In this article we will talk about such a car as the LuAZ-969m. This is a light SUV, the production of which began in the very distant 1975. Then it was really a good acquisition, especially for a villager, because, despite its awkward appearance, the car decently copes with all the bumps and obstacles. In addition, the car is unpretentious to either fuel or oil, absolutely nothing. At the moment, it is almost impossible to meet this “jeep” on the roads, however, tuning the LuAZ 969m, like any other SUV, has become very widespread. To begin with, let's see what the standard equipment does not suit the owners.

Disadvantages of Luaz

Most people think that any soviet car- this is an evil that needs to be feared and bypassed. In fact, a small, well, sometimes a little more than a small, list of improvements can make a worthy car out of this creation. Let's see what became the reasons for such a "biased attitude".

Engine

• He is very greedy. In order to drive a hundred kilometers ideally flat track, you will have to burn at least 14 liters of gasoline, and this is with a volume of 1.2 liters.
• Air cooling. Because of this, he is very noisy, and also does not tolerate high revs which have to be maintained while overcoming the obstacle. As a result, overheating, however, is a rather rare occurrence.
• Low power. Even with such characteristics, 40 horsepower for a 1.2 liter engine is simply ridiculous, hence such an expense, we will consider fixing this problem a little later.
• A carburetor that constantly just pours fuel into the cylinders. This negatively affects both the operation and the start of the engine, especially when it is cold.
• Let's attribute this to power plant, since the gearboxes on each wheel are the transmission. To be honest, it’s hard to come up with something more unreliable, because the resource of this node does not exceed 80,000 kilometers.

Suspension, steering

• High-profile rubber, which contributes to the sway on the road, handling suffers greatly from this. This also includes the width of the tires 16.5 cm, which is very small. Naturally, it is almost impossible to overcome some kind of dirt or snow on it. Yes, another point is the diameter of the rims is 15 inches. On bumps, I have to say thank you for this, but overclocking is not very happy.
• Huge steering wheel play. A worm gear is installed here. Sometimes there is a feeling that it was collected from what was at the factory at that moment.
• Difficulty in steering. In total, there are 8 rods, each of which has 2 ball tips, in total - a huge backlash, as well as constant maintenance, the solution to the problem is only high-quality parts, or independently manufacturing ball bearings on a lathe.
• small wheel arches and a small suspension travel, since it is made on the levers.

Salon

• Small seats, low, which do not allow you to look at the road next to the car, unless you are about 2 meters tall, but then there will be problems with the ceiling.
• Petrol stove. Some people like this moment, but most don't.
• Low Shumka and thermal insulation, which is practically non-existent.

Perhaps that's all. There are still minor shortcomings, but we will write them down to the fact that the perfect car did not exist, and it never will exist.

Engine tuning

Let's start with the fact that it is necessary to modify the engine. The reasons are named, it remains to eliminate them. Let's run a little ahead and say that someone is modifying a regular engine, and someone is changing it to a VAZ engine. We will consider each of the options separately.

Refinement of the standard motor

The tuning of the LuAZ 969m engine is primarily aimed at improving reliability and reducing fuel consumption. Therefore, there is a clear list of measures applicable not only to this motor, but also to any other.

• Installing another carburetor. Adapters for DAAZ 2105 are on sale. This will not only help increase engine reliability during cold starts, but also reduce fuel consumption, but not much. In addition, in the event of a breakdown, spare parts for it will not be difficult to find.
• Installing another air filter. Perhaps, the “filter pan”, like the VAZs, does not cope with its duties. And the engine needs to "breathe deeply."
• Grinding cylinder heads. As you know, MeMZ 968M has a V-shaped engine, so the actions will have to be carried out with both heads. To do this, it is necessary to grind off the landing plate by 1-2 millimeters. Due to this, the combustion chambers will be reduced, which means that the compression ratio will increase, which, in turn, will lead to a significant reduction in fuel consumption.

Do not be too zealous, because practice has shown that grinding more than 2.5 mm leads to breakage of the head mounting studs, the explosion becomes so strong. The standard compression ratio is 7.4, while after grinding it rises to 9. this is a critical value, exceeding which will damage the engine, possibly even burning the pistons.

• After grinding, the use of 92nd gasoline is mandatory, which means that it is necessary to replace piston rings for higher quality ones. In addition, there will be an increase temperature regime work, so you need to think about forced cooling.
• Some craftsmen bore cylinders for a piston of 79 mm, from 2106, therefore, the volume increases to 1.3 liters. The power in this case increases up to 60 Horse power.
• It is advisable to dilute the exhaust system by 2 exhaust pipes, which will allow you to fine-tune the operation of the engine. Since the ventilation of the cylinders will be significantly improved

Perhaps this is all with the engine, more, and nothing can be achieved. In addition, all these works are fraught with overheating at the most inopportune moment.

Installing the VAZ engine

So, let's see what is needed in order to install a power unit from the classics under the hood. First of all, you need to understand that it must be installed exactly horizontally, because otherwise the gearbox will not fall into place, and the input shaft will bite, which will lead to its cutting.

In general, there are few of those who really did such alterations. However, those who did this unanimously say that it is necessary to install an engine from the Niva, that is, 1.7 liters. Yes, 80 horsepower is good, but the mass of the engine and attachments passes over 150 kilograms.

One craftsman, so to speak, Kulibin, found a solution in the engine from 21083, which solved the problem of outweighing. In addition, a volume of 1.5 liters is the most optimal for such a light car. It should also be noted the comparative compactness of 21083 relative to Nivovsky power unit. Yes, there are some prejudices about the timing belt, but this is all gossip and lies, if everything is changed in a timely manner, then nothing happens.

