Front suspension of Lada Priora (diagram, faults)

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Shock absorbers on the Lada Priora do not differ depending on the vehicle configuration. They are also the same for Prior in hatchback (VAZ 2172) and station wagon (VAZ 2171) bodies. All original shock absorber struts for this vehicle are produced by the Russian company SAAZ. They are based on a hydraulic structure filled with spindle oil. The optimal operating environment for these shock absorbers is urban conditions, or a road with slight irregularities.

Front shock absorbers for Priora

The front suspension is equipped with struts with different original part numbers (for right and left). The only difference between them is depending on the side of installation; they are the same in size. The design of the stock front shock absorbers of the VAZ 2170 is non-separable. Reviews about the original shock absorbers are different, but most are still positive. They are relatively soft and last a long time, provided they are not used too intensively on bad roads and off-road conditions.

Analogs of Priora front shock absorbers

Replacement shock absorbers for Priora are very popular, since the factory parts have performed poorly off-road and their service life is not very long. The table shows the most popular and best-selling models, which will be equally good for operating a car in any conditions.

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But if the goal is simply to save money when buying stock shock absorber struts, then you can buy not in standard packaging with the Lada inscription, but in red, directly from the SAAZ manufacturer itself.

Product delivery options

Note! Below are the shipping methods available specifically for this product. Payment options may vary depending on the shipping method. Detailed information can be found on the “Delivery and Payment” page.

Parcel by Russian Post

Available payment methods:

• Cash on delivery (payment upon receipt)
• Using cards Sberbank, VTB, Post Bank, Tinkoff
• Yandex money
• QIWI
• ROBOKASSA

Shipping throughout Russia. Delivery time is from 5 to 12 days.

Parcel by Russian Post 1st class

Available payment methods:

• Cash on delivery (payment upon receipt)
• Using cards Sberbank, VTB, Post Bank, Tinkoff
• Yandex money
• QIWI
• ROBOKASSA

Shipping throughout Russia. Delivery time is from 2 to 5 days. More expensive than regular delivery by Russian Post, approximately 50%. Parcel weight up to 2.5 kg

Express Parcel EMS

Available payment methods:

• Cash on delivery (payment upon receipt)
• Using cards Sberbank, VTB, Post Bank, Tinkoff
• Yandex money
• QIWI
• ROBOKASSA

Shipping throughout Russia. Delivery time is from 3 to 7 days. More expensive than regular delivery by Russian Post, approximately 100%.

Transport companies

Available payment methods:

• Using cards Sberbank, VTB, Post Bank, Tinkoff
• Yandex money
• QIWI
• ROBOKASSA

Delivery is possible to any locality where there is a representative office of the transport company. Delivery time is from 2 to 10 days. Sending large parcels is approximately 50% more profitable than by Russian Post.

Pickup from our warehouse

Available payment methods:

• Cash upon receipt
• Credit, installments
• Using cards Sberbank, VTB, Post Bank, Tinkoff
• Yandex money
• QIWI
• ROBOKASSA

Pickup times must coincide with store opening hours.

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Rear shock absorbers on Priora

The rear wheels of the Lada Priora factory also come with non-separable shock absorbers. Their characteristics are similar to the front ones. As many drivers note, these shock absorbers are very soft and do not hold the road well at high speeds.

Analogs of Priora front shock absorbers

Replacements for shock absorbers on the rear wheels of Priors are slightly less popular than those on the front wheels. Often, many drivers install analogues on the front wheels, and leave original spare parts on the rear wheels. Nevertheless, the most popular analogues of rear shock absorbers are presented below.

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Which shock absorber struts for Priora are better? For moderate driving, and at a low price, it is better to take the original SAAZ. Also, shock absorbers from the Russian company SS20 deserve special attention. They produce high-quality and technologically advanced products at a relatively low price. The range is represented by several lines of shock absorbers (differing in level of rigidity). But the most popular for the VAZ 2170 is the “Comfort” series. They are a little stiffer than the factory ones, which is especially noticeable at speeds up to 50 km/h. But after this mark they perfectly reveal their full potential on uneven roads. When entering the pit, the sound is practically inaudible, and most of the vibrational energy is absorbed.

Also of particular interest are shock absorber struts from the Japanese Kayaba (KYB), the big advantage of which is their versatility. They perform well both on smooth highways and off-road. The company has developed gas-oil shock absorbers labeled Exel-G, especially for Priora. But, due to the novelty of these spare parts, they are now quite rare on sale.

