1989 760 Nivomat questions

Discussion in 'Volvo 760' started by Dale James, Jul 21, 2003.

  1. Dale James

    Dale James Guest

    I have a 1989 760 Turbo (192,000 miles) with a sagging rear end. I assume
    from the description in the owners' manual that this is the self-leveling
    Nivomat system (how do I tell???). How do I tell if I have the "multi-link
    rear suspension"?

    Is my only option to replace Nivomats with Nivomats? How about "good ole
    boy" air-adjustable shocks? It seems to me that they would provide added
    lift, and would be adjustable (manually, of course) for increased loads or a
    trailer....

    I'd really like a cheaper solution than the $450/pair (plus labor) for
    Nivomats from IPD.

    Thanks for any advice,
    --Dale
     
    Dale James, Jul 21, 2003
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  2. Dale James

    Bev A. Kupf Guest

    You can switch the Nivomats to standard shocks, but you'll have to
    replace the springs at the same time. I prefer the ride quality of
    the Nivomats -- have you considered searching at a place like Erie Vovo
    for a used pair?

    Bev
     
    Bev A. Kupf, Jul 22, 2003
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  3. Dale James

    Peter Milnes Guest

    If you have a sedan then you will most likely have Nivomats. These are the most
    expensive of the Nivomats and I think IPD stock them. However if you want to fit
    the normal shock absorbers at a greatly reduced financial outlay then you should
    fit the standard or heavy duty rear springs as well. The Nivomats use a softer
    spring than standard. Of course, you can fit air adjustables but I would suggest
    that you fit the spring options I mentioned above as well.

    Cheers, Peter.

    : I have a 1989 760 Turbo (192,000 miles) with a sagging rear end. I assume
    : from the description in the owners' manual that this is the self-leveling
    : Nivomat system (how do I tell???). How do I tell if I have the "multi-link
    : rear suspension"?
    :
    : Is my only option to replace Nivomats with Nivomats? How about "good ole
    : boy" air-adjustable shocks? It seems to me that they would provide added
    : lift, and would be adjustable (manually, of course) for increased loads or a
    : trailer....
    :
    : I'd really like a cheaper solution than the $450/pair (plus labor) for
    : Nivomats from IPD.
    :
    : Thanks for any advice,
    : --Dale
    :
    :
    :
    :
     
    Peter Milnes, Jul 22, 2003
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  4. Dale James

    gary vetri Guest

    hi, I have a used nivomatic shock out of a 1989 780 bertone.I bought 2 ,
    used one on my car. will sell the other for 100. plus the shipping. gary v.
     
    gary vetri, Jul 22, 2003
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