Alternative to nivomats

[paulcl09]

Hi all as above is there any alternatives to nivomats for my V70 R manual AWD. Nivomats are so expensive and AWD's are so much harder to find parts for.

Thanks

[Nealevo]

If its the same as 850 nivomats, which im sure they are, then just buy normal top mounts (about £20) and gas struts and throw the nivomats away, this is what i did on my 850R.
I'm sure someone more knowledgable will be along soon to confirm

[paulcl09]

If its the same as 850 nivomats, which im sure they are, then just buy normal top mounts (about £20) and gas struts and throw the nivomats away, this is what i did on my 850R.
I'm sure someone more knowledgable will be along soon to confirm

Thanks for that. was your car AWD?

[p fandango]

the AWD uses a different suspension set-up to normal 850/V70's as the rear axle is based on a 960 axle. But i'm certain not all AWD's would of been Nivomat so you must be able to get the components to swop to normal shocks & springs

[kfc]

My V70R needed replacement shocks, but like yours it was an AWD and had to use Nivomat. any of the fwd models can be swapped, but unfortunatly not the awd's.

[Quicksilver]

I believe the spring rates are softer with Nivomats so you may have to change springs as well, I know they are on FWD.

[Dangerous Dave]

Yeah, the AWD shocks have a different bottom mount, a bar with two bolt holes as the shock has to be removed through the bottom of the suspension arm. I'm not sure of any conversion kits though.

http://www.fcpgroton.com/images/products/large/8626026.jpg

I had to replace mine a few years ago, got them from FRF with quite a discount (was still £300 plus, but better than over £500
http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?37615-Discounted-Mail-Order-Genuine-Parts-FRF-Motors