Which racks to choose for the Lada Granta - install normal spare parts

August 11, 2021 Lada.Online 11 827 2

The main task of shock absorbers is to keep the wheel in constant contact with the road to avoid loss of control over the car. Currently, a large variety of shock absorbers from different manufacturers are offered for the Lada Granta/Kalina family. Let's figure out which shock absorbers are better to choose: original or analogue.

When is it time to change struts on a Lada Granta?

The service life of almost all parts in the suspension greatly depends on the operating conditions of the vehicle. In one case, struts and springs can last 150,000 km without problems or breakdowns. In another situation, after 20,000 km you will have to replace it. When operating a Lada Granta, you should not allow excessively careless driving, otherwise the struts will fail very quickly, since the quality of the parts is not always optimal.

The racks need to be replaced in the following cases:

• oil leaks are visible on the shock absorber body, which means that the device will soon stop working out irregularities;
• the car has become too hard or too soft, the behavior on the road has changed greatly;
• when rocking the car with your hands, the effect of inertial rocking is very noticeable - the racks do not work;
• more than 100,000 km have passed since the last replacement, as a rule, in Russian conditions this is the maximum service life of suspension struts;
• If the shock absorbers grind, knock, or make other unpleasant sounds, they should be replaced.

When diagnosing, you also need to pay attention to the condition of the springs, ball joint, as well as the upper shock absorber support, in particular the support bearing. Typically, these elements are installed in a complex so that in the future the owner does not face the sequential failure of all these elements. But if the other parts are in perfect order, you can replace only the racks by choosing a good option on the market.

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

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.

Original

Depending on the configuration and year of manufacture of cars in the Grant/Kalina family, various telescopic front suspension struts and rear shock absorbers were used. Below are their article numbers and catalog numbers.

Telescopic front suspension drains assembled (with springs and supports)

:

• 21900-2901031-51 left Granta (“SAAZ Komplekt” LLC, Chulkovo)
• 21900-2901031-55 / 8450101163 left Granta (“SAAZ Komplekt” LLC, Chulkovo)
• 21900-2901031-61 left Granta (“SAAZ Komplekt” LLC, Chulkovo)
• 21900-2901031-65 / 8450101164 left Granta (“SAAZ Komplekt” LLC, Chulkovo)
• 21900-2901031-10 left Granta (“SAAZ Komplekt” LLC, Chulkovo)
• 21928-2901031-15 / 8450077319 left Granta/Kalina (“SAAZ Komplekt” LLC, Chulkovo)
• 21928-2901031-55 / 8450077320 left Granta/Kalina (“SAAZ Komplekt” LLC, Chulkovo)
• 8450109088 left Grant
• 8450109090 left Grant
• 21900-2901030-51 right Granta (“SAAZ Komplekt” LLC, Chulkovo)
• 21900-2901030-55 / 8450101161 right Granta (“SAAZ Komplekt” LLC, Chulkovo)
• 21900-2901030-61 right Granta (“SAAZ Komplekt” LLC, Chulkovo)
• 21900-2901030-65 / 8450101162 right Granta (“SAAZ Komplekt” LLC, Chulkovo)
• 21928-2901030-10 right Granta (“SAAZ Komplekt” LLC, Chulkovo)
• 21928-2901030-15 / 8450077317 right Granta/Kalina (“SAAZ Komplekt” LLC, Chulkovo)
• 21928-2901030-55 / 8450077318 right Granta/Kalina (“SAAZ Komplekt” LLC, Chulkovo)
• 8450109087 right Grant Cross
• 8450109089 right Grant Cross
• 21928-2901031-10 left Kalina (“SAAZ Komplekt” LLC, Chulkovo)
• 21928-2901031-50 left Kalina 2 Cross (“SAAZ Komplekt” LLC, Chulkovo)
• 21928-2901030-50 right Kalina 2 Cross (“SAAZ Komplekt” LLC, Chulkovo)

Telescopic front suspension struts

:

• 21900-2905403-51 / 8450106901 left with Grant/Kalina nut (SAAZ Komplekt LLC, Chulkovo)
• 21928-2905403-00 / 8450106903 left with Grant/Kalina nut (SAAZ Komplekt LLC, Chulkovo)
• 21928-2905403-50 / 8450106905 left with Granta/Kalina Cross nut (SAAZ Komplekt LLC, Chulkovo)
• 21900-2905402-51 / 8450106900 right with Grant/Kalina nut (SAAZ Komplekt LLC, Chulkovo)
• 21928-2905402-00 / 8450106902 right with Grant/Kalina nut (SAAZ Komplekt LLC, Chulkovo)
• 21928-2905402-50 / 8450106904 right with Granta/Kalina Cross nut (SAAZ Komplekt LLC, Chulkovo)
• 8450104706 left Granta Drive Active (Lada-Sport LLC, Tolyatti)
• 8450104703 right Granta Drive Active (Lada-Sport LLC, Togliatti)

