UAZ loaf tuning all-terrain vehicle. Off-road training Oise loaf

How long can one model last on the assembly line? Five, ten, fifteen years?

Domestic all-wheel drive minibus UAZ-452, being the oldest produced domestic car. Fifty-two years on the assembly line is no joke. Of course, during this time a number of car modifications were carried out - the model received more powerful engine, a new brake system, optics and a number of other improvements. But, by and large, these changes did not greatly affect the appearance and characteristics of the car, popularly called the "loaf".

UAZ-452 and its later modifications are a rather tempting object for serious improvements. Tuning UAZ loaf is usually carried out in a direction that allows you to create an excellent roomy off-road car. This development is taking place in a number of key areas:

• Engine upgrade or replacement
• Suspension refinement
• "Cultivation" of the salon

Improvements in appearance, installation additional equipment, painting and other "decorations" are also practiced quite often, and it is they who stand out on the photo representing the tuning UAZ loaf. However, only those improvements that really affect the patency and usability of the car will be considered here.

The main advantage of the "Pill" is its high cross-country ability, which is ensured by high ground clearance, constant all-wheel drive and a successful body design with minimal overhangs. According to this parameter, UAZ leaves modern SUVs and even some cars proudly called SUVs far behind.

Another important plus is the reliability and relative simplicity of design.

The car, as they say, is strong, and Maintenance old modifications of UAZ can be carried out in any garage. As for the updated versions, everything is not so simple. More modern engine, of course, significantly surpasses the hopelessly outdated ZMZ-402 in many respects, but the presence of an injector in the power system makes it impossible to perform many works without special equipment.

However, the carburetor version is still much more common. In any case, if we talk about the private owners of "Loaf". So, where to start when tuning the UAZ loaf with your own hands?

As is the case with most domestic cars, especially to improve the performance characteristic of the native UAZ engine, most likely will not work. The most effective method of tuning it is to replace the native carburetor with a more modern, fuel-saving unit. Those are produced, for example, by DAAZ.

Installing a new carburetor will help reduce consumption, which even according to the passport for this relatively small car is up to 18 liters per hundred kilometers, by 10-20%.

It is also worth trying to solve the problem of overheating of the engine in hot weather. The simplest option is to replace the standard fan with an option with an increased number of blades.

It is also worth changing the radiator, putting a more powerful option.

If you want to save a lot, you will have to spend a significant amount of money. If you watch some do-it-yourself videos representing UAZ loaf tuning, you can pay attention to the sound of the engine, which is completely different from the non-melodious howl of a native gasoline engine. Indeed, many owners, when preparing a car for fishing or hunting trips, preferred to replace the factory unit with a diesel engine.

In this sense, it is excellent power point Andoria company. Assembled on the basis of a modernized Perkins diesel engine, this power plant provides real savings, an increase in traction and power reserve compared to gasoline versions - both carburetor and modern injection. For UAZ, an engine modification is suitable that develops 102 l / s and has a torque of 205 N / m already at 2000 rpm. In addition, the fuel consumption of such an engine is 40-45% less than that of the gasoline version.

The installation of such an engine should not be fraught with great difficulties, because it is structurally designed specifically for the UAZ-452 and its modifications. The only drawback of this type of tuning is the rather high cost of the unit. And it is quite difficult to purchase such a motor from hand at a much lower price.

The behavior of the UAZ on the road changes even more significantly if the standard engine is replaced with a powerful 3.1 liter diesel engine from ISUZU. This turbocharged unit features 130 hp and a huge torque of 310 N/m. True, the installation of such an engine entails the modernization of the gearbox. The native box does not interact particularly well with such an engine, so it will be necessary to replace it with a more modern five-speed one.

Suspension tuning goes in two main directions. Some of its parts are being strengthened, as well as changes are being made to improve the off-road qualities of the car.

Gain rear suspension It consists in replacing regular springs with more powerful ones that make the car more stable. Replacing the springs also entails the installation of more powerful levers and bushings. Regular shock absorbers are also changed to modern gas-oil ones. This allows not only to achieve a noticeably smoother ride, but also has a positive effect on the handling of the car.

Too weak front springs must be strengthened. The frame is also strengthened - glasses are welded in. It would be useful to install additional springs, choosing inexpensive and reliable from the VAZ "four".

In addition, a very common type of suspension tuning is an increase in ground clearance by 10-15 cm. Carrying out this operation allows you to install off-road thirty-third tires on the Loaf. In order to achieve this increase in clearance, 4 hockey pucks should be added under each of the supports, and a 12 cm liner should be placed between the bridge and the spring. The last step in increasing the clearance is to fix the extension under the base of the levers, performed by welding.