In addition to all this, let's not forget about the transmission. The standard gearbox from 2108 is perfectly friendly with the razdatka from LuAZ. Another advantage is a very small engine crankcase, which greatly affects the cross-country ability.

suspension tuning

As mentioned above, the car's suspension is completely independent, which significantly reduces its travel. There is one cardinal solution here - the installation of bridges, continuous bridges. Most will think that this is impossible, however, there are a lot of precedents. In this case, it is not advisable to move the main drive back, because the front drive, as you know, is several times higher.

Many make a suspension lift, but this is unnecessary, because ground clearance and so it exceeds 28 centimeters, especially with the 21083 engine.

Salon tuning

Inside, everything will have to be peeled off, cleaned of mastic and re-layed insulation. It is better to use a metallized material because it is significantly more resistant to corrosion. After that, it is necessary to carefully re-lubricate all joints with mastic, such as "Cordon".

The above mentioned uncomfortable seats. Which, in principle, can be replaced with absolutely any, you just have to digest the mounts. It is advisable to raise them by 10-15 centimeters, then the landing will be just perfect.

A mandatory measure is the strengthening of the roof guides. Otherwise, the car runs the risk of folding in half on potholes. It is also desirable to replace the steering wheel, because the regular one has a too thin rim, which is fraught with slippage of the fingers. And in general, if a VAZ engine is installed, then this fundamentally changes and interior decoration, but also a solution with a stove. Why? Because this engine is water-cooled, which means that the heater radiator can be installed in the passenger compartment, a fan can be installed nearby, after which it will be warm in the passenger compartment.

In the same case, it is desirable to install a panel from the classics, or from 2108. This will allow you to place a tachometer, which, I must say, is very important. In addition, the temperature sensor is a novelty for LuAZ owners, so to speak, a curiosity that you have to get used to.

Conclusion

Let's summarize. So, this is a car that causes conflicting feelings. On the one hand, this is really an SUV that deserves more. On the other hand, it is almost impossible to make something worthwhile out of it without replacing the power unit. In addition, it is almost impossible to find spare parts for such a unit, not to mention gearboxes. Tuning LuAZ 969M photos show something that cannot be expressed in words. After all, you must tell the world about your creation.

If you "foam" her, she can also swim ...
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What can you not meet at the stages of the revived Belarusian trial! Either a “cut” of the old Audi 80/90 Quattro, bravely storming the sections, then all-wheel drive, then ... We don’t even know what to call this car, because only the body and suspension remained from LuAZ, and everything else was completely redone.

Lengthen, move, cut, turn over, weld, remove unnecessary, put what you need and ... And what do we get? We get a real Crazy Frog based on the old LuAZ! You look at this car - and a long-forgotten melody sounds right in your head ...

The advantages of LuAZ have been known for a long time: the minimum weight, the original torsion bar suspension and wheel gears provide decent ground clearance and, as a result, excellent cross-country ability both in deep ruts and in the swamp. But there are plenty of downsides, too. weak motor, the general fragility of the transmission, unable to "digest" wheels of a larger dimension, as well as incorrect weight distribution, due to which the LuAZ lifts its rear "legs" on steep slopes, leaning on the ground with the ski of the front protection. In general, with such initial data in the jeep trial, there is nothing to hope for, therefore the well-known Gomel racer Andrey Koshchenko decided to change everything that did not suit him in LuAZ.

Refinement was carried out on all fronts, so not a single one was left without attention. weakness. One of the first items in the refinement program was wheel gears. So standard tires and under normal operating conditions, they do quite well, but if we are talking about sports and "evil" rubber of a larger dimension, the gearbox simply cannot withstand the loads. We need a reinforced one - and Andrey found one, and, as it turned out, Belarusian craftsmen make it, although it would seem that LuAZ is a rather rare bird in our area.

The standard LuAZ engine also did not suit Andrei, and in all respects: firstly, low-power, secondly, unreliable, and thirdly, it lies outside the wheelbase, in front of the front axle. In principle, it would be possible to simply replace the motor with another one, as many do, but for Andrey the issue of weight distribution was also far from the last, because the car was being prepared for the jeep trial as well. Yes, and a standard box would hardly have coped with a more powerful engine, so during the "swap" it was decided to convert LuAZ from a front-engine to a central engine.

The new engine, and it was a 1.6-liter diesel VW (cheap and reliable), was shifted back within the wheelbase - so much so that now there is just a lot of free space under the hood. But in the cabin it became somewhat smaller - I had to "give way" to the power unit.

Since the "native" box is no longer suitable for such a scheme, Andrey also changed the transmission scheme: instead of a constant leading front axle and a hard-wired rear axle, Crazy Frog now has a permanent four-wheel drive with center lock. The diesel engine is docked with the Zhiguli gearbox, and the gearbox transmits the moment through the cardan to the Nivovsky "razdatka".

"But how is it done? front-wheel drive, after all, in LuAZ, the gearbox is also a front differential?" - the attentive reader will ask. And it is made to ingeniously simple: it is installed in front ... a rear differential from the same LuAZ, with a factory forced lock. That is, now both in front and in the center, and there are forced locks at the back, just like the Gelika!

The second cardinal change is the lengthening of the wheelbase. To reduce the front overhang and again ensure perfect weight distribution, the front axle was moved forward by about 100 mm. If you look from below, you can see where the standard attachment points were and where the axle "left" during the alteration.

In addition to the transfer of the front axle, Andrey also lengthened the levers - he welded in special "inserts" so that tires of a larger dimension 215/90 R15 could be installed. Theoretically, a longer lever should also increase wheel travel, but it was not possible to realize the potential of this idea by 100% - the travel has increased, but now they are limited by the axle shaft.