Rear suspension shock absorbers assemblies

:

• 21900-2915004-51 / 8450004041 Granta (“SAAZ Komplekt” LLC, Chulkovo)
• 21900-2915402-51 / 8450109209 Granta (“SAAZ Komplekt” LLC, Chulkovo)
• 21928-2915004-00 / 8450002842 Granta/Kalina (“SAAZ Komplekt” LLC, Chulkovo)
• 21928-2915402-00 / 8450109210 Granta/Kalina (“SAAZ Komplekt” LLC, Chulkovo)
• 8450109091 Granta
• 8450109092 Granta
• 8450104718 Granta Drive Active (“Lada-Sport LLC, Togliatti)
• 21928-2915004-50 Kalina Cross (“SAAZ Komplekt” LLC, Chulkovo)
• 21928-2915402-50 Kalina Cross (“SAAZ Komplekt” LLC, Chulkovo)

The original shock absorbers and telescopic struts are guaranteed for 24 months or 40,000 km (whichever comes first).

Manufacturer is one of the most difficult questions for the buyer

Buying unusual, expensive shock absorbers is becoming a necessity today. In conditions of very tough competition and the global crisis in the automotive market, cheap companies are starting to produce worse and worse spare parts. Therefore, the products of some corporations have long ceased to be reliable and of high quality. It is worth highlighting the following brands as an ideal solution for Lada Granta when purchasing racks:

• KYB - you can combine separate liners with a stock strut and you will get an almost full-fledged Kayaba, the shock absorbers are very durable and high quality;
• Acomi is a fairly affordable brand, but much better than Chinese solutions, a completely acceptable solution if you choose an expensive series like Comfort PRO;
• SS20 - the company makes special racks for the Granta, so they fit perfectly, quite adequate quality, but there are many fakes and a number of shortcomings in movement;
• Demfi - not so durable, but quite affordable racks, which are also ideal for the Lada Granta, quite high-quality performance, but you need a choice;
• Plaza is one of the cheapest options of more or less decent quality, but only some kits from the manufacturer are pleased with their reliability and durability.

So there are not many chances to choose from brands. Of course, you can try Monroe struts or buy some racing solutions from France and Germany. But this will be too expensive. The same as Kayaba, but this solution is classic, and is simply perfect for the Lada Granta. If you have enough money for a Japanese manufacturer, buy their offers for your car.

Analogs

Here are some alternative manufacturers of struts and shock absorbers for Granta/Kalina:

• Fenox
• Finwhale
• Pilenga
• Stellox
• Trialli
• SS20
• Demfi
• Asomi
• ASton
• Future technologies
• SV-Parts
• and etc.

Every shock absorber manufacturer claims that their products are superior to OEM parts. For example:

• more comfortable and smooth passage of small and large road irregularities;
• more reinforced shock absorber design;
• ability to select the level of hardness;
• lowering suspension kit;
• etc.

This allows owners to select shock absorbers that best suit their specific riding style.

What front suspension struts and rear shock absorbers did you choose? Take part in the survey and leave your feedback in the comments!

Didn't find the strut/shock absorber you need? Ask in the comments!

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Springs and strut supports for Lada Granta - choose the best

It is better to install original springs. No manufacturer offers the same accuracy as VAZ in this case. There is only one reason for this - no one wants a manufacturer of springs specifically for Grants to do it efficiently and cheaply. Therefore, you have to give preference to stock solutions. As for the upper and ball joints of the Lada Granta struts, it is worth paying attention to the following features:

• the upper supports of the front struts are most often installed in Russian SS20, there are options for using more expensive solutions, but this purchase takes a long time;
• but the rear upper supports for shock absorbers are not easy to find, the Acomi company will help you here, but it is better to contact the officials and buy what was originally in your car;
• VAZ ball joints are no good and cost 20-30 thousand, so it’s better to buy Belmag or Forward, which are made in Russia and cost very affordable money;
• you can also choose German Kraft ball joints, but here you should beware of fakes, so always choose parts based on price and quality with a specialist;
• It is better to buy any small details such as fasteners, bolts, nuts and washers from the factory, as otherwise you may simply not reassemble the car properly after disassembly.

There is an opinion that factory spare parts are always better than analog ones. But in the case of the Lada Granta this is not at all the case. Sometimes you can find quite adequate spare parts that fit Granta from German and Japanese brands. And then you can buy really wonderful additions and parts that last for years. However, any part has its own service life, and this also needs to be remembered.

Analogs of front shock absorbers VAZ 2190 and 2191

Many car owners prefer foreign analogues, which are superior in quality and more attractive in price. But even here, not everything is so simple - when going to the car market, you should beware of Chinese counterfeits, both domestic and foreign spare parts.

