Ground clearance of VAZ 2107, increasing ground clearance of Lada 2107 with reinforced springs, spacers (video)

Over time, as they wear out, the car's standard suspension springs become less rigid.
Excessive “softness” of the suspension leads to deterioration in handling on uneven roads, and the rubber bumpers of the suspension are triggered even when driving over small bumps. This applies to all cars, and the “seven” is no exception. There are two ways to solve the problem:

• Replace the springs with new, stiffer ones.
• Install spacers under the springs of the VAZ 2107.

The second method is simpler and less expensive. If necessary, it allows you to increase the stiffness of even new springs.

There are several types of spacers:

• Interturn spacers.
• Spacers between the spring and the installation cup on the car body.
• Spacers between the spring support and the mounting cup.
• Spacers on adjustable suspension.

Below we will look at the features of each type separately.

Choice of springs and wheels

Both stock springs and those with variable pitch without lowering are suitable for us. To achieve overall stiffness, the front springs must be less stiff than the rear springs. The original rear suspension is no good, it is too soft, so if there are several people in the cabin, the car instantly loses controllability, and what to hide, you risk running into the first bump and damaging the bottom of the car. The wheels may begin to catch on the fender liners.

The correct choice of tires and rims is important.

What materials are used

Before purchasing spacers, you need to decide on the design (type) and material. The following varieties are distinguished:

1. Polyurethane. They have a high degree of compression, are very easily deformed, and therefore can lead to damage to the suspension. However, they are very cheap and easy to install.
2. Rubber. Very elastic, helping to achieve smooth suspension. Absorbs noise and vibrations. However, they have a limited internal resource and wear out quickly.
3. Plastic and composite. Adapts to the car as much as possible. Among the disadvantages is a short service life; the spacer will have to be changed every year.
4. Aluminum. Quite reliable and durable, they deform only in the presence of significant mechanical loads. However, they last less than iron.
5. Metal. Very durable, do not lose their performance properties over time. Among the disadvantages is the possibility of corrosion when the metal spacer and the body come into contact. They serve only to increase ground clearance.

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The ideal option is springs from Niva

Therefore, one of our tasks is to increase the rigidity of the rear suspension. We recommend installing Niva springs there. Their rigidity is quite suitable for the VAZ 2107. On the road the car will feel confident, despite the fact that there is a maximum number of people in the cabin. Feel free to install these springs and don’t even hesitate. As for the front of the car, it is advisable to install shock absorbers in a circle, this will add elasticity to the suspension.

If you have domestic tires, we recommend replacing them. Advertising is advertising, but whatever one may say, its quality is much inferior to that of foreign ones. Rubber has a huge impact on comfort. If you do everything correctly, then at 150-170 km/h the car will behave perfectly. Pay attention to the climate of the place where you live. If it is cold enough, then you should buy shock absorbers designed for weather conditions. In addition to the fact that the car will become more controllable, its aerodynamic qualities will also improve and passive safety will increase. It is almost impossible to find a complete set of sports suspension for the “seven”; you need to manually adjust the suspension to the parameters of the car.

Summarize

I cannot advise or dissuade you from installing spacers. Much depends on the specific car, its condition, driving style, operating conditions, and so on.

The reason to refuse spacers may be the fact that after their installation the levers are lowered and are constantly in this state. As a result, the geometry is disrupted, the suspension system works differently, and changes for the worse, the previous sensitivity of the steering is lost, and the car can skid at high speeds.

Spacers also increase the load on the suspension itself; silent blocks, shock absorbers, and steering rods wear out.

It's up to you to decide. Think about where to buy spacers and whether it is worth buying them specifically in your case. It may be easier to change the wheels or the springs themselves. It's more expensive, but safer.

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Increasing rear suspension stiffness

In order to tune the rear suspension, you need to replace several components. Namely: springs, shock absorbers, silent blocks and rubber bumpers.

