replacing self levellers for konis

nitro · Apr 6th, 2009, 19:54

hi im replacing my shocks and springs on my v70r. because it has self levellers on at the moment will i need to replace my top mounts and does anything need replacing on the back.
regards jim

dooby · Apr 6th, 2009, 21:09

Hiya,

assuming it's the FWD (I wouldn't know about the AWD) then yes - new top mounts suitable for standard shocks, new shocks and new springs. Think that's it (it's a while since I did mine).

HTH, Pete

nitro · Apr 6th, 2009, 21:28

cheers thanks for that. just needed to know what i needed before i pull it apart.

saturnuranus · Apr 6th, 2009, 21:47

You may also need two lower spring mounts. p/n is 3546435. All assuming 2wd of course!

nitro · Apr 7th, 2009, 20:14

yes its 2wd. how can i tell if it needs sping mounts.

HULK · Apr 7th, 2009, 20:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by dooby

Hiya,

assuming it's the FWD (I wouldn't know about the AWD) then yes - new top mounts suitable for standard shocks, new shocks and new springs. Think that's it (it's a while since I did mine).

HTH, Pete

i still have the set of rear koni shoxs and springs i got from you dooby. still havnt fitted them yet LOL

dooby · Apr 7th, 2009, 22:43

Lol, get on then - and let us know if there's any bits needed we missed :-)

Cheers, Pete

saturnuranus · Apr 7th, 2009, 22:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by nitro

yes its 2wd. how can i tell if it needs sping mounts.

Volvo told me you do, and they list two different part numbers, and the parts do indeed look different. Also the PartsForVolvos Nivomat DIY conversion kit comes with new spring mounts - see here.

HULK · Apr 8th, 2009, 06:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by dooby

Lol, get on then - and let us know if there's any bits needed we missed :-)

Cheers, Pete

all the right bits are there. but i am going to have to cut the bottom spring mount bolt as its just spinning the other side and no way of holding on to it.
the bolt spins inside the mount clamp thingy so am going to need an angle grinder to take the nut off the bottom.
i will do it eventuly LOL

to change novimat yo normal shox you will need
lower coil mount
new dome nutts for the bottom of the shox (just in case as they can be a bugger and round off)
standered top mounts for the top of the shox as novimat mounts are diferant

other than shoxs and springs thats it

nitro · Apr 10th, 2009, 16:14

well did mine today did drivers side no problem.did the other side and snapped the lower shock mount off. i had drowned the things in plus gas
every day for a week and warmed them up before trying to undo.is there a
repair kit avaliable for it.it only looks like a press fit

Apr 6th, 2009, 19:54	#1
nitro New Member Last Online: Jun 22nd, 2013 20:37 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: stoke on trent	replacing self levellers for konis hi im replacing my shocks and springs on my v70r. because it has self levellers on at the moment will i need to replace my top mounts and does anything need replacing on the back. regards jim

Apr 6th, 2009, 21:09	#2
dooby Forum Support Team Last Online: Jul 5th, 2019 16:11 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cambridge View Photos By: dooby	Hiya, assuming it's the FWD (I wouldn't know about the AWD) then yes - new top mounts suitable for standard shocks, new shocks and new springs. Think that's it (it's a while since I did mine). HTH, Pete __________________ '97MY black 855R M56H + Quaife Porsche/S60R BBK + XP8s, TD04HL-19T, 17"x8J Pegasus, THS intercooler, custom intake & RIP, Samco coolant, Koni/Nivo H&R, S60R manifold, TT-USB, Simota, IPD turbo back, IPD anti-roll bars & droplinks, IPD HT, MSD coil, Innovate LC-1, dimming mirror, Goodridge hoses, DOT5.1, V70 rear lights & handles, poly top bush & A arms & tie bar, strut brace, clear repeaters, 6k HID, catch tank, 2x rear brace

Apr 6th, 2009, 21:47	#4
saturnuranus VOC Member Last Online: Feb 7th, 2024 07:36 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sutton Coldfield View Photos By: saturnuranus	You may also need two lower spring mounts. p/n is 3546435. All assuming 2wd of course! Last edited by saturnuranus; Apr 6th, 2009 at 21:57. Reason: Added p/n!

Apr 7th, 2009, 22:43	#7
dooby Forum Support Team Last Online: Jul 5th, 2019 16:11 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cambridge View Photos By: dooby	Lol, get on then - and let us know if there's any bits needed we missed :-) Cheers, Pete __________________ '97MY black 855R M56H + Quaife Porsche/S60R BBK + XP8s, TD04HL-19T, 17"x8J Pegasus, THS intercooler, custom intake & RIP, Samco coolant, Koni/Nivo H&R, S60R manifold, TT-USB, Simota, IPD turbo back, IPD anti-roll bars & droplinks, IPD HT, MSD coil, Innovate LC-1, dimming mirror, Goodridge hoses, DOT5.1, V70 rear lights & handles, poly top bush & A arms & tie bar, strut brace, clear repeaters, 6k HID, catch tank, 2x rear brace

Apr 6th, 2009, 21:28	#3
nitro New Member Last Online: Jun 22nd, 2013 20:37 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: stoke on trent	cheers thanks for that. just needed to know what i needed before i pull it apart.

Apr 7th, 2009, 20:14	#5
nitro New Member Last Online: Jun 22nd, 2013 20:37 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: stoke on trent	yes its 2wd. how can i tell if it needs sping mounts.

Apr 10th, 2009, 16:14	#10
nitro New Member Last Online: Jun 22nd, 2013 20:37 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: stoke on trent	well did mine today did drivers side no problem.did the other side and snapped the lower shock mount off. i had drowned the things in plus gas every day for a week and warmed them up before trying to undo.is there a repair kit avaliable for it.it only looks like a press fit

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