Priora houses: installing spacers under the pillars, increasing ground clearance

Good day everyone. It's no secret that if you use the Lada Kalina (and any front-wheel drive VAZ) not only to transport yourself, but also to the dacha, bring building materials, etc. The elasticity of the rear springs leaves much to be desired. How it was for me. I planted two guys 120 kg + me 65 kg + 50 l. in the tank and + 30-40 kg of potatoes and that’s it. I drove 280 km on asphalt and the result was that the rear fender liners were worn out on uneven roads (you know what the roads in Russia are like). I put the patches on. I decided to install spacers (houses. How I did it. 1). I took off the wheel. I cleaned everything that I will unscrew from dirt; 2). Unscrewed the lower bolt and nut securing the strut to the beam;

3). I took a pipe, inserted it into a round hole in the beam, pressed it, installed a spacer and screwed it on with a bolt (it comes included); 4). I secured the stand to the spacer with the original bolt and nut;

5). Installed the wheel. 6). On the other hand, we perform all operations in the same way; 6). I finally tightened the bolt and nut that secures the strut to the spacer (it is necessary to tighten it when the suspension is loaded). 7). Adjusted the brake force distributor (“sorcerer”). Place the car on a flat surface and rock the rear of the car several times to begin the adjustment.

After adjusting the regulator, test the brakes in action. Accelerate the car to 40-50 km/h and brake. If the regulator is adjusted correctly, the front wheels will lock first and the rear wheels should lock immediately, but not vice versa.

Lowering the car: why and how to do it

Lowering the suspension is usually done to style the car and give it a more daring look. Such tuning makes the car tougher, but nevertheless remains popular. You can lower the VAZ 2170 in the following ways:

Installing air suspension (the most expensive method). Complete reworking of the chassis. The result is a lowered car that can be raised if desired.
Chassis with adjustable clearance (also expensive). Here, the degree of compression of the springs is adjusted automatically.
Installation of low profile tires. Low-profile tires are definitely not suitable for bumps, but you won’t have to modify the chassis.
Shortening (sawing off) springs. This is a budget method - you only need to saw off 1.5 turns in the front, 2 turns in the back.

In 2006, AvtoVAZ OJSC began the first cycle of preparation for the release of the new Lada Priora model. The car, which received the index 2170, was created on the basis of the Lada-110 model, adopting the platform and engine from it. In fact, the Priora was an in-depth restyling of the Ten. About a thousand changes were noted in the design, both superficial and fundamental. Priora received an extensive range of interior and luggage compartment parts. The exterior of the Lada Priora, ground clearance and many other parameters of the chassis differed from those of the 110th model. The doors became 5 mm wider, which forced the stamping shop of the Tolyatti plant to rebuild several punches and dies. Thus, the identity of the Lada 110 and the Lada Priora was reduced to a minimum. AvtoVAZ engineers counted over a thousand parts that distinguished the old Lada from the new one, and radically changed the design of the “tens”. External attributes, moldings, alloy wheels, external door handles, front optics, hood, trunk, tail and the entire exterior as a whole exuded novelty. The final touch of the update is Kama Euro tires size 185/65 R14.

How to make spacer rings for speakers

You will need: plywood, drill, jigsaw, sealant, varnish.

The thickness, width and other dimensions of spacers for columns are calculated individually in each case, so there are no universal sizes of spacers. The diagrams presented above can act as a template, which will be modified locally.

The total thickness of the spacer is determined individually. Approximately, for a speaker mounting depth of 52 cm, spacer rings 16 mm thick should be suitable.

Determine the outer and inner diameter of the rings (using a sample or speaker).
Cut out the spacer slides with a jigsaw, having previously drilled holes for installing the jigsaw blade.
Fasten all parts of the spacer (if they are composite) using glue or self-tapping screws.
Try on the door spacers and modify them if necessary. Make sure that the spacers fit tightly to the surface, nothing interferes with the correct positioning of the speaker, and the door trim is installed without problems (modify locally).
Coat the rings with several layers of varnish.

