The engine power has increased, the driving character has changed (from cut-off to cut-off:). The moment has come) We need to change the suspension. Roll when turning, braking, accelerating...
You need to decide on the company, understatement and degree of rigidity. SS20 for myself
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-50mm
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“comfort”
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(Compresses like stock, rebound + 30% hardness
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Started from the back. (prices are most likely not current)
1. Rear wheel camber adjustment plates 2108-2110 (3.5 degrees) STINGER 500 RUR 2. Rear suspension springs 2108-2110, Kalina, Priora SS20 (lowered -50mm) (2 pcs) 2800 RUR 3. Rear suspension shock absorbers 2110 SS20 (lowered -50mm) (comfort) (2 pcs.) 4860 RUR 4, Sound insulator (for the spring cup of the rear suspension) 2108-2110 SS20 (2 pcs.) 115 RUR
I ordered from the online store zapavto (almost all items are much cheaper than in other stores, I advise you to study) A little information from the manufacturer’s website.
- made of high-quality Japanese steel by cold coiling, which significantly increases the service life; - have progressive characteristics: optimal suspension stiffness at low loads and a proportional increase in stiffness as the vehicle load increases, during roll when turning or extreme braking; -matched in pairs with identical characteristics, which ensures even lowering without body distortions; -work without shrinkage 2 times longer than hot-rolled springs; -the weight of the springs is reduced to 25% compared to the standard ones (depending on the car model); - have a durable and resistant powder coating that protects against corrosion; - have a polyurethane protective braid that protects the coils from damage when closed; -when installed with SS20 Racing series shock absorbers, these springs provide a lowering of -30, -50, -70 or -90 mm at your choice
Also note - spacers only give an angle of -3″ degrees
, I found out when I did the wheel alignment.
These springs allow you to lower the car to the desired height, significantly improve handling, reduce sagging during acceleration and braking, and body roll when cornering.
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Applicability
- VAZ 2108-2110
- VAZ 1117,1119 (LADA Kalina)
- VAZ 2190 (LADA Granta)
- VAZ 2170 (LADA Priora)
Benefits of SS20 Racing Lowering Springs
- lowering to the desired height -30, -50, -70 while maintaining comfort;
- stylish sporty appearance of the car;
- improving aerodynamics, increasing the speed characteristics of the car;
- stability and safety at high speed;
- improved handling when maneuvering at high speed;
- reduction of “dive” and body roll during braking, “squat” during acceleration.
Guarantee
The SS20 Racing lowering springs are a new addition to the SS20 SPORT series of products for drivers who prefer a fast, active driving style. These are springs for those who care not only about the appearance of the car, but also about the correct operation of the suspension and steering when the ground clearance is lowered, confidence and safety on sharp turns.
SS20 Racing lowering springs have the following features
- made of high-quality Japanese steel using the cold-winding , which significantly increases the service life;
- have progressive characteristics: optimal suspension stiffness at low loads and a proportional increase in stiffness as the vehicle load increases, during roll when cornering or extreme braking;
- matched in pairs with identical characteristics, which ensures even lowering without body distortion;
- work without shrinkage 2 times longer than hot-rolled springs;
- the weight of the springs is reduced to 25% compared to the standard ones (depending on the car model);
- have a durable and resistant powder coating that protects against corrosion;
- have a polyurethane protective braid that protects the coils from damage when closed;
- When installed with SS20 Racing Series shocks, these springs provide your choice of -30, -50, -70 or -90mm drop.
Struts and shock absorbers for VAZ Priora 2170, VAZ 2172 in Vladimir
Lowering the suspension of the VAZ 2170-2172 Priora has become a traditional trend in tuning these cars.
