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Selecting high-quality components for car maintenance and repair is an important task for every motorist. To restore a high-quality and durable car, it is better to use the most interesting options for spare parts with a fairly high quality. It is worth remembering that the service life of spare parts, as well as the quality of operation, depend on the reliability of the spare parts. Unfortunately, the cost of parts depends on the same factor. Today we will talk about the struts that are best used on the Lada Grant. Considering that the elements of the factory suspension fail up to 50 thousand kilometers, you have to look for something more interesting and non-standard. It will be possible to re-purchase factory solutions only under warranty, when you will be given a free replacement and you will not be charged directly for the racks.
Today you can buy shock absorber covers from any manufacturer, including some of the most amazing brands from around the world. In this case there is no need to change the mounting support, you can create a constructor by placing an insert of a specific selected type. This will completely change the behavior of the car. The stock Grant shock absorbers are fantastic - they behave exactly like the Lada 2110 that was brought back in 1998. There were no special suspension changes. At least as far as the car's struts and comfort are concerned. There are several brands and specific recommendations for rack types. Let's take a closer look at each aspect of purchasing new suspension parts. This will help you better maintain your vehicle and get the features you need for your transportation operations.
Oil or gas-oil - the first question that needs to be resolved
If you take cheap racks made in Russia or China, there is practically no difference between oil and diesel. But when you buy from a major brand, you can see a very noticeable difference. In particular, diesel will be a very heavy sports solution. Oil-filled shock absorbers offer customers a number of specific advantages that will be important when operating a vehicle:
- fairly high ride comfort, which can be called significant progress for the Lada Granta, overcoming most potholes without any noticeable consequences in the car;
- low level of penetration, that is, no unpleasant noises are heard with a long free stroke of the strut, there is no risk of breakage;
- the rod stroke is quite long, it is possible to attach 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 more energetically transmit information about the road, there is no annoying data here, only the necessary details;
- the cost of oil shock absorbers is often slightly lower than diesel ones, which is why the vast majority of domestic car owners buy them.
Of course, it all depends on the brand. You can buy a great Japanese version of an ocean liner and get nothing but amazing performance. There is a possibility of buying a cheap Chinese rack and being completely disappointed in its operation. For now, let's decide on the type of shock absorber. It can be a soft oil or a type of sports diesel.
Manufacturer is one of the most difficult questions for the buyer
Buying unusual and expensive shock absorbers becomes a necessity. In conditions of very tough competition and a global crisis in the automobile market, inexpensive companies are beginning to produce spare parts worse and worse. Therefore, the products of some companies have long ceased to be reliable and of high quality. As an ideal solution for Lada Granta when purchasing racks, it is worth highlighting the following brands:
- KYB - you can separately combine the liners with the stock strut and you will get an almost full-fledged Kayaba, the shock absorbers are very durable and high quality;
- Asomi is a fairly affordable brand, but definitely better than Chinese solutions, a completely acceptable solution if you choose an expensive series like Comfort PRO;
- SS20 - the company produces special racks for Grant, so they fit perfectly, quite adequate quality, but there are many fakes and a number of shortcomings in movement;
- Dumfi - not so durable, but quite affordable racks, also an ideal option for the Lada Grant, fairly high-quality workmanship, but choice is required;
- Plaza is one of the cheapest options of more or less decent quality, but only some of the manufacturer’s kits are satisfied with the reliability and endurance.
So there is not much choice between brands. Of course, you can try Monroe struts or buy racing solutions from France and Germany. But it will be too expensive. Like Kayaba, but this solution is classic and goes well with Lada Granta. If you have enough money for a Japanese manufacturer, buy their offerings for your car.
