More than one thousand articles have probably been written about tuning the 469 UAZ series. I found this one at the UAZbuka and distinguish it from all the others by its colorfulness, the presence of a large number of photos, the price of tuning the UAZ and the simple language of writing. In the future I will write my story, but for now ...
469 DIY
The idea, how to emphasize in particular the 30th "Jubilee" car, prepared in the Off-Road Tourism Workshop - "MWT", has matured for a long time.
And as soon as an offer was received from Dmitry Volkov, the founder of the OJ Company, to promote a new series of front power bumpers on the market, corresponding to the new Tech. Requirements and having a number of original ideas embodied in metal - the decision was made.
A new UAZ - 469 new with a DYMOS checkpoint was purchased in the car dealership, and after registration it was delivered to the MBT Company. Here are some photos of the "old" UAZ 469
Why did you choose 469?
In our opinion, this the best value for money.
Good old "collective farm" bridges with GP 4.625, if desired, without problems and improvements, it is possible to install 5.125, which is inaccessible to "spicers", disc brakes and spring suspension provide the same level of comfort as that of the "Hunter".
Deformed Euro-1 motor, without an electronic gas pedal, with a conventional drive belt tensioner and simpler electronics.
The five-speed DYMOS gearbox ensures the proper pairing of the revving engine and transmission.
Tailgate or door, which is more convenient? The question is debatable, so to speak: “the taste and color, there is no comrade”, however, it seems to us that the tailgate option for expeditions is more convenient.
Simple metal bumpers, which are all one to throw away, and you don’t need to overpay for their cost.
The cost of a car in this configuration amounted to 339 thousand, of course, we refused the actively imposed "special stages" with a fight, we managed to do this, only approximately describing the upcoming scope of work, which clearly aroused the respect of the manager.
The concept of car preparation: Hunting - Expeditionary option, however, no matter how embarrassing it would be to drive up to a restaurant with a young lady.
The craftsmen enthusiastically set to work, all the more so because, as usual at the beginning of the construction process, the passion for destruction that lives in everyone is realized. Everything was dismantled from the car, for some reason, by someone - fitted and screwed "unnecessities", namely: regular wheels, bumpers, interior, along with the skin that was always gaining moisture, a stove, besides, the ceiling upholstery was dismantled for safety. The car was put on wheels of various colors and sizes collected throughout the workshop. Established wheels, interior, trim and rear bumper, quite quickly found their new owners.
dismantling the poor UAZ 469
Tuning salon UAZ 469
After dismantling the cabin, a huge hole was cut out in the ceiling with my own hands, where, using the installation of amplifiers, a huge hunting hatch was inserted, which can be opened to the position: ventilation, and also taking out the cotter pins (which remain hanging on the chain, and are not lost), the hatch completely leans back, and in the resulting opening, 2 hundred kilogram uncles in winter clothes can easily fit. The hatch is sheathed with aluminum and insulated, so that no matter what condensate forms.
The hatch leans back entirely and in the tilted position is fixed on its own on the mates fixed to the trunk.
At the top, the ventilation position, at the bottom, the hatch is completely reclined.
The floors and inner sides of the car, the tailgate and the cavity of the doors were completely laid first with vibration isolation, later with sound insulation, and only after that they were sheathed with aluminum, all joints were sealed, and a flat floor was also made instead of a “turtle”. The UAZ plant probably does not know such a technology for noise and water resistance! 🙂
The upper shelf was made, in which, in addition to a niche for maps, cigarettes and other such things, there were located: a radio tape recorder, a walkie-talkie, a navigational light, a relay and fuse block for additional light, in the console m / y of the shelf and the salon ceiling there are control keys for the "chandelier" and additional bumper headlights.
The torpedo was covered with a stylish stainless steel overlay, the structure repeating the pattern of the leather interior, in addition, the steering column casing was re-manufactured and covered with vinyl. Photo pleases:
The tuning of the UAZ 469 salon did not end there! The regular stove gave way to the NAMI-7 stove with a cabin filter, for additional users, the number of cigarette lighter sockets on the dash was increased to 3.
A leather interior from Honda CRV was installed, with separate inclined and longitudinal adjustment of the rear seats and heated front seats, the interior has many opportunities for transformation and easily turns into a comfortable bed for 2 people. Certainly! This is the whole tuning of the UAZ interior 🙂 They took and threw out the interior and inserted everything from Honda! Norm, huh! Also, thanks to the huge longitudinal adjustment of the rear sofas, it is very convenient to stand at full height in the hatch, and during the movement, the rear passengers can ride with their legs fully extended. With the rear seats fully folded down, there is plenty of storage space.
