The Lada Priora car managed to win the hearts of many motorists thanks to a fairly democratic price and unpretentious operation. However, not every driver agrees to drive a standard car. For example, many people do not like the length of the springs, because of which the Priora looks a little lifted up. Therefore, the question arises - how to cut the springs?
Necessary
- - grinder;
- - blowtorch;
- - tools;
- - cotton gloves;
- - a set of low struts and springs.
Instructions
Step 1
Find a place to do car repairs and upgrades. The most ideal option is to do all the procedures in the garage. If you do not have one, then ask the nearest service or car wash to put the car on during your lunch break. This time will be enough for you to underestimate the suspension of your Priora.
Step 2
Wash your car thoroughly. Use a powerful jet to flush out all the dirt from the wheel arches.
Step 3
Place the vehicle on a jack. If possible, it is better to lift the car on a lift. This will speed up the process, and will also make it possible to simultaneously explore the exhaust system and other car units located under the bottom.
Step 4
Remove the wheels from the machine. To do this, disconnect the caps, if any. Carefully loosen all the nuts securing the disc and hub. Then grab the wheel and pull it towards you.
Step 5
Take a close look at the struts and springs of your Priora. If your model has "barrel" springs, then cutting them is highly discouraged, because a heavily shortened spring may simply not fit into the glass. If you nevertheless decide to shorten such springs, then you need to cut off an equal amount on each side.
Step 6
Remove the rack by carefully unscrewing the bolts of its fastening. Then remove the spring. Measure out the length you want to cut. Visit the Prior Owners Forum, where you can find approximate data on how many turns you need to cut to get the desired suspension height.
Step 7
It should be remembered that an underestimation of more than five centimeters is fraught with consequences, for example, an imbalance in the suspension.
Step 8
Heat the spring with a blowtorch. Heat should be in the place where you will cut. Take a grinder and saw off the intended part of the spring. Then reinstall the spring and suspension. Saw off the same length on the remaining springs.
Step 9
If you don't want to risk it, then get a set of lowered springs and struts. Install them to replace the old ones.
Step 10
Contact the nearest service if you do not want to underestimate yourself.
