Volvo 850 Made from 1993 to 1997, this Volvo line was available in both a wagon and a sedan, both with were graced with several trim levels.

Any quick way to tell if I have "Self Leveling Rear Suspension"

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 03-21-2013, 07:23 PM
jollygoodgold's Avatar
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Rockford, Illinois
Posts: 91
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default Any quick way to tell if I have "Self Leveling Rear Suspension"

Hello again!

I have a 1996 850 turbo. Im looking at doing my shocks/struts but now see a little warning on FCP Euro about self leveling shocks in the rear even after selecting my car in their system. Any quick way to tell?

Thanks for everything as always!
 
  #2  
Old 03-21-2013, 07:36 PM
rspi's Avatar
Administrator
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Posts: 15,765
Likes: 0
Received 30 Likes on 29 Posts
Default

Sachs Rear Shock 850 C70 S70 V70 FWD

Wow, for the third time...

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.
 
  #3  
Old 03-21-2013, 08:51 PM
MattyXXL's Avatar
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Miami, FL
Posts: 1,267
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Looking at them is the quickest way LOL..
 
  #4  
Old 03-22-2013, 08:34 PM
Kiss4aFrog's Avatar
Administrator
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Cape Coral, FL
Posts: 4,516
Received 11 Likes on 11 Posts
Default

Walk out behind your car and lay down with a flashlight and look.
 
Attached Thumbnails Any quick way to tell if I have "Self Leveling Rear Suspension"-suspension-nivomat-shocks.jpg   Any quick way to tell if I have "Self Leveling Rear Suspension"-suspension-kyb-rear-shock.jpg  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
iceracer46
Volvo V70
6
12-20-2011 03:46 PM
sean177
Volvo XC90
0
07-01-2010 03:21 PM
pinocs
Volvo 850
3
09-02-2008 09:56 PM
flyer1
Volvo V70
1
09-17-2006 01:07 PM
y2blade
Suspension
1
10-23-2005 03:54 PM



Quick Reply: Any quick way to tell if I have "Self Leveling Rear Suspension"



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:57 PM.