The steering wheel has been replaced with a more ergonomic and comfortable one. In the center, which organically fit the emblem of the company MBT.
The rear windows are tinted.
A ventilated compartment for the second battery is mounted in the floor of the rear part of the body, the buttons for disconnecting both batteries are located to the left of the steering wheel and have an on indication.
The snorkel is brought out of the engine compartment to the roof level.
Suspension tuning UAZ 469
In the suspension of the car. It was also decided to make significant changes. Aggressive tuning UAZ 469, so aggressive to the end!
Springs, shock absorbers, springs and silent blocks were replaced with a set of the Australian company DOBINSONS, designed specifically for UAZ cars, which give a suspension lift of + 5 centimeters and significantly improve the car's behavior on the road.
External tuning UAZ
On the front part of the bumper OJ - protected, shockproof halogen headlights with variable focus company LIGHTFORCE.
Below it is possible to see the difference in focusing m / y with the right and left headlights - the left one is adjusted to diffused light, the right one is assembled into a beam, in the right photo the LIGHTFORCE headlights are set to a distant light and brought into a beam.
For comparison, a photo from the same point and angle, with the regular low and high beams on:
In addition to the frontal light on the bumper, on the expedition trunk OJ - a chandelier for high-beam and working light is installed.
Sand-trucks are also fixed on the trunk.
After a 5 cm body lift and a suspension lift, NOKIAN wheels with a dimension of 285x75x16 were chosen, which were assembled on alloy wheels from the Korean company SWIGER.
To ensure evacuation with confidence, the well-proven U4x4 winches, with a remote control and a pulling force of 12,500 pounds, are installed in the rear and front bumpers.
After all the parts were assembled together, the installation of the power body kit provided by OJ began, and the mounting of additional equipment on the body kit.
First, we installed power thresholds with fuel tank protection.
Later, a front bumper was installed, with a platform for a winch, protective grilles, horns for quick winding of the cable. The bumper and sills are connected m / a removable protective arcs.
Tie rod and side window protections were also installed, by the way, side window protection (with proper fastening) serves perfectly as steps for accessing the trunk.
At the back, an OJ bumper, exclusive to date, was installed, which combines: a power bumper, a platform for a winch, a gate, a platform for a hi-jack, a bracket for a removable towbar, a backlit license plate frame and a cup holder (where without a cup holder, in during the halt).
As a result, having collected all the components together, we got: practical, easy to operate, most convenient, retaining all the positive qualities and acquiring new advantages - the old, kind, brutally beautiful UAZ-469 NEW from the MBT Company.
(It is quite interesting to compare the photos attached below with the photos of the same car at the beginning of the article.)
Below is a work order for the work performed and the cost of consumables.
At first glance, the price tag is not humane, but it was worth it! Tuning price:
| ORDER-WORK № 34 dated December 12, 2010 | ||||||
| Model | UAZ - 469 | |||||
| State number | ||||||
| VIN | ||||||
| Customer | Workshop of off-road tourism "MVT" | |||||
| Phone | ||||||
| Customer address | ||||||
| Works: | ||||||
| No. p / p | Name | Qty | Price | Sum | ||
| 1 | Body lift 5 cm | 1 | 8 000 rub. | 8 000 rub. | ||
| 2 | Making a platform for the rear spring | 2 | 2 500 rub. | 5 000 rub. | ||
| 3 | Spring replacement | 2 | 2 500 rub. | 5 000 rub. | ||
| 4 | Replacing shock absorbers | 4 | 700r. | 2 800 rub. | ||
| 5 | Making a box for the 2nd battery. | 1 | 3 500 rub. | 3 500 rub. | ||