The most popular shock absorber struts among car enthusiasts are shown in the table:

SS20 SS20194

Pilenga SHP27910

Replacing Lada Granta struts and supports - several important features

If the rear suspension is more or less clear, then the front suspension always hides more mysteries. It is the front struts and supports that most often fail. Unless you constantly pull a trailer or tow careless friends. The load on the front of the car is always increased, so you often have to work with the front suspension parts. Changing the front struts on a Grant is not so easy:

• first you need to completely remove the rack and disassemble the lower parts of the chassis for subsequent installation on a new mechanism for damping road irregularities;
• if the rack is installed as a new assembly, then there will be much fewer problems, you just need to install a new one in place of the old mechanism and reassemble it in the reverse order;
• if only the liner is changed, it is worth completely disassembling the strut, removing the spring and taking out the shock absorber, checking the degree of wear of all parts and the need to replace them;
• Next, you should replace the strut liner, carry out technical checks right at the assembly site and reassemble the shock absorber to its original position;
• Next will be the installation of the rack in place, assembly and rough diagnostics of all the components that you repaired, this will give complete confidence in the quality of the work.

You need to acquire tools such as a set of wrenches and sockets, a spring puller, a pry bar, pliers, screwdrivers and other available tools. Otherwise, you will not be able to completely disassemble the part and carry out its normal restoration. Of course, there are certain difficulties in carrying out this process, so it is better to take your Lada Granta for service and complete all the work in just over an hour. We invite you to watch the video of the process of replacing the strut on front-wheel drive VAZ vehicles:

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.

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?

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APPLICABILITY: VAZ 21905 (Lada-Granta Sport), VAZ 21925 (Lada-Kalina 2 Sport) only instead of standard racks with article number 21905-2905002/003-77.

The struts are installed with standard springs of LADA GRANTA SPORT, LADA KALINA 2 SPORT cars, only instead of struts with article number 21905-2905002/003-77, factory struts of other articles have different body dimensions, rod stroke and are equipped at the factory with springs of a different length.

SPORT series - gas-filled (gas-oil) shock absorbers and struts with shortened rod stroke. They are ideal for lovers of an aggressive driving style.

SPORT series racks

have rigid damping parameters, provide high stability and controllability of the car at high speeds and when making sharp turns, as well as sufficient driving comfort.

SPORT series racks have the following advantages:

— effectively dampen vibrations of the body and wheels when the vehicle is moving;

— reduce car roll when making sharp turns;

— provide high stability and controllability of the car at high speeds;

— guarantee safety when driving fast;

— increased service life.

located in the city of Togliatti, the capital of the automotive industry. This is a modern enterprise that occupies a leading position in the development and production of improved automotive suspension components.

The group was founded in 1997, starting its activities with the sale of equipment, materials and tools for vehicle maintenance and repair.

In 2002, the company's activities shifted towards the creation of new suspension components, brake system components and steering parts. For this purpose, the research and production association “AUTOPUSVESKA” was formed, which became an engineering association.

Shock absorbers for Granta, which ones to choose?

When to change Lada Granta struts ? The service life of the shock absorber strut depends on the operating conditions of the vehicle. Struts whose service life has come to an end are determined during diagnostics using a special stand, or in a simple, popular way, when they notice that the car has begun to hold the road poorly and is no longer as stable as before. You can also rock the corner of the car; if there is free swing more than 1-1.5 times, then the strut needs to be replaced. The approximate service life of shock absorbers is 60-100 thousand km. mileage

Which Grant stands are better? There is no consensus; each type of rack has its own advantages and disadvantages. For example, oil shock absorbers are soft despite their low price, which makes the ride more comfortable. However, the small operating temperature range makes them tough in winter. Gas or gas-oil shock absorbers, as a rule, have a higher cost, but are considered more technologically advanced; the car becomes more stable.

What racks are on the Grant from the factory ? AvtoVAZ installs SAAZ oil shock absorbers. Catalog numbers:

It is believed that imported struts are of higher quality and more reliable, so many people choose Kayaba or SS-20 shock absorbers.

What is the approximate price of racks for Grant ? Front — 2100 rub., rear — 1200 rub. It is worth considering that depending on the region, the cost of racks can vary greatly.

Have you decided to replace the racks? Be sure to check the condition of the remaining suspension elements; the trip will be comfortable and safe only if all components are in good working order.

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Overview of the main shock absorber manufacturers

By default, hydraulic ones from SAAZ (Skopovsky Automobile Plant) are installed from the factory. They are not particularly distinguished by their quality, but with moderate use they can last up to 60,000 km.

1. Kayaba : Japanese, characterized by high quality, reliability, and long service life. When purchasing, be careful, as some of the products are made in China.
2. ASOMI: domestic manufacturer for GAZ, VAZ, LADA models. One year warranty from the date of installation. Judge the quality for yourself.
3. SS (SS): also a domestic manufacturer of racks for VAZs. Quality guarantee for two years, according to the owners' reviews, they are not bad, a little harsh.

In general, all shock absorbers are divided into three categories:

The differences in the categories are insignificant and unnoticeable for the average driver. The kit comes with a warranty card and operating instructions.