[V70R] Nivomat and alternative

[niavlysj]

Hi,

Some of you alread saw that I'm looking for rear Nivomats of V70R AWD

Due to the facts that:
- They are complicated to find AND in good conditions
- They are expensive delivered in UK / Europe from Viva ($735 excl Tax)

I'm looking for alternatives

I will receive TME springs that will needs Nivomats or equivalent, so change to standard springs and shocks for AWD won't work on that case.

I have seen this .. thing:
Air shocks Nivomat conversion
I know a little bit about air ride etc
It seems it miss compressor and air tank at least!

Does already some of you use that?

[doingitsideways]

Those are Monroe Ride Levellers.
They have no compressor, although a small compressor can be fitted.
They pump up from a compressed air line to compensate for load.

They tend to be used with standard springs for people who carry heavy loads or tow a heavy caravan, etc. Not sure how well they'd manage with a Nivo spring as they are much weaker.

[niavlysj]

Ok, so you don't think it is a good idea to replace my nivomats today.

[doingitsideways]

Not unless you're going to use a standard spring

[Bigfella666]

Niav

Did you try FRF in Swansea ? Whilst I would not use them if they were the last dealer on the planet I would not wish to deny you the opportunity. I think you should be looking at £650ish delivered ?

Like you say Viva only work out good value if you are not paying the import duty and VAT.

Sides what would you do in Niav's position ? I took the view that Nivos are there for a reason ( not unusual fir me to have a tonne of logs in the back ) and as I aimed to keep the car for 3 years made sense to splash out. This aside strikes me you have all sorts of hassle trying to side step on an AWD.

And how do you rate the XC90 ?

[niavlysj]

As I'm in France, it won't be easy to push them to send those parts. It won't be a language issue, but lot of people do not like to send parts overseas.