Chassis SS20

These spare parts for domestic and foreign cars are produced under the “System Technologies” brand. These racks have become so popular due to their high quality. For Priora, the manufacturer offers 4 product options that differ in hardness. Which stands are better? They need to be selected according to your driving style. The softest ones are the “Standard” series racks. Rear shock absorbers from the same series are also offered.

A reinforced version is offered to increase the load capacity. Next are the “Comfort” racks. According to reviews from many car owners, this is the best option. They are stiffer than the Standard, but the suspension works equally well on bad and good roads.

The “Highway” kit is suitable for those who like stiff suspension and high speed. With these racks you can drive on bad roads, but it will be uncomfortable. “Sport” is the toughest option from this manufacturer for Priora cars. A front suspension of this type is not very suitable for the city, but for sports competitions it is just right.

For what

Reasons to raise your rear suspension:

Of course, increased cross-country ability. When hitting bumps, the car's wheels hit, and many people raise the suspension to correct this problem.
Increased load capacity. If you load something heavy into the car, the springs cannot withstand it and the rear end drops significantly. To avoid this, you need to raise the rear suspension.

To raise the rear suspension of any of the three cars in question, spacers are needed. On the VAZ 2110 and VAZ 2115 they look the same, but on the VAZ 2107 they are slightly different.

It is important to consider that when installing spacers the following changes:

rear brake pressure regulator position;
castor (the longitudinal inclination angle of the front wheels' turning axis).

Brake calipers - an exclusive problem

Only in some car models with disc brakes in the rear, the brake calipers become loose or simply play. This is problem number one for all budget cars with rear disc brakes. It is the budget nature of fasteners that often causes parts to fail. It is very interesting that calipers can be an invisible cause of knocking, that is, very difficult to diagnose. You will have to perform the following procedures:

first, you can try to pull the caliper with your hands while the wheel is installed; perhaps the parts of the mechanism are hitting the disc, everything should be tightly screwed; Next, you should remove the wheel and carry out manual diagnostics of all possible fastenings of this unit; you should tug the mechanism with your hands to understand the absence of play; the next step should be to disassemble the caliper to determine the loose parts, but doing this without experience is not recommended, as many problems can be found; when disassembling, you should pay special attention to the quality of tightening of each module and each bolt, this is what can tell you where the knocking problem lies; when reassembling, pay attention to the pads; it is quite possible that they are worn out or deformed, and simply knock in the places where they are installed during operation.

Rear suspension of VAZ 2110

Beam, hubs and struts. And no electronics. A simple and unpretentious dependent suspension requires a minimum of attention, but you should never forget about it. Even with minimal wear of the silent blocks, the beam can affect the vehicle's handling in turns and directional stability. There are certain regulations for replacing rubber-metal bushings, but if we take into account a large number of manufacturers with not always high quality products, then it is better not to rely on the regulations.

The most correct indicator of replacing silent blocks is knocking or play in the rear suspension, which makes itself felt on uneven roads. But still, the main elements of the rear suspension of the VAZ 2110 remain shock absorber struts. In classic VAZ car models, the spring and shock absorber were installed separately, which made it possible to replace them separately. In front-wheel drive models, the elastic and damping elements are combined into one unit - a shock absorber strut.

How to benefit from increased ground clearance?

Of course, neither the doubled nor tripled ground clearance of the Priora can compare with the ground clearance of any SUV. However, we should not forget that, in tandem with the improvement of some other characteristics of the car, the Priora’s ground clearance can give good results. Let's clarify now.

The distance from the ground to the bottom is 165 mm. However, knowledge of this fact alone is not enough to draw any conclusions. The motorist must take into account the following characteristics, such as:

Full length of the machine.
Distance from front overhang to rear.
Wheel base.
Vehicle track width.
The presence of any parts protruding from the bottom of the machine.
The extent to which the ground clearance changes when the vehicle is fully loaded.

