Lowering VAZ 2110, Priora. Lowered struts, air suspension

Method one: Sawn springs

This method of underestimation has found popularity among young people. This is due to the fact that most young people do not have large sums of money to spend on tuning their cars. This method of lowering a car is the cheapest and fastest, but far from the most reliable and safe.

So, let's take a closer look at how to cut springs on the Lada Priora and VAZ 2110.

Washed down the springs on the VAZ 2110

The suspension of the Priora and 2110 cars is slightly different in the design of the shock absorber strut. The Priora uses a barrel spring, while the VAZ 2110 uses a coil spring.

Coil spring VAZ 2110

In order to lower the car using the spring method, you need to decide on the amount of lowering of the car. It is not recommended to cut the springs more than 3 turns at the front, since the strut will compress and the upper cup of the shock absorber will rest against the bump stop, therefore, the shock absorber may not function properly.

The springs of the rear shock absorbers can be sawed up to 5 turns, after which the same thing awaits you as with the front shock absorbers, the bump stop will rest against the rear spar. It follows that the shock absorber will not work correctly and there can be no talk of any driving comfort.

Washed down the springs on the Lada Priora

You can file the spring on a Priora, but it is not recommended to saw the front springs. The front spring of the Priora, as described above, has a barrel shape, therefore, after washing it down, it will lose its shape and will not fit into the groove of the shock absorber cup. Some craftsmen, after washing down such a spring, heat it up and give it a similar shape.

It is strongly not recommended to use this method, since when heated, the spring loses its properties and elasticity, becomes more fragile and susceptible to rupture or breakage, which can lead to dire consequences.

Sawed barrel spring

The rear springs of the Priora can be cut in exactly the same way as the springs of the VAZ 2110, because they are absolutely the same.

Step-by-step instructions for cutting down a spring

In order to safely file down the spring, the strut must be removed from the vehicle.

The first step is to prepare the necessary tool. It's better to use a key set

Removing the front struts

To remove the front struts you will need the following tools:

Open-end wrenches for “13”, “17”, “19”, “22”;
Hexagon at "6";
Socket heads or wrenches for “13”, “17”, “19”, “22”;
Anti-rust liquid WD-40, etc. (by the way, if you don’t have WD-40, you can use kerosene, antifreeze or diesel fuel)
Hammer, pry bar and pliers
Steering wheel end remover.

Tie Rod Remover

So, let's start disassembling the car.

1. It is necessary to jack up the side on which the spring will be washed down, having previously loosened the wheel mounting bolts 4 pcs. Do not forget to put chocks under the rear wheels of the car so that it does not roll forward or backward.

2. Remove the wheel from the car and place it under the threshold of the car. This action will help prevent damage to parts of the machine if it falls from the jack.

3. Next, you should loosen the nut securing the rod to the front shock absorber support in advance; for this you will need a hex socket set to “6” and a wrench set to “22”.

4. Unscrew the steering end mount with the head on “17”, having first pulled out the cotter pin. And we press it out of the rack axle using a puller or a hammer and a pry bar.

5. Pull out the brake hose and ABS wire from the seats in the rack.

6. Unscrew the bolts securing the strut to the steering knuckle using keys “17” and “19”.

7. Unscrew the three bolts securing the shock absorber support to the strut with a head set to “13”.

8. Take out the stand.

Next we should proceed directly to disassembling the shock absorber, here we will need spring ties

9. We tighten the spring with ties on both sides.

10. Unscrew the nut securing the support and remove it, then remove the spring and the bump stop with the boot.

The stand is disassembled, you can start cutting. The number of turns must be measured from the beginning of the turn on the spring. We saw the spring with a grinder.

We assemble the rack in the reverse order. You should pay attention to the washers under the rack support and install them in the correct sequence as shown in the photo.

The sawn spring must be installed with the cut coil down.

We carry out exactly the same action with the opposite side.

Removing the rear struts

To remove the rear struts you will need much less tools than to remove the front ones.