Hydraulic, gas or gas-hydraulic

All three types of shock absorbers have their positive and negative sides. Hydraulic shock absorbers have a two-tube coaxial design filled with oil. When the piston moves, oil is forced from the inner tube into the outer tube. This is the most developed and reliable technology. Advantages of oil shock absorbers:

• price. The long-used technology allows manufacturers to significantly reduce production costs;
• greater smoothness;
• short length;
• less damaged by external influences;
• low internal pressure - as a result, there is no need for careful sealing of the rod;
• performance with some loss of oil.

There are also disadvantages:

• poor cooling. Due to the design (pipe in pipe), they overheat under heavy loads, which leads to deterioration in the controllability of the machine. Cavitation - the formation of gas bubbles mixed with oil, increasing the load on other parts of the car's stabilizing system and rapid wear of shock absorbers and suspension failure;
• a sharp decrease in controllability at high speeds. The reason is the slow response of the shock absorber;
• at low temperatures they become hard;
• unnoticeable decrease in performance. The gradual deterioration of technical parameters is not so noticeable to the driver - careful monitoring of the condition of the shock absorbers is required;
• great inertia. The slow response of the rod movement does not allow effective damping when driving on bad roads.

Hydraulic twin-tube front strut shock absorbers are best suited for a quiet, even ride on decent roads. They create the greatest comfort in the cabin with a smooth ride, but are not suitable for driving on bad roads and extreme driving.

Another type is gas struts (shock absorbers). The working fluid in them is gas. The design is single-pipe, the gas is under significant pressure (up to 20 bar).

First, the pleasant things:

• high degree of controllability at any speed and on almost any surface;
• no cavitation effect;
• better cooling;

Negative qualities include:

• high cost. The complexity of design and production increases the price of gas shock absorbers;
• they are longer;
• large shock loads on the machine body. If you have an old VAZ, then installing gas struts is not recommended;
• low level of smoothness of movement, which means comfort.

Gas struts are the choice of those who love fast driving, off-road driving and extreme driving.

In gas-oil shock absorbers, in addition to the working fluid (oil), there is also a compensatory body - gas separated from the liquid by a floating piston. Shock absorbers of this type have the following distinctive features:

• no cavitation;
• up to 20% shorter braking distance;
• small roll angle when turning;
• reduction of aquaplaning effect;
• good cooling;
• reliable and durable - requires infrequent replacement;
• decent ride characteristics.

Negative points include:

• high cost;
• the springs will probably need to be replaced with weaker ones;
• possibility of damage to the housing and jamming of the piston.

In general, a gas-hydraulic strut is a good choice for those who like to drive fast and on any roads. At the same time, sufficient comfort is maintained for passengers and the driver.

We hope this information will help you make the correct conclusion that when choosing which struts are best to install on a VAZ-2110, you need to proceed from your own needs and preferences, and not based on reviews on the Internet or advice from friends.

When selecting suitable shock absorbers, do not forget about compatibility with the VAZ-2110 strut and the strut upper support. And the video will help you decide on the manufacturer and specific model.

When to change shock absorbers on Priors?

According to Lada Priora maintenance regulations, shock absorbers are checked at every scheduled inspection. They change depending on the condition. The main signs of the need for replacement are body swaying and vibration when driving, poor road holding by the car, knocking and clicking in the chassis area, high sensitivity even to small road irregularities. And also, of course, oil drips on the racks. As practice shows, original Priora shock absorbers last an average of 40 thousand km. But there were some rare cases when this figure reached 90 thousand km.