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Installation of springs of different lengths and stiffness

The amount of ground clearance of a car directly depends on the installed spring. The body rests on it, and not only how much the car will rise above the road, but also the operation of the entire suspension depends on its rigidity and length. There are several options for springs on the Lada Priora. These are classes “A” and “B”, the first one is considered the more severe. In addition, there are several types of springs that were installed directly at the factory at different times.

When choosing springs, you should always look for a reasonable compromise, since installing an overly stiff part and using it on an unloaded car will not allow the suspension to work smoothly, and the car will bounce on every bump.

One of the options for increasing ground clearance is to install intercoil spacers on the spring. These elements do not allow the spring to compress completely, and the stiffness of the suspension increases. However, at the same time, the compression of the shock absorber is limited, which reduces the smoothness and comfort of the vehicle's suspension. This method is justified when using the car on bad roads, since it additionally helps prevent breakdown of the suspension and protect the shock absorber and spring from destruction.

Another simple way to increase ground clearance is to install a spacer under the spring between the body and the spring. This part, made of high-strength rubber, easily copes with the pressure of the vehicle's weight on it, while the suspension settings practically do not change. You need to understand that if the spring sag, installing such a spacer will not be able to increase the rigidity of the part. Therefore, the spring must be changed.

Another way to increase the ground clearance of the Priora is to install larger tires. Of course, you cannot simply change the wheel size from R 13 (14) to R 15, but installing a tire with a higher profile is quite acceptable. Instead of 175/55 R 14, you can use 175/70 R 14. But the driver should not forget that a higher wheel profile behaves slightly worse when cornering, and take this fact into account when choosing a speed.

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.

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.

Sport car

Very often, cars of the VAZ family are chosen as racing cars, especially for amateur competitions. One of the most suitable for these purposes is the white Priora hatchback. Pictures of sponsors advertising, riders' names and serial numbers are visible from afar on a white background.

Even the basic version of the car, the white Priora hatchback, features a sporty look. Tuning (photo below) will give it an aggressive and brutal look. Of course, a lot of work is required to upgrade the standard equipment to the racing version. But, as shown in the photo, the white Priora hatchback allows you to do it even in a garage, especially since there are no problems with purchasing components and spare parts for the Lada.

Such wide possibilities make the Priora white hatchback one of the most versatile. It is purchased by both young people - as a sports or city car, and adult family citizens - as a reliable means of transportation around the city and to the garden. Both men and women look natural behind the wheel of such a car. And car buying companies, for example, https://kupilauto.ru, are happy to purchase these cars.

Preparation for repair

Before you begin any repairs, you need to do some preparation. To do this, perform a few simple manipulations:

Park the car (Priora or Ten, it doesn’t matter at all, the operating algorithm is the same for them) on a level surface. Fix the position of the car - place shoes under the rear wheels, squeeze the handbrake and engage first or reverse gear. Remove all the front wheel bolts from the threads (it is advisable to replace the bearings on both struts). Lift up the side on which you plan to replace the support bearing first. Remove the entire wheel.

At this point the preparation stage can be considered complete; it is time to disassemble the suspension and replace worn elements

Pay attention to the condition of all boots - if they are damaged, be sure to replace them

Adjustment work

Once again, it is worth saying that if you are an inexperienced person, then it is better to find a familiar specialist who would help carry out everything planned, from installing the described part to calibrating all the values, or take the car to a service station.

If you understand the structure of your car, then you need to start by adjusting the position of the pressure regulator. To install it correctly, you need to apply a force of 45-50 kgf to the rear of the machine. After this, you need to unscrew the bolt that holds the pressure regulator and move the drive bracket using a screwdriver until the gap between the spring and the lever is about 2 millimeters. You can check the remaining gap by simply placing a piece of wire with a diameter of 2 millimeters into it or taking a similar drill.

Now you can start setting the desired light level. To do this, you need to place the car on a flat horizontal surface at a distance of 5 meters from any light wall, let it be the wall of a house or garage, it doesn’t matter. It is better to do this “trick” together, at the same time the tire pressure is checked and the companion sits in the driver’s seat. Now a horizontal line is drawn on the wall at a height of 60 cm from the floor and split in half in the center of the car. Now, from the center of the horizontal line, measure the distance of the car headlights and draw perpendicular vertical lines. There should be a beam of light at the intersection of the horizon and vertical lines.

