Nivomats Blown: Whats the move?

[blueinkd]

2005 LT Tahoe 2WD.
Daily driver/Mobile office
Has the fancy nivomats in the back. One of them is leaking slightly but no rear sag in the back. I quoted them at just a hair over $500 for a new pair. I'm looking for comfort and ride performance. I don't want an increase in height with a diff setup but what is everyone going with for optimal performance.

-Basically tell me what you have replaced them with and your impressions?? Up front I have KYB monomax (Grey ones) for the appropriate ride code.

- I am well aware new springs might be in order to match diff shocks.

 

[swathdiver]

2005 LT Tahoe 2WD.
Daily driver/Mobile office
Has the fancy nivomats in the back. One of them is leaking slightly but no rear sag in the back. I quoted them at just a hair over $500 for a new pair. I'm looking for comfort and ride performance. I don't want an increase in height with a diff setup but what is everyone going with for optimal performance.

-Basically tell me what you have replaced them with and your impressions?? Up front I have KYB monomax (Grey ones) for the appropriate ride code.

If you dump the Nivomats for simple shocks, your springs will not be up for the task. The ones you have are softer to work with the Nivomats. If yours were mine, I'd put on new Nivomats.

 

[blueinkd]

If you dump the Nivomats for simple shocks, your springs will not be up for the task. The ones you have are softer to work with the Nivomats. If yours were mine, I'd put on new Nivomats.

I should have made this clear in the post. I understand the springs currently on the truck are matched to the nivomats. I don't mind replacing them if needed.

 

[swathdiver]

I should have made this clear in the post. I understand the springs currently on the truck are matched to the nivomats. I don't mind replacing them if needed.

Well, you can run the HD rear springs with your favorite shock, Moog carries them as the 81069 or ACDelco 45H2164.

 

[Joseph Garcia]

Your overall best bet is to replace the Nivomats. If you purchase other shocks AND replacement springs, you will find yourself in the vicinity of the cost of replacement Nivomats, and you won't have to purchase and install resistors to avoid codes in your DTC.

 

[Fless]

An option is to look at upull or LKQ yards for used Nivomats with lower miles. A long shot, but it's possible they have some.

 

[blueinkd]

Got 2 new AC Delco nivomats on order. Should have this afternoon

 

[swathdiver]

Your overall best bet is to replace the Nivomats. If you purchase other shocks AND replacement springs, you will find yourself in the vicinity of the cost of replacement Nivomats, and you won't have to purchase and install resistors to avoid codes in your DTC.

No wires with Nivomats Joe. That's what your high dollar Denali needs though! hehehe

 

[swathdiver]

Got 2 new AC Delco nivomats on order. Should have this afternoon

You won't regret it.

 

[blueinkd]

You won't regret it.

You were 100% correct!! What a MoFO huge improvement!!! I mean this thing rides beautifully!! Hurt me in the wallet but I am pleased!!!

 

[Danzigman]

Got 2 new AC Delco nivomats on order. Should have this afternoon

Where did you order yours from? I need to replace mine..

 

[blueinkd]

Where did you order yours from? I need to replace mine..

Local vendor here in Houston. XL Parts

I didn't realize you were down the road in Galveston

 

[Danzigman]

Local vendor here in Houston. XL Parts

I didn't realize you were down the road in Galveston

Do you remember the price? I am finding these priced all over the place?

 

[blueinkd]

Do you remember the price? I am finding these priced all over the place?

Honestly I was so upset at the cost I didn't even care to look at details. Invoice was just a bit over $600 for both.

 

[Danzigman]

That is what I paid from GM Direct, order is still processing so hopefully it fills. Local GM dealer is asked 550 or so each…

 

[hardluck13]

I run coilovers in front and Tony’s springs with dual adjustable shocks in the rear.

 

[Fless]

I run coilovers in front and Tony’s springs with dual adjustable shocks in the rear.

What truck?

 

[hardluck13]

2005 2wd Tahoe LT

 

[BADRIDES]

Looks like my price for $250 shipped for 2 rear shocks isnt such a bad price after all.