I am writing 3 months late. There were demfi struts, I drove 40,000 km on them, I don’t know how long they drove on them before me, in the spring I flew into a hole, the strut began to leak. I spent a long time choosing, there were options: DEMFI, a pair of front struts on the market cost 2500, after all they drove 40,000, I think not bad Acomi 4500-5000, there seemed to be good reviews, CC20 price tag about 5000 - 6000, two-year warranty, removal/installation under warranty In case, it’s free, but according to reviews, people go to the SS-20 service center 3 times in two years and have the racks rebuilt. SAAZ standard, and finally SAAZ 50 series. I decided to take the SAAZ 50 series, I found a lot of recent positive reviews on them. But the problem was finding racks; there were simply NO WHERE in Samara. There were 49.2905402, in AUTOLUX, but that’s not it. For reference, the 49s were developed at SAAZ themselves, and the 50s were developed at SAAZ together with AVTOVAZ and are still installed on the assembly line, on Priors. This was the main factor of choice; engineers, after all, developed it for all Russian road conditions. There was an option to purchase through a person from the drive, but then a more official option turned up, through the OAT trading house. I called the manager who sells these racks, the situation was this: SAAZ in Tolyatti delivers racks once a month, and you need to order the racks in advance, and they will arrive in the next delivery, but as luck would have it, I called at the end of the month and the racks were supposed to arrive here just the other day, and naturally everything was made to order. But I was lucky, one of the buyers refused, the manager contacted me by phone, explained everything, then emailed me a check for payment, and the next day I was on my way to Togliatti to pick up the counters. As a result, I collected a full set of spare parts to replace the struts. Then I took half of it back to the store.

Replaced: 1) 2170-2905402-50 right strut (TD OAT) 2417r 2) 2170-2905403-50 left strut (TD OAT) 2417r + Sberbank commission 121r 3) Front suspension support bearing SKF (Samara AUTOLUX) 740r 4) Dust nick front Balakovo struts (AUTOLUX) took from 2110, 2110-2905681 2pcs = 400r 5) Front strut bumper SS20 standard, they say stronger (AUTOLUX) 2110-2902816 330r 6) Front suspension travel/compression limiter (AUTOLUX) 2170-2902834 4pcs=120r 7 ) Bolt + nut M12 (AUTOLUX) 2+2=44r Camber bolt with washer and nut (AUTOLUX) 2 pcs = 96 rubles (in auto fasteners, one bolt costs 100 rubles) 9) Cotter pin for the tie rod nut (AUTOLUX) 2 pcs =4р I also took and returned spare parts, due to the fact that the old ones were in good condition. 1) ANVIS supports with SKF bearing (AUTO FASTENING) 21700-2902821-85 2pcs=2600r 2) Front spring gasket (AUTOLUX) 2170-2902723 2pcs=120r 3) Steering tip boot, when removing the strut can tear (AUTOLUX) 210 8-3414077 2pcs =50r

Required tools for

self-replacement

In order for the replacement of the front shock absorber strut on a Priora to be successful, you should first prepare the tools from the table below.

Table - Tools required to replace the front strut

Fig - Special tool for tightening the spring

Replacing struts on a Priora: when is it necessary to repair a car?

Before determining which racks on the Priora are better and more reliable, you should make sure that the elements need to be replaced. There are several main reasons why repair work is required. The best decision would be to visit a car repair shop and examine the spare parts by specialists. You can independently determine the need for installation based on the following phenomena:

1. The car holds the road worse.

2. When turning, vehicles are subject to strong roll.

3. There is a knocking or clicking sound in the area of ​​the racks.

4. Shocks when hitting small holes lead to “jumping” of the car and are transmitted to the cabin.

5. When the body rocked, strong vibration appeared.

Bleeding a car is easy and allows you to accurately identify problems. To perform it, the owner needs to swing the body at the corner front point. The next time you lower the car down, you should release it.

If, after lifting to its original position, the body stops swaying, then the condition of the racks is normal. Otherwise, you need to think about what racks to install on the Priora, and start work as soon as possible.

Choosing racks for Priora: the main differences between modern products

Domestic and foreign manufacturers offer high-quality parts. Standardly installed on the SAAZ oil type product model. Their approximate price is 1800-2000 rubles. They are optimal for driving in urban areas and on minor off-road conditions, and cope well with long journeys along the highway. Travel on uneven surfaces is well tolerated for the first 30-40 thousand km, and then they may require replacement.

The Japanese Kayaba racks have also proven themselves positively. The company has recently appeared on the domestic market, but has pleased customers with both a reasonable price and good quality: the elements cope with both off-road driving and highway racing. They have good stability and are able to absorb strong shocks.

When purchasing products, it is important to study the certificate, since there are also low-quality fakes on the market. A novice motorist who is determining which struts are best for a Priora will definitely like the Japanese elements: they are easy to use and install.

Domestic Demfi racks are highly durable and reliable. The service life with careful and careful driving can be more than 70 thousand km. The cost of the products is low and every Priora owner can afford to purchase the parts.