“In a good way, it was necessary to take the front gearbox a little back so that the axle shafts did not look strictly to the sides, but a little forward and would go parallel with the levers. But this “puncture” became clear after assembling the car, during the tests. It turns out to do everything is as it should be, you need to take the engine back a little more, cook new cardan shafts ... But for now we will train like this, let's see how the car shows itself on the trial. "

And she showed herself! At the second stage of the Belarusian trial, which took place in Zaslavl on June 23, where Crazy Frog "debuted", Andrei Koshchenko took first place in his category, beating more than 20 participants. Congratulations!

Well, for those who are interested in the past event, we suggest that you familiarize yourself with the official photo album of the 2nd stage of the Belarusian trial.

On the territory of the post-Soviet Union, off-road vehicles are very popular. This is due to the poor quality of the road surface, as well as the hobby, which is fishing and hunting. Quite often acquired, since its cross-country ability is high, as well as low cost.

Recently, tuning of LUAZ cars has been carried out quite often, due to which good technical condition and increased permeability. Today it is rather difficult to meet LUAZs on sale. Consider the features of tuning this car in more detail.

What are the features of LUAZ?

The production of the car in question is carried out by the Ukrainian automobile manufacturing enterprise, whose production facilities are located in Lutsk.

For a long period, the plant was engaged in the production of off-road vehicles. It should be borne in mind that the production facilities of the automaker in question were used to produce other models, for example, ZAZ. This plant is better known by the LAUS brand, under which the production was carried out. famous car with high traffic.

The production of vehicles under this brand was carried out between 1966 and 2001. It should be borne in mind that under this brand they produced just a huge number of modifications of a car with high traffic.

What are the features of LUAZ? There are quite a few of them:

This car was the first SUV that had front-wheel drive. Prior to this, manufacturers of the CIS countries did not invest in the development of light vehicles with increased cross-country ability.

According to the automaker at the time of release of this model, it was intended for use in rural areas. This is due to the fact that the car is less comfortable when used on a normal asphalt road.

The vehicle is representative budget class. They were able to reduce its cost by simplifying the bodywork. This moment determined the decrease in comfort in the cabin. The model is positioned as a semi-passenger car, which has a roomy interior.

The degree of patency of LUAZs is so high that therefore this car bypasses many of its modern competitors. We achieved this result by installing an independent suspension, increasing ground clearance, reducing body weight, connecting rear wheel drive. In addition, small overhangs outside the base determine the large entry and exit angles of the car. In addition, engineers protected the bottom and other structures from mechanical impact by installing metal sheets.

Despite the rather large number of forest reviews, the shortcomings were also significant. The following points are examples:

Difficult access to the front seats. The high landing and features of the doors determine that it is quite difficult to get into the salon.

Lack of dynamics. The car behaves badly on the track. Due to the created aerodynamic load, stability decreases. LUAZ does not have a body with high aerodynamic performance.

The labor intensity of maintenance is also the reason why the cars in question are purchased only for tuning. To restore it, they buy it extremely rarely, since LUAZ does not belong to rare rarities.

The poor quality of the finish becomes the reason for the low comfort in the cabin. In winter, the operation of this car becomes much more complicated, since there is practically no insulation.

A good load on the front axle determines the increased cross-country ability of the car, even if the rear-wheel drive is turned off. For a long period, the engine from Zaporozhets was installed, due to which LUAZ was noisy, and quite often it lacked power to overcome difficult sections on the road. In addition, the installed motor had the following disadvantages:

Noisy. There was a lot of noise during operation, which is due to the lack of exhaust system.

Short-lived. As practice has shown, the car could only travel a few thousand kilometers without major repairs. The problem was inefficient cooling.

Not powerful enough to provide the required patency. The maximum power indicator, even after modernization, was only 50 horsepower.

Bad moment curve that defines unstable job when the load increases.

All these features determined that this car was produced in an extremely limited quantity. Also, 100,000 came out only after 15 years of production, and for all the time only 200,000 copies left the assembly line. That is why today it is quite difficult to find a LUAZ that has not undergone technical changes.

Why is LUAZ tuning popular in Russia?

A fairly common question is why many people decide to choose this car for tuning. There are quite a few reasons:

Initially, the model had high driving performance. If you need to get a car after tuning that will have a high cross-country ability, LUAZ is better suited than many.

Low cost. V good condition such a car is difficult to find, since it has not been produced for several decades. In most cases, a version with a poor technical condition is obtained.

Almost everything can be removed from this car, since many components have long been outdated and worn out. If a full tuning will be carried out, then this option is ideal.

Initially, LUAZ has a front-wheel drive and the ability to connect a rear-wheel drive. The bottom is almost flat.

The body of the car in question is semi-supporting, which has an integrated spar-type frame. Due to this, you can meet LUAZ in very good condition. The body in question has high bearing capacity.

In general, we can say that the modernization of this car involves the replacement of almost all elements. Considering the low cost, we can say that when looking for a car with increased cross-country ability for tuning, attention should be paid specifically to LUAZ.

What tuning is popular among LUAZ lovers?

The moment that this car has a large number of features determines the possibility of carrying out a wide variety of tuning. Among the features of the tuning carried out, we note the following points:

1. The body is semi-supporting, into which a spar-type frame is integrated. This moment determines what body work often involve removing all of the affected metal, leaving only part of the frame. An exception can be called the case when the restoration and restoration of LUAZ is carried out. If the frame is damaged, then there is practically nothing to be done with the car. As for the installation of the body kit, there are no restrictions here, although you will have to create special mounts.