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If you think about what affects the ground clearance of a car, it becomes clear that it is a number of ways:

screw suspension.
install spacers between the body and the strut support.
install non-standard strut supports, springs (longer) or shock absorbers.
install interturn spacers in the springs
install higher rubber bands under the springs
replace tires and wheels

If you install “house” spacers under the pillars, you will be able to raise the rear of the car.

As you might have noticed, there are many ways to make a car taller, but how is increasing ground clearance and car performance related?

Shock absorbers and ground clearance, where is the truth?

When the car is standing still, the shock absorbers will not lift the body - after all, it hangs on springs. The role of the struts can be understood in motion, when the car sways and “pecks” on soft or dead shock absorbers. You drive off the curb and your car’s nose hits the asphalt! If the shock absorbers are in good condition, they will “catch” the car halfway. Thus, shock absorbers do not affect ground clearance, but have the same effect as increased ground clearance.

Alternative shock absorbers may have a longer rod, which will provide more suspension travel. We discuss these subtleties in the topic “which shock absorbers are better to choose.”

Replacing springs to increase ground clearance

The car body hangs on springs, so they have a direct impact on ground clearance.

Springs 2108 are installed on the front suspension of the VAZ 2110 car as standard. “Tens” with 16kW internal combustion engines are equipped with reinforced springs 2112. In addition, suspension springs are divided into two classes “A” and “B”. If you prefer to load your car to capacity, then perhaps you should choose class A springs (yellow), because... They hold a little more load.

Where can I buy?

You can purchase houses at any specialized auto parts store. The cost of this element, as a rule, is from 100 to 400 rubles, depending on the region.

There is nothing difficult in installing houses; you just need to have the necessary tools and a little skill in car repair. The work will take no more than 40 minutes on both sides of the car.

Required tool:

Set of keys or sockets;
Penetrating lubricant WD-40 or similar;
Two jacks
Hammer and goatee;

Work process

The easiest way to install it is from an inspection hole, but if you don’t have one, you can do without it.

We lift the car on jacks on both sides and remove the wheels, do not forget to fix the front wheels of the car using a rollback.

We treat the bolt securing the strut to the beam with WD-40 penetrating lubricant and wait for 5 minutes. Then unscrew it.

Remove the bolt from the silent block of the rear shock absorber

We install the houses by first screwing them to the beam, and then insert the shock absorber into the house mount and fix it with a bolt.

TIP: It is recommended to install the stand in the middle hole on the house, this will allow you to achieve the optimal height and center of gravity of the car.

We carry out similar work on the opposite side of the car.

The process of installing spacers for the rear shock absorbers of the Priora is completed, do not forget to adjust the headlights.

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Adjustment is needed to set the start of braking of the rear wheels relative to the front wheels at different vehicle loads.

Note on installing spacers. The spacers must be installed correctly, otherwise the rack will break and the lower ear of the rack will come off under load. The spacer must be installed so that the lowest (which is attached to the beam) hole has two (in which the greater distance from the lower end faces the inside of the car, and the shorter distance faces the wheel).

The bolts and the construction must be located on the same line.

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What shock absorbers are suitable for Priora

Replacing rear shock absorbers directly depends on the conditions in which the Lada Priora is used. When the device becomes unusable, both the driver and passengers feel it. Therefore, you will think about a possible malfunction of the racks even before you arrive at the service center and undergo special diagnostics. You can feel the deterioration of the shock absorbers on the road. Your Priora will become less stable when maneuvering while driving at high speed.

Here are the rear struts on the car

In each case, replacing shock absorbers is an individual process. Factory parts, also called oil parts, are more affordable than their gas brothers. But they have one feature associated with a small temperature range. In winter, oil-filled shock absorbers become stiff. Therefore, such parts are offered by specialists only for urban vehicles.

