive driving round here. Very expensive to repair.

What you need is 'load compensating suspension' which are two stage passive shock absorbers (nivos are active) and there are market alternatives, I believe. Designed for towing 'vans / heavy trailers.

Tannaton · Aug 2nd, 2018, 13:32

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Originally Posted by TrueBlue

I thought the Nivomats were for the self adjusting suspension system (poor man's range rover type). Not brilliant - I had a car with them - but then there are few chances for abrasive driving round here. Very expensive to repair.

What you need is 'load compensating suspension' which are two stage passive shock absorbers (nivos are active) and there are market alternatives, I believe. Designed for towing 'vans / heavy trailers.

I strongly disagree - whilst the Nivomat's are a passive "self levelling" system they do and excellent job with a heavily loaded car and/or towing. They aren't that expensive.

dannynic · Aug 2nd, 2018, 16:13

My V70 has nivomats and they are superb when towing my twin axle caravan and alot more reliable than the range rover air suspension!

Jul 30th, 2018, 16:54	#1
Steff79 Member Last Online: Apr 7th, 2024 12:02 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Bury	load compensating suspension I'm full of questions today. I was just considering tow bar mounted bike racks as I will almost certainly fit a tow bar to the V70. the only issue I have with them is it is hanging a lot of weight way out the back and so you often see cars with the rear suspension really compressed. Did V70's come with load compensating/self leveling rear suspension as std? mine is a 2015 D4 SE Lux if it makes a difference. Thanks

Jul 30th, 2018, 18:06	#2
pacman67 VOC Member Last Online: Dec 6th, 2023 14:09 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Richmond N Yorks	Don't think it was standard fit, if you look you can tell as the Nivomats are a combined unit with the spring and a much fatter looking shock with a rubber concertina type boot. __________________ Regards, pacman67 previously held: V40 TD & S40 2ltr P1,V40 P2 sport lux, V70 XC P1, XC70 P2, V70 D5 P2 and P3, V40 T4,V70R, C30 R Design. currently held: V70 P3 D5 SE LUX, XC90 MK2 Inscription Pro.

Jul 31st, 2018, 12:44	#3
Tannaton Bungling Amateur Last Online: Yesterday 20:51 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Beverley, East Yorks	7-seat XC90's (which is all UK versions) where the only car to have Nivomats as standard I believe. __________________ 2011 XC90 D5 Executive 2003 C70 T5 GT 2012 Ford Ranger XL SC 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500 1976 Massey Ferguson 135

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Jul 31st, 2018, 13:39	#4
100K+ Premier Member Last Online: Apr 16th, 2024 18:41 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Newcastle	If you are buying through the Volvo Select programme you could ask for a car with load compensating suspension. Their system will get all cars with it fitted. It worked for me back in the day: Wanted a V70 T5 +sunroof + LCS. The lad was back in under a day and the car was bought there and then and I ran it for another 235K miles.

Jul 31st, 2018, 14:48	#5
Steff79 Member Last Online: Apr 7th, 2024 12:02 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Bury	Thanks all, I'll have a look underneath later. Unfortunately/fortunately I have all ready bought a car privately.

Aug 1st, 2018, 19:29	#6
TrueBlue Member Last Online: Jan 27th, 2023 17:36 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: West Sussex	I thought the Nivomats were for the self adjusting suspension system (poor man's range rover type). Not brilliant - I had a car with them - but then there are few chances for abrasive driving round here. Very expensive to repair. What you need is 'load compensating suspension' which are two stage passive shock absorbers (nivos are active) and there are market alternatives, I believe. Designed for towing 'vans / heavy trailers.

Aug 2nd, 2018, 16:13	#8
dannynic Junior Member Last Online: May 1st, 2022 07:34 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bridgwater Somerset	My V70 has nivomats and they are superb when towing my twin axle caravan and alot more reliable than the range rover air suspension!

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