2. As previously noted, the car is equipped with an engine that was installed on the Zaporozhets. The original design is a four-cylinder V-type engine. The first models were equipped with a 30 hp engine, after which they began to install more powerful motor from 40 hp

The cooling system is represented by a fan that pumps air, and the oil is cooled in the oil cooler and crankcase. For this, a crankcase with a ribbed surface was installed. All the above points in this paragraph indicate that a complete replacement of the motor must be carried out. Even by restoring the old structure, it is impossible to achieve high performance.

3. Please note that there is no thermostat in the cooling system. That is why it is necessary to manually configure the operating mode in winter period. If it will be installed new motor, then you will have to change the cooling system.

4. Initially, a separate heater was installed in the cabin, which can be used to heat the engine in the winter. Therefore, there are no problems with starting the LUAZ engine. But still, to increase comfort, you will have to insulate the cabin - another popular tuning method.

5. The transmission is quite simple, has a small weight and size. If the engine is to be replaced, then it is installed new box clutch gears.

6. As for the center differential, it is missing. That is why when driving on paved roads rear axle must be turned off. The slippage of one of the wheels can be eliminated by forced blocking. These moments determine the low comfort in using LUAZ. That is why tuning also provides for the replacement of the drive.

7. Suspension type torsion bar, mounted on trailing arms. Due to this, a large wheel travel is ensured. Originally installed wheels 13 inches. Due to this, high cross-country ability was ensured, but the stability of the car at high speeds is poor. That is why tuning also involves replacing the entire suspension.

8. Attention is also paid to other elements of the car, for example, optics or increased crankcase protection. Tuning optics can be carried out only with the purchase of ready-made structures. As for the protection of the crankcase and other elements, all this will have to be done by hand.

9. Interior tuning provides for the installation of a variety of modern elements: a new instrument panel, an electric window lift, comfortable seats with lateral support.

In general, we can say that there are simply a huge number of methods for modernizing LUAZ. The changes apply to almost all elements. If you wish, you can make LUAZ an SUV with an open or closed top - the choice is simply huge.

Engine tuning: getting rid of loud noise

As previously noted, the factory-installed motor has a fairly large number of disadvantages. Noise, low maintainability, low power - there are quite a few reasons why the motor is being replaced. The following points are examples:

To begin with, the selection of the most suitable motor for the car in question is carried out. This is due to the fact that you need to choose a design taking into account the number engine compartment.

Design selection in terms of efficiency and power. It should be borne in mind that for such a light car, 70-100 hp will be enough. When choosing a motor, attention is paid to reliability, maintainability, and economy.

Most suitable designs from VAZ and others domestic manufacturers. This is due to their availability, as well as the simplicity of the design.

Important! The original engine is not suitable for tuning. Even if the engine is in good technical condition, ongoing upgrades can increase power by no more than 20 horsepower.

All work on tuning the motor can be divided into the following groups:

1. Change design features installed engines. To do this, the main elements are replaced, for example, camshaft, as well as changing the installed elements, boring the cylinder block. This type of work allows you to significantly change the main parameters: power, efficiency, fuel consumption. However, it is quite difficult to carry them out on your own, you need to have certain skills.

2. You can replace the combined elements, for example, the exhaust system or cooling. If you install kits that are produced by professional companies, you can achieve better results. A high-quality gas exhaust system and a gas distribution system allow you to increase engine power by 30 horsepower.

3. Quality installation Supplies It will also increase the power of the motor. An example is air and oil filters, as well as other elements.

The amount of work carried out depends on the specific case.

Interior tuning: work to improve comfort

As previously noted, the comfort of the interior of the car in question is very low. This is due not only to the fact that the model was produced as a budget proposal, but also to the poor condition of the LUAZs. Among the features of tuning the cabin, we note the following points:

Full isolation of the cabin is carried out. For this, a variety of materials can be used. In addition, isolation of individual structural elements, for example, doors or engine compartment, can be carried out, but only after their restoration.

Complete restoration of the metal is carried out. These works include cutting out the affected areas, as well as cleaning up corrosion.

New seats can be installed, for example, with lateral support. To do this, you will have to create special fasteners.

Often, the cabin is fitted when using a new material. Such work is quite difficult to perform and requires certain skills and equipment.

A new central torpedo is installed with all the equipment: dashboard, radio, and so on.

In general, we can say that interior tuning is not an easy task. It is recommended to change the interior only after carrying out bodywork and other work.

You need to prepare the base well. Not all surfaces can be sheathed, and there are quite a few requirements for the substrate.

The choice of material is another important criterion. Only high-quality fabrics and finishing materials should be used in interior trim. Only a professional can carry out the selection of suitable ones.

The sheathing technology itself requires a certain set of tools and skills. This is due to the peculiarities of fastening the material to the base, as well as the fact that it is necessary to stretch the surface to eliminate the likelihood of wrinkling.

The quality of the work will depend on experience. Mistakes made can lead to a reduction in the life of the interior.

In addition, by contacting professionals, you can save on the amount of time spent on tuning. The main thing is to choose the most suitable atelier for yourself.

Installation of new headlights and modern optics

The engineering industry has made significant progress in the field of optics production. Today, a small structure has a high light emission rate. Work on changing optics can be carried out as follows:

1. First you need to create seats for the selected type of optics. At the same time, attention is paid to the condition of the metal: all corrosion, defects and other problems must be resolved.

2. Before carrying out work, you should choose the most suitable optics. The design is suitable after parsing, you can also purchase new headlights. It is important to initially select the most suitable design in order to obtain the required dimensions.

3. Recently, the diode type design has been very popular. It has many advantages: long service life, high reliability, high light emission and low power consumption.

4. If desired, you can upgrade the acquired design. Modernization consists in changing the properties of protective glass, increasing the reliability of the structure, and so on.

Do not forget that a large number of requirements are imposed on the head optics and taillights: reliability, degree of light emission, brightness, and many others.

