Xc60 2012 awd d5 Rear Shock failure.215hp R design

Adrian B · Apr 26th, 2021, 17:01

One rear shock absorber is leaking thick oil/grease from the bottom of it. It's on a 215hp R design. My shocker design is the ones with rubber lower consetrtenea moulded covers.
1st. question, shall I change the leaky one or both?
2nd. question if I buy new aftermarket shockers as a pair they will have solid plastic lower covers. Is that important?
3rd. question. I ain't going to buy genuine Volvo shockers so which brands are worth buying? Regards

Deck1ng · Apr 26th, 2021, 17:42

I personally would change both, can’t help with make as I’ve not changed mine.
Autodoc prices £80/85 per pair and some well known names.

JJJ · Apr 26th, 2021, 19:19

See post #18 here: https://www.4x4community.co.za/forum...vo-XC60-Review

Adrian B · Apr 26th, 2021, 20:51

Many thanks but mine are of a different design. I have tried to attach a photo but struggling. The Bushed lug connection on mine are at the bottom. The Top is set in a rubber bush. The bottom shocker strut rod, this bit is covered in a rubber sleeve that is formed in a consetina design. Regards

Tannaton · Apr 26th, 2021, 21:43

If you have the rubber bellow like cover then you might have Nivomats which are the self-levelling ones. Did your car come with a factory towbar? They're great for carrying heavy loads. The badnews is they are circa x5 the cost of normal shocks...

Spring and shocks are like brake pads and discs - best practice is to replace as an axle pair.

Adrian B · Apr 27th, 2021, 02:14

Yes. It's has a factory fitted towbar and they
look like nivomats. Any advice on purchase options would be greatly appreciated as Volvo ones are approx £450 each new. 😯
How many different models of nivomat could be fitted to an XC60 if I can source a nivomat not from Volvo?"
I have found a replacement from an XC60 a little newer than mine. It looks the same!!
Is it easy to replace yourself ?Regards

Chrispynuts · May 11th, 2021, 13:00

Try here https://www.autodoc.co.uk/sachs/1228591

eternal optimist · May 11th, 2021, 14:17

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Originally Posted by Chrispynuts

Try here https://www.autodoc.co.uk/sachs/1228591

That's a phenomenal price! Wish they did them for a P2 XC70 at that.

Adrian B · May 11th, 2021, 15:04

Yes, I thank you all. The price is for an out of stock item. Let's hope the price remains the same when in stock. For all of us
However I did source one off a 2016 xc60 in Belarus! Cost £70 including delivery. It came in 6 days. Same Sachs/ Volvo part numbers on it as per original one fitted at the Volvo factory. Now fitted on my car. Feels ok. Here's hoping!

Apr 26th, 2021, 17:42	#2
Deck1ng Master Member Last Online: Apr 14th, 2024 13:04 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: North Yorkshire	I personally would change both, can’t help with make as I’ve not changed mine. Autodoc prices £80/85 per pair and some well known names. __________________ Current, XC60 AWD D5 SE DRIVe 1st motor. Austin A35, indicators and heater optional. Not forgetting RTFM Last edited by Deck1ng; Apr 26th, 2021 at 17:50.

Apr 26th, 2021, 21:43	#5
Tannaton Bungling Amateur Last Online: Today 00:51 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Beverley, East Yorks	If you have the rubber bellow like cover then you might have Nivomats which are the self-levelling ones. Did your car come with a factory towbar? They're great for carrying heavy loads. The badnews is they are circa x5 the cost of normal shocks... Spring and shocks are like brake pads and discs - best practice is to replace as an axle pair. __________________ 2011 XC90 D5 Executive 2003 C70 T5 GT 2012 Ford Ranger XL SC 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500 1976 Massey Ferguson 135

Apr 27th, 2021, 02:14	#6
Adrian B Member Last Online: Mar 29th, 2023 23:27 Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Worksop	Yes. It's has a factory fitted towbar and they look like nivomats. Any advice on purchase options would be greatly appreciated as Volvo ones are approx £450 each new. 😯 How many different models of nivomat could be fitted to an XC60 if I can source a nivomat not from Volvo?" I have found a replacement from an XC60 a little newer than mine. It looks the same!! Is it easy to replace yourself ?Regards Last edited by Adrian B; Apr 27th, 2021 at 02:17.

May 11th, 2021, 13:00	#7
Chrispynuts Junior Member Last Online: Yesterday 18:24 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Ballynahinch	Nivomat Shocks Try here https://www.autodoc.co.uk/sachs/1228591

Apr 26th, 2021, 17:01	#1
Adrian B Member Last Online: Mar 29th, 2023 23:27 Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Worksop	Xc60 2012 awd d5 Rear Shock failure.215hp R design One rear shock absorber is leaking thick oil/grease from the bottom of it. It's on a 215hp R design. My shocker design is the ones with rubber lower consetrtenea moulded covers. 1st. question, shall I change the leaky one or both? 2nd. question if I buy new aftermarket shockers as a pair they will have solid plastic lower covers. Is that important? 3rd. question. I ain't going to buy genuine Volvo shockers so which brands are worth buying? Regards Last edited by Adrian B; Apr 26th, 2021 at 17:44. Reason: Spelling

Apr 26th, 2021, 19:19	#3
JJJ Junior Member Last Online: Aug 7th, 2022 17:04 Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Pretoria	See post #18 here: https://www.4x4community.co.za/forum...vo-XC60-Review

Apr 26th, 2021, 20:51	#4
Adrian B Member Last Online: Mar 29th, 2023 23:27 Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Worksop	Many thanks but mine are of a different design. I have tried to attach a photo but struggling. The Bushed lug connection on mine are at the bottom. The Top is set in a rubber bush. The bottom shocker strut rod, this bit is covered in a rubber sleeve that is formed in a consetina design. Regards

May 11th, 2021, 15:04	#9
Adrian B Member Last Online: Mar 29th, 2023 23:27 Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Worksop	Yes, I thank you all. The price is for an out of stock item. Let's hope the price remains the same when in stock. For all of us However I did source one off a 2016 xc60 in Belarus! Cost £70 including delivery. It came in 6 days. Same Sachs/ Volvo part numbers on it as per original one fitted at the Volvo factory. Now fitted on my car. Feels ok. Here's hoping!

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