| 6 | Snorkel Installation | 1 | 5 000 rub. | 5 000 rub. | ||
| 7 | Hatch installation | 1 | 20 000 rub. | 20 000 rub. | ||
| 8 | Installing arch extensions | 4 | 1 000 rub. | 4 000 rub. | ||
| 9 | Trunk installation | 1 | 2 500 rub. | 2 500 rub. | ||
| 10 | Installing side window protection | 2 | 1 000 rub. | 2 000 rub. | ||
| 11 | Protection installation. steering rods | 1 | 2 500 rub. | 2 500 rub. | ||
| 12 | Shelf making | 1 | 8 000 rub. | 8 000 rub. | ||
| 13 | Installation of the NAMI stove | 1 | 5 000 rub. | 5 000 rub. | ||
| 14 | Interior upholstery in aluminum flat floor | 1 | 65 000 rub. | 65 000 rub. | ||
| 15 | Installation of leather interior | 1 | 10 000 rub. | 10 000 rub. | ||
| 16 | Installation of power bumpers | 2 | 3 000 rub. | 6 000 rub. | ||
| 17 | Production of stainless steel pads for torpedoes | 1 | 5 000 rub. | 5 000 rub. | ||
| 18 | Threshold setting | 2 | 1 500 rub. | 3 000 rub. | ||
| 19 | Conclusion of breathers under the hood | 1 | 2 500 rub. | 2 500 rub. | ||
| 20 | Spring replacement | 2 | 800r. | 1 600 rub. | ||
| 21 | Refinement of the casing of the steering column | 1 | 2 500 rub. | 2 500 rub. | ||
| 22 | Production of the central armrest | 1 | 2 500 rub. | 2 500 rub. | ||
| 23 | Toning | 5 | 500r. | 2 500 rub. | ||
| 24 | Making a spacer for a stabilizer | 2 | 750r. | 1 500 rub. | ||
| 25 | Making a hood lining | 1 | 1 500 rub. | 1 500 rub. | ||
| 26 | Refinement and fastening of mudguards | 2 | 1 000 rub. | 2 000 rub. | ||
| TOTAL completed works: | 178 900 rub. | |||||
| Master: | ||||||
| Signature | ||||||
| Electrical work: | ||||||
| No. p / p | Name | Qty | Price | Sum | ||
| 1 | Connecting the 2nd battery. | 1 | 5 000 rub. | 5 000 rub. | ||
| 3 | Connecting the Battery Management System | 1 | 5 500 rub. | 5 500 rub. | ||
| 4 | Installation of add. headlights | 8 | 800r. | 6 400 rub. | ||
| 5 | Wiring | 1 | 15 000 rub. | 15 000 rub. | ||
| 6 | Production of rear podiums | 2 | 1 500 rub. | 3 000 rub. | ||
| 7 | Installation of CB radio | 1 | 1 500 rub. | 1 500 rub. | ||
| 9 | Connecting a winch with the removal of the block of solenoids | 2 | 5 000 rub. | 10 000 rub. | ||
| 10 | Installing and connecting the radio | 1 | 2 000 rub. | 2 000 rub. | ||
| TOTAL completed works: | 48 400 rub. | |||||
| Master: | ________________________________________ | |||||
| Signature | ||||||
| Spare parts and consumables: | ||||||
| No. p / p | Name | Qty | Price | Price | ||
| 1 | UAZ-469-NEW | 1 | 339 000 rub. | 339 000 rub. | ||
| 2 | Power front bumper OJ | 1 | 15 000 rub. | 15 000 rub. | ||
| 3 | Protective grilles on the front bumper OJ | 1 | 5 000 rub. | 5 000 rub. | ||
| 4 | Power rear bumper with OJ gate and tow bar | 1 | 32 500 rub. | 32 500 rub. | ||
| 5 | Expeditionary trunk under the hatch OJ | 1 | 22 000 rub. | 22 000 rub. | ||
| 6 | Thresholds | 1 | 12 000 rub. | 12 000 rub. | ||
| 7 | Side window protection OJ | 2 | 1 750 rub. | 3 500 rub. | ||
| 8 | Tie Rod Protection OJ | 1 | 3 600 rub. | 3 600 rub. | ||
| 9 | Protective arc thresholds - bumper | 1 | 5 000 rub. | 5 000 rub. | ||
| 10 | Dobinsons front spring UAZ+50mm.С45-083 / pair | 1 | 7 292 rub. | 7 292 rub. | ||
| 11 | Dobinsons ladder UB 59-453-2К / pair | 2 | 1 080 rub. | 2 160 rub. | ||
| 12 | Dobinsons polyurethane kit for springs UAZ / set | 1 | 3 112 rub. | 3 112 rub. | ||
| 13 | Dobinsons spring UAZ 4+2 sheet. UAZ-006-R / pcs. | 2 | 8 200 rub. | 16 400 rub. | ||
| 14 | Headlights Lightforce (set of 2 pcs.) | 1 | 10 000 rub. | 10 000 rub. | ||
| 15 | Wheel disks SWIGER | 5 | 4 200 rub. | 21 000 rub. | ||
| 16 | Tire set NOKIA 285x75x16 | 5 | 8 000 rub. | 40 000 rub. | ||
| 17 | Snorkel UAZ (Hunter) | 1 | 4 500 rub. | 4 500 rub. | ||
| 18 | Hunting Hatch Installation Kit | 1 | 18 000 rub. | 18 000 rub. | ||
| 19 | Aluminum sheet 1.5*1200*3000 AMG2NR | 3 | 4 200 rub. | 12 600 rub. | ||
| 20 | Interior black (leather) | 1 | 20 000 rub. | 20 000 rub. | ||
