How to increase ground clearance on the "Field"

Niva is the most popular domestic SUV. This car attracts low price and practicality. Usually, Field to buy in order for this car to travel long distances on the road. So many of nivovodov the question arises, how to increase ground clearance on your SUV.

You will need

• roulette;
• - cotton gloves;
• - new shock absorbers;
• - set spacers;
• - springs from Chevrolet Niva.

Instruction

1. Measure the value of clearance of your car. To do this, find a flat area. It is best to find a concrete slab. The value obtained compare with the factory. If it is less it means that either the previous owner made changes to the suspension, or the suspension is faulty. The reduction in clearance may be due to several reasons. For example, the cause may be a broken spring. Therefore, produce a diagnosis of the suspension of your Fields. Check the integrity of all of the springs. The shock absorbers should be no stains. If you find a broken spring or chipped, replace it with a new one In most cases, after eliminating such problems, the ground clearance increases by 5-7 cm.
2. Purchase an auto in the set of reducers. Its value varies from three to five thousand rubles. And sold sets of different heights. You will be able to choose the one that is most suitable to you. Installation of this kit is not very complicated. It can be produced in almost any garage with minimal tools. Before installation, make a General cleaning of your Fields. The fact that eventually almost every car accumulates a lot of unnecessary things. Comfortable motion, they practically do not interfere, however, add considerable weight, which creates additional load on the suspension. Because of this, the ground clearance of the car may be somewhat lower. It is also worth remembering that excessive weight leads to a faster wear of the springs.
3. Install shock absorbers from Chevrolet Niva. This is an updated analogue of the usual Russian Fields. that features a large number of improvements. In the Fields, Chevrolet upgraded suspension more. Therefore its installation will not only increase ground clearance, but will give better dynamic characteristics when driving. Think about the other choice of rims and tires. Drives higher radius with the right kind of tires can also significantly increase the clearance of the machine. Niva is a SUV, so it is necessary to choose high tire. Remember the elastic bands that are installed in the suspension. Over time, they become useless, promazyvaetsya that causes a decrease in clearance.