940 Nivomat shock

ie940 · Apr 27th, 2016, 22:55

Used Nivomat shock off a 940 estate

Doesn't appear to be leaking and extends when compressed. Gator is torn. Ideal to replace a leaking unit.

£20

Collection from Nottingham/Derby or can post.

SOJ Blackburn · May 6th, 2016, 20:34

I have another one (2009) is anyone needs to make a pair for an MOT?

bob12 · May 6th, 2016, 23:18

Nivomats are special (that's another reason they cost) and do not need to be replaced as a pair .... just replace the leaking one.

AND, if you go to your friendly Volvo Dealer he will gladly supply you with a new 'gator'. You may well have a little problem slipping it on, but it can be done!

bluebrickrick · May 6th, 2016, 23:42

Not having had Nivo's before, are they likely to solve the problem I have with the 945 having a low back end (or perhaps a high front end)? not quite sure how they work or what sort of height difference could be expected.

My two problems are: hitch is low for trailer and I keep foreheading the open tailgate ! next step was to turn up some spacer disks (abt 30mm) to fit above springs but the lathe is tied up with something else at present.

So, possibly a customer...........

ie940 · May 9th, 2016, 11:18

Yes people fit standard replacement rear shocks on Nivomat equipped cars and results in a sagging rear end as the Nivomat supports part of the weight.

Good news on the gator though.

Apr 27th, 2016, 22:55	#1
ie940 Senior Member Last Online: Yesterday 11:35 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: East Mids	940 Nivomat shock Used Nivomat shock off a 940 estate Doesn't appear to be leaking and extends when compressed. Gator is torn. Ideal to replace a leaking unit. £20 Collection from Nottingham/Derby or can post.

May 6th, 2016, 23:18	#3
bob12 bob12 Last Online: Apr 17th, 2024 22:05 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Woking	Nivomats are special (that's another reason they cost) and do not need to be replaced as a pair .... just replace the leaking one. AND, if you go to your friendly Volvo Dealer he will gladly supply you with a new 'gator'. You may well have a little problem slipping it on, but it can be done! Last edited by bob12; May 6th, 2016 at 23:24.

May 6th, 2016, 20:34	#2
SOJ Blackburn Junior Member Last Online: Apr 17th, 2024 09:29 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Ipswich	I have another one (2009) is anyone needs to make a pair for an MOT?

May 6th, 2016, 23:42	#4
bluebrickrick Senior Member Last Online: Oct 13th, 2023 13:26 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Norwich	Not having had Nivo's before, are they likely to solve the problem I have with the 945 having a low back end (or perhaps a high front end)? not quite sure how they work or what sort of height difference could be expected. My two problems are: hitch is low for trailer and I keep foreheading the open tailgate ! next step was to turn up some spacer disks (abt 30mm) to fit above springs but the lathe is tied up with something else at present. So, possibly a customer...........

May 9th, 2016, 11:18	#5
ie940 Senior Member Last Online: Yesterday 11:35 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: East Mids	Yes people fit standard replacement rear shocks on Nivomat equipped cars and results in a sagging rear end as the Nivomat supports part of the weight. Good news on the gator though.

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