Brake system

Native UAZ brakes are rather weak. This is especially true for cars manufactured before 2011.

Therefore, it is worth considering a complete replacement brake system car, especially if it is planned or has already been replaced by a more powerful engine. A good option should be to recognize the installation of brakes from the Volga GAZ-24.

The main brake cylinder of the new brake system must be fixed to the frame, previously connected to the brake actuator using a rocker arm and rod. The vacuum cylinder is located near the transfer axle levers. Such modernization will significantly improve the response of the "Loaf" to pressing the brake pedal, reduce braking distances and improve safety performance.

Salon UAZ-452 is an example of a Spartan environment, typical for military equipment. This is not surprising, given that the Loaf was designed to accompany a tank column. Therefore, work in terms of improving ergonomics and comfort in the cabin of this car is no end.

You should start by replacing the standard seats and steering wheel. They were developed taking into account the anthropometric data of the soldiers of the tank troops, and most of the tankers of that time were notable for their short stature. Therefore, the regular chair must be dismantled along with the mount, and instead installed more modern, characterized by large dimensions and unspeakably better comfort. If you choose a rotary model, you can immediately eliminate another ergonomic problem of the UAZ - the shifting of the driver's seat to the left relative to the axis of the steering column. This arrangement, chosen for ease of access to the engine, is very tiring for the driver. Well, changing the steering wheel is all the more necessary, because a thin rim, cold in winter and sliding in summer, absolutely does not meet modern requirements for ergonomics of control.

The design of the regular dashboard of Soviet UAZs is a phenomenon that is absent as such. The view of the bare metal of the dashboard, devoid of even a hint of sound and heat insulation, implies a mandatory tuning of this element of the interior of the cabin. Luckily, this shouldn't be a problem for now.

Various enterprises produce dozens of dashboard options that differ in the quality of materials, design, number of devices and cost. The most inexpensive option is to purchase a new-style panel that has been standardly installed on UAZ vehicles since last year. All the necessary indicators of the devices in it are displayed on a display shifted to the right, the panel provides a certain sound insulation and looks much better than the bare metal characteristic of Loaves. More expensive options offer fairly good ergonomics and an abundance of instrument scales.

There is an even simpler and inexpensive option - installing a plastic lining over a metal dashboard. This step will save money, but will provide a fairly good appearance car dashboards.

Whichever option for tuning the tidy is chosen, it is necessary to stick the soundproofing material before installing the panel. Do NOT forget that in the classic "UAZ" interior soundproofing is not provided.

Insulating material is generally not to be spared. The bare metal of the body not only conducts sounds well, it also helps keep the car cool enough even with the heater on.

By the way, about heating. Comfortable accommodation in the cabin for an overnight stay, or even just moving around in winter conditions, requires the installation of an additional heater. It is best to choose a stand-alone option that runs on liquid fuel. This will allow you not to use a regular stove at all - inefficient and taking a lot of heat from the engine.

Often a folding or folding table is installed, more comfortable passenger seats, and even sleeping bags that recline to the sides and are used as the back of passenger seats.

In general, the improvements to this model are multifaceted and varied, and include a wide range of activities. The main thing for the owner before starting work is to determine for what purposes the car will be used, and what changes are most needed. In order to determine the type of tuning, it is also advisable to look at do-it-yourself photos illustrating the UAZ loaf interior tuning, which are quite widely represented on thematic sites. It is not necessary to follow them with accuracy, but such photos will give a general idea of ​​\u200b\u200bthe direction of the work.

One of the most pleasant properties of all model range UAZ, and specifically loaves, is that they provide almost unlimited possibilities for transforming a car. Thanks to a very successful platform and low cost, very successful experiments can be put on the car, which contribute to improving their driving performance and the ability to boldly experiment with the design and tuning of the cabin. You can make sure of the different variations of tuning made by craftsmen with your own hands by watching the video:

Important! Although tuning can be stylish for trips around cities, in most cases a loaf is used precisely as a car for outdoor activities on off-road, fishing, hunting. Therefore, the article will consider the variations and main problems when tuning for the wild.

What can be used as tuning for a loaf? It all depends on the personal imagination of each person, but there are the most popular loaf options. There will be a review about them:

• tuning the onboard parts of the machine;
• trunk for transporting things;
• crane installation and additional funds loading / unloading;
• means of lighting;
• reinforced suspension and shock absorbers;
• winches;
• bumpers and kenguryatnik;
• reworking the filling.

