The shock absorber is a mechanism located in the chassis. Its main task is to capture and dissipate excess energy that is generated during operation of a mechanical system. Simply put, a car shock absorber is responsible for minimizing any vibrations of the elastic elements.
But they not only affect the driving comfort of the car, but also protect the car from the negative effects of vibration while driving. Here we will look at the 6 best shock absorbers, and also tell you which struts are best to install on a grant.
Article number and approximate price for original front shock absorber struts
The right and left original front shock absorber struts on the Grant are structurally different. They are not interchangeable and have different part numbers. On the left side, units with catalog numbers are used:
- 2190290500205;
- 21928290103110;
- 219002905402;
- 219002905403;
The original shock absorber struts for the right side come with article numbers:
- 21900290103010;
- 21928290103010;
- 21900290103000;
Regardless of the side on which the unit is intended to be mounted, new original racks have a similar cost. The price varies from 6,000 to 9,000 rubles. When purchasing used spare parts from car dismantling yards, the owner can save money.
A supported node costs 1000-2500 rubles. The disadvantage of such a purchase is the inability to accurately determine the remaining life, as a result of which the spare part may fail almost immediately after installation.
Let's sum it up
There are a number of features of operating the Lada Granta on Russian roads. For some reason, a domestic car is not very suitable for our roads; it crashes and fails instantly. Sometimes you come across a well-built car that doesn’t show any character after 100,000 kilometers. But in most cases, the Garnet justifies the title of the cheapest car in the Lada line. And when it comes to racks, the manufacturer saves a lot on these elements. The installation of low-quality suspension elements leads to the fact that more and more people, after purchasing Grants, repair it under warranty.
However, sometimes it is better to cancel the warranty and install normal racks, supports and other parts. In this case, you will ensure the normal service of your car’s suspension and will be able to establish normal operation of each unit. This will take a certain budget, but can provide you with comfortable movement without any particular difficulties or problems. Of course, even the best quality rack will eventually fail. But it can travel far beyond 100 thousand kilometers. What brands of spare parts do you choose to repair the suspension of your Lada Granta?
Analogs of front shock absorber struts for Lada Granda
Taking into account the high cost of original front shock absorber struts, most car owners do not want to purchase original auto parts. Third-party manufacturers provide the opportunity to purchase an analogue at a more attractive price. The best alternative options that perform well on the Lada Granta are presented in the tables below.
Table - Good analogues of the left front original shock absorber struts
| Manufacturer | vendor code | Approximate cost, ruble |
| SAAZ | 21902905403 | 2200-2800 |
| Hola | SH21270 | 2400-2900 |
| Master-sport | 2190KR-PCS-MS | 3600-4200 |
Table - The best alternatives to the front right original struts from third-party manufacturers
| Manufacturer | vendor code | Approximate cost, ruble |
| Pilenga | SH-P 2790-O | 4000-5500 |
| SS20 | SS20194 | 6000-8000 |
| SAAZ | 2190-2905402 | 2200-2800 |
Oil or gas-oil - the first question that needs to be resolved
If you take inexpensive racks that are made in Russia or China, then there are virtually no differences between oil and gas-oil. But when you buy products from a great brand, you can notice a very noticeable difference. In particular, gas-oil will be a very tough sports solution. Oil shock absorbers offer customers a number of specific advantages that will be important in the operation of vehicles:
- quite high ride comfort, which can be called significant progress for the Lada Granta, overcoming most potholes without noticeable effects in the car interior;
- low level of penetration, that is, you will not catch unpleasant sounds when the rack shows its long free stroke, there is no risk of breakage;
- the rod stroke is quite long, it is possible to hang the wheels almost like an SUV, this helps on large bumps and dirt roads;
- your Lada Granta will not only become softer, but will also be able to transmit information about the road more energy-intensively, there is no intrusive data, only the necessary details;
- The cost of oil shock absorbers is often slightly lower than gas-oil shock absorbers, which is why the vast majority of domestic car owners buy them.
Of course, it all depends on the brand. You can buy an excellent Japanese version of the insert and get simply wonderful operating possibilities. There is the option of purchasing a cheap Chinese rack and being completely disappointed in its use. But for now, let's limit ourselves to making a decision on the type of shock absorber. It can be a soft oil or a sports gas-oil type.
Article number and cost of good analogues
There are analogs on the market for the original Grant shock absorber struts. Third-party manufacturers produce units of varying quality.
Some of them are frankly low-grade defects, but there are also quite worthy specimens. The table below shows the brands of the best analogues, which perform excellently on Grant.
