Do I Have Nivomat leveling shocks? How can I tell?

**EvoATL** · 02-24-2009, 05:39 PM

I'm just double checking before I order my springs, any way to tell?

Thanks!

**richierevs** · 02-24-2009, 05:47 PM

Originally Posted by EvoATL

I'm just double checking before I order my springs, any way to tell?

Thanks!

The Nivomat leveling shocks are standard on the SRT8, and I believe on the R/T Daytona as well. Hopefully some the experts will chime in.

**srt8_hmi** · 02-24-2009, 06:36 PM

That sounds correct to me. I believe the Billsteins used on the 2008 and up srt models and daytonas. Thats why you can use springs to lower them without destroying them.

**nhdave** · 02-24-2009, 06:44 PM

Originally Posted by richierevs

The Nivomat leveling shocks are standard on the SRT8, and I believe on the R/T Daytona as well. Hopefully some the experts will chime in.

And R/t's with a tow package.

**Fargo59** · 02-24-2009, 08:54 PM

if the shock body is larger than 2" (3" or so) then you have nivomats. magnums came with nivomats on R/T's with either the R&T package or the tow package.

**fireman2118** · 02-24-2009, 10:38 PM

I have an '05 R/T without the towing package and I had the Nivomats on my car. They are larger in diameter than other shocks and they will have a Sachs label on them. Sachs is the manufacturer. You'll have to remove a wheel to check. Here's a link to a picture of the Nivomats....
Nivomat Self Load Leveling Shocks and stock r/t sways

**EXTREME** · 02-24-2009, 10:45 PM

IIRC, if the word SACHS is on the shock, it's Novimat!

**diboblo** · 02-25-2009, 12:14 AM

Take a look at these shocks... See the long post out the bottom of the shock? That's Nivomat only. If your shocks have the post out the bottom, they're Nivomats. If the eye is welded directly to the bottom of the tube, they are standard shocks...

Hope this helps,
Bob

<EDIT> Photo lifted from this thread: Buy this guys Nivomats!

**EvoATL** · 02-26-2009, 11:46 AM

Originally Posted by fargo59

if the shock body is larger than 2" (3" or so) then you have nivomats. magnums came with nivomats on R/T's with either the R&T package or the tow package.

Originally Posted by fireman2118

I have an '05 R/T without the towing package and I had the Nivomats on my car. They are larger in diameter than other shocks and they will have a Sachs label on them. Sachs is the manufacturer. You'll have to remove a wheel to check. Here's a link to a picture of the Nivomats....
Nivomat Self Load Leveling Shocks and stock r/t sways

Originally Posted by EXTREME

IIRC, if the word SACHS is on the shock, it's Novimat!

Originally Posted by diboblo

Take a look at these shocks... See the long post out the bottom of the shock? That's Nivomat only. If your shocks have the post out the bottom, they're Nivomats. If the eye is welded directly to the bottom of the tube, they are standard shocks...

Hope this helps,
Bob

<EDIT> Photo lifted from this thread: Buy this guys Nivomats!

Thanks for the help, I'll check that out today!

**EvoATL** · 02-26-2009, 12:00 PM

Originally Posted by EvoATL

Thanks for the help, I'll check that out today!

Damn it lol

Oh well, its just MONEY right?

**4rwheeler** · 02-28-2009, 08:26 PM

Originally Posted by EvoATL

Damn it lol

Oh well, its just MONEY right?

Don't think those are the self levelers. The post above shows the Nivomats have a shaft on the bottom. Those don't.

**dpshook** · 03-13-2009, 02:45 PM

so if i have a 2006 srt8 charger and want to do springs I have to do shocks too?

**fireman2118** · 03-13-2009, 03:04 PM

Originally Posted by dpshook

so if i have a 2006 srt8 charger and want to do springs I have to do shocks too?

I you have the self leveling shocks and you want to lower your car, yes.
FYI - It's always best to upgrade your shocks when you upgrade your springs.
Keep in mind, stock shocks were never made to be used with lowering springs.
They were made to be used with taller/softer springs in most cases.

**challenger_moe** · 06-30-2011, 10:36 PM

Originally Posted by EvoATL

Damn it lol

Oh well, its just MONEY right?

Originally Posted by 4rwheeler

Don't think those are the self levelers. The post above shows the Nivomats have a shaft on the bottom. Those don't.

thats what I am wondering about too! I also have saches that are just like yours and was told they are the novimat, but they dont have the long arm out the bottom so I dont know if they really are.. Did dodge use sachs standard shocks instead of the bilstiens as well???

**fireman2118** · 07-01-2011, 03:21 AM

Originally Posted by challenger_moe

thats what I am wondering about too! I also have saches that are just like yours and was told they are the novimat, but they dont have the long arm out the bottom so I dont know if they really are.. Did dodge use sachs standard shocks instead of the bilstiens as well???

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