| 21 | Wheel arch extensions Flex Line 5cm | 1 | 3 800 rub. | 3 800 rub. | ||
| 22 | Noise and vibration isolation sheet | 12 | 97r. | 1 164 rub. | ||
| 23 | Vibrofilter sheet.40x60 | 12 | 238 rub. | 2 856 rub. | ||
| 24 | Salon mirror | 1 | 150r. | 150r. | ||
| 25 | Electrical installation kit for winches, add. light, and equipment (wires, corrugation, connector, crimp, heat shrink, clips) | 1 | 25 380 rub. | 25 380 rub. | ||
| 26 | Winch U 4x4 12500 with remote control | 2 | 18 000 rub. | 36 000 rub. | ||
| 27 | Stove NAMI | 1 | 7 000 rub. | 7 000 rub. | ||
| 28 | Work lights | 6 | 500r. | 3 000 rub. | ||
| 29 | high beam headlights | 2 | 900r. | 1 800 rub. | ||
| 30 | Sand Truckee (metal) | 2 | 4 500 rub. | 9 000 rub. | ||
| 31 | Fenders (set) | 1 | 850r. | 850r. | ||
| 32 | Hood trim | 1 | 2 500 rub. | 2 500 rub. | ||
| 33 | tint film | 2 | 250r. | 500r. | ||
| 34 | Breather outlet kit | 1 | 3 500 rub. | 3 500 rub. | ||
| 35 | Shovel Fiskars | 1 | 455 rub. | 455 rub. | ||
| 36 | Fog lamp | 2 | 150r. | 300r. | ||
| 37 | Gearbox housings, RK | 2 | 250r. | 500r. | ||
| 38 | Mudguards (set) | 1 | 250r. | 250r. | ||
| 39 | radio tape recorder | 1 | 3 500 rub. | 3 500 rub. | ||
| 40 | Cb radio | 1 | 2 500 rub. | 2 500 rub. | ||
| 41 | Hardware | 1 | 5 933 rub. | 5 933 rub. | ||
| 42 | Consumables | 1 | 10 280 rub. | 10 280 rub. | ||
| TOTAL: | 713 882 rub. | |||||
| The final cost for the order - along with was: | 941 182r. | |||||
(+ great video at the bottom of the page)
Quite a popular direction for finalizing and improving performance and its modifications (3151, Hunter) is internal tuning (revision and changes in the cabin).
At the same time, work of varying degrees of complexity is carried out. Starting from a simple replacement of gearshift knobs and ending with a complete replacement of seats and hauling all interior elements (door cards, ceiling).
On this page we will try to consider all possible refinements and alterations in the interior of UAZs, Bobiks and Hunters, which you can do yourself or order in tuning studios. By the way, there are many offices on the market, who are professionally engaged in tuning UAZ .
In the photo: full tuning of the UAZ interior
It's hard to believe, but this photo really shows the UAZ after the alteration.
Improvement Work Types ( what can and should be done):
- Noise and heat insulation;
- Padding;
- Aluminum sheathing;
- Seat replacement;
- Installation of a non-standard dashboard;
- Alteration or replacement of devices;
- Sliding windows instead of standard ones;
- Installation of power windows;
- Air conditioning - installation and connection;
Viewing photos will allow not only to present the entire scope of work on internal tuning, but also to visualize the result of such changes.
Soundproofing with your own hands
Most often at the initial stage - before the main work on further alteration of the interior, produce partial or complete soundproofing of the UAZ interior. It should be noted that the more attention is paid to the process of sound insulation (the correct selection of sound and heat insulating materials, the choice of glue and the method of fixing them), the more impressive the results will be. That is, the daily operation of a popular SUV will become an order of magnitude (sometimes several) more comfortable.
The process of soundproofing the trunk and rear of the cabin.
Do-it-yourself budget soundproofing of Oise doors.
Noise isolation of the floor and other elements - internal tuning.
More information can be found in the section.
Interior upholstery UAZ 469
Also among the owners of a popular domestic SUV is quite a popular direction of internal tuning is to change the upholstery of some interior elements or complete, including the ceiling, side panels and doors (sometimes dashboard and steering wheel). In this case, various modern and classic are used: fabric,.