Springs and strut supports for Lada Granta - choose the best
It’s better to install native sources. In this case, no other manufacturer offers such accuracy as VAZ. There is only one reason: no one wants a spring manufacturer specifically for Grant to do this efficiently and economically. Therefore, we have to give preference to stock solutions. As for the top and ball joints of the Lada Granta struts, you should pay attention to the following characteristics:
- the upper supports of the front struts are most often installed in Russian SS20, there are options for using more expensive solutions, but such a purchase takes a lot of time;
- but the upper rear shock absorber mounts are not easy to find, Asomi will help you here, but it is better to contact the officials and buy what was originally in your car;
- VAZ ball joints are useless and cost 20-30 thousand, so it is better to buy Belmag or Forward, which are produced in Russia and are very affordable;
- You can also choose ball joints of the German Kraft type, but here you should beware of fakes, so always choose spare parts based on price and quality from a specialist;
- It’s best to buy any little things, such as fasteners, bolts, nuts and washers, from the factory, otherwise after disassembly you may simply not reassemble the car correctly.
There is an opinion that factory parts are always better than analogues. But in the case of Lada Granta this is not at all the case. Sometimes you can find quite adequate spare parts suitable for Granta from German and Japanese brands. And then you end up buying some truly wonderful add-ons and parts that last for years. However, each part has its own duration, and this also needs to be remembered.
Replacing Lada Granta struts and supports - several important features
If the rear suspension is more or less clear, more and more mysteries remain in the front. Most often, the front struts and supports fail. Unless you constantly pull a trailer or tow careless friends. The load on the front of the car has always increased, so we often have to work with 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 trolley for subsequent installation on a new mechanism for damping road irregularities;
- if the rack is assembled new, there will be much less hassle, you just need to replace the old mechanism with a new one and assemble it in the reverse order;
- if only the coating is changed, it is worth completely disassembling the strut by removing the spring and shock absorber, checking the degree of wear of all parts and the need to replace them;
- then you should replace the strut casing, carry out a technical inspection directly at the installation site and install the shock absorber in its original position;
- After this, the rack will be installed in place, assembled and a rough diagnosis of all the units you have repaired will be carried out, this will give you complete confidence in the quality of the work.
you need to acquire tools such as a set of wrenches and sockets, a spring remover, a crowbar, pliers, screwdrivers and other improvised tools. Otherwise, it will not be possible to completely disassemble the part and carry out its normal restoration. Of course, there are some difficulties in carrying out this process, so it is best to take your Lada Granta to a service center and complete all the work in a little more than an hour. We invite you to watch a video of the process of replacing struts on front-wheel drive VAZ vehicles:
Preparatory measures for replacing the support bearing Do-it-yourself grants
Replacing the support bearing of the Lada Granda strut can be done in two ways. 1. Removing the front strut and unscrewing the wheel alignment bolts. 2. Removing the strut module along with the rotating mechanism and brake disc assembly without unscrewing the adjusting fasteners. Both methods cannot be performed without removing the strut, but using the second method, which is described below, you can avoid another wheel alignment.
Preparation for repair
It is advisable to carry out the replacement in an inspection hole, so you will save time on the convenience of performing operations to remove/install the unit. The car is in first gear; to comply with safety regulations, use wheel chocks.
Tools for work
1. Any jack. 2. Large wrench to remove chassis bolts. 3. Long wrench 30, for the hub nut. 4. Clamps for tightening shock absorbers. 5. Device for removing tie rod ends. 6. Hammer, chisel, core. 7. Set of keys (22, 17, 13). 8. “Ratchets” for 13, 17, 19. 9. Hex key for unscrewing the rod nut. 10. Special heads. "Eshki" E8 and E12. 11. Large “minus” screwdriver. 12. Pliers. 13. Penetrating lubricant, such as WD-40. 14. Torque wrench for tightening the rod nut.
Required set of new parts
— Supports or individual support bearings, depending on the breakdown; — Rubber gaskets (if you only change the bearing); — Boot with cotter pin from steering rod (if replacement is required).
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 immediately crashes and breaks down. Sometimes you come across a well-designed car that shows no character after 100,000 km. But in most cases, the Garnet justifies the title of the cheapest car in the Lada line. As for the 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 a Granta, have it repaired under warranty.
However, sometimes it is better to waive the warranty and install normal stands, stands and other parts. In this case, you will ensure the normal operation of your car’s suspension and will be able to establish the normal operation of each unit. It will require a certain budget, but it can provide you with comfortable movement without much difficulty and hassle. Of course, even the best quality rack will never fail. But it can travel more than 100 thousand kilometers. What brands of spare parts do you choose to repair the suspension of your Lada Granta?
