XC60 R design rear springs and shocks needed

[Adrian B]

Hi. I speak of my 2012 R design XC60 D5 awd. With rear Nivomat shockers!
MOT passed yesterday with one advisory.
"rear shock absorber misting" Posh words for its started to leak!
I called Claytons of Mansfield yesterday and quoted £603 for the one new Nivomat shocker. Get a grip! The part number on my shock is 31302604 and they did confirm this as the correct replacement part for the Nivomat.
I have recently seen them at around £450, not now though and that to me that is still ridiculous! I am aware that on a ten year old car the other will not be far behind in failing! £1200 for two from Volvo. Ha
I have paid less for second hand cars within the last 3 years!
I have put a shout out for a second hand one but lets see, theoretically I have twelve months to source one.
I am a pensioner and do not do track days or rallying in my SUV!
I do occasional tow.
The previous owner did pay for a Volvo factory fitted tow bar etc, hence the Nivomats. I am told Nivomat rear shocks are standard on all XC90's but not on all XC60's.
I was told someone on line does a conversion kit, Volvo said they personally did not do a listed conversion kit.
Online I can see conversion kits for the XC90 but not been able to source one for an XC60, one or two sites advertise one but "not in stock"
Autodoc list Nivomats on their website priced at around 250 euros. BUT not in stock so when they ever do become available I guess the price will rocket!
Here is where hopefully the forum can help.
I am wishing to buy a pair of new standard shocks of quality, Bilstein, Sachs open to suggestions. Sachs as you know make the nivomat self leveling shocks for Volvo and other vehicle manufacturers.
I am open to which manufacturer, please let me know the exact makers part numbers etc, as there are many, relating to the two new rear shocks and the two new mating springs I may purchase.
I am told that the springs on my car now are 20mm shorter than the ones used with standard type shocks.
I will hopefully fit them myself.
Thanks in advance.
Regards

[Ulrikas PA]

I'll start by replying that I don't know the answer.

However, it was a right malarkey when I needed various air suspension for my Audi A6 Allroad, and Audi wanted quite frankly, crazy money for.

In the end (after cheaper mistakes) I bought OEM aftermarket Bilsteins (not badged Audi, but still the genuine parts) from Germany and had them fitted by local Audi specialist.
Fitted, they were 40% cheaper.

I would see if you can source in the Netherlands or elsewhere and know that you have the 'right ones' to last on your car.

[Adrian B]

Just a update. An non Volvo dealer
Has priced a nivomat to me at £480.
That's £120 below a dealership.
I am still determined to change my car's set up away from nivomats. It's seems they fail a little more than standard shocks!
All advice on alternatives will be greatly received.
If I have any news in future to help others make more informed choices, I will post it here. Regards