Full upholstery of the interior with leatherette, made by hand.
Replacing and (or) hauling the upholstery of chairs on Bobik.
Padding of the ceiling and load-bearing frame.
We recommend reading more about the intricacies and details of this type of work in the section.
Replacing or altering the dashboard
Not so often, but still among the owners of the UAZ there are those who do not disregard such "noticeable parts of the cabin" - like the dashboard and the devices themselves. Which, in turn, can either be slightly improved (for example, changing the color of the scales or the illumination of standard sensors), or completely replaced by others, both from domestic cars and parts from foreign cars.
How to make a dashboard with your own hands?
The process of making a homemade torpedo from plywood.
Such a dashboard can be bought from sellers of tuning parts and accessories. It seems that the choice of alternative plastic dashboards for the UAZ-469 in online and online stores is relatively small. And if you search, you can find pretty decent panels.
Additional or alternative devices
Usually if it comes to tuning the dashboard and dashboard, quite often there is an installation of additional auxiliary sensors and devices. Moreover, it can be not only purchased tuning devices, but also instrument indicators from other car models. And not necessarily foreign cars. Spare parts from domestic cars are often used.
Tuning controls
Steering wheels, pedals, non-standard transfer and gearbox shift knobs, as well as others. This is only a part of the list of interior enhancement accessories, the installation of which, instead of the standard ones, already transforms the interior, and sometimes makes the operation of the car more comfortable.
The sports steering wheel is a replacement for the stock steering wheel.
Metal pads on the pedals.
Tuning gearshift lever.
Seat replacement
Installing seats from a foreign car instead of regular ones is one of the best options for tuning the UAZ interior. Quite often, in this process, the complexity of the work is at a relatively low level, and the cost of used chairs is also often affordable, and the result can exceed the best expectations. Sometimes in UAZ 469 or Hunter they put from luxury foreign cars (BMW, Mercedes, Lexus, etc.). Examples of such installations can be seen in the photographs below.
Front leather seats from a foreign car (BMW X5).
Rear foreign-made seats from the BMW X5 in the cabin of the Oise.
Replacing the seats and corrugated aluminum lining the floor and doors.
Installation and connection of music in the cabin
To some extent, it is difficult to do without this in any approach to improving the interior (starting from ascetic options, and even more so in the case of serious alterations). Car audio and multimedia in Oise is real, although in most cases it is extremely irrelevant, taking into account the peculiarities of off-road operation. Therefore, with internal tuning, in any case, you will have to deal with installing music. Moreover, not only directly the head unit of the system, but also all related ones - amplifiers, acoustics, subwoofers and other "bells and whistles". Usually a simple UAZ gets by with a minimum of such equipment, but there are exceptions that amaze with the originality and power of the equipment.
Installing a midrange speaker in the front door.
Cool car audio in Hunter's trunk - a complete set of equipment.
A simple way to mount broadband acoustics in doors.
About various aspects of this type of improvements can be found in the section of our article catalog.
Other interior improvements- Aluminum sheathing;
- Sliding windows in the doors;
- Power windows;
- Air conditioner;
- Film gluing (carbon, wood, aluminum);
Video on tuning the interior of the 469th UAZ / Hunter
Video compilation on internal tuning in the salons of the UAZ. Works of varying degrees of complexity and material costs (the cost of materials, spare parts and additional accessories).
We watch the video: "Alteration and fine-tuning of the interior of the 469th".
We will collect more videos, and not only on the topic of salons, in the section of our article directory.
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According to domestic car owners, the UAZ-469 has many advantages. Among the positive qualities, the simplicity of its design is often noted, which means an unlimited field of activity for serious tuning or small but pleasant improvements. Among those aspects that are usually subject to modernization are: increased off-road patency, driving performance, suspension tuning, interior comfort and, of course, external cosmetic decor. Often, motorists carry out tuning the UAZ-469 with their own hands for hunting and fishing.
Briefly about the history of UAZ-469
The UAZ-469 car is a completely Soviet development. Serial production of cars was started in 1970 at the Ulyanovsk Automobile Plant. Initially, the machine was intended for use in army units, as well as in the structures of internal affairs bodies.
In fact, this was a step towards creating an analogue of the American Wrangler, which was used at that time in the US Army. The model turned out to be quite successful, combining a relatively low cost, simplicity and a high level of cross-country ability, which were important factors in our country.