Gas-oil shock absorbers will cost much more, but this price will fully correspond to their manufacturability. You will feel their role in the cold. Simply put, you will not feel any changes when the car moves, but this will be a confirmation of the quality of the rack. It is generally accepted that imported spare parts are reliable and made of high-quality materials, which is why Priora is equipped with Kayaba and SS20 shock absorbers.

Replacing old struts with new ones of improved quality does not guarantee perfect suspension performance. After all, this unit consists of many elements, and only a general replacement of parts can restore comfort and convenience in the process of driving the Priora. In principle, there is nothing complicated about how to replace rear shock absorbers on a front-wheel drive car. Therefore, this information will be useful not only to Priora owners. Drivers of other VAZ models can also use the instructions below.

What are shock absorber spacers?

It’s good if a fully loaded car begins to sag, but there are also cases when the suspension is simply low or the shock absorbers are so worn out that the slightest load begins to put pressure on the wheel arch liners. In this case, as mentioned above, there are two options:

Replacing shock absorbers;
Installing the spacer.

So what are these shock absorber spacers? It's actually quite simple. This part, by its design and purpose, is designed to increase the length of the shock absorber.

This part is placed directly under the rack. Then the shock absorber is inserted into the spacer, the whole thing is securely fastened and it turns out that the car becomes slightly higher.

The great thing about using this simple mechanism is that you don’t need to make any changes, you don’t have to cut anything, cook it, etc. During the installation process, all standard bolts and regular wrenches are used, well, with a small addition.

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Ways to increase the ground clearance of a Priora car using spacers and modified shock absorbers

One way or another, the VAZ-2170 will not surpass SUVs in its cross-country ability, but you can inflate the car.

The first method is to install metal spacers over the factory springs. They give only 1.2-1.5 cm. They were produced for 2108-2115, and are also suitable for the VAZ 2170. A set of two costs about 150 rubles.

However, spacers to increase the ground clearance of the Priora car make the suspension a little stiffer. Nevertheless, the effect can be achieved - one and a half centimeters will create a fairly significant difference. Off-road driving will become easier. There are three holes on the metal parts to adjust the height (from 1.2 to 1.5 cm) of the shock absorber, the fasteners are part of the kit.

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Engine and gearbox problems

If we talk about power plants, in general they are quite reliable (at least when compared with the “decimal” ones). The timing system is belt driven. The belt runs for quite a long time - up to 120 thousand kilometers. However, the roller and pump may fail earlier, which leads to a break in the timing drive or overheating of the motor in the first and second cases, respectively.

By the way, the “Prior” engine has different pistons, crankshaft and lightweight connecting rods. The resource of the internal combustion engine is about 300-350 thousand kilometers.

Among the common problems on Priora is difficult starting. The reason for this is a low-quality standard battery. Its service life is no more than one year. The owners strongly recommend replacing it with a better one so as not to experience problems with starting, especially in winter.

Now about the transmission. All power units are paired with a five-speed manual transmission. It has been significantly improved and is now equipped with a cable drive. Shifting gears is clear, without hesitation. The clutch lasts up to 100 thousand, depending on driving style. The box itself has no major flaws. The recommended transmission oil change interval is 60 thousand kilometers.

What is the standard ground clearance of the Priora - is it enough?

The ground clearance of a Priora car does not differ for different body types. The ground clearance of the car in the sedan and hatchback body is 165 mm. The same applies to the station wagon - but this number is only valid for pre-restyling Lada Priora cars. After restyling, the ground clearance (clearance) under the engine was 170 mm, under the exhaust system - 135 mm.

It was found that in a relaxed state (without loading or with the permissible weight of the driver), the distance to the ground near the front wheel is 18 cm, near the rear - 19.5 cm. There is one feature that concerns the ground clearance of the Lada Priora station wagon.

It is understood that the loading of its trunk will be serious, so the rear suspension is strengthened - when the weight reaches the maximum permissible, the clearance will not fall below 17 cm.