Conventionally, tuning can be divided into the following types of work:

Complete structural replacement. In this case, it is necessary to carry out a complete replacement of the structure, since the original one comes in poor technical condition.

Protective surface decoration. As a rule, glass or plastic acts as protection. The surface can be covered with various colored films, for example, to darken.

Installation of additional elements or replacement of already installed ones. Inside the design of the head optics, other light sources, for example, diode strips, can be installed. They look very attractive and have high performance.

The most popular tuning option today is the installation of a design with diode light sources, as well as various reflective elements. Do not forget that it is impossible to install colored light sources in accordance with accepted rules.

Dashboard tuning: how to change this element of the car

Almost all of the most important information displayed on the instrument panel. This moment determines the importance of good readability of all data. Tuning can be carried out as follows:

The design, which was installed at the factory, rarely reaches tuning in good technical condition. That is why the installation of a new instrument panel is most often carried out, which is also subsequently modernized.

Today you can purchase a new instrument panel or take the design after parsing. In this case, it is recommended to pay attention to designs that are acquired after parsing.

Modernization may consist in installing a new light source. If the instrument panel is illuminated with conventional lamps, then the information may be poorly read. The work on installing a diode light source can be done independently, since many designs of instrument panels are collapsible.

If the jackal and other decorative elements are in poor technical condition, you can update them yourself.

Installing a new instrument panel is quite difficult, especially if a non-native design is used. Consider the features of the modernization of installed structures in more detail.

There are several tuning methods dashboard:

1. Create a backlit arrow. The design, which has a backlight, looks very attractive. To do this, an arrow design is created from a transparent material, into which the backlight is embedded. It is recommended to choose diodes as a light source - they are small, last a long time, and have high reliability.

2. In addition, tuning provides for the creation of an unusual design scale. Of course, it will have to be adjusted to the placement of the arrows. You can make a scale image with your own hands, which requires only the ability to use a graphic editor. You can print the scale on a color printer. The scale is glued quite simply, a protective film is glued on top to protect the surface.

3. Diode light sources can be installed to illuminate the entire structure. However, to make the design more attractive, the most values ​​are highlighted. To do this, light sources are installed on the reverse side.

Suspension tuning: what can be done with LUAZ?

Considering LUAZ, one should take into account the layout feature, which is based on a strong displacement of the cabin in the previous. Given the low weight of the car, the front placement of the passenger compartment ensures good grip of the front axle with the road surface.

Suspension tuning may include the following points:

To begin with, the restoration of all fasteners that can be used in the future is carried out. At the time of the production of LUAZs, metal protection was not carried out. That is why almost all body elements can be exposed to corrosion.

As a rule, this car is used to create an SUV. That is why the suspension is being installed, which will provide high ground clearance and the distance between the wheel and the wing.

Before performing installation work, you should decide whether there will be a full or only front period. To transfer rotation to the rear axle, an intermediate element is installed, which determines the requirements for the suspension.

Today, companies that produce parts and structures for tuning provide an opportunity to purchase almost everything to create a new suspension.

To date, there are several popular types of suspension:

1. MacPherson - a design that is based on the installation of a shock absorber strut. To date, this type of suspension is the most popular version. This type of construction is a modernization of the double transverse link suspension. The difference lies in the installation of only one transverse lever. This type of suspension began to be installed relatively recently. Therefore, it is only possible to assemble it when buying new spare parts or when parsing a modern car.

2. The double lever design has been installed over the past few years. In this case, one of the levers is connected to the frame or subframe, and the second rests on the body. This type of construction can cope with the damping of irregularities with high efficiency. You can assemble this suspension yourself, you can also buy it almost assembled after parsing broken cars.

3. The rear independent system is designed so that both wheels can rotate independently of each other. This option is most suitable for off-road vehicles, as it provides better grip when driving over rough terrain. As practice shows, such a car is much easier to drive, it is more stable on the road and has increased cross-country ability. However, when installing this structure from the front, you need to be prepared for periodic repairs, as it is very susceptible to environmental influences.

4. The dependent system is often represented by a bridge beam. This design is characterized by a single axis, which is controlled when the vehicle is moving. When driving over bumps, the impact of one wheel leads to the spread of the load throughout the structure. The advantage can be called high resistance to stress. An example is the installation of a dependent system, which is characteristic of American cars.

In general, we can say that in this case, the dependent and independent suspension. The first ensures a long service life vehicle without carrying out complex repairs, the second - to increase the cross-country ability of the car.

Body kit tuning: the complexity of body work

In almost all cases, when tuning the car in question, an all-terrain SUV is created. This moment determines the features of the installed body kit:

All unnecessary is removed, which will allow the installation of large diameter wheels. Initially, R13 wheels were installed on the car, which makes it difficult to tune by installing large wheels. This moment determines the installation of the wheels outside the body. As the size of the wheels increases, the load on the brakes and other elements of the chassis increases, which should be taken into account.

If desired, you can create an SUV with open top. This option is very popular due to the fact that in summer time driving a car like this will be very comfortable. The open top provides for cutting off the main part of the roof, creating transverse arches of protection and rigidity. In addition, you can create a structure that, if desired, can be covered with a tarpaulin - a very practical choice for those who are going to tune the car for fishing or hunting trips.

The body is reinforced with pipes and chevrons. An additional protective frame allows you to increase the rigidity of the structure. Therefore, its installation is carried out almost always. A reinforcing frame is created with your own hands. In this case, fastening to the body can be carried out both by metal welding and through detachable threaded connections.

In order to be able to use the car in poor traffic conditions, it is necessary to protect the main units. For this, the installation of crankcase protection and other elements is carried out.

Additionally, thresholds and a kenguryatnik are installed as a body kit, as well as rear protection. The installed optics must also have increased protection from environmental influences.