UAZ-469 current direction
The last decades that have changed our country have also changed the requirements for vehicles. Left unchanged and restyling, the UAZ-469 has lost its relevance for the originally conceived purposes. However, there was a serious interest of a private nature. The model turned out to be convenient and practical on bad roads, which is an essential attribute of a professional hunter or fisherman. After car owners carry out off-road tuning of UAZ, the car becomes almost unrecognizable, and given the low cost, it becomes a serious competitor for Western counterparts.
So, the car has gained genuine respect from lovers of suburban rides and people who crave extreme sports. It is worth saying that you can refine this model indefinitely. Many people do UAZ tuning with their own hands, and this is no coincidence, since preparing a car for off-road is an exciting affair in itself. Often people sell an already tuned car, while buying a standard factory version and begin to embody their ideas in new variations.
Tuning UAZ 469: strengths
Tuning is a general word that characterizes the refinement of a car. There are two fundamentally different areas of this activity.
The first is the creation of a car "for itself", capable of overcoming off-road with a significant level of comfort. Such machines are often referred to as "expeditioners". The second direction is active sports. The difference and the list of changes here are fundamentally different.
In the first case, the machine is equipped with many convenient devices. The sports version provides for “squeezing” the maximum power out of the car, despite even a decrease in engine life.
Interior tuning: features
Since such cars are not comfortable, car owners often carry out, first of all, interior tuning. This is especially necessary if you like to travel. Of course, these works proportionally depend on the invested financial resources. However, there are things that are simply necessary:
equipping the cabin with noise protection;
body insulation;
installation of seat belts (since they are often absent in older models);
conversion of a standard stove or installation of an additional heater in the rear.
Of course, every owner will be pleased to make cosmetic changes. So, you can install more comfortable seats, pads on the steering wheel and handles, replace the instrument panel.
Tuning UAZ for urban use
Often, UAZ owners consider tuning a matter of honor rather than a practical exercise. An excellent example of such transformations is the tuning of 469 under the "gelik". The prototype of such a car was the German Mercedes G-class Geländewagen, which is a symbol of reliability and high status of the owner.
In addition, UAZ is perfect for such alterations. In order to turn a domestic military vehicle into an urban elite SUV, a lot of time will need to be invested in refining the body, chassis, electronic filling and interior. In order to maximize the similarity, it is necessary to work with the window openings, increasing them, to correct the hood, changing its shape, and also to put the wings without rounded corners.
Of course, it is impossible to imagine a "gelik" without a luxurious interior. However, besides the leather upholstery and wood inserts in the cabin, the most important here will be the hidden work. Namely, the sizing of noise-absorbing materials, which will really make driving in a car much more comfortable.
UAZ 469 with awning
A good option for tuning work is also considered the UAZ-469 with an awning. Having received a new design, such a car is perfect for a country outing in the summer. Versions of the "cabrio" give the owner a feeling of extreme freedom and integrity with the surrounding space. It is these options that are used for small excursion groups, lovers of small extreme sports and photo safari.
Installation of power body kits
At its core, a power body kit is an additional bumper for a car. It is practical and justified for those who truly love hunting and fishing. Such protection works well both in light forests and in the case of snow blockages. Many will argue that this is additional weight. Of course, this is true, but it is this factor that increases the off-road patency of your car.
The optics of the car and the radiator grille can be protected by special arches mounted on the front bumper. Among car owners, they received the name "Kengurin". This design will protect you from hitting large branches and stones. It will also help protect your car if you encounter an elk or other large animal on the road.
Installing additional optics
For those who love night trips, lighting plays an important role. Experienced car owners will say that your UAZ needs an additional chandelier. And there is a certain reason for this. Everyone can install additional lighting devices on their own, using a radiator grill or roof rack for this.
Devices can be made as headlights or lightbars. Headlights can consist of 5-8 LEDs behind the glass. The lightbar is a one-piece construction of many LEDs (usually 32 pcs.).
It is worth noting that the headlights are installed for short and long range, while the lightbar can be installed by itself. These options also differ in pricing policy. More budgetary will be the installation of headlights. However, its effectiveness is sometimes no worse than installing an expensive lightbar.
Electric winches and their installation
Often, lovers of extreme travel have to make their way through the area, only considering the direction. Getting into a difficult situation, it is difficult to overestimate the help of a winch. Because this is probably the only chance to restore traffic.
A simple mechanism with an electric drive and a gearbox will help to pull the car out of the mud or snowdrift. As a rule, for UAZs, winches are installed with a thick steel cable, designed for a five-ton force. In fact, less powerful models are inefficient and are not recommended for installation on cars of this class.