Machine Board

What is tuning without changing the standard factory paint and sides? To further increase the strength, as well as counteract the negative influences of nature, which are inevitable when traveling off-road or when looking for fishing spots, side parts are reinforced with stainless aluminum, followed by painting in the color of the environment or military camouflage. When covering the loaf on their own, the design of the sides of the machine with an aluminum profile from the bottom to the door handle is used. What the primary result looks like, on which some craftsmen stop, can be seen in this photo:

Trunk

Like every machine that is used to travel in difficult conditions, as well as for hunting and fishing, a significant amount of free space is needed in which to carry the necessary gear. UAZ loaf thanks to its own factory parameters in the cabin can provide the necessary space. For many this is enough, but not for everyone. There are people who just like to carry a lot of things with them, and there are those who do it in reserve. Such people decide to protect themselves from lack of space by establishing during tuning a trunk that is significant in its area. It must be said that he fully justifies the tasks assigned to him regarding the provision of additional space.

The trunk itself has a number of other properties, in addition to providing usable space. It is primarily used to protect the roof of a car from tree branches that can easily scratch it and peel off the paint, reducing its visual appeal. In addition to clearly useful qualities, such an addition, in combination with enlarged wheels, also pleases with a more respectful appearance of the car. Here is a photo good trunk"UAZ Loaf":

Warning! The trunk during tuning shifts the center of gravity up, so before installing it, you need to calculate whether it will harm the car. Also, due to the shifted center of gravity, it is necessary to be careful when cornering, since with a strong skid, the chances of the car turning over increase.

Mini crane for trunk

The car itself is quite high, and throwing things on the upper trunk, and especially heavy things, is very difficult purely physically. To simplify this task, either manual means of lifting heavy things are used, in the form of a manual lever system, or a manually assembled mini-crane, which help to do the job with less effort. For those who do not want to work on creating their own crane for the UAZ Bukhanka car, mini-cranes have been developed and are being sold, most of the modifications of which can easily load a load weighing up to 50 kilograms onto the trunk. They can pull even more, but at the same time, safety precautions should be observed and ensure that the weight of the load being lifted does not tear off the trunk or cause the car to roll over. The cranes after tuning look like this:

Suspension and shock absorbers

It is clear that when adding additional parts that will make the car heavier, it cannot do without increasing the margin of safety - after all, it will be very unfortunate if shock absorbers fail tens or hundreds of kilometers from civilization. And this is at best, the most harmless. Therefore, the suspension and shock absorber should be monitored separately so that they are very well made if they were not made in specialized tuning centers for UAZ Bukhanok, but with their own hands. After improvement, motorists share their experiences, one of the best looks like this:

Many car owners are unhappy with their native bridge, and replace it. It is often replaced by an extended one, which is removed from Bars. This is such a popular tuning action that it deserves a separate mention in the article. The differentials are also being replaced with ones that have increased friction to avoid situations where the car gets stuck in the mud and slip, and also favors the long life of the transmission. After all, a broken transmission disrupted more than one plan even for trained off-road travelers.

Lighting aids

On the transport that is planned to be used at night or on long trips, at least for several days, you can install additional lighting apart from the usual car headlights. The structural strength of the loaf is so great that even small spotlights can be installed during tuning. The main question that the craftsman needs to solve is how to provide him with electricity in off-road conditions and in the absence of human settlements. But, given that most people put them on the trunk, then the power supply may be in the same place. In addition, the installation of additional equipment allows you to illuminate the road not only in front of you, but also shine on the sides so as not to miss a standing sign or other mark for travelers on the side. domestic car UAZ Loaf. An example of such an implementation is shown in the photo below:

Winches

Since such machines as a loaf are used in their mass off-road, and often as part of a group, it will be useful to equip them during tuning with winches, with which you can pull the car out of the quagmire or simply drag it if it stalls. For practical use, winches are installed in 2 places: in front or behind. What are the differences in their practical use? Front winches are very valuable if you need to pull the car, but there is no way to turn the car around. This is perhaps the only advantage. If you put a rear winch, then such a machine can not only pull out, but also drag it in tow, if there is no special towing channel. At the same time, the possibility of using it on the ground with difficult passage conditions is very difficult - after all, they will turn around, say, in a swamp and not also fall into a quagmire - it is not an easy task. However, they can also add aesthetic beauty if done carefully with your own hands when tuning a loaf.

Bumpers and bumpers

Reinforced bumpers can only be installed on a vehicle that has frame structure, and UAZ Loaf not only has it, but has a time-tested and various conditions. Reinforced bumpers are usually made of steel, which can effectively protect the car from meeting with fallen trees, stumps or from light collisions with other cars.

Reinforced bumpers are of two types: front and rear. They protect, respectively, the front and rear of the car body. Due to their relative cheapness, they are more valuable to reduce costs, as they allow you to spend less money than on car body repairs. Individual craftsmen do not buy power bumpers, but create them for tuning the loaf with their own hands. In such cases, they usually keep silent about aesthetic qualities, but some works are really worthy of praise.