In order to make a balanced modification of the rear suspension of the VAZ-2107, you need to take into account the lift height and spring length. You may have to remove a few threads to get the correct fit. The springs need to be changed to more powerful and stiffer ones. Usually good for replacing springs from a Niva car.

The next step is to replace the shock absorbers. The main thing here is to meet the requirements. It is better to look for shock absorbers with a fixed rod, as they are usually much stiffer than their counterparts.

Even seemingly insignificant parts: bumpers and silent blocks must be replaced with more reliable and powerful ones. Because abrasion of rubber bands leads to deterioration in car control. This is immediately felt, so upgrading the chassis makes the car more reliable to use.

Helpful information

A short rod unscrewed from the stocking will facilitate dismantling and installation. For ease of assembly, a new rubber spacer and a metal lining are fixed to the spring with electrical tape or tape. Reinforced springs with VAZ 02 - 04 will increase the load capacity, but the car will become rougher to drive. It is easier to replace the torque rods with new ones without wasting time pressing the bushings in a vice. When experimenting with the height of the springs, you should remember the length of the shock absorber stroke. They may have to be lengthened or different ones used. During disassembly, the brake hose receives extra stress, which can lead to damage.

Follow safety precautions and replacing rear springs will not be a hassle.

AvtoVAZ began production of the VAZ 2101 in 1972. More than three decades have passed since then, but the concept of the “Classics” was discontinued only recently, less than a year ago. Over the course of 300 years, the car has acquired a huge number of supporters, and just as many enemies who hate the domestic auto industry. Let's not take either side. It’s better to talk about how we can improve this line, and more specifically, the VAZ 2107. I must say, this car lends itself well to tuning, although many believe that this task is a useless and thankless task. But in fact, tuning a VAZ is quite simple, relatively cheap and quite interesting. Thus, even minimal modifications make the car much better than it is. Not to say that “it can’t get any worse,” but the fact remains. So, external tuning, which is mainly used for domestic cars, is always capable of changing a VAZ for the better. But, as a rule, things rarely go further than that. But in order to make your car unique, you need to approach this activity with a creative component, so to speak, in a versatile way. After all, the aerodynamic body kit of the VAZ 2107, no matter how effective it is, is not capable of making it drive at a speed of 200 km/; this requires completely different modifications. We will not go into details of increasing power, we will turn towards improving maneuverability.

What else can be replaced in the VAZ 2107 suspension

Suspension tuning should not be limited to work under the car. It is advisable to take care of improving the steering system. As an option - a steering column from Niva. It is possible to install an electric amplifier. But such work is best left to professionals. The point is that the equipment must be connected correctly. Doing this yourself is quite difficult. In addition, experts recommend paying attention to the brake system.

Installing disk drives will significantly improve the car's performance. Finally, all work can be completed by changing the tires and performing a wheel alignment. It is better to choose foreign tires. Both classic and low profile options are available. But it is worth remembering that the latter is good in terms of handling, although it reduces the level of driving comfort.

Nuances of self-installation

Before installation, it is necessary to calculate the optimal clearance value. This parameter is different for different types of cars. For example, for passenger cars the clearance should be from 140 to 200 mm, for SUVs - from 180 to 250 mm, and for SUVs - from 200 mm to 350 mm.

If the car is under warranty, then in the event of a breakdown, the parts that were manipulated will not be covered by the warranty. Therefore, in this case, it is better to contact the official service center where you are undergoing service. This will be more expensive, but more reliable.

So, installing spacers to increase ground clearance is a fairly relevant modification for off-road driving. It doesn’t matter what material they are made of, aluminum, polyurethane or rubber: each option will give you new emotions from driving off-road and on bad roads. And in general, there is a special charm in the feeling of being elevated above other participants in the movement. But you need to remember that you cannot increase the ground clearance too much, as this may affect the stability of the car and the durability of the suspension. You can view the range of spacers here.

Discs

Despite the fact that the model was produced for many years, and it would seem that the restyled versions should have differed greatly from each other over time, the wheelbase, body shape and other exterior parameters remained unchanged.