The modified piston system in the Technoressor front struts will allow you to feel different rebound firmness; With standard springs, the struts do not work like regular SAAZ struts, but a little better.
Causes and signs of failure, diagnostics
The node takes a dynamic (variable) load, and failure, as well as replacement, is usually required for several reasons:
- Part wear, time to failure (service life);
- Accidents, frequent driving in potholes, aggressive driving style;
- Contamination of the support bearing from the inside, ingress of moisture and dust;
- Malfunction of suspension (shock absorbers, springs). The main sign that a support bearing will need to be replaced is that the Granta rattles and creaks under the hood or near the struts. This appears after 80-100 thousand kilometers, under appropriate operating conditions of the car. The design of the “support” and the front pillar is complex; the following elements can fail:
- The entire support, including the body (rarely) - position 4;
- Support bearing (more often) – position 8;
- Rubber gaskets wear out (more often) - position 9.
Diagnostics of support bearings
To diagnose a breakdown, do the following:
- Raise the hood, find the front supports;
- Place your hand over the knot;
- Start to strongly rock the car from bottom to top (or ask an assistant);
- If you feel a knock or hear, as well as other incomprehensible sounds, it means that there are problems. It is worth disassembling or replacing the front support mechanism.
- Watch the diagnostic video:
Front struts Tekhnoressor VAZ 2170 - 2190 - 1119
The manufacturer Technoressor offers its customers a transition to a more advanced suspension system using the VAZ 2192 system, which is currently installed on the entire model range of VAZ 1118-1119 Kalina, 2190 Granta and 2192 Kalina 2. For this type of suspension (strut), upper supports of the VAZ 2170 are required Priora or 2190 Grant per euro. The springs of all models are barrel-shaped, but with different degrees of compression (load).
Applicability with modification
- VAZ 1118 – Kalina 1119
- VAZ 2170 Prioress
- VAZ 2190 concession
Advantages of Tenoressor oil springs
The Technoressor front struts on the VAZ 2114 - 2110, 2170 Priora, 2190 Granta are configured in such a way that the engineers at the Technoressor plant left the usual hydraulic shock absorber (used in SAAZ struts and shock absorbers). Another improvement is the extension of the rod exit (by moving the travel stop by 1 cm), so the manufacturer has solved the problem of choosing the stiffness of the springs and struts.
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Greetings to all lovers of comfortable driving.
Finally got around to it and, most importantly, time and money, to hang the car. The old one was in a deplorable state and had served its purpose long ago: the shock absorbers completely forgot about their direct duties, and simply kept the springs in place. On any hole under the front wheels, the spring shot out. I got tired of driving like this, so on the eve of the holiday I bought suspension parts:
And also all sorts of small things, without which the suspension cannot be assembled: upper spring cups, bumpers, covers, nuts/washers.
The long-awaited vacation has arrived, I drive the car into the garage and “start, attention, repair”:
First of all, I assembled the bump stops and covers of the front pillar:
Then I took the front left strut and pumped it, completely pulling out and lowering the rod 3 times. Next I needed spring pullers:
This was my main MISTAKE:
The rack from the Priora and the support from the Viburnum are not compatible. Why did I decide to choose viburnum supports? you ask - the answer is that they have an offset rod axis to increase the caster angle. From the very beginning we should have taken struts + springs from viburnum, I don’t think they are any worse. Then there would be no problems. I was led by the fact that the VAZ 2114 SUPERAUTO had suspension from Priora, and not from Kalina.
But what can you do, the money has been spent (RUB 3 thousand), we need to collect it somehow. I had to slowly unscrew the hole in the rack support. I turned it around and the rod went in with minimal clearance. Now a new problem:
The length of the threaded part of the rod is not enough to completely screw on the self-locking rod.
nut. The thread of the rod does not reach the sealing plastic of the nut, but is completely inserted into the thread. Theoretically, in terms of mechanical strength, the thread is sufficient, but the nut may unscrew. Therefore, after final assembly, I tightened the nuts. If someone is thinking about changing the suspension, then in order to avoid such a hassle and maintain increased caster
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