Very often, body decoration is carried out by applying airbrushing. Paintwork is quite difficult to perform, but if desired, you can do it yourself.

In many cases, body kits are made by hand, which can significantly reduce costs and make the car unique. Plastic, metal, more expensive carbon fiber can be used as the basis for the manufacture of a body kit.

Find and buy ready-made kits almost impossible for this car.

What models of the LUAZ brand are tuned more often?

Family of Soviet cargo-passenger cars LUAZ is represented by one basic model, as well as several of its modifications, which partially differ from each other. That is why, when considering which particular models of this manufacturer are most often modernized, we note the following:

1. LUAZ-969 - the basic version, with which the production activities of this company began. This model produced from 1971 to 1975, it has four-wheel drive with the ability to connect a rear axle. It also has a rear differential lock.

2. ZAZ-969V, LUAZ-969V - an earlier version produced from 1967 to 1972. The cross-country ability of this car is low due to the fact that the leading drive is exclusively front-wheel drive. In addition, the design is characterized by the presence of a power take-off shaft.

3. LUAZ-969A was produced in the period from 1975 to 1979. This model is an upgrade of the basic version, the engine in this case is 1.2 liters and has 40 hp. This model was produced in a small batch, which determines its relatively small distribution.

4. LUAZ-969M was produced from 1979 to 1996. This proposal has quite a few features: a separate brake drive, updated exterior and interior features.

It should also be taken into account that several related cars with the considered models. An example is LUAZ-1301, LUAZ-2403 and LUAZ-1302.

As practice shows, few people pay attention to the exact marking of a car variant that has come across. This is due to the following points:

1. In some cases, there are no documents, since for many old LUAZs are just rusting metal. This point should be taken into account when considering the difficulties that may arise during the official registration of the car.

2. The exterior of almost all modifications of the car in question remained unchanged. That is why many consider LUAZ as one model. In addition, a fairly large number of cars get after tuning. In any case, if restoration is not carried out, then almost everything must be removed.

3. Which model has been caught for tuning is important only if it will be fully restored. Otherwise, almost all components, including the motor and transmission, are subject to removal due to low performance and poor technical condition, low potential for the development of basic qualities.

4. LUAZ is always remembered with a positive accent only because of its high cross-country ability. That is why, more often than not, only the 969 model or its modifications are considered for tuning.

A fairly large number of problems at the plant, which was engaged in the production of the car in question, determined not only a small production series, but also the absence of alternative proposals.

In which studios can tuning LUAZ be done

It is worth considering the moment that today not many companies specialize in providing tuning services for cars that were produced in the territory of the post-Soviet space. That is why you should contact well-known tuning studios and ask if the company can take on the work.

In this case, we will pay attention to the following studios:

1. VinilStyle is a company that provides services for changing cars by reupholstering the interior, laminating the surface, performing interior soundproofing. The atelier is responsible for its work, developing an individual design. Conducted hydrographic - unique technology used to decorate the interior of a vehicle.

It is used to give certain materials decorative properties similar to those of aluminium, wood or carbon. Almost all fans of tuning are familiar with airbrushing today. Drawing drawings on a car body is regarded by many as an art, since only true professionals can perform such work. Auto vinyl is a special coating that protects paintwork car. The film used is also suitable for car body decoration. It is also applied to individual elements exterior, for example, a bumper or optics. A special manufacturing method makes it possible to make the applied material practically immune to environmental influences. These and many other services are provided by the studio in question at a high level of quality. It is located in Tyumen.

2. TUNING STUDIO ERMOLA AND SONS is another studio that provides a wide range of services. An example can be external tuning, providing for the installation of a body kit, body changes and other work on the body.

When considering external tuning, attention should also be paid to the possibility of applying airbrushing or by painting the car in an attractive color. In addition, the company is engaged internal tuning and interior restoration. The company has a section on retro tuning. A sufficiently long period of work of the studio determines great experience and the high quality of the services provided.

You should always be careful when choosing an atelier, as the cost of the services provided and many other points depend on it.

Where can I buy tuning parts

The fact that the car was discontinued several decades ago makes it difficult to find the required tuning parts. However, the high popularity of this model has led to the emergence of various services for the sale of parts. The following companies are engaged in the sale of spare parts for LUAZ:

1. ZAZ-LUAZ - a store that specializes in selling parts for the brand in question. It should be noted that the company allows you to buy what you need for ZAZ-966, LUAZ-969, ZAZ-958, provides enough big choice and reasonable prices. The store provides free delivery of perfect purchases, while the goods can be delivered to the CIS countries, Europe or even the USA. For regular customers a system of discounts was introduced, which allows you to significantly save on the restoration or tuning of cars. The store has a wide range of parts that you can hardly find in other sellers. When looking for a store that specializes specifically in selling parts for the brand in question, you should pay attention to this.

2. OLX is a fairly large service that is associated with the sale of tuning parts. Among the advantages of this project is the presence of a flexible search engine that allows you to filter all offers. In the above list, applications may relate to both original parts, and those produced by companies producing tuning kits. Today, online shopping has become very widespread, but in the case of car parts, you should be careful, as it can be difficult to return. Therefore, before purchasing the selected parts, you should check their exact name, main linear dimensions, thread pitch and many other parameters.
per century modern technologies it became possible to solve the problems that arise with the purchase of the required parts, since many can be delivered from another country and will be cheap. It is not difficult to guess that the car of the Ukrainian automobile industry will be more in demand on the territory of this country, and best deals will also come from stores registered in Ukraine.

Expert opinion: how to get an off-road SUV?

