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[burnout8488]

I just converted my S70 AWD to blue Nivomats from a '98 V70 AWD in a junkyard with 178k. With Hussein's advice, I was given confidence that a nivo shock CAN still be servicable after so many miles.

I wasn't able to get the V70 springs, so I'm using my stock sedan springs which are apparently a little bigger. So, my car is sitting a little bit higher. Also, I'm about 200lbs lighter, as my car lacks ALL AWD components, including the rear axles.

What size and thread pitch bolts do I need to purchase? I've heard of people making them, but can't seem to find a thread on what exactly needs to be bought. The spacing can be achieved by using large nuts that slide over the thread, from what I've seen.

Any specs are much appreciated!

[lookforjoe]

easy way is to just get longer bolts for the bottom, and put spacer washers between the lower shock mount 'ears' and the subframe, to lower the shock & thereby lower the body. Not sure you will get much drop without the nivo springs, which are much softer spring rate.

[burnout8488]

Yeah, at this point I'm just looking to get rid of the small amount of extra height added by putting nivos on a spring not designed for them. Then, later down the road when I lower it, I can just add another nut or two to my already existing spacer for some more drop.

[Dan A]

It's been a while since I did mine but thread pitch and size isn't so critical as long as it fits through the holes in the lower mount of the nivo. They don't thread into anything except the nut that you will probably want to buy new anyway so just get them to match. You could even use an SAE bolt and nut if you want as they are usually a bit cheaper than the metric counterpart. Just make sure you are getting a hardened bolt and nut. As far as spacers just use nuts that are the next size up that can slip over the bolt.

[burnout8488]

Thanks! I went to Lowe's and eyeballed some hardware that might work. I'll post pics if it does, and specs of the bolts.

[lookforjoe]

There's a guy on V70R (pretty sure he's on here too) looking for non-Nivo AWD springs, maybe you can sell him your old ones....

[-Matt01]

haha yep!!
If your car came from the factory without those 250$ nivomats (The load bearing ones)
What im looking for is your chassis code firstly so i can get part #'s and such because id love to get the info out there how to covert from nivomats to regular shocks without sagging in the rear.
basically when you open your hood next to your battery theres a plate, on the right side column on the bottom line theres a code, and thats the one i need!
if it turns out that you do have the rights springs, i would be interested in them.
thanks for any help!

[burnout8488]

Interesting! I can get the chassis code if youd like.

Would you be interested in trading springs? I need to use the nivo wagon ones and don't feel like pulling them at the junkyard! ;D

I also have the shocks you'll need, brand new in box.

[-Matt01]

i already have the shocks im going to use ( konis) haha

but yes id be interested in trading my nivomat springs for your non nivomat ones.. So get my your chassis code, and we'll take it from there..

[burnout8488]

I didn't know there were any aftermarket shocks for the rear of the AWD vehicles!

Let me know if the chassis code jives with your setup. What is different between the codes? Shock mounting points, spring diameter, etc?

[lookforjoe]

burnout8488, on 04 October 2011 - 04:48 PM, said:

What is different between the codes? Shock mounting points, spring diameter, etc?

Spring rate & length, & shock/nivo combination

[-Matt01]

well, im running koni yellows, with adapter brackets for AWD.... homemade adapter brackets ( not too good)
http://volvospeed.co...-awd-coilovers/

ill check it out, thanks a ton!

[-Matt01]

yep, i checked it out, those are the springs i need. If your interested and want to pay the shipping (fedex company rates) i can get my springs out to you probably by the beginning of next week. If you need mine to drive yours you can send yours back once you get mine or... ?

[burnout8488]

PMing you

[whitev70r]

Digging up old thread but that's what searches are for, right? Can anyone tell me how long these drop bolts should be? I'm looking at a few pics and the bolt itself seems to be about 4" long and the sleeve spacers should be about 2"

[burnout8488]

4" sounds about right. I ended up getting all my spacer hardware from Lowes. They've got it all in the metric hardware drawer, you just need to piece it all together in your head at the store.