Also, for additional protection of the bumper and loaf engine, kenguryatniks are used. Due to their simplicity in design and manufacture, they can be made for tuning with the help of a few stainless pipes and the ability to solder. In addition, it is much easier to remake them, in the case of an unsuccessful execution design. Kenguryatniki can be used not only as additional protection, but also as a place for a spare wheel, which can be seen in the photo above.

Changing car stuffing

No matter how good the car is, you can always find what to improve in it during tuning. You should start from the automotive heart of the loaf - the engine. On the loaves are installed injection engines old design. They satisfy many in their own way. driving performance who are beyond praise, but there are individuals who believe that there is no limit to perfection. Whether to replace the engine during tuning or not is up to the owner himself, but for our off-road it is enough for him.

If the engine is replaced only at will, then there are separate tuning fads that almost everyone performs. Among them, the installation of wider discs along with wide tires for a loaf, in order to reduce the pressure on the road (or off-road, it’s already necessary to look at the operation) and avoid the situation when the car “sits belly on the road”.

Conclusion

Of course, there are a lot of all kinds of options and variations for tuning this wonderful and truly universal car, and the description given in the article is just one of them. But that was not the point of the article at all. The main thing was to convey the idea that the UAZ Loaf is a simple car, and any person who is friends with tools and is not afraid of work can significantly improve its cross-country ability and quality during tuning. What kind of loaf will turn out is up to those who are working on improving it, on its appearance and technical characteristics, but one thing can be said - with straight arms during tuning it will turn out great car who can easily run more than one thousand kilometers without problems. And finally, a video that will show and tell about one of these loaves, which was described in the article, and which is designed for fishing and off-road:

The car known to Russians as UAZ 452 "loaf", was created as an escort vehicle for a tank column. The body of the minibus, designed to overcome tank ruts, turned out to be durable, although uncomfortable. Well, so service in the army is not a vacation in a sanatorium! But in terms of running " loaf» turned out to be flawless: easily withstanding cruising 80-90 km / h on asphalt, at reduced speed UAZ without hesitation overcame off-road.

Indeed, to connect front wheel drive the driver had to jump out of the cab and bend over with a wrench at the wheel hubs, but after the tightness of the driver's seat, such a warm-up is a joy!

Alas! The most the main problem UAZ 452- user inconvenience. That is why we first consider relevant examples tuning salon UAZ.

UAZ "loaf" gains comfort

When designing a cab UAZ the designers were guided by the anthropometric data of the soldiers of the early 50s. There is nothing surprising in the fact that our tall contemporaries do not fit well into the standards of the middle of the last century. So start tuning UAZ "loaf" with the modernization of the driver's seat - an archi-correct, as Lenin would say, decision.

driver's seat in UAZ serial production is shifted relative to the axis of the steering column to the left. The most ingenious tuning developments move the seat close to the lid engine compartment. To make the hood raised without difficulty, the seat is easily removable.

The urgent need is to replace the bulky regular steering wheel UAZ previous years of production on a compact steering wheel from passenger car. The installation of a hydraulic booster facilitates the use of a small diameter steering wheel.

In trends tuning dashboard UAZ two directions are being looked at. Adherents of ceremonial brilliance veneer everything that can be reached with corrugated aluminum sheet.

Since the one and a half millimeter aluminum is attached to the metal of the body on top of the plastic noise insulation, the car becomes noticeably quieter. Facilitates cleaning and UAZ trunk. With proper professionalism of the performers, the aesthetics of the interior increase.

Admirers of ergonomic comfort use safety materials. The complication of forms benefits the initially inexpressive interior. Places for appliances and storage boxes on such a panel are larger than before. Converted UAZ Much better than the original version!

Turning the engine cover into a sundry tray is an inexpensive and extremely useful makeover.

Keeping abreast of all vehicle systems is the most important task for the driver UAZ 452. Easy-to-read instrument readings are the key to confident control of equipment in the most difficult conditions!

Above the windshield there is a place suitable for placing speakers, a radio tape recorder, a stationary radio station and other auxiliary electronics. Use it! Options for reforming the upper space of the cab " loaves"- a great many!

The console, built symmetrically to the engine compartment, will help to place a lot of information screens and control knobs for the heating system - more precisely, heating systems. Complete tuning UAZ "loaf", especially for hunting and fishing, is impossible without the installation of additional heaters!