Sergei. I am fond of fishing, it is simply not possible to get to some places on my sedan. That is why I decided to make an all-terrain SUV with my own hands. I thought for a long time about which car to take as a base, I chose LUAZ. I remember how the old people said that the car of this brand had the highest cross-country ability. It was hard to search, but I found it in good condition, redid it, there are no problems with a fishing trip.

Vitaly. Once I saw this car in the yard of a friend, covered in rust, almost nothing alive. He asked what he wants for him, he said, just take it, transportation is your problem. I found a carriage with a crane, they came, picked it up and brought it home to me. There was a lot of work, but the frame was in relatively good condition. My friend was surprised what I could do six months later with a piece of unnecessary rotten metal - an open-top SUV, super cross-country ability, just right for the countryside in the summer.

Dmitriy. All LUAZs were previously characterized as off-road vehicles. But it should be borne in mind that until today they have reached in a very deplorable state. The choice can be made in favor of this car only if a strong frame is needed. The rest, almost everything, will have to be changed.

Gregory. Engaged in tuning domestic cars over a fairly long period. Among all the models, I chose LUAZ to start with. This choice is justified by the fact that after tuning I wanted to get an SUV with high cross-country ability and a small base. It cost me only 50 bucks and in pretty good condition, but still had to replace almost everything.

Summing up

The brand in question was once an excellent choice for terrain with poor traffic. That is why many who caught the last period of LUAZ production pay close attention to this model. Poor technical condition determines that when choosing cars manufactured under the brand in question, a lot of work will have to be done: removing metal with corrosion, all unnecessary units, installing new equipment, and so on. In the case when, after tuning, you need to get an SUV with a short base and high cross-country ability, this choice will be good.

If it is possible to buy a LUAZ for little money and in fairly good condition, then this car can be an excellent object for tuning. Definitely pleased that for many LUAZ models today you can find more parts in specialized stores and order them with delivery to your garage.

In some cases, this will significantly speed up repairs, as well as reduce the size of the allocated budget. Online stores often supply parts directly, which reduces their cost and speeds up delivery.

LuAZ tuning is not a way to stand out among other motorists, but a necessity that is caused by such car features as poor quality parts, maintenance complexity and lack of convenience. After carrying out the necessary work, the owner will make significant changes and improve the car.

Vehicle Features

LuAZ - Soviet subcompact passenger car, distinctive feature which is cross-country ability. Both the interior trim and the appearance of the car leave much to be desired - it is extremely inconvenient for both the driver and passengers.

Motorists who purchased a car note poor build and workmanship quality, excessive steering play, low comfort and dynamics, as well as labor-intensive maintenance.

The advantages of the car, its owners include a very low cost, excellent cross-country ability and practicality.

LuAZ car before tuning

Car tuning inside and out

Considering the pluses and taking into account the minuses, by making some changes to the LuAZ design, you can create a decent car with high comfort and modern appearance. To do this, it is necessary to carry out tuning of many of its components - in particular, the body and interior.

body tuning

When tuning LuAZ, the appearance of the body in most cases undergoes the least changes. Many generally believe that they are not required, since the car is already very colorful and attractive. Most often, painting is used in the color preferred by the owner - including camouflage or using airbrushing.

In addition, some add the following nuances:

Body kit. For a spare wheel, you can use a kenguryatnik from Mitsubishi Pajero Sport - it gives appearance style;

Headlights. Front and rear headlights are installed with an increase in the range and power of the beam of light, not only to improve visibility of the road, but also to transform the exterior of the car;

Winch. Thrill seekers will not be able to do without the installation of winches in the front and rear of the car;

Toning. You can do window tinting.

Roof. The roof of the LuAZ is not strong enough, and it must be strengthened if the owner intends to place additional cargo on it.

These touches will add uniqueness and individuality to your car. However, it should be remembered that LuAZ is a rarity, a legend of the automotive industry, which will be valued more and more every year.

Salon tuning

LuAZ is a car designed to work in rural areas, and its interior is not distinguished by luxury and comfort. To make it convenient and beautiful, you can do the following:

Finishing. Interior trim requires a complete replacement - the owners most often use leather or its substitute for this;

Lighting. The organization of high-quality lighting is possible due to the installation of lighting with a power of at least 70 W;

Additional amenities. Often, drivers install swivel seats and a table in the cabin to place a laptop or card on it;

Dashboard. The native LuAZ panel is very inconvenient, and it is best to install devices from VAZ instead - they will fit perfectly here;

Thermal insulation and soundproofing. The car is not designed for operation in the cold season, and therefore the thermal insulation of the passenger compartment is necessary. Noise isolation will also not be superfluous in an outdated car.

And such little things as beautiful rugs or replacing the gear lever knob will completely transform the interior of the car. Do not forget that interior tuning is a creative task, and its solution depends on your taste and preferences.

Non-standard options

Many owners often use non-standard tuning for LuAZ - photos show their modernity and a complete change in the car. These options include the following:

Complete roof change. The design of the car allows you to completely get rid of the unreliable roof by cutting it off and installing another one. For example, some motorists weld arcs, thus obtaining a rounded appearance;

Improving the tightness of the thresholds. Having done such an operation, you can easily overcome small fords;

Tire installation low pressure large width. Thanks to this, it is possible to easily overcome deep snow barriers.

The experiments do not stop there - one of the craftsmen adapted an additional pair of wheels to LuAZ to increase the carrying capacity. Such changes are more likely to attract attention than caused by necessity.

Technical tuning

Owning LuAZ, you will feel that technical tuning on it is simply necessary. In this case, it is important to replace the steering, engine and chassis parts. A complete upgrade will improve the handling, flotation and other characteristics of the car, and will allow you to cover long distances with maximum comfort.