Table - Recommended analogues
| Manufacturer | vendor code | Approximate price, ruble |
| Pilenga | SH-P 2792-O | 1000-1200 |
| Trialli | AH 01510 | 1200-1500 |
| Boge | 30-N87-A | 2600-2800 |
| Sachs | 316763 | 2600-2800 |
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Preliminary preparation for replacement
When replacing shock absorber struts, you may additionally need to purchase related items. Most often there is a need to install new rubber products such as boots, bumpers and insulating seals. In some cases, you should first purchase springs and fastening elements.
Recommendations
Comments 39
Hello. How are the racks?walking? how long did it take to get them?
What cartridges fit in the glass?
Are the struts from Priora suitable?
Good morning, please tell me, do you have a specifically Grant case for inserts? I just have a Priorov body for it, do the Grant inserts fit it, I live in Kostroma, and there are no options to try it on ((
Try writing to the car stock - I think they know what's what
Thank you, I’ll order one for myself then, too, otherwise the saaz didn’t even last a year, I changed it in the spring of 2016, after the holidays and -36 frost, it leaked, although I spent more than 75 thousand on my relatives.
Hello, can you tell me the hydraulic chucks? not gas oil? Thanks
No, the cartridges are pure oil
So what about these shock absorbers and struts? Saaz? They made me frontal regular ones on both sides. Oily. Gas oil does not walk on our roads for a long time.
Shock absorbers and struts manufactured by auto rod
Hello. Do you have a catalog number for the case without cartridges?
I installed ss20 forward struts for myself, complete with ss20 Gold supports. So, they knock on the lights just like the factory ones. I read the article, now I’m thinking about installing collapsible racks too
I've been traveling for a long time. I was thinking about picking up foreign cars, but these ones aren’t knocking yet...
Judging by the photo, you have both the strut housings and Shtok-Auto cartridges? Still, how significant the difference is compared to the factory ones. I wanted to install KYB Premium, but it turned out that they do not produce springs for the Lada Granta. (((( Now I’m thinking about what to do. Therefore, the SS20 did not live up to expectations.
Factory standards are met first, and then they begin to break through. These ones haven't penetrated yet. And there are no significant differences from the factory
I installed ss20 forward struts for myself, complete with ss20 Gold supports. So, they knock on the lights just like the factory ones. I read the article, now I’m thinking about installing collapsible racks too
And my SS-20 “Convenience” is knocking. Moreover, after a week the front began to knock, the rear almost immediately hit the bumps. By the way, the SS-20 is collapsible. Moreover, they are completely collapsible. In other words, you can disassemble and experiment with compression and rebound valves, which is not allowed with Shtok Auto. I took Stock Auto cartridges and glasses separately. Both ammos make a lot of knocking on the rebound during the deepest bumps. One began to knock constantly without significant irregularities after a couple of days. It’s as if they didn’t add enough oil to it. Now I’m driving SS cars again. But the downside from buying for such money is not small. By the way, the rack, controls and balls are new and in good working order.
Source: www.drive2.com
Required tools for DIY replacement
In order for the replacement of the front shock absorber strut with your own hands on a Grant to be successful, it is recommended to first prepare the list of tools below.
Table - Tools required to replace the front strut
| Name | Note |
| Puller | For spring tie |
| Jack | For hanging the front of a car |
| prop | A piece of wood or a removed wheel |
| Penetrating lubricant | For example, WD-40 |
| Balloon wrench | For loosening and tightening wheel mounts |
| Key | “at 9”, “at 13”, “at 17”, “at 19”, “at 22” |
| Pliers | Can be replaced with pliers |
| Mount | To detach the stand |
| Punch | Metal |
| Hammer | Medium or large sizes |
| Rags and wire brush | To clean dirt |
Reviews
| № | Positive |
| 1. | Mikhail, 36 years old: I’ve been using the car for two years now, no complaints. The chassis and suspension work properly, everything is original, nothing has been changed. I've heard some negative things about the racks, but I don't agree. |
| 2. | Kirill, 33 years old: recently carried out maintenance, the master recommended replacing the rear struts. I didn’t invent anything, I bought my native SAAZ. |
| 3. | Vasily, 41 years old: the machine is old, since 2011, I repair it myself. The other day I replaced the suspension - all four shock absorbers and springs. Since the old ones lasted a long time, I bought similar ones from SAAZ. |
| 4. | Gennady, 32 years old: I’m leaving my positive review on the original racks for Grant. Those who spoke negatively may have gotten into trouble, but everything is fine with me. My advice. |
| Negative | |
| 1. | Martin, 39 years old: after the first 50,000 km. The original shock absorbers fell off. I didn’t make a mistake the second time, I bought a HOLA SH22-270G. I ride, enjoy, no problems. |
| 2. | Victor, 34 years old: I don’t trust standard shock absorbers, I replaced them immediately after buying the car. I heard negative things and decided not to try it. Installed Trialli AH01510. |
| 3. | Vitaly, 29 years old: I work as a taxi driver, driving a car day and night. Two months ago I replaced the racks with the same original ones. Already dissatisfied, they began to rattle, no quality. I will change to Pilenga. |
| 4. | Konstantin, 27 years old: on the advice of a friend, I replaced my original shock absorbers with BOSCH ones. I didn’t try my luck; I heard a lot of negative things. |
Conclusion
Based on the information provided, the owners formed an opinion on the effectiveness of using domestic and foreign analogues of suspension elements. The most optimal option in terms of price-quality ratio is gas-oil. Gas engines, despite a number of advantages, are not adapted for driving over rough terrain. Please take this into account when purchasing. What to do if the struts on the Grant are broken - replace them with new ones, or in the worst case, bleed them.
