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Old Sep 19, 2006 | 10:43 AM
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Can the self-leveling Sachs Nivomat shocks be fitted to a (2WD) '93 V70 2.4T?
 
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Old Sep 19, 2006 | 12:59 PM
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My question is why would you want to do this?
 
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Old Sep 19, 2006 | 04:27 PM
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Big dog and large loads - the only thing I miss about my old '94 E320 wagon is the self-leveling rear.
 
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Old Jul 10, 2007 | 06:46 PM
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ORIGINAL: Pretorien

Can the self-leveling Sachs Nivomat shocks be fitted to a (2WD) '93 V70 2.4T?
You've probably long since resolved this "problem", but here is my take. I believe the self-leveling Nivomat uses a lighter spring because the shock is providing an active component. Thus I would expect the combination to be a mismatch.

You could check with IPD as they are very helpful on these issues. You may just want "overload" springs which they also sell. A much less expensive solution.
 
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