Heating tuning UAZ 452

Experienced drivers know: in terms of thermal conditions, an old UAZ 452- a machine of infernal deceit! In frosty winters, the engine, open from below to all winds, was supercooled, and therefore the driver did not allow himself to aggravate the situation by heating the cab. In the summer, the motor, being hidden from through blowing, overheated - and in order to drive, and not boil, the drivers turned on the stove ...

True, all the hardships and hardships fell on the lot of the front riders. IN back « loaves”, as a rule, at any time of the year, the temperature was close to the outboard. That's why tuning UAZ 452 always accompanied by the installation of an autonomous heater for the passenger compartment. True, sometimes the alteration takes extreme forms ...

Potbelly stove behind the driver? Such UAZ tuning may seem ridiculous. However, the method can be justified, firstly, by driving along the taiga off-road - after all, there is more firewood in the forest than gasoline. And secondly, a wood-burning stove (albeit not a potbelly stove) is quite suitable for heating a residential trailer.

In all other cases, an autonomous heater of the car interior that runs on liquid fuel helps.

Problems inherent in thermoregulation of the old 72-horsepower UAZ engine, disappear with the replacement of the motor with a new 98-horsepower model.

To make the cabin quiet

Corrugated aluminum sheet, widely used in SUV tuning (take a look at the interior arrangement of the tuned Niva on the page), helps to reduce the noise level in the cabin UAZ 452.

A popular and relatively inexpensive one and a half millimeter corrugated aluminum sheet is of little use for laying on the floor of a car - due to its natural plasticity and instability to abrasive wear.

Tuning equipment salon UAZ 452

If desired, in body UAZ 452 you can install a wardrobe and a double bed, which in the daytime transforms into other pieces of upholstered furniture.

A kitchen corner with a small refrigerator (in the photo it is blue), a container with drinking water, a microwave and an electric stove will harmoniously complement the comfort of travelers in UAZ 452.

In most cases " loaf» is used for trips to places where an inflatable mattress is enough for sleeping, and a cooking pot over a fire replaces the kitchen. Fishing and hunting option tuning UAZ 452 Today, it is in demand more than ever!

A wide top hatch is the most necessary accessory of a hunting car. The stern click of the shutter, sounding from the roof UAZ "loaves", able to confuse both the elk and the bear, and even a car inspector. In addition, the hatch will serve as a saving way out if the hunt did not go according to the script and the participants in the action mixed up who should be chasing whom.

Prey hunting, successful fishing - these are trophies! And the trophies need to be put somewhere. Experienced hunters provide a well-closing prey compartment in the car. Often in isolation UAZ trunk there is a entrenching tool, a spare wheel. Arms and ammunition can be transported in lockable boxes under the compartment floor.

The game, however, has one unpleasant feature ... Many animals (and fish) have such a strong smell that it is impossible to transport them inside the car.

Trunk and other canopies UAZ 452

UAZ roof rack able to help out in a variety of situations. In addition to transporting a considerable load, an external trunk can become a platform for arranging a sit-in. It can be covered with an awning and used as a safe sleeping place during the warm season. Besides, trunk for UAZ protects the roof from damage while crossing dense undergrowth.

But there is one danger. In user circles, the idea of ​​​​installing on trunk UAZ 452 winches with electric drive.

Do not make a fatal mistake! Do not install on trunk "loaves" winches! Otherwise, removing from the roof, for example, a spare tire, usually dumped - and that's it! - turns into a long and difficult adventure.

To take off spare wheel winch, you will have to:

Climb up and bring the device into working position;

Hook the wheel;

Lower the wheel to the ground;

Go down to unhook the wheel;

Climb up, wind the rope;

Return the device from the working position to the transport one;

Get off the roof.

However, all this is just healthy physical education. The highlight of the interaction with any winch, devoid of a mechanical rope layer, is the sheave, that is, the jamming of a tightly wound cable among semi-free turns. Eliminating pulling is an all-consuming attraction, but traumatic for the hands and dangerous for the psyche.

For what UAZ trunk definitely worth using - so it's for installing additional headlights. Your business is to put several scattered light sources or mount a ready-made block. You will find several successful options for tuning "chandeliers" in the article on the page.

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And so shines LED optics for SUVs.

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UAZ jeeps are very popular in our country. Despite the fantastic level of cross-country ability and endurance, UAZs have one, but a huge minus is low comfort. The cars of the UAZ 452/3303 series are difficult to operate. The owners of such cars are doing everything possible to upgrade their vehicles as best as possible, constantly finishing, finishing and refining these models. So, this is not a plowed field for research, practice and accumulation of experience.

