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900 IRS shock replacement 900 1996

posted by  wharfrat on  Sat Mar 30 13:47 CST 2013
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I have a 96 965 which is used hard. I live many miles up a dirt road and use the car for hauling stuff and towing. It's not the utility vehicle that my 245 was but it's what I've got. It has IRS/transverse leaf spring and I want to strengthen the load-carrying capacity. Were Nivomats ever fitted to this style? It currently has worn out Sachs shocks which need replacement and self-levelers make sense. If yes, can I retrofit Nivomats? If no, are there sturdy shocks available...Monroe Reflex seems to be the best rated.

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900 IRS shock replacement 900 1996

posted by  jwalker on  Sun Mar 31 07:35 CST 2013
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I think, but am not 100% sure, that some 960 wagons had Nivomats. Other than OEM, Monroe is the only one according to the following link. This info may be old, however.

http://www.brickboard.com/FAQ/700-900/RearSuspension.htm#RearShockInstallation96960S90

If available, Koni would be great since they are adjustable. Or maybe Bilstein HD (Heavy Duty). Downside is they are both expensive...

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