Wheel rims on the VAZ 2107 in the factory configuration have the following parameters: Standard drilling for VAZ products, or the diameter of the mounting hole on the vehicle's axle shaft, which is 58.5 mm, as well as a bolt pattern - each hub is attached to 4 studs of 98 mm each. This is a fairly universal size, because many European manufacturers of wheels, which are installed on most economy-class cars, often use the 4×100 dimension, which is fully compatible with the products of the Russian plant.

• Over the past 30 years, the concern has installed “classic” car wheels on its cars in the simplest configuration with the dimension 5J × 13 ET29 in a stamped version and without hubcaps, on which 165/80/R13 and 175/70/R13 tires were easily installed.
• More expensive modifications were equipped with 5.5J × 12 ET32 wheels and 175/65/R14 or 185/60/R14 tires, slightly increasing the disc offset so that the visible part of the wheel did not protrude beyond the transverse dimensions of the body.
• Wheels 15 on 2107 are a special “highlight” of the models of the first years. All these years, the plant installed wheels with parameters 6J × 15 ET25 and, accordingly, tires 185/55/R15 or 195/50/R15 on the top-end configurations, and this was the maximum that Russian engineers were able to achieve.

Stamped wheels for VAZ 2107 Please note! Almost all car enthusiasts, immediately after purchasing a car, additionally purchased and installed special decorative plastic linings on the wheels, produced in abundance by the same manufacturers that supplied “stamping” to the AvtoVAZ concern. However, some of the most demanding and wealthy clients often resorted to more expensive products and drove on cast and even forged wheels.

What wheels are suitable for the VAZ 2107 in a non-standard version?

Any manufacturer will always recommend for installation as an option exactly the same dimension that he sets himself, since when using it he can guarantee the operation of the car without any risk of mechanical failure. This means that when developing the model, all calculated loads were taken with these wheels, and other parameters can harm the car.

AvtoVAZ allows the following options for replacing disks for the VAZ 2107:

• If a driver wants to change all 4 standard wheels on a car, and their original radius was R13, he should consider “stamping” or “casting” with dimensions of 5.5J × 13 ET32 or 6.0J × 13 ET32, which will be especially convenient for installation of winter tires, which should be slightly wider than summer tires to increase the specific area of ​​adhesion to the road surface. Tires suitable for this size are 175-195/70-80/R13.
• When a car enthusiast prefers a 14 radius, but for some reason he is not satisfied with the factory size, he has the opportunity to use the 6.0J × 14 ET32 size and tires with a width of up to 195 mm and a profile height of at least 60 mm on his Lada. These characteristics are so universal for VAZ that you can install all-season tires on them and not spend extra money on seasonal re-shoes.
• When a car owner sets the radius to R15, he should still adhere to the factory size, changing the rim width to a maximum of 6.5J or the overall tire size to 205/50/R15, since otherwise he will not be able to do without modifications to the suspension, or the deadline car service will be significantly reduced.

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Which material is better

The choice of material depends on the needs of the car owner and the condition of the car itself. Below is a table from which you can select a material.

Alloy wheels

In some cases, some car enthusiasts prefer to install alloy wheels with dimensions R16 or R17 on their “Seven” cars, but this inevitably increases the overall width of the wheel and its offset (ET). This leads to the need to strengthen the suspension elements and the use of low-profile tires, which do not work well on country roads or in winter.

In order to choose the right stamped or cast wheels for a VAZ 2107, drivers should not go beyond the limits of wheel offset ET23-34 mm, width 5.0J-6.5J, and also should not set the radius above 16. In addition, you must carefully observe bolt pattern and drilling pattern upon purchase, as this is the main indicator of compatibility.

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Installing spacers under the shock absorbers will allow you to raise the rear so that the car, when fully loaded, does not touch the wheel arch liners with its rear wheels.

Note! The color of the spacers is sent randomly.

