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    Question Self Levelling Rear Suspension?

    Afternoon all,

    I have a V70 T5 1998 R reg on 134,000 and need to change the suspension as it is completely shot but how do I know or is there an easy way to tell if I have self levelling suspension?

    Also whilst on the subject wouold you bother uprating the shocks and/or springs and if so any recommendations?

    Many thanks

    Rob

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    hello rob-

    if you have nivomat self levelling suspension the rear shock absorbers are about 4-5 inches in diameter with a large rubbers bellows over half of the length.

    if they are standard , they are only 2-3 inches in diameter with no rubber bellows.

    regards, jamie

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    I have a set of nivomats currently on ebay should you need a set. The auction ends tonight.

    Here's a link, you'll be able to see what shocks you have by looking through the rear springs with a torch.

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    Will P2 Nivos fit a P1?

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    Oh pants!

    The avatar threw me lol, (P2)


    OK, mine won't fit
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    Was gonna say, sure mine aren't that wide.

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