P2 suspention advice.

[Kingsford G]

Just been looking on PFV different shocks etc.To replace the nivomats apart from a shock absorber and spring do I need anything else?Any experience with these anyone?
http://www.partsforvolvosonline.com/...oducts_id=7668

[jdavis]

James T5 fitted them with good results if i remember rightly

Is the plod height ribbing getting to you already?

[M-R-P]

you can use the nivomat mounts with standard shocks so no mate. all you need is springs and shocks (from a unimog)

[graemewelch]

ive got two rear shocks you can have. im changing all my suspension and steering soon

[JamesT5]

The PFV lowering kit is good value for money!

[AndysR]

Best advice is use the best quality you can afford to and do it fast because no one likes a V70 with XC90 rear ride height, before you know it the local estate agent will be offering to help rent out the space in your wheel arches to families on a budget

[Kingsford G]

The PFV lowering kit is good value for money!

That is something I can afford,what is the ride like,still happy with it?

[Kingsford G]

Best advice is use the best quality you can afford to and do it fast because no one likes a V70 with XC90 rear ride height, before you know it the local estate agent will be offering to help rent out the space in your wheel arches to families on a budget

Pmsl lol I better do it quick then

[partsforvolvos.com]

there are different oe part numbers for the rear shock top mounts. the nivomat ones are wider with a rubber insert.
a bit like the difference between the p1 v70/850 shock mounts.

if martin said they were ok, then you should be alright though.

[M-R-P]

there are different oe part numbers for the rear shock top mounts. the nivomat ones are wider with a rubber insert.
a bit like the difference between the p1 v70/850 shock mounts.

if martin said they were ok, then you should be alright though.

Perfect fit mate.

From what I can work out, the dome at the top of the OE shock is slightly smaller than the NIV but I'm talking a mm or two. I've had no movement or noises from them as yet and it's been a year.
I know you can't use nivs on standard mounts as it'll ram the mount through the floor with the extra load.

[partsforvolvos.com]

kingsford, strongly consider fitting bilstein b4 with the lesjofors lowering springs . I really should make up a kit for this but not enough time, and at our price the set of 4 bilsteins is a steal......

[JamesT5]

That is something I can afford,what is the ride like,still happy with it?

Yes, as far as I can tell the kit has held out well and is still ok.