i want to convert my nivo's to standard shocks while waiting for a large mysterious bundle of cash to appear.what years of wagons can i get the springs off of?most older wagons should be set up for regular shocks,right?thanks dave
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83 242 DL -120k, 92-965-167k, 94-965-188k, 83-242 GLT-Gone, but not forgotten,83-245GLT-1'st one -the 1'st 3 currently on the road

thanks sped,i didn't know they were available.i know i'm cheap right now,but that's what the wallet dictates sometimes.like the old GM slogans found on stickers under the hood, i'd like to keep my volvo all volvo.
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83 242 DL -120k, 92-965-167k, 94-965-188k, 83-242 GLT-Gone, but not forgotten,83-245GLT-1'st one -the 1'st 3 currently on the road

Get a set of Monroe load levelers. Less than 120.00 for the pair.

there is no doubt that i would rather install the nivo's,but at the moment i'm preparing for a move and taking a load at a time out and the nivo's dont seem to be pumping up and when un loaded on certain bumps there'e a noise in the back and it's not as firm as it should be.this is on the 94 and in the next week or 2 i'll be hitting 200k,i'll update milage on sig when this happens.94-199k,92-188k, 83-around 125k.from the replys it sounds like i should get turbo springs.i dont load the wagon often and only want the rear tight for now and re-install nivo's when possible.thanks dave
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83 242 DL -120k, 92-965-167k, 94-965-188k, 83-242 GLT-Gone, but not forgotten,83-245GLT-1'st one -the 1'st 3 currently on the road

I've said it before, but I would encourage you to reconsider the Nivomats. Their initial cost is greater than a conversion, although not by much, but the shocks are wonderful, even at overload. If you load your wagon at all, the Nivomats, in my opinion, will give youa far better shock than the normal ones. I've owned a 92 960 with new Nivos and now 97 V90, and there is not comparison under load. The Nivos are better.

You have 167K on this car that now needs shocks? If this is true, I think that speaks volumes of the Nivos. I the Boge nomenclature, the Nivos are classified as in the "Extreme' category...their most demanding shocks.
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John Shatzer, '97 V90 @ 105K

I installed rear springs from a 1991 745T on the rear of my son's 1984 760T. He and I are quite pleased with the results. It carries a full load much better.
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john

Most 745s, yes.
Nivos WERE an option, though, but they're easy to spot.
http://www.brickboard.com/FAQ/700-900/RearSuspension.htm#RearSuspensionIdentification
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Jim McDonald