As you know, shock absorbers are an important element in the suspension structure of any car. Stability, controllability and comfort directly depend on the efficiency of the racks. At the same time, shock absorbers have a fairly limited service life. Moreover, the high loads that the racks experience and the general condition of the roads also have a serious impact on the service life of the racks.
In turn, the popular VAZ 2110 model was also no exception, since the shock absorbers on this car may need to be replaced after 60-80 thousand kilometers. At the same time, many car enthusiasts, when selecting shock absorbers for the VAZ 2110, may encounter certain difficulties. Next, we will look at how to choose 2110 struts and which shock absorbers are best to choose.
Front shock absorbers VAZ 2110, 2111, 2012
Front shock absorbers on VAZ 2110, 2111, 2012 are divided into right-hand and left-hand, gas and oil. Since the first modifications had collapsible bodies, and later solid Priorov ones, it is recommended to install front shock absorbers in accordance with their design. If you switch from shock absorber (strut) 2170 to 2110, everything will turn out to be much more financially expensive, since this will require changing such spare parts as: shock absorber (liner) 2110, shock absorber body 2110, factory nut securing the shock absorber to the body 2110, spring 2110, upper front support shock absorber 2110, spring plate 2110, shock absorber boots 2110, shock absorber bumpers 2110.
To choose a rack, you need to correctly determine its main dimensions; the data in the tables below will help you with this.
| Front shock absorber sizes 2110-2112 | |||
| Rod diameter, mm | Case diameter, mm | Rod stroke, mm | Length in compressed position (Lсж), mm |
| 22 | 52 | 167,4 | 361,9 |
| vendor code | Type of modification | Shock absorber type | Price | |
| Left | Right | |||
| 21102905605 | Liner | Oil | 1200 | |
| 21102905581 | 21102905580 | Frame | — | 520 |
| 21102905003 | 21102905002 | Rack | Gas | 1600 |
| 21100290540303 | 21100290540203 | Rack | Oil | 2000 |
| 21700290540303 | 21700290540203 | Rack | Gas | 3000 |
| 21700290500300 | 21700290500200 | Rack | Oil | 4000 |
How to choose?
To understand which racks to install on a VAZ 2110, you need to find out the characteristics of each model and understand which one suits you best.
There are different types of shock absorbers to suit every need, such as mono-tube and twin-tube shock absorbers, spacers, spring mounts (with spring plate) and spring cylinders (with hydraulic leveler). Let's look at the most basic ones - single-pipe and double-pipe.
Monotube damper
In monotube gas shock absorbers, the working cylinder is filled with oil and gas, which is under an excess pressure of approximately 25 to 30 bar. Oil and gas are precisely separated from each other by a movable separating piston.
The monotube damper can be installed in any position. It has a higher pressure than a two-pipe damper. Advantages: Good response characteristics of the reed valves in the piston and prevents foam or bubbles in the hydraulic oil.
Double pipe damper
Twin-tube shock absorbers have two spaces filled with oil: the working space in which the piston and piston rod move, and the compensation space.
The compensation chamber is located between the working cylinder and the container tube and is 2/3 filled with oil, and 1/3 with air or gas. This means that a double-tube damper has a shorter overall length than a single-tube damper.
The damping force characteristics of the twin-tube damper are specifically designed for each vehicle type, that is, matched to the vehicle weight, structure and chassis springs.
When a vehicle is equipped with an oil shock absorber as a sequential damper, switching from oil to gas shock absorbers optimizes driving stability, road holding, comfort and safety for every production vehicle. Cars with standard gas shock absorbers retain their driving behavior only if the gas shock absorbers are installed again when the shock absorber is replaced.
Switching to a monotube shock absorber (eg BILSTEIN B6) improves the overall driving behavior and provides more damping power for greater safety and driving pleasure even under high loads.
Analogs of front shock absorbers Lada 2110-12
Very often, when replacing a shock absorber strut or liner, preference is given to foreign manufacturers, since their products are relatively cheap and have a high level of quality. The most popular are the racks presented in the table.
| Manufacturer | vendor code | price, rub. |
| Front shock absorber insert for 2110-12 | ||
| Hola | S431 | 1500 |
| KYB | 365507 - gas | 2300 |
| KYB | 665503 - oil | 2300 |
| Front shock absorbers for VAZ 2110-12 | ||
| QML | SA1038 - right SA1037 - left | 1500 |
| Kraft | KT073505 - right KT073504 - left | 2800 |
| Fenox | A61549C3 - right A61548C3 - left | 1900 |
| Hola | S436 - right S435 - left | 2200 |
| OAT | 21100290540203 - right 21100290540303 - left | 2000 |
| Fenox | A61549C1 - right A61548C1 - left | 1700 |
| Front shock absorbers for Lada 2110-12 from Priora | ||
| Pilenga | SHP2771O - right SHP2770O - left | 1600 |
| OAT | 21700290540303 - right 21700290540203 - left | 2800 |
| HOLA | S503 - right S504 - left | 1500 |
| Bort | G22252031R - right G22252031L - left | 1600 |
Shock absorber KYB 665503
Shock absorber Hola S431
Choosing gas-oil shock absorbers for your VAZ 2110
The best option for reliability and comfort are shock absorbers with gas and oil as the working medium. This option allows you to significantly improve the technical characteristics of the parts; shock absorbers turn out to be much more durable than you can imagine. But you should only choose quality manufacturers who not only guarantee a great ride in your car, but actually deliver on their promises. Among the advantages of gas-oil shock absorbers, many important factors can be identified:
- softness of the ride, which is achieved by using a gas damper part with great technical advantages over just oil options;
- the comfort of driving your car, which will be an important consequence of confident softness without loss of control and without excessive swinging from side to side;
- excellent control and control of the car in difficult situations - shock absorbers play an important role in this regard for the driver, they greatly influence safety;
- the highest reliability and durability of operation - gas-oil options last many