Weight, kg: 0.7 Dimensions, cm: 14 x 8 x 7 Volume, m3: 0.00078

Minimum and maximum possible parameters of non-standard disks

So, the smallest disk diameter provided by the VAZ-2107 manufacturing plant is 13 inches. The maximum size should not exceed 15 inches, provided that low-profile tires are available.

The wheel rim must either correspond to the parameters of the VAZ-2107 hub according to PCD - 4x98 mm and according to DIA - 58.5 mm, or its installation will require the use of special adapter spacers. The product with PCD – 4x100 mm can be installed using fasteners with an eccentric.

You can try to get around the 5J-6J rim width limitation by changing the “ET” value. The use of spacers will reduce the size of the offset, which will allow the installation of wider wheels. But the question immediately arises about the appropriateness of these actions.

Giving a more modern look to any older car model is quite appropriate and acceptable in most cases. Changing disks in this sense is no exception. However, once you get carried away with tuning, you shouldn’t forget about the technical characteristics.

Any re-equipment must be accompanied by an improvement in both appearance and performance. Or at least you should try not to spoil what was originally there.

How to lower the classics correctly?

1. At the beginning, you will need to decide on lowering the car, namely how much you will cut the coils, but before you do this, find a car that you definitely like based on the fit and, after talking with the owner, find out what has been done to the springs. , you can also ask how the car behaves in everyday driving (namely, how it overcomes obstacles, are there any problems with movement and similar questions) and having learned all this, decide for yourself how much you will cut the springs and remove them from the car, cut them down, but under no circumstances cut the springs if they are installed on the car.

Note! Still, there are a number of people who file down the springs without removing them from the car, we immediately warn you that you cannot do this, because the spring can then not only jump out, but shoot out of its seat, there have also already been cases when the coils damaged people and it is especially dangerous if the coils will get into your face, thereby injuring you!

2. Let’s say straight away that it’s very difficult to do such work in one day, of course it’s possible, but it’s hard, so be patient and take into account the fact that the car will not be running for at least two days, or even a week (Depending on what kind of work it will be and depending on modifications to the body), after the springs are removed from the car (You can start with whatever is convenient, but the front ones are the hardest to replace; it will take a very long time), file them down and install them in their regular place, if the gash is the simplest (Approximately 1.5- 2 turns, we’re talking about the front springs) then you don’t have to do any work on the body (But you still have to cut the rubber bumpers in half) and install all the same shock absorbers if the cut is around 3 or 4 turns then here the KX (Short-Stroke Shock Absorbers) and the bumpers will have to be cut down (As shown in the photo below), then the bumpers will need to be painted with a primer and paint applied on top, and put mastic or some other anti-corrosion coating on the paint (Thus this is a place to rot will not), if with such a lowering large wheels or ordinary R13 wheels are installed but on standard tires, then after assembling the entire suspension, do the following, unscrew the wheel completely (First in one direction, then in the other) and look where it is behind the arch touches, those places will need to be bent well with pliers and will not touch anything, or roll out the arch (In this case, the paint will crack in those places where you will roll out the arch), rolling is done as follows, take a special device for rolling out (Which almost no one has whom) and the arches are rolled out, the most common version of rolling out is when you take an aluminum bat or a handle and use it to roll out the arches, but if everything is done correctly, then you will also need to heat the paint with a construction hairdryer so that the paint does not burst.

3. We’ve sorted out the front part, now about the rear, it’s the easiest to cut, if the cut is small (Around two turns), then you don’t need to install any shock absorbers either, everything remains on the standard shock absorber, they will also handle impacts normally, if all If the rear suspension will not be comfortable, then special ones are sold. mounts for the rear shock absorbers, thanks to which the shock absorbers can be moved (so that they are slightly lower), in connection with this the shock absorbers will have movement and the suspension will be comfortable, if the gash at the rear is in the region of 4 and 5 turns, then here the tunnel will need to be digested (since the cardan will touch the body), in addition, it is necessary to install KX shock absorbers and cut off the bump stop in the middle and two rubber bands at the back, where the springs are located, in order to digest the tunnel, it will be necessary to cut it out, before cutting everything is good mark, there are brake pipes below above the tunnel, so between them, stick something, a board for example, so that the pipes are not accidentally damaged, when it is cut out, take new iron and weld it by welding, but be careful, make sure that the metal didn't catch fire.