This section of our online store presents VAZ Priora short-stroke struts and lowered shock absorbers for cars of this family, lowered by 30, 50, 70, 90 and 120 mm. Here you can buy short-stroke shock absorbers for Priora from such manufacturers as DEMFI (Demfi), Tehnoressor, GT-Pro, etc. The rear shock absorber on the Lada Priora is similar in design to the shock absorber on previous models of VAZ cars. But the front suspension of the Lada Priora uses a VAZ “barrel-shaped” spring, which has narrower upper and lower coils. The front struts of the VAZ Priora are shaped like a support cup solely for the use of a “barrel” spring, and therefore when lowering the Priora, only branded springs are used. It must be remembered that when lowering a car, it is necessary to install short-travel front struts and lowered rear shock absorbers. This can be done by installing a complete lowering kit on the Priora. But quite a lot of car enthusiasts do this not all at once, but gradually, first installing lowered rear shock absorbers, and after some time, lowered front struts, or vice versa.
Lowering the suspension of the Lada Priora can be done in two ways: 1. By installing a lowering kit on the Priora, these are short-stroke struts (kx struts) assembled with springs and predetermined stiffness and height. 2. By installing an adjustable suspension kit, these are screw gas-oil front struts and rear shock absorbers with the ability to adjust the height of the car.
We underestimate correctly
The best option is air suspension. The driver can raise or lower the car body at any time. This method is rarely chosen because of its high cost. It is not recommended to carry out such tuning yourself if you do not understand electronics and chassis repair. Let's move on to more affordable options.
Adjustable ride height kit
The kit includes special springs (50, 70, 90) and struts with adjustable ground clearance. This is the best option, since you can change the ground clearance with your own hands at any time. For example, in the summer the Priora can be “planted”, and in the winter it can be raised. The lowered springs that come with the kit have increased wear resistance and are designed for constant changes in length. On the automotive market you can now find many kits for VAZ. If you wish, you can achieve the same result as with - 50, 70 or even 90.
VAZ Priora front struts and lowered shock absorbers.
Short-travel struts of the VAZ Priora (short-stroke struts for Priora) have the ability to be lowered by minus 30, 50, 70, 90 and 120 mm. from the standard car height. They all have different degrees of preparation depending on the required lowering and specified characteristics, and therefore the price of short-haulers may differ slightly. In our store you can always buy VAZ Priora struts with lowering (short-stroke) from the manufacturers Tehnoressor and DEMFI (Demfi), as well as other components for modifying the suspension. It is also possible to order a lowering kit for Priora from ABTechnic or GT-Pro at the manufacturer's price.
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Alternative methods (not recommended)
Below are methods that take less time and do not require large financial investments. Despite the warnings of experts, VAZ owners continue to lower the car manually by 50, 70 or more:
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- Trim the springs. To carry out such “tuning”, you don’t have to go to a car store; all you need to do is find an angle grinder. If you don’t have a power tool, you can take a metal saw. Motorists saw off from 1.5 to 3 turns of the spring. After this, the planted Priora falls, and the coils are cut in half to get them out. The next step is trimming the bump stop. Through the drilled hole, springs 50, 70, 90 are fixed using a clamp.
- Low springs. Some Priora owners prefer to save on modified shock absorbers and purchase only lowered springs. After tuning, the wear of the chassis increases sharply, and the control indicator drops. The only advantage of this method is the minimal cost. You only need to choose between -30, 50, 70,90 or 100.
This is what a lowered Lada looks like at minus 70:
Lowered SS20 Racing struts and shocks
Lowered (sports) shock absorbers “SS20 Racing” are a new series of SS20 products for drivers who prefer a fast and active driving style, for whom not only the appearance of the car is important, but also the correct and stable operation of the suspension when the ground clearance is lowered.
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Applicability
- VAZ 2108-99
- VAZ 2110-12
- VAZ 2113-15
- Lada Kalina (VAZ 1117, 1118 (as part of a module), 1119)
- Lada Priora (VAZ 2170)
- Lada Granta (VAZ 2190)
- Lada Vesta, Lada Vesta SW, Lada Vesta Sport
Benefits of SS20 Racing Lowered Shocks
- lowering the car suspension by 30, 50, 70 or 90 mm at your choice;
- increasing vehicle stability and reducing roll when cornering;
- increased resistance of rebound and compression valves, which provides increased energy consumption for lowered suspension;
- the reduced rod output ensures reliable fixation of the spring when the wheel is fully suspended;
- the geometry of the shock absorbers is designed in such a way as to ensure the balanced operation of all suspension elements for the required lowering of the suspension;
- improving the aerodynamics and speed characteristics of the car;
- equipped in pairs with the same characteristics, which guarantees uniform running of the car;
- improving handling and preventing the car body from swaying at high speeds;
- increased strength and rigidity of the body of the SS20 Racing struts (due to the reinforcement gussets) allows them to be used as sports shock absorbers for competitions;
- new impressive sports characteristics and sporty appearance of the car.