This device is quite practical, since every UAZ, at least once in his life, but got into a situation where the nearest opportunity for help was many tens of kilometers away. Life experience suggests that with the help of a winch and skillful regassing, a car can be pulled out of impassable conditions in five to seven minutes.
In order to increase comfortable conditions, the UAZ 469 interior needs tuning. The car is designed in military style, as the UAZ 469 was designed for military personnel. UAZ Patriot 2013 is presented in a modern design, which provides a spacious interior and comfortable seats.
A bit about tuning
Salon in silver leather
Before tuning the UAZ Hunter or UAZ 469 interior, it is necessary to replace the wiper drive. The standard version until 1985 provided a foot drive. Since the sides and roof of the UAZ loaf are made of tarpaulin, it is recommended to replace the stove with a more powerful unit. It is possible to install additional heating equipment in the rear of the car.
To increase safety when driving a vehicle, seat belts are installed in the 469 cabin. It should be noted that a newer version of this model - UAZ Hunter - is equipped with these elements. In some cases, car owners mount a torpedo from a new model into the interior of an old car. This is explained by the fact that the UAZ Hunter has a modern plastic design. UAZ 469 is equipped with a front panel made of metal plastic, into which pointer round instruments are embedded.
Often, car owners of the old model use similar products in a more pleasant color instead of “leather” standard inserts. The metal surface of the doors is covered with wood inserts. To do this, you need to buy the appropriate material in a hardware store.
UAZ 469, unlike UAZ Hunter, is not insulated. This procedure is carried out by hand. As for sound insulation, this process concerns the tuning of the floor. For this, insulation and linoleum are used. If necessary, you can use special materials that can be bought at the appropriate automotive stores.
Sequence of work
Salon with green upholstery
Before changing the interior, it must be taken into account that the UAZ 469 is of the following types.
- Military. For its tuning, it is recommended to use materials of the appropriate colors: green, black, brown.
- Civilian, all-metal. In this case, the interior is upgraded with various colors, including beige, blue, yellow and others.
Important points in this work are:
- laying linoleum on the floor;
- seat upholstery with a bottle;
- torpedo cover.
It should be noted that the ceiling lining in the UAZ 469 is a difficult job, since it will be necessary to make additional inserts into the material, sewing it tighter. The material is cut into small squares. This will give it extra rigidity. Thus, the future ceiling of the car will not sag and stretch well.
As for the trunk, the UAZ Hunter is equipped with this compartment in the form of auto vinyl. Its tuning and the ceiling of an all-metal vehicle provides for their lining by analogy with the UAZ Bukhanka. Cloth curtains are often sewn onto the rear window, and leather covers (preferably black) are sewn onto the side windows.
A glove compartment is installed between the seats in front. You can make it with your own hands using improvised means. This will require boards or plastic, nails (screws), wood saw, glue. It is better to buy a similar box in the form of a finished product in a furniture store or a car dealership. The interior of the military model provides for the installation of a similar box in order to arrange a place for the radio.
In a standard analogue, this place for a stereo system is arranged at the top, in front. For this, a special box is made, which is sheathed with leatherette on top. At the same time, thin foam rubber is placed to give relief to the structure. Below it is attached to the rear-view mirror. You can install a monitor with a DVD player on the front panel of the car.
Salon UAZ Hunter is equipped with a modern steering wheel, made in the original design. For model 469, steering wheel tuning is carried out using auto vinyl and foam rubber. The door linings are sheathed with the same materials.
It should be noted that the military UAZ has a trunk divided into 2 parts:
- external;
- internal.
The partition can be mounted from plywood. From above, it is sheathed in the same way as the ceiling. In any case, it is recommended to sew car covers as a fallback. You can do it yourself or with the help of experienced professionals. At the same time, the dimensions of the seats are taken and their design features are taken into account.
And in terms of technical characteristics, and in terms of external attractiveness, which earlier drivers only dreamed of.
UAZ 469 tuning gets full. Most often, people did not even think about the fact that a Soviet-era SUV could change in order to get to modern standards. Professional mechanics and designers have worked hard to prove otherwise. As a result, now on the roads of the country there are often interesting cars that only slightly resemble the former bulky hard workers.
Driving Performance Improvement
First of all, experts preferred to change the driving characteristics. Yes, four-wheel drive gave considerable opportunities to the driver, but still there were obstacles that could not be overcome. In addition, passenger comfort was out of the question, as stiff suspension has always been a major concern. For this reason, work is being actively carried out in several areas at once, which guarantees the improvement of all indicators.