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Note! If there are large wheels at the rear and touch the arches, then you will have to do the same thing as with the tunnel, namely cut out the arches and weld on other pieces of iron, see the photo below for more details:

4. After the operations have been completed, go to the wheel alignment and let everything be set to normal for you there, this is necessary because when the car sits down, the wheel angles all change and very much.

Additional video clip: Read in more detail the process of lowering the classics and rolling out the arches in the video clips below and we hope that you will lower your classics moderately, not too much or too little, there are 3 turns in front and 3.5 in the back, the best fit in our opinion opinion and the car looks very beautiful and there are many places where it can go.

Work order

1. If there is no hole or repair overpass, select a flat place with a margin around the machine.

2. The front wheels are tightly fixed on both sides using improvised means (shoes).

3. Lightly loosen the rear wheel bolts on the first side.

4. One side of the car is lifted with a jack and a safety trestle is installed.

6. Place a hydraulic jack under the edge of the rear axle and lift it slightly to relax the shock absorber.

7. Unscrew with two 19mm wrenches and carefully tap the bottom bolt of the shock absorber.

8. The jack is completely released so that the bridge hangs on the reaction rods (rods).

9. Using a pry bar or a screwdriver, the spring is removed from its regular place on the stocking and removed (towards you, slightly to the side).

What are spring spacers and why are they needed?

Spacers are such devices - liners that are installed in the suspension structure. Their installation allows you to solve many different problems. They can be intended to increase ground clearance, or to increase the stiffness of springs that have sagged, as well as for tuning the car.

Spacers can be installed in both the front and rear springs of a VAZ 2107. If you often have to transport heavy loads in a car, then installing inserts is mandatory. The use of the devices in question allows you to increase the weight of the cargo transported in the car. They are made from a dense and durable material that is designed to withstand heavy loads. Moreover, this material is not metal, but polyurethane, ABS plastic, aluminum or rubber.

Before installing inserts on a car, you need to understand their types, as well as their distinctive features.

Types

The materials used for manufacturing must be distinguished not only by high strength, but also by resistance to the negative influence of the external environment. That is why rubber, polyurethane, plastic and aluminum materials are used for manufacturing. Most often, polyurethane or rubber reinforced spacers are used to increase ground clearance.

To make a choice, you need to understand what types of spacers are produced and how they differ.

How to raise the suspension of a VAZ car

If the car suspension is raised, then you need to make sure that the car does not lose its characteristics. The main suspension components need to be replaced:

Shock absorbers, when replacing there is no need to do anything on your own. In the catalog you need to select those shock absorbers that the manufacturer offers for a specific car model.

But to raise the suspension, stiffer and shorter shock absorbers are chosen.

Anti-roll bar. It is better to change the stabilizers together with the struts.

The springs are chosen to be stiffer and shorter.

The suspension of a VAZ car is raised for several reasons. As a rule, car owners decide to raise the suspension in 2 cases: to increase load capacity and increase ground clearance (cross-country ability). Most often questions arise about how to properly raise the rear suspension. There are lift kits on the market today for different car models. These kits allow you to raise the suspension to a certain height.

We must not forget that an increase in vehicle clearance is accompanied by some changes in the physical properties of the car. For example, the center of gravity increases. This may negatively affect the vehicle's performance when cornering at certain speeds. The important thing is that before you raise or lower the suspension yourself, you need to take into account a very important value - the redistribution of weight, which matters when the car turns.

Weight redistribution is affected by lowering the center of gravity and increasing the distance between the wheels. Increasing the distance between the wheels is done by switching to wider tires. But this method is limited by the dimensions of the car. Lowering the vehicle's center of gravity can be achieved by installing short struts. This reduces the suspension travel. The racks must be chosen sufficiently rigid.