Guarantee
lowered struts and shock absorbers are available in two versions: “Comfort” and “Sport”. The SS20 Racing "Comfort" lowering shock absorbers represent the optimal compromise between comfort and sporty performance, and are suitable for everyday use. The rebound and compression forces in the “Comfort” modification are less than in the “Sport” modification, due to this, greater smoothness of movement is achieved. At the same time, the main advantages of lowered SS20 Racing shock absorbers are retained - vehicle stability on the road and improved handling. The “Sport” modification has high rebound and compression forces, which allow them to be used in amateur competitions. These shock absorbers are less suitable for everyday use, as the suspension becomes much stiffer.
Why lower the Lada Priora?
On the roads of our country you can often find “Priors” with a low landing. The main reason why owners resort to this solution is to improve the appearance of the car. Lowering allows you to give the car a sporty look. In this budget way, the VAZ 2170 can be distinguished from the road traffic. When lowering work is carried out correctly, the following benefits can be obtained:
- reduce roll when cornering;
- improve the handling and behavior of the car at high speeds.
One of the main disadvantages of lowering a car lies in the quality of the roads: any hole or unevenness can lead to serious damage to body elements or vehicle components (bumpers, sills, engine crankcase, exhaust system). Due to the low seating position, the owner has to visit a car service much more often to fix certain problems. Therefore, if you want to make your “Priora” below, you need to take into account the following disadvantages of such a procedure:
- you will have to plan your route more carefully;
- incorrect lowering can lead to rapid failure of suspension elements, in particular shock absorbers;
- Due to increased suspension rigidity, the level of comfort decreases.
Causes and Cautions
Improving the appearance of the Lada Priora is the main reason why VAZ 2170 owners decide to take such a step. The budget domestic car acquires an original sporty design. This is a fairly cheap way to make the Lada Priora stand out from the traffic. If you carry out the lowering correctly, the performance characteristics will also improve:
- Roll when turning will be reduced.
- Maneuverability will increase.
- The lowered Priora feels confident at high speeds and skids less.
The lowered suspension of the Lada compensates for centrifugal force, thereby increasing stability. In general, the car begins to “listen to the steering wheel” better and also responds quickly to turns.
If you go too far with the landing or choose the “collective farm” method, then such tuning will cause many problems. Suffice it to recall the jokes about boards in the trunk that are placed on speed bumps so that a lowered car can overcome this obstacle.
The main danger for drivers of lowered cars is uneven roads. If possible, it is better to avoid such streets. As for motorists who live in cities where most of the road surface leaves much to be desired, it is better not to lower them with springs of -30, 50, 70 or 90. It is also recommended to pay special attention to parking - with low ground clearance it is very easy to break the rear or front bumper of a Lada.
How to lower the Priora correctly
There are several ways to lower the landing position on the Priora. Each of them is worth dwelling on in more detail.
Air suspension
Air suspension is considered one of the best, but at the same time expensive, ways to lower a car. The driver can raise or lower the car body as necessary. In addition to the high cost of such equipment, the work must be carried out by specialists who understand the electronics and chassis of the car. Therefore, most Prior owners prefer less expensive methods of undervaluation.
Suspension with adjustable ground clearance
The Priora can be equipped with a special adjustable suspension kit. Height adjustment is carried out by means of struts, and springs with a selected lowering (-50, -70, -90) are compressed or stretched. Thus, the car can be raised for the winter and lowered for the summer. The springs that come with the kit are highly reliable and are designed to constantly change in length. The set in question consists of the following elements:
- front and rear springs;
- screw-adjustable struts and shock absorbers;
- front upper supports;
- spring cups;
- bumpers.
The procedure for implementing such a kit comes down to replacing the standard suspension elements with new ones:
- Remove the rear shock absorbers along with the springs.
