UAZ suspension tuning 469

To improve off-road performance, in the UAZ 469 first of allincrease the size of the wheelsand choose options with a more pronounced protector. But replacing stock wheels causes a reduction in power, poor handling, and increased load on the SUV's suspension.

To maintain the balance of strength, it is worthstrengthen the standard suspension by replacing some elements. The main such spare parts are:

1. Shock absorbers– to increase "strokes" and reliability, special reinforced shock absorbers with increased stroke are installed.
2. Springs(orsprings)– in order to match the longer travel of the suspension and not to sag under increased load, manufacturers produce solutions with better rigidity.
3. Hubs- improved hubs will provide less trouble on off-road and will last longer during active use of the car.
4. Differential lock- will contribute to the improvement of the car's handling and its passability on off-road.
5. Power steering- when installing large wheels, a lift and other tuning that affected the weight of the vehicle, the hydraulic booster will allow you to control the SUV quickly and easily.
6. Bridges- when preparing the UAZ 469 for off-road use, it is possible to replace the bridges from the military model. They have increased reliability and "toughness".

In addition, to increase the ground clearance or "lift" the UAZ, many install spacers for the body and rubber, for which you have to trimwheel arches. The main thing is to maintain a balance in the tuning of the UAZ 469 and take care of the strength of the levers, assemblies and units, which will be subject to increased load when installing reinforced spare parts.

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