Step-by-step replacement of rear shock absorber struts on a Lada Granta
Replacement of the rear shock absorber strut is carried out according to the instructions below.
- Fold down the rear seat back.
- Use a screwdriver to pry off the rubber plug.
- Remove the cover that covers the rear shock absorber strut nut.
- Unscrew the nut of the upper rack mounting.
- Engage forward gear.
- Put on your shoes.
- Jack up the rear of the Granta and remove the wheel.
- Unscrew the nut of the lower strut mounting bolt.
- Remove the bolt.
- Remove the lower end of the rear pillar from engagement with the bracket.
- Remove the spring.
- Remove the bushing and bottom cushion.
- Remove the boot.
- Remove the bump stop.
- Replace the insulating gasket on the spring if necessary.
- Install the spring on the strut.
- Reassemble everything in reverse order. It should be taken into account that the lower end of the spring must necessarily face the wheel.
- Check the operation of the suspension.
Choosing the best Lada Granta racks
KYB Monomax Gas Shock
The KYB Monomax Gas Shock is a shock absorber with 40% greater damping capacity than standard gas shock absorbers, making it the ideal choice for upgrading your sedan's suspension. The monotube design also helps make them one of the best shock absorbers for city cars.
Additionally, the rugged design of these shock absorbers ensures that they automatically adapt to different driving conditions, making them ideal for almost any terrain.
The KYB Monomax Gas Shock series has some amazing shock absorber models. These include the KYB 565102, which is a front shock absorber that gives cars exceptional stability.
This series also has the KYB 565104, it will be the perfect rear shock for a truck with the KYB 565102.
The included bushings may not fit some vehicles, but you can easily obtain replacements.
KYB Excel-G Gas Shock
KYB is one of the best shock absorber manufacturers. This Excel-G series of excellent quality gas shock absorbers has been specially made to ensure that you get the best handling and control performance from your vehicle.
The shock absorbers use a one-piece slave cylinder that is combined with a Teflon-coated piston band to provide a reliable seal for long service life.
The shocks also come with heavy-duty mounting lugs and bolt bushings to eliminate squeaks.
An example of some of the amazing shock absorbers in this series are the KYB 349105 rear shock absorbers, which are ideal for any sedan. There are also KYB 349151 and KYB 345055, which are also rear shock absorbers, but they are designed for SUVs.
Monroe 911262
Monroe 911262 is the highest rated shock absorber. It uses ASD technology, which is an innovative valve design that provides greater control for improved handling and also improves ride comfort.
The shock absorbers also use an all-weather fluid designed to reduce friction and provide a smooth rod ride. These are the best grant stands. The Monroe 911262 features a Fluon piston that provides a consistent seal between the tube and the pressure piston for better control and also to provide maximum strength.
ACDelco 580-435
For those who still have a question about which front struts are best to install on a grant, we have added this ACDelco shock absorber to the rating; it is ideal for the front wheels. And that's because it's designed to give you a smooth and comfortable ride.
ACDelco also provides the necessary mounting hardware and parts for easy and accurate replacement.
Even though they are the most expensive item in our shock absorber reviews, you can be sure that you get what you pay for as they are not only high-performance and reliable, but also durable.
Bilstein Monotube
Like most other top-notch quality monotube shocks, these Bilsteins are also engineered to ensure you get consistent performance every time. Being a product of one of the best shock absorber brands, you can also be assured of a long service life.
Speed-sensitive pistons are designed to quickly respond to changing road conditions for a smooth, comfortable ride. These shock absorbers are suitable for sedans and other city cars, and after installing them you can be sure of a significant improvement in handling, ride quality as well as comfort levels.
The lack of customization may be a significant drawback for some car owners, but it's unlikely to be an issue for most buyers.
Monroe MA822
Monroe is one of the oldest brands of shock absorbers. And their MA822 are monotube air shocks with an adjustable internal design that will allow you to inflate or deflate the shock depending on the load.
Smooth and comfortable rides are also guaranteed with these Monroe shock absorbers thanks to the fully offset valving that provides better range for both compression and extension cycles.
These shock absorbers use all-weather fluid with special modifiers that help reduce friction and also provide a smooth ride on the rod.