It is recommended to lubricate the threaded part of the shock absorbers with graphite lubricant.
Lowered suspension
This method of lowering the suspension is less expensive than the previous one. It involves purchasing a set of shock absorbers and lowered springs (-30, -50, -70 and more.). The disadvantage of this kit is the impossibility of adjusting the ground clearance. However, you can install such a suspension yourself. To replace you will need the following kit:
- Demfi -50 racks;
- springs Techno Ressor -50;
- supports Sevi Expert.
The understatement is selected based on the wishes of the car owner.
You will also need to prepare the following tools:
- wrenches 13, 17 and 19 mm;
- 17 and 19 mm socket heads;
- breakdown;
- hammer;
- pliers;
- ratchet handle and knob;
- penetrating lubricant;
- spring ties.
Replacement of suspension elements is carried out as follows:
- Apply penetrating lubricant to the threaded connections of the front struts.
- Using sockets 17 and 19, unscrew the fastening of the struts to the steering knuckle.
Video: replacing the front struts on a Priora
Low profile tires
One of the options for lowering the suspension of the Lada Priora is to install low-profile tires. The standard tire size for the car in question has the following parameters:
- 175/70 R13 82T;
- 175/65 R14 82Н;
- 185/60 R14 82Н;
- 185/65 R14 86H;
- 185/55 R15 82H.
When lowering the seating position by installing low-profile tires, a small deviation from the standard dimensions should be observed. Otherwise, the vehicle's performance may deteriorate, which will negatively affect not only driving performance, but also the wear of suspension elements.
Filed the springs
One of the most budget-friendly ways to lower the suspension is to shorten the springs by cutting off a certain number of turns. To carry out such an upgrade you will not need to buy anything. It is enough to arm yourself with a grinder. The procedure consists of dismantling the shock absorbers and springs, followed by the removal of 1.5–3 turns. You can cut off more, the car will become lower, but the suspension will practically not work. Therefore, such experiments should be carried out with caution.
When lowering the suspension from -50, you will need to cut the bump stops in half.
Video: budget lowering of the Priora suspension
Racks on Priora: what you need to know
First of all, you need to consider that a shock absorber strut is not just a shock absorber. As you know, Priora has McPherson at the front. In fact, the MacPherson suspension design involves a shock absorber with a coil spring installed on its body.
The spring itself is clamped between the cups (upper and lower). There is also an upper shock mount that is attached to the body. The wheels turn due to the fact that the support has a support bearing. The lower part of the rack is connected to the hub assembly.
In this case, the shock absorber strut does not stand strictly vertically, but at a certain angle relative to the car wheel in the transverse plane (the lateral inclination angle of the king pin). This parameter has a great influence on handling, and it is laid down at the suspension design stage and cannot be adjusted.
We also add that the rear suspension on the Priora is structurally simpler (there is no need to implement the ability to turn the wheels). It is based on a strong beam to which the hub assembly is attached; there is also a shock-absorbing strut in the form of a shock absorber and spring, supports for the rear struts, etc.
So, taking into account the fact that the shock absorber itself is the basis of the shock absorber strut, car enthusiasts and repair specialists simply call it a strut (without taking into account other structural elements). In other words, when we are talking about a car, including a Priora, in the language of professionals, struts often mean only a shock absorber, and not the entire shock absorber strut as a whole.
- Let's move on. As practice shows, the front struts of the Priora fail much faster than the rear struts. Also, the front shock absorbers influence controllability and stability, as well as a number of other characteristics and indicators. In fact, if the rear struts of a Priora may well last up to 80-100 thousand km, the front struts may require replacement by 40 thousand.
To understand when it's time to change the struts, just pay attention to the characteristic signs of wear on the struts. These include strong vibration, the appearance of body sway (longitudinal and transverse), knocking when driving over uneven surfaces, a noticeable deterioration in stability and roll in corners, obvious nose dive when braking, etc.
One way or another, if the car does not hold the road well, and defects in the road surface are transferred to the body in the form of impacts, this is a reason to check and replace the shock absorbers. Naturally, if they need to be replaced, many car owners wonder which struts for the Priora are best to choose. Let's look at this in more detail.