Tools required to remove rear struts:

Keys to "17", "19"
A special key for unscrewing the rear shock absorber rod.

Wrench for unscrewing the rear shock absorber rod

Step-by-step instructions for removing the rear shock absorber of Lada Priora and 2110

There is no need to use zip ties to replace rear shock absorbers

Loosen the bolts securing the wheel to the hub.

In the luggage compartment of the car, bend (unscrew if necessary) the trunk lining so that access to the rear spar is free. Loosen the nut securing the rear shock absorber rod to the spar.

Jack up the side on which the spring will be cut. Do not forget to put chocks under the front wheels of the car so that it does not roll forward or backward. Remove the wheel from the car and place it under the threshold of the car. This action will help prevent damage to parts of the machine if it falls from the jack.

Unscrew the bolt securing the shock absorber to the rear beam of the car.

Unscrew the shock absorber rod from the rear side member of the vehicle.

We take out the strut, you need to lower the strut all the way down, squeeze the shock absorber rod, pull out the spring with the boot and bump stop, and then the shock absorber itself.

That's it, the rear strut has been removed from the car, you can start cutting down the spring.

It is necessary to count the number of turns and cut the spring exactly opposite the beginning of the spring turn.

Reassembly of the rear shock absorber should be done in reverse order..

Examples of cars with sawn springs

Sawn springs front 3 turns rear 5 turns

Sawn springs front 2 turns rear 3 turns

Advantages and disadvantages of sawn springs

Disadvantages of lowering a car by filing down the springs:

There is no comfort when driving such a car.
There is no way to travel on a country road.
The spring may fly out of the shock absorber cup.
Immediate failure of shock absorbers.

Advantages of lowering a car by filing springs:

Cheap and easy to use.

Method two: Short-travel struts

This method is currently used along with cutting down springs. On the streets of the city you can see a huge number of cars with such racks. It gained wide popularity due to its simplicity, reliability and comfort. Also, short-travel struts have a wide range of vehicle height options. Any car enthusiast can choose the optimal understatement for himself.

Lowering with the help of short-stroke struts practically does not change the design of the car and does not cause any harm to it, unlike silting of the spring. Lowering in this way occurs by changing the height of the rod itself and the strut cartridge, and by installing an already obviously shortened spring.

Types of short-travel struts and springs

There are a large number of short-stroke struts that have their own characteristics. Let's look at a few examples of racks.

Short-travel struts are classified by lowering height, that is, each strut has its own size.

For example: -30, - 50, -70, -90, -120

What do these numbers mean?! The number indicates the size in mm by which the stand rod and cartridge are shortened. Therefore, a rack with index -30 is shortened by 30 mm, a rack with index -50 is shortened by 50 mm, etc.

Racks are also classified according to their stiffness zone. Comfort and sport.

Comfort racks

Such struts have a softer degree of compression, which ensures comfort when driving. There is no shaking or knocking in the car when using such racks.

Sports racks

Sport struts are used for tuned cars with non-standard engines. Such struts provide positive dynamics when driving on the highway; the car experiences minimal roll when turning.

Springs

In combination with short-throw struts, shortened springs are used.

The classification of such springs is similar to the classification of struts. Springs are: -30, -50, -70, -120. The spring stiffness is exactly the same as that of the struts: comfort and sport.

Springs also come with variable and regular coils. Springs that use variable coil technology have less rigidity. Such springs should be installed on racks marked “comfort”.

Variable Coil Springs

Such struts can be installed in standard places with standard components; for example, to install short-stroke struts there is no need to change the support bearing and boots.

The most popular brands of short-stroke struts and springs: SS20, ASTON, TechnoRessor and Demfi .

Examples of cars with installed short-travel struts and springs

Lada Priora with lowering -50
Lada Priora with lowering - 70

Advantages and disadvantages of short-travel struts

Advantages of short-travel struts:

Comfort while driving;
There is no damage to the car;
Large selection of rack heights;

Disadvantages of short travel struts:

Inability to adjust vehicle height;
Difficult traffic on a country road;

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