Steering tuning

The LuAZ steering system is the most complex of all existing ones, having a huge number of parts and, as a result, extremely difficult maintenance and repair of the steering wheel. Therefore, steering tuning is indispensable here. To do this, motorists use various options, and among others - replacing parts with similar ones from Toyota along with a hydraulic booster.

When carrying out such changes, the car becomes more docile in control, including when driving on difficult and rough terrain. In addition, the steering wheel position is thus achieved, which is very convenient.

Engine tuning

Tuning a luAZ with your own hands must begin with replacing the engine - the original car has a 1.2 liter engine with a capacity of only 40 hp. This is clearly not enough to go through difficult road sections. In addition, it is very noisy due to air cooling and unusually gluttonous - "eats" more than 15 liters per 100 kilometers. Several upgrade options are used:

Engine crankcase conversion. The "native" crankcase is characterized by low strength - made of 3 mm thick steel, it will bend even from driving over bumps or falling into deep ruts. This sheet is either replaced with a more resistant one, or it is strengthened by welding on stiffeners along the edges;

Carburetor replacement. By installing a carburetor from any other machine, you will achieve improved engine starting and an increase in power up to 5 hp;

Complete replacement of the engine with another gasoline. In most cases, an engine with a VAZ is used, for example, a VAZ-2130, which has a volume of 1.7 liters and a power of 76.6 hp. You can also use the engine from Tavpiya (1.2 liters, 60 horsepower). This increases dynamics, especially at speeds above 70 km/h, reduces fuel consumption by up to 10 liters per 100 km and increases the maximum possible speed to 120 km/h;

Complete replacement of the engine with diesel. Much less frequently installed diesel engine, for example, from Toyota with a volume of 1.5 liters. This contributes to the fact that when water enters the engine does not stall, increases traction, dynamics and controllability. It will not be superfluous to also put a gearbox corresponding to the new engine.

Chassis tuning

Changes in the chassis of the LuAZ are necessary, because it has low-quality parts, which, moreover, are practically absent on sale. Such changes allow you to achieve reliability when traveling long distances and high smoothness of movement even on difficult roads.

For this you need:

Strengthen or install modern suspension and gas shock absorbers;

Replace knuckles, CV joints and other parts to ensure the safety and reliability of the car.

In addition, the attention of motorists should be paid to the wheels - it is necessary to install 15-inch wheels and tires of domestic or foreign manufacturers. Such transformations affect handling and patency, and also eliminates the possibility of slipping on steep slopes and makes it easier to turn the steering wheel.

The Soviet car LuAZ is very inconvenient and unattractive - tuning will transform it beyond recognition. With a complete refurbishment technical elements, bodies and interior decoration, you will achieve amazing results - your car will become beautiful, passable and easy to manage.

It can be called with absolute certainty the first SUV domestic production. Despite the fact that the concept of the car was to make a high-speed car with good cross-country ability, failed due to the Zaporozhye engine, the car came out pretty good for a domestic SUV.

The unique features of LUAZ for that time were:

• rigid independent suspension
• front-wheel drive
• low center of gravity
• relatively small mass

But no matter how successful the car is, over time it is hopelessly aging and LUAZ is no exception - since 1967 (it was then that the first LUAZ rolled off the assembly line) everything has changed radically in the automotive industry and now this car can at least be called obsolete.

There is only one thing left - to hold it with your own hands, thereby transferring it from the last century to this one. At first, this activity seems reckless, but you can look at the photos of already completed LUAZ tuning projects and change your mind:

Refinement of units and tuning of the LUAZ engine

If the standard engine is fully operational and there are no complaints about it, there is enough power and fuel consumption has not yet increased over the years of operation, then it is quite possible to get by with the native power unit. But if this is not the case, which is quite likely, then you can use a donor, because. it is pointless to resort to repairing such an old engine.

The so-called "heart" of the car even then was not quite suitable for this car, to say nothing of now. No improvements and upgrades will help here, the only right decision would be complete replacement power unit to another, for example, from the VAZ family. For many lovers of this brand, it was successful to “make friends” with a LUAZ with a 1200 cc engine from.

Of course, you need to sweat a little, because. it’s easy to install an engine from a penny, but it’s quite difficult to coordinate its operation with other systems. The problem begins with the fact that the oil pan from the Zhiguli is not included in the standard LUAZ protection due to convex shapes.

This problem is solved by saving the configuration of the standard security plate, for which the oil pump on the donor engine is first changed. As a result of this, the pump, namely, its oil receiver, when compared with the classic one, is decently raised.

It remains only to fit the pallet. This protection involves the replacement of at least two more parts, because. pulley diameter crankshaft and the pump will be too big. Therefore, the pulleys will have to be machined from scratch. A regular generator with its 40 amps does not fit at all into the current idea of ​​\u200b\u200bthe energy consumption of a car.

To do this, you need to use at least a unit from an engine with 85 amperes from the same VAZ 2101. There may be slight difficulties with connecting the transmission and engine, as a result of which you will have to adjust the shape of the bell to match its retractors. It will not be superfluous to install a clutch from an inexpensive foreign car as a result.

You can’t do without inter-wheel blocking either. A rear diff is badly needed, it's fairly easy to fit into the front main pair. In this case, with a hard connection of the stern, the transmission is blocked completely. Both drives can be modified in the same way.

Before removing and upgrading the panel, you can start replacing the stove - the old one often fails and does not justify its purpose at all. But do not be zealous with tuning the panel - the maximum that can be done with it to maintain ergonomics is to cover it with leather or chrome.

The motivation for interior tuning should be safety first. It is worth paying attention to the installation of comfortable seats. rear seats can be donated to a roll cage. Although the car seems small, there is a lot of space inside the cabin and there is plenty of room for fantasy. It all depends on the operating conditions in which you will use the car and, of course, on your ingenuity and creativity.

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