If the motorist is not ready to calculate all the relationships between parts, physical properties of the car and suspension components, then in order to raise or lower the suspension, you need to choose the second option - purchasing a complete suspension package for a specific car model. On request, as a rule, there are various proposals for modifying the suspension. Specialists will select components for the VAZ based on their preferences and the requirements of the car owner.

But you will need to install them yourself. If you think that raising or lowering a car’s suspension is just a matter of replacing springs and shock absorbers, then this will be a big mistake. Suspension tuning requires making changes to the type of tires and wheels, calculating how the behavior of the car will be affected by changing the suspension. This is provided that the result of the modification is necessarily positive.

Air suspension

The “Seven” has great potential in terms of modernizing the front suspension. And many car owners decide to install an air suspension with an electric compressor, hoses and a control unit.

The air suspension kit includes a compressor, hoses, tubes, struts and other equipment

This is a real electronic assistant that makes it possible to change the ground clearance depending on driving conditions. Thanks to this innovation, the stability of the car at high speeds increases, trips over long distances become comfortable, the car goes over bumps more smoothly, in a word, it becomes like a foreign car.

The system modernization goes like this.

1. VAZ 2107 is installed on a pit.
2. The battery is de-energized.
3. The wheels are removed from the car.
4. The front suspension is completely disassembled and air suspension elements are installed in its place.
5. Under the hood there is a control unit, compressor and receiver. Then the elements are connected to each other by pipes and hoses.

   
   Air suspension elements under the hood are connected via hoses and integrated with the on-board system

6. The compressor and control unit are integrated with the vehicle's on-board network.

How do spacers affect the suspension with different installation methods?

There are several ways to increase ground clearance using spacers. So, similar products can be installed:

• under the springs;
• for shock absorbers;
• under the racks.

Let's take a closer look at the effect of spacers on vehicle performance in each of the above cases.

1. Spacers for springs . Many car owners believe that installing spacers on springs reduces the controllability and stability of the vehicle. They are partly right, since increasing the ground clearance due to spacers for springs makes the suspension softer, which increases the car's roll during sharp turns and can lead to skidding or overturning. However, firstly, such a nuisance can only occur with an aggressive driving style and at speeds above 100 km/h. And secondly, if the work on installing spring spacers was carried out in compliance with all the standards and requirements that apply to this process, then you will feel comfortable on roads with any quality of road surface and when driving at any speed.
2. Spacers for shock absorbers . When installing spacers on shock absorbers, the stroke of the rods changes, which negatively affects the shock-absorbing properties of this part - as in the case of springs, the suspension becomes softer and does not fully perform its functions. However, if you lengthen the shock absorber by an amount equal to the thickness of the spacer, then the installation of such products will in no way affect the basic characteristics of the car.
3. Spacers for racks . Installing spacers on racks can lead to a violation of the rigidity and reliability of the structure, which will affect its shock-absorbing properties and wear resistance. But, as in the above cases, if the work on installing spacers was carried out in compliance with certain standards, then the installation of such products will not in any way affect the driving performance of the vehicle and the wear rates of its components.

You can learn more about how to install spacers in this or that case from this article.

Which is better spacers or reinforced springs: analysis of motorists' opinions

Having analyzed a large number of automobile forums, our company’s specialists, based on feedback from motorists, came to the following conclusion: installing reinforced springs helps to increase the vehicle’s ground clearance without much effort, which significantly increases its cross-country ability. However, among the disadvantages of installing such products, motorists note a significant decrease in the speed characteristics of the vehicle, as well as the lack of a feeling of “sticking” of the car to the road surface at high speeds. As we described above, all these troubles can be avoided if you buy spacers and entrust their installation to qualified specialists.

Therefore, the conclusion, in our opinion, is clear - spacers are superior to reinforced springs in their performance properties.