Question: is replacement of leaf sprig a solution to move up a bit back of my brick?




V90 with nivo’s always look like it have to high lifted front.. Even when nivo’s are in right level...
I have heard, that sedan have thicker leave spring.. can anybody confirm it?

Thanks in advance...
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Gregski; european V90 '97 B6304FS2 AW3043 IGS HID

I'm pretty sure the wagon's spring is stiffer than the sedan. The wagon is expected to carry bigger loads. The alignment specs show the dimensions from the fender lips to the wheel rims to be the same for wagons and sedans with no mention of various options on the car.

Hope this helps.

Does your vehicle have "Nivos"?
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'96 965 with 16' wheels at 117K. Had '85 745 Turbo Diesel for 200K.

yes, I have nivos.. but it looks like they are working properly...

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Gregski; european V90 '97 B6304FS2 AW3043 IGS HID

The sedan uses conventional shocks where most of the damping comes from a stiffer leaf spring. The wagon with Nivomats uses a less firm spring that is matched to the damping rate of the Nivomat shock which provides most of the damping.
If you go with the sedan leaf spring you'll also need to use the conventional shocks. On the wagon the Nivo's provise additioonal load carrying ability as well as load leveling when your towing or carrying a big load.
I would replace the Nivo's even if they appear to be OK, especially if there more than 80k miles.
Also remember that the Nivomats need to be 'pumped up' by driving vibration before the shock reaches the proper load height for the load your carrying. If the car sits overnight the Nivo's loose this pressure build-up and taking the car around the block will be necessary before you take a proper ride height measurement. The Nivo's are ready for replacement if the difference from sitting for a while to measuring after a ride is not more than a 1/2 inch or so. The Nivo's could be OK if you haven't considered this.
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'89 245 Sportwagon, '96 960 sedan

Thx for info. This is what I have heard about thiner spring leaf in wagon.
I will make test of nivo according to volvo service info.


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Gregski; european V90 '97 B6304FS2 AW3043 IGS HID

All I can tell you is what you probably already know. That is, there were differently sprung transverse springs (at lest different part numbers) for different suspension set-ups, perhaps only two. Nivo and nonnivo. Anti-sway bars are different too.
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John Shatzer, '97 V90 @ 105K