It is important to focus on modern motorists who are accustomed to using personal transport for both work and leisure. Therefore, when choosing which racks to install on a Priora for long-term use, you should pay attention to Demfi products.

You can roughly determine which racks on the Priora are better, and which of them will last longer, based on the degree of rigidity of the products.

For example, SS 20 products differ in the degree of shock and vibration absorption. But the buyer needs to remember that rigid elements, completely eliminating roll in corners, will not provide sufficient comfort when driving on uneven road surfaces. Soft types, while guaranteeing ease of control, will not hold the road so well when passing sharp turns and spiral roads.

When studying suitable racks, you should not be guided by price. Cost will not indicate high or low quality. It is set according to the market segment, company rating, and delivery price. Therefore, custom-made products are usually more expensive than domestic analogues.

Which brand of stand for VAZ is better to choose?

We present a list of the best manufacturers:

• Shtokauto - the company produces shock absorbers, cartridges and struts for both foreign cars and Russian cars. All products are manufactured using a standard two-pipe design. Its advantages: high-quality oil seals, an efficient valve system, pistons with Teflon banding and thickened, chrome-plated, high-index fluids in shock absorbers from Fuchs and Addinol.
• Demfi is a brand that supplies original spare parts for VAZ; its racks are used during the assembly of cars at factories. This domestic company belongs to the affordable price segment; its products are designed for difficult conditions of use on Russian roads. Advantages of racks: original designs, modern production technologies, high comfort and vehicle controllability.
• Plaza is the only manufacturer in Russia that mass-produces single-tube gas-oil shock absorbers for different types of cars; gas struts are also in great demand. The brand's products are distinguished by reasonable prices, minimal defects and optimal driving performance.
• ElastoMag is a domestic manufacturer of high-quality shock absorbers, rubber bushings and stabilizer struts. The products belong to the middle price niche. The main emphasis in production is on creating unique rubber mixtures for silent blocks, bushings, balls, characterized by a long service life.
• BelMag is a company that produces shock absorbers adapted for a measured driving style. The company focuses on driving comfort on Russian roads; its oil struts successfully compensate for vibrations from road obstacles. Their distinctive features: durable two-pipe design, successful selection of valves for soft operation of shock absorbers and wear-resistant chrome rod coating.
• SS 20 - the company produces shock absorbers with improved control characteristics compared to standard VAZ struts. The products also provide ride comfort and improve vehicle responsiveness on highways. Among the advantages of shock absorbers: several modifications (“Standard”, “Comfort”, “Sport”), long service life and resistance to extreme loads due to a large volume of fluid and effective cooling.
• KYB (Kayaba) is one of the leading manufacturers that produces the best racks for VAZ and a lot of other cars. The main advantage of his products is Japanese quality; shock absorbers last 60, 80, 100 and even 200 thousand km at medium and fast driving speeds. The company's product range includes high-quality front and rear models for cars of many brands.

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Why is timely replacement of struts on a Priora so important?

Reliable products can ensure good stability of vehicles on the road. It is impossible to determine exactly which racks are best to install on the Priora. When purchasing, you need to focus on the type of product, their hardness and recommendations or reviews of other motorists. But if problems arise with control and driving, replacement of elements is mandatory.

Only new spare parts can guarantee driving safety. Worn struts can lead to roadside accidents and more expensive vehicle repairs.

A sudden breakdown on the highway will require evacuation and cause unnecessary costs. Therefore, Priora drivers must be attentive to restoring the performance and reliability of the vehicle in the event of any malfunction of the racks or auxiliary parts.

How to recognize faulty shock absorbers, and what are the reasons?

The first sign of a bad shock absorber is usually unusual tire wear. Because the vehicle loses contact with the road more frequently and has brief sliding moments, the tread wears out much faster than with active shock absorbers. The next step usually leads to the workshop. There the wheel is removed so you can look at the axle suspension as well as the suspension and damping. The seal on the piston rod often leaks, causing some oil to leak out of the piston with each movement. Repair is not possible, so the damper must be replaced.

A specialist workshop can also place the car on a vibration machine and measure the body's sway using a sensor. In a home workshop, you can try to simulate this by rocking the car and seeing how long it takes for it to stand still. Of course, such observations are quite inaccurate. While driving, defective shock absorbers can often be felt, changes in steering behavior and unusual swaying of the car occur, which can also cause nausea.