Pros and cons of houses

The houses have several advantages that will entice every Priora owner to install them.

Increased ground clearance allows you to overcome previously inaccessible obstacles;
Ability to load heavier cargo into the trunk;
After installing the houses, the car becomes more versatile;

The car’s center of gravity shifts slightly and when the trunk is empty, the car’s controllability is lost;
After installation, headlight adjustment is necessary;

On the left is Priora without houses, on the right with installed houses

Installation of springs of different lengths and stiffness

The dimensions of the restyled Lada Priora have not changed significantly. Although, due to the new front and rear bumpers, the length of the Lada Priora has changed by several millimeters.

As before, the restyled Lada Priora sedan has the longest length, which in the new version is 4,350 mm. The length of the station wagon is 1 centimeter shorter, but the Priora hatchback is even smaller, the length of this version of the body is 4210 mm. The width of the entire family is 1,680 mm and the wheelbase is the same for all 2,492 mm. But everyone’s height is different, the Lada Priora sedan is 1,420 mm, the hatchback is 1,435 mm, but the station wagon is generally 1,508 mm in height. The high height of the Priora station wagon is explained by the presence of roof rails. In a hatchback, the design of the rear part of the body is such that the car turns out to be taller than a sedan.

As for the ground clearance or ground clearance of the Lada Priora, the manufacturer indicates a figure of 165 mm for the sedan and hatchback, while the ground clearance for the Lada Priora station wagon is 170 mm. However, in fact, the ground clearance is greater; just pick up a tape measure and make sure of this. But the manufacturer is not mistaken; he simply indicates the vehicle’s ground clearance when fully loaded. At the same time, manufacturers of foreign cars are cunning and indicate the ground clearance of their cars in an unloaded state. therefore, the real ground clearance of foreign cars and their official data often do not coincide.

The luggage compartment volumes of the new version of Lada Priora in all three bodies have changed little. The sedan's trunk volume is 430 liters. The luggage compartment volume of the Priora hatchback is smaller, only 306 liters, but if you fold the rear seats (which cannot be done in a sedan), the volume increases to 705 liters. In the Priora station wagon, the luggage compartment volume is 444 liters, and with the seats folded down it reaches 777 liters. Unfortunately, the rear seats do not fold flat with the floor, and the large wheel arches eat up quite a lot of luggage space.

Further detailed data on the dimensions of the Lada Priora are in the table below.

Length, mm	4350	4210	4340
Width	1680	1680	1680
Height	1420	1435	1508
Front wheel track	1410	1410	1414
Rear wheel track	1380	1380	1380
Wheelbase	2492	2492	2492
Trunk volume, l	430	360	444
Volume with seats folded	–	705	777
Fuel tank volume	43	43	43
Ground clearance, mm	165	165	170

As for the tire size of the Lada Priora, the manufacturer recommends installing 14-inch wheels. The tire size can be 175/65 R14 or 185/60 R14 or 185/65 R14. The most interesting thing is that today, even on Lada Granta or Kalina in well-packaged trim levels, AvtoVAZ offers 15-inch wheels as standard. Why this is not the case on Priora is not clear, although this does not stop the owners of these cars, who put much larger wheels on their Lada Priora.

Lada Kalina Universal Necross › Logbook › How I swore off lifting cars, part 2

To install spacers under the stabilizer bushings, studs protruding from the body are required, 30 mm longer than the standard ones. First I tried to unscrew the stock ones. But apparently they are driven or welded in there; they couldn’t be unscrewed. Then I shortened them a little and screwed long adapter nuts onto them, and then screwed new studs into the nuts. There were no problems at all with the spacers for the crabs, I just bought longer bolts. True, the crab strut began to hang very low, and before that I sometimes plowed the ground with it (even after lifting the suspension). As a result, with such a suspension, the camber angle became not as large as before (but still positive, you can still adjust it to zero impossible), and the internal grenade came out slightly.

