Niva is the most popular domestic SUV. This car is attracted by its low price and practicality. Usually Niva is bought in order to cover considerable distances off-road with this car. Therefore, many nivovodov have the question of how to increase the clearance on their SUV.
Necessary
- - roulette;
- - cotton gloves;
- - new shock absorbers;
- - a set of spacers;
- - springs from Chevrolet Niva.
Instructions
Step 1
Measure the ground clearance of your vehicle. To do this, find a flat area. It is best to find a concrete slab for this. Compare the obtained value with the factory value. If it is less, then this means that either the previous owner made changes to the suspension, or the suspension is faulty. The decrease in clearance can be caused by several reasons. For example, a broken spring can be such a cause. Therefore, diagnose the suspension of your Niva. Check the integrity of all springs. The shock absorbers should be free of leaks. If you find a broken or sawn spring, then replace it with a new one. In most cases, after eliminating this kind of problem, the vehicle's clearance increases by 5-7 centimeters.
Step 2
Purchase a set of spacers from a car dealer. Its cost varies from three to five thousand rubles. Moreover, kits of different heights are sold. You can choose the one that suits you best. The installation of such a kit is not particularly difficult. It can be produced in almost any garage with a minimum set of tools. Before installing, do a general cleaning of your Niva. The fact is that over time, almost every car accumulates a large number of unnecessary things. They practically do not interfere with comfortable movement, but they add considerable weight, which creates an additional load on the suspension. Because of this, the vehicle's ground clearance may be slightly lower. It is also worth remembering that excess weight will wear out the springs faster.
Step 3
Install shock absorbers from Chevrolet Niva. This is an updated analogue of the usual Russian Niva. which has a lot of improvements. Niva Chevrolet has a more modernized suspension. Therefore, its installation will not only increase the ground clearance, but also give better dynamic characteristics when driving. Consider choosing other wheels and tires. Higher radius rims with properly sized tires can also significantly increase the vehicle's ground clearance. The Niva is an SUV, so you need to choose tall tires for it. Remember the elastic bands that are installed in the harness. Over time, they become unusable, sink, which causes a decrease in clearance.
