Can I replace Nivomat shocks with regular shocks?
Can I replace Nivomat shocks with regular shocks?
Even though the conventional shocks may fit, It is not recommended that you replace your Nivomats with traditional shock absorbers. If conventional shocks are installed the vehicle may permanently sag about two inches or so and the vehicle’s ride quality will suffer.
How do I know if my Nivomat shocks are bad?
Five Signs a Nivomat is Bad Sagging: If you load the trunk of a vehicle with Nivomats, the rear end will go down. After driving the rear end should return to the correct ride height. If the suspension does not return to the correct ride height, the Nivomat units likely need to be replaced.
What are Nivomat shocks?
The Nivomat Shock Absorber is a self-leveling monotube shock absorber developed by Sachs. Nivomat is a contraction of two French words, niveau and automatique. When translated to English, it would be level automatic or automatic level.
How do self leveling shocks work?
Self-levelling suspension lifts the rear end of the vehicle up to spread out the weight more evenly. This puts the weight back onto the front end of the vehicle, which lets the brakes do their job more effectively.
How do I know if my car has self-leveling suspension?
You can look under the car from the rear, if you see large plastic ribbed plastic on the shocks, you likely have Nivomat’s. You can also measure the car before you drive, drive at least a mile and measure again. If you raise at least 1 inch, you likely have them.
Can Nivomat shocks be rebuilt?
Yes, you can! If your car came with a Nivomat suspension, installing a different kind of suspension is not only possible, it’s very simple.
How can you tell if you have Nivomat rear suspension?
If you are wondering if you have Nivomats, check your manual, or try to get a look at them. They will only be in the rear. Nivomats have a thinner end toward the eyelet (although Monroe Nivomats and some others have a built-in accordion boot cover).
How do I know if my Volvo has Nivomat suspension?
If your car is parked for extended periods (more than a day or two), the car may settle a little, which is normal. However, the difference from driver side rear to passenger side rear should be less than 9/16′. The large rubber accordion boot is the simplest way to identify a Nivomat shock.
Do I have Nivomat suspension?
How do I know my self-leveling suspension?
How do I know if my shocks are self leveling?
What is Nivomat™ shock absorber?
Nivomat™ Shock Absorber by Sachs®. Sachs invented Nivomat technology as a means to improve the safety and performance of vehicles loaded with extra weight resulting from luggage, towing or other materials.
What is Nivomat technology?
Sachs invented Nivomat technology as a means to improve the safety and performance of vehicles loaded with extra weight resulting from luggage, towing or other materials. Nivomat self-leveling shocks restore the vehicle to its original ride height within one hundred yards without the use of external pumps or other devices.
What is the diameter of a shock absorber?
The diameter of a conventional shock absorber is 54 mm (2-1/8-in). The diameter of a Nivomat shock can range from 60 mm (2-5/8 in) to 72 mm (2-7/8 in). Make sure the shock is properly mounted to provide adequate clearance. It is recommended to test the operation of the shocks by loading and driving the vehicle.