That is, the main problem in the form of positive camber has not been fully resolved, but now there are three more problems: 1. the stabilizer struts are crooked and will quickly fail 2. the crab extension hangs very low and will plow the ground more often. 3. When I got into the car and drove from the dacha to the city (and the car still had the worst VOLTYRE tires and it was raining, which these tires cannot stand), I realized that the car no longer had a steering wheel. The control is very unpredictable, the car simply ignores slight movements of the steering wheel and goes where it wants. To fix this, you need to turn the steering wheel very significantly, and as a result, all the way I was doing nothing but trying to keep the car in a straight line with all my might. I haven’t been so tired behind the wheel for a long time, and such handling is comparable only to the last days of my 2111, when both of its side members rotted. In general, the next day I drove the car back to the dacha, where it ended up sitting for almost three weeks, waiting for it to be brought to life.

I became very sad and began to seriously think about buying a new Kalina Granta FL, or returning this one to full stock. After all, you can just drive with pleasure and not have any problems! But still, the recently purchased sticker really motivated me to make a normal raised car, otherwise such a good joke would be lost! It is clear that the problems with handling are associated with the suspension stiffness, which has dropped significantly after my modifications. It is clear that the stabilizer probably has little effect on the situation, but the design with houses and crab spacers raise questions. I decided to try to change the system a little, and if it doesn’t help, return to the version that existed from 75,000 to 95,000 km.

You can remove the houses completely or give them one last chance and try to weld the spacer better and still stick the lever into the +30mm holes. It was decided to give it one more chance.

The spacers for the crabs can be made more rigid, or they can be removed completely. It was decided to remove it completely, since then the spacer wouldn’t hang so low.

And then the main pair of 4.3 of the tenth design just arrived from Tolyatti and I gave the car along with the main pair, self-locking differential and clutch to the car service vk.com/spb_remont_kpp. I can't help but say a few words about this place. The professionals there are competent, they know their job, they even managed to fit me in place and insert a lock into my box that didn’t fit there (special locks need to be installed in cable boxes, but I brought a regular one). But there is also a fly in the ointment. They work without an appointment, so the car stood idle for almost three days, waiting for its turn. There was little feedback over the phone; I had to call myself all the time to find out how things were going. During one of these calls, I found out that the clutch I bought was not suitable and they decided not to change it, since the original one was quite good (the mileage was 99,000 and I burned the clutch a lot when I got stuck somewhere. It’s amazing how it was still there alive! What is his resource? 150? 200?). But they decided to change the ball joints, which I didn’t ask them to do at all (but the ball joints were knocking, that’s true). In general, we managed to agree to buy and install a clutch instead of a ball clutch, but a sediment remained. They could have at least called and asked before making such decisions. A receipt for spare parts and labor is provided only if you clearly ask for it. But all the shortcomings are fully compensated by direct hands and low prices for work - there is simply nothing cheaper. In general, now I again enjoy driving Kalina, with the main pair 4.3 the standard dynamics are back (maybe even a little better, because in February I had chip tuning), and with the locking the turns have become more interesting and in the mud you can finally slip with two wheels .

V1.0

(approximately +65mm in front and +88mm in rear) 75,000-95,000 km mileage -cup spacer (upper) -Stretching arms, -stretching crabs, -two homemade strut support spacers made of rubber 25mm (sag to about 23mm) -additional steel plate 1.5mm strengthening the strut cup -8 homemade rubber spacers made of 5mm rubber above and below each spring -2 spacers for increasing the track of the front wheels 20mm and wheel studs. -thick upper rubber supports for the front spring (chosen by appearance in the store) -rear shock absorber extensions “houses” -additional rear bump stops (in vain, they worked poorly and quickly died) -tricks so that the steering rod does not touch the body -wheels 205/70R14