SUVs UAZ 452 are distinguished by excellent cross-country ability and unique technical characteristics. This type of car model in itself, there is nothing to even compare it with.
A “loaf” is a car that the owners, despite its venerable age and high level of depreciation, do not want to scrap. As they say, "an old horse does not spoil the furrow." UAZs are often sorted out from screw to screw, revived and tuned. The list of alterations includes almost all nodes and important elements in the jeep.
UAZ loaf tuning: interior, body, engine, bridges, suspensions, doors, wings and even a roof.

Our domestic manufacturer from Ulyanovsk did not think about creating comfortable conditions for the driver and passengers of the "loaf" and therefore the owners of these machines themselves have to complete what the designers failed to create. The “UAZ” has another minus, this is its instability on the highway at high speed. Another drawback of the “loaf” is instability on the road after a hundred kilometers, forcing motorists to strengthen the suspension and the angle of the wheels.

We tune the UAZ loaf with our own hands, what can be done with it:

1. work on the suspension lift;
2. put more on the car strong engine;
3. make lighting tuning 4) change factory bridges to military ones;
4. completely change the color, experiment with airbrushing;
5. make glass tinting; 7) replace front and rear bumpers
6. put a powerful kenguryatnik;
7. install an additional winch;
8. mount a roof rack;
9. install on back door ladder;
10. change wheels and put tires with a larger size and better tread;
11. insert into the design such an element as a pre-heater.

Tuning salon UAZ loaf

Being in an UAZ and sitting on factory seats, especially on a long journey, is not an easy test. When we talk about UAZ loaf tuning the interior, we are first of all talking about replacing the seats. Remodeling "nurses" is a stupid business, it is much easier to "transplant" them from a foreign model, suitable in size for a "loaf".
But again in the cabin there is another half-witted little space in front, respectively.
not all seats from foreign cars can fit. Interestingly, from Russian cars, the front seats from the Oka, VAZ 2109, and the 41st Moskvich fit perfectly into the interior. "Siduhi" should have an average width. If their width is exaggerated, they simply may not fit the salon in size. If the owner of the "loaf" is a hunter or a fisherman, then it makes sense to create comfortable sleeping places in the cabin. Such an upgrade of the cabin consists of mounting a table for lunch.

A serious task is to organize high-quality lighting, because factory light does not fit into any gates.
Here again is a minus. There are many built-in lighting devices inside the cabin and due to this, high flow electricity. But as you know, there are no exit situations without exit situations, therefore, instead of conventional light bulbs, you need to screw in LED illuminators.

Advantages:

1. much less electricity is consumed;
2. the design of LEDs is much nicer than conventional lights;
3. Such lamps burn brighter;
4. Work much longer than standard lamps. There is one unpleasant moment in the list of listed advantages. LED light bulbs are much more expensive than standard illuminators.

If they started talking about the shortcomings of the "loaf", it is necessary to note the very uncomfortable steering wheel of the car. Need to replace it. But again, the question of filling is difficult to pick up the steering wheel on the slots. There were attempts to attach the steering wheel from the Gazelle, but it comes out too long and high. domestic producers produce adapted steering wheels for UAZ. Their replacement does not require special skill and knowledge. It is possible to put steering column in a steering system. It is difficult, but one hundred percent successful.

As for the dashboard, it is simple and nondescript. Its appearance can be improved by gluing a special decorative film. You can also try replacing it with dashboard from GAZ 3110 or mount a "gazelle version"

No one will argue with the statement that the UAZ car is very strong and inspires confidence and calmness, but it rusts very quickly and strongly. And if corrosion has captured the body, then modernization is necessary and the use of welding is mandatory. After welding, the body of the UAZ is treated with a mixture of red lead and drying oil, there are other options. Important role in tuning, body kits are assigned, and it is needed not only for the external effect: the kenguryatnik and the power bumper protect the body from impacts; roof rack makes it possible to remove part of the load from the passenger compartment, and significantly increase the amount of cargo.

body kit parts external tuning for UAZ are purchased in specialized stores, one of the most popular steel parts produced by RIF. A winch can be placed on the side of the front bumper. It will help solve many problems in places with difficult roads.

SUVs produced by UAZ have gained considerable popularity in the vast expanses of Russia, but many UAZs have one big drawback - a low level of comfort.

Also, cars of the UAZ 452/3303 series are not very convenient to use, so many car owners are trying to modernize the car by making various improvements to it. Tuning UAZ "loaf" - the topic is relevant, interesting to many motorists.

Cars off-road The UAZ-452 is distinguished by excellent technical characteristics, and the car is practically unrivaled in terms of off-road qualities. UAZ "loaf" is one of those few cars that are not in a hurry to be scrapped, very often these cars are restored, tuning is done. Moreover, almost any components and parts in the car are subject to modernization, ranging from the interior and body, ending with the power unit, axles and suspension.

Unfortunately, the Ulyanovsk plant did not take much care of the comfort of the driver and passengers of the SUV, and often the owners of the cars have to bring the UAZ to mind on their own. Another drawback of the “loaf” is instability on the road at speeds over 90 kilometers per hour, but even here car owners are not lost, they modernize the suspension, change the castor (wheel angle).

What can you do with a loaf of your own hands:

• make a front and rear suspension lift;
• install a more powerful and high-torque motor on the machine;
• equip the SUV with additional light;
• change civil bridges for the military;
• repaint the body in metallic, or apply airbrushing;
• tinted side and rear windows;
• change front and rear bumpers;
• complete the car with a winch;
• install a body kit - kanguring, roof rack, ladder to the back door;
• change wheels to larger ones with better tread;
• install a pre-heater in the car.

In general, you can still do a lot of things, the main thing is that for tuning the UAZ "loaf" with your own hands, there is enough imagination, skill and money.

Sitting in the UAZ on the “native” seats is extremely inconvenient, and when it comes to tuning the interior of the UAZ “loaf”, first of all, car owners change the seats in the car. It makes little sense to refine the "seats", it is easier to "introduce" seats from some foreign car or Russian car.

But there is one problem - there is very little space in the front passenger and driver's seats, and not all "foreign" seats will fit here. If we consider the "seats" from Russian cars, then seats from the "Oka", "Nine", "forty-first Moskvich" will enter the salon in front. True, spare parts from Russian cars do not differ in high quality, so it’s better to take chairs from foreign cars:

• Mitsubishi Delica;
• Honda Civic;
• Toyota RAV4;
• Opel Astra;
• Volkswagen Passat B3.

The seats should not be wide, otherwise they do not fit in the cabin. But this is not the most important thing - it is important that they are not high, then it will be impossible to sit behind the wheel.

If the car goes on a long trip, such as fishing or hunting, it is important to organize comfortable sleeping places. Tuning the cabin for fishing also provides for the installation of a table at which one could dine during the trip. Of course, it’s nice to have a picnic on the shore, but the weather is not always good, and you can’t sit outside much in the rain.

It is equally important to carry out in the rear passenger compartment normal lighting- again, the "native" light leaves much to be desired. But here it should be borne in mind that a large number of interior ceiling lamps “eats up” a lot of electricity, so it’s even enough good battery can be easily planted. There is a way out of their situation, you need to put LED lights instead of ordinary light bulbs, and they have many advantages:

• little electricity is consumed;
• LED lamps look aesthetically pleasing;
• illuminate the LEDs brighter;
• These bulbs are much more durable.

There is also a drawback - LEDs are noticeably more expensive, but once you install such lighting, you can forget about replacing light bulbs for a long time.

Another drawback of the UAZ is the stubby standard steering wheel, and many drivers do not like it. You can try to replace the steering wheel with something of a better quality, but there is one problem here - the steering wheel is not easy to pick up by slots. Many car owners put the steering wheel from the Gazelle, but without alteration it turns out to be too high. Specially adapted steering wheels for UAZs are sold in car dealerships, they are the easiest to change. Another option is to install the steering wheel assembly with the steering column, then everything will definitely fit in the mounts. If there is no desire and opportunity to mess with the steering wheel alteration, you can put a braid on the rim, it will also fit from the Gazelle.

The instrument panel of the UAZ “loaf” looks quite primitive, and in order to somehow improve it, some car owners paste over the “tidy” with a film. You can also put a dashboard from a GAZ-3110 or Gazelle, but there will already be more alterations here.

External tuning "Loaf"

UAZ 3303 - very durable and reliable car, however, the body and its body elements are subject to corrosion. First of all, the doors, body frame, and floor begin to rot. If rust has gone through the body, repairs are required, and welding is indispensable here. After work, the body of the loaf is treated with the composition of red lead with drying oil, there are also special means for the processing of body iron.

After welding and straightening work, body painting is required, but painting the car in a standard green color is not interesting. UAZs are tuned in different ways, and on the roads you can often see “loaves” of tuning:

A body kit plays a significant role in tuning, and it is needed not only for beauty:

• kanguring and power bumpers protect the body from impacts;
• roof rack allows you to unload the interior of the car, take more cargo with you.

Body kit elements for external tuning for UAZ can be bought at car dealerships, the most popular is RIF products. On the factory-made power front bumper, you can attach a mechanical or electric winch, which is simply necessary in off-road conditions.

