Classic models of the VAZ brand are very popular among motorists due to their low cost compared to other cars. The ease of maintenance also plays an important role. From the factory, the classics are produced with a sufficiently high ground clearance, which is not very convenient for driving within the city. Therefore, city dwellers should lower their vehicle for better handling.
Necessary
- - set of tools;
- - blowtorch;
- - grinder;
- - a set of lowered springs and struts;
- - cotton gloves.
Instructions
Step 1
Thoroughly wash any dirt that has accumulated under the front and rear wheel arches to gain access to the suspension parts. To do this, it is best to use a mobile mini-washer, which produces a powerful jet pressure.
Step 2
Remove the wheels from the vehicle. To do this, disconnect all caps, if installed on your vehicle. Remove all bolts that attach the wheel to the hub. The nuts must be unscrewed in pairs so that in each pair one nut is in the diagonally opposite place from the other.
Step 3
Grasp the wheel with your hands and pull it towards you. Remove it from the hub. Along the way, check the integrity of the brake pads and discs. Replace them with new ones if necessary.
Step 4
Check if your classic is equipped with special spacers that increase the vehicle's ground clearance. If there are any, you need to delete them.
Step 5
Remove the three bolts securing the rack. Remove it carefully from the wheel arch with the spring. If the spacer is at the very bottom or top, then simply pull it out. If the spacer part divides the spring in half, then it is necessary to install a new one instead of the latter.
Step 6
It is best to buy springs of the brand recommended for installation on VAZ cars by the manufacturer.
Step 7
Another way to reduce suspension clearance is to shorten the springs. To do this, you need to cut off several turns. If you have barrel springs installed, then you need to cut off exactly equal parts on each side. Otherwise, when compressed, the spring will not fit in the glass, which will lead to a violation of the suspension.
Step 8
Shortened struts and understated sport springs are also available. They are easily installed in place of old ones without making any changes to the design.