V2.0, V2.1

(had a lot of problems, I won’t write the specs) 95000-99000 km mileage

V2.2

(approximately +77mm at the front and +115mm at the rear) 99,000 km—present - cup spacer (upper) - Arm extension, welded together with the “houses”, the arms are lowered by 30mm - crab extension - Extended Demfi shock absorbers +15mm in a circle - two support spacers front pillar factory aluminum 15mm -additional steel plate 1.5mm strengthening the strut cup -6 homemade rubber spacers 5mm rubber above and below the front springs, above the rear springs -2 spacers for increasing the track of the front wheels 20mm and wheel studs. -thick upper rubber supports for the front spring (chosen by appearance in the store) -rear shock absorber extensions “houses” -reinforced upper supports for the rear springs -tricks so that the steering linkage does not touch the body -30mm spacers above the stabilizer bushings -main pair 4.3 -self-locking differential screw AVTOSPRINTER with preload 6 kg - wheels 205/65R15

V2.3

(in plans) - finally connect the two lower braces into the subframe and make crankcase protection, otherwise the old one has broken. -try lowering the engine -install transparent polyurethane CV joint boots (already bought a Trek), they say they last longer. -It might still be possible to weld a second swing arm above the first one on the front struts.

1.If the standard shock absorbers are still alive, there is no particular point in buying extended shock absorbers. Spacers do about the same thing, but are several times cheaper. 2. Raising the front suspension by more than 15-20mm is a very thankless task, mainly because of the steering rods, and to a lesser extent because of the CV joints. To avoid problems with steering wheels, you can install spacers under the spring, increasing the compression stroke and decreasing the rebound stroke. But driving on a small rebound speed is also bad. In general, it seems that the most normal light option without any problems is 15-20mm spacers and 185/70R14 tires. But from the very beginning I wanted more. 3. I think almost all of my experience can also be extended to the entire 2108-2115, 2110-2170 family. Except for the fact that the rear arches of the Kalina are much larger than the arches of the 10th family (and 08, probably, too), so such wheels in the 2110 will not fit on the back so easily. The front arches of the viburnum may also be larger. 4. For extremely high suspension, it makes sense to buy extended levers and drives. I wouldn’t take extended tie rods; the standard ones have a good margin of twist length (in Kalinas the twist is slightly longer than in 2110). As a last resort, you can increase the rods or lugs yourself using welding and an M18 nut (for example, a hub nut from a classic)

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SS20 chassis

SS20 chassis for Niva

SS20 chassis parts for domestic and foreign cars are produced. The SS20 chassis has won recognition due to the high quality of its parts, which ensures reliability and good performance of the machine.

For Priora, SS20 offers 4 types of struts, differing in rigidity while driving. All SS20 parts are hydraulic.

The SS20 struts called “Standard” are considered the smoothest. In addition to these front suspension elements, the company also offers to install SS20 rear struts on the car. To slightly increase the vehicle's load capacity, you can purchase reinforced SS20 rear struts.
The next SS20 kit, which includes front and rear struts, is called “Comfort”. It is these elements, according to car owners, that are best installed on the car. They have slightly greater rigidity than “Standard”, which ensures proper suspension performance both on highways and on roads with poor surfaces.
Another SS20 “Road” kit is designed for those who like a stiffer suspension. This kit is well suited for owners who often travel on paved country roads.
The SS20 “Sport” struts have the highest rigidity. These elements are more intended for VAZ Priora, which the owners converted to participate in sports competitions.

To ensure that replacement is easy for owners, the kits also include supports, sound insulators, and bumpers. The pillar support was specially designed for the VAZ 2170, since these elements from the predecessors of the VAZ family of cars were not suitable.

How to increase ground clearance on a Priora: benefit from high ground clearance

When purchasing a car, the buyer must pay attention to many points. So, for example, you need to choose a car in accordance with the tasks that you intend to set for it

If the purpose of your trips will not go beyond the city limits, then buy a small car, and if you need to cross off-road terrain, then pay attention to SUVs with displacement engines.

Or you can combine both by buying a small car and then making it suitable for crossing bad roads. You can create such a universal car by simply increasing the ground clearance of your existing car. In the conditions of Russian roads, such fraud will always be relevant. So, for example, by increasing the ground clearance on a car like a Priora, you will save a lot of money on its repairs. After all, you won’t have to repair the suspension in vain after encountering a couple of holes.

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