Also, the roof rack is not for beauty, but you still want it to look aesthetically pleasing. To make a nice homemade trunk, you need to have locksmith skills and experience, and without a certain skill it is still better to buy finished products in car dealerships. Factory forwarding trunks brackets are provided for installing additional light, the factory product is able to withstand a load of up to 200-300 kg. In addition to its main task to transport goods, the trunk also performs additional functions:

• protects the roof from all kinds of damage;
• serves to accommodate additional light lanterns;
• can carry a spare tire, for this a special mount is provided on the trunk.

Additional light is of great importance on the UAZ, it is rather problematic to move in the dark without good powerful headlights. Additional light is installed not only on the roof, but also in front, on the power bumper (kenguring). It is best to install LED headlights, they have a number of advantages:

• LED lamps last a very long time, the service life of the lamps is from 25 to 50 thousand hours;
• the lighting is bright, close to natural light;
• LEDs consume very little energy, approximately 10-15 times less than halogen lamps.

But LEDs also have their drawbacks - for the time being, lighting devices of this type are quite expensive, and if the LEDs burn out, you have to change the entire headlight.

Some motorists ask the question - why do we need off-road tuning if the UAZ already has a very good cross-country ability? Of course, the “loaf” is well adapted to rough terrain, however, it can get bogged down in impassable mud. To make it easier to overcome roads, the suspension of the UAZ 452/ 3303/ 3962 car and other modifications is subjected to lifting - with the help of special spacers under the springs increases ground clearance.

It should be noted that in order to increase the clearance, it is possible to carry out not only a suspension lift, but also from the body itself. In order to raise the body relative to the road, additional spacers are laid between the chassis and the frame. The frame is attached to the body with ten bolts and nuts, but sometimes it is not easy to unscrew the fasteners, since the nuts and bolts become rusty over time, and sometimes it can be quite problematic to dismantle them.

You can carry out a suspension lift using additional leaf springs, as well as installing spacers between the axles and springs (they also put elongated spring earrings). Car shops sell special lifting kits, and you can increase the ground clearance to different heights - 20, 30, 40 and 50 millimeters. But if you are going to lift the body high relative to the road, it must be borne in mind that in this case the car loses stability, and there is a danger of overturning.

Old UAZ-452 models were equipped with the engine of the Ulyanovsk Motor Plant UMZ-451, as well as others ICE modifications produced by UMP (414/ 417/ 4178). Later on UAZ "loaves" appeared ICEs of the Zavolzhsky Motor Plant, such as ZMZ-402 (4021) and ZMZ-409. Ulyanovsk motors of the first releases hardly make sense to upgrade, in the event of an engine failure, it is easier to replace it. And here motors ZMZ tuning, and not so rare.

What needs to be done to increase the power of the "402" engine in garage conditions? If the motor has a deformed block head 98 mm high (ZMZ-4021), you can mill the surface of the cylinder head, remove 4 mm. Thus, the motor will be adapted to run on AI-92 gasoline. When assembling the piston group, it does not hurt to adjust all pistons and connecting rods by weight, the difference between the connecting rod-piston pair in all cylinders by weight should not exceed 5 grams. Also, to reduce friction between the sleeve and the piston, the piston skirts can be polished with fine sandpaper (No. 1000), but this is done when they are in no hurry to assemble the engine, since it will take a lot of time to polish. It will also be harmless to cut the intake holes in the manifold, as well as in the head of the block, with a cutter - a few horsepower will be added.

Some car owners bore cylinder liners for +1 mm repair pistons, although there is a +1.5 mm repair on Zavolzhsky 402 engines, but it is quite rare. The bore of the sleeves gives a slight increase in the volume of the cylinders, respectively, and power.

The most popular type of modernization of the ZMZ-409 is chip tuning. To do this, the firmware is changed in the internal combustion engine control unit, which also improves specifications motor, power increase.

Replacing the engine with a more advanced one is also a tuning option, many car owners seek to install more modern motor, but it does not always have to be larger. An internal combustion engine with a large volume does not consume fuel very economically, and therefore often the owners of cars put a diesel engine on the UAZ, which has two main advantages over a gasoline engine:

• diesel fuel consumption is noticeably less;
• diesel ICE has better traction with the same cylinder volume with a gasoline engine.

Russians diesel engines ZMZ are not very reliable, therefore, imported power units are considered to replace the gasoline engine. Often, motors are installed on the UAZ "loaves":

• TD27 (Nissan, 2.7 L);
• OM616 (Mercedes, 2.4 l);
• 1KZ (Toyota, 3.0 l).

As a rule, an imported motor is paired with a foreign gearbox and transfer case, so it becomes necessary to adjust the units to the bridges and make changes to the suspension. Of course, it is possible to put a modern turbodiesel, for example, Cummins 2.8, on a “loaf”, but it costs power unit expensive, and he does not tolerate Russian diesel fuel well.