- Suspension replacement;
- Increase in engine power;
- Changing the diameter of the disks;
- Fuel injection change.
It is safe to say that even experienced motorists did not expect such complex actions. The Soviet jeep gradually turned into a powerful car, capable of overcoming various obstacles and even overtaking rivals on the track. So it is necessary to evaluate the ongoing work in detail to make sure that it is worthwhile. After all, this will require decent cash investments.
Suspension replacement
The easiest way to improve cross-country ability is to increase ground clearance and strengthen the suspension. Due to this, mechanics provide the ability to freely overcome various obstacles, up to passing through rivers in shallow water. Such works do not take much time, but they provide interesting results. For this reason, experts often advise car owners to seriously think about this option.
If necessary, the suspension is also made softer. Yes, in this case, the SUV will not get through everywhere on rough terrain, but passengers will not suffer from ubiquitous bumps. Because of this, professionals have long chosen a high and soft suspension that helps to comfortably make their way through the forest thickets while hunting.
Many Russian SUVs, crossovers and pickups have good cross-country ability and are well-deservedly popular with car owners. Another example is Niva 2329 pickup, which does not guarantee high speed, but it will drive off-road and be able to overcome even very steep slopes.
Increase in engine power
Another important action is to increase engine power. Such complex work should be done by professionals. They carry out thorough diagnostics, and then carefully select new original parts to adjust the compatibility of all systems. Perhaps, no one has ever done such work on a Soviet jeep.
After the work is completed, traction increases, which, together with a reinforced suspension, guarantees additional load capacity. Accordingly, we have to admit that professionals are capable of much. Now drivers freely make their way through any thickets and at the same time carry passengers with cargo.
Disc diameter change
Another difficult step for mechanics is to install large diameter discs. They are great for a good suspension and a powerful engine, increasing speed performance. Of course, the old "UAZ" was never considered suitable for racing, but still it should not be abandoned. After some changes, it really raises the speed threshold.
Let it be scary at first to accelerate on such a car, but over time people get used to it. They start on the track to bypass competitors and try to show their best side. This became possible on the condition that even 19 discs fit perfectly on the car, which guarantee new achievements.
Fuel injection change
If the massive car continues to start too slowly, the fuel injection will need to be replaced. In the tuning photo, the UAZ 469 may remain the same unsightly, but under the hood it will have the latest system. It will provide a starting speed that drivers could not even dream of.
With proper setup and use of all the resources of the machine, you can dial 100 kilometers per hour in 12 seconds. Compared to modern foreign cars, this figure is low, but some owners have always believed that their domestic SUV cannot even reach this speed mark. Because of this, the achievements of mechanics turn out to be a colossal breakthrough.
Tuning the body of an old UAZ
There are plenty of possibilities under the hood, but should the body stay the same? Not at all, even simple painting today becomes art when the body becomes bright and defiant or, on the contrary, hides the hunter in the forest. It is much more useful to look at the complex transformations that have provided attraction and utility. What are the important points to consider?
- Roof;
- Additional body kit.
Let some drivers be a little upset, but still, such tuning is more attractive now. Specialists suffered with it for a long time, but they turned the rough car into a masterpiece. And for this you do not have to invest a lot of money or purchase expensive parts.
Roof
Roof tuning is an unexpected step on the part of the masters. They tried to approach the issue in an abstract way to surprise fans of the Soviet SUV. Because of this, now, if desired, you can find a couple of complex options.
- Folding roof;
- UAZ without a roof.
Doing tuning UAZ with their own hands, people often take the most unpredictable steps. Such an example is a folding roof that changes the Soviet SUV beyond recognition. In the blink of an eye, it turns into a chic convertible, which can be seen in many photos of the UAZ 469 tuning.
Roofless UAZ vehicles are very popular. Such cars have long been found on domestic roads, so no one is surprised by them. Practice shows how freely such tuning can be performed. Because of this, it has become so widespread. Of course, you could just remove the awning, but the car becomes rough. Accordingly, further action is required.
Additional body kit
For the UAZ body today, an additional body kit is often used. It uses new bumpers, special headlights, winches and much more. It is impossible to list all devices, so it is pointless to waste your time. This equipment does not affect driving performance in any way, but provides convenience during trips. Because of this, it also cannot be abandoned.
Surely experienced drivers have long been thinking about how to change their old car. Now the military SUV is able to acquire numerous subtleties that will appeal to every owner. It is best to get acquainted with the proposals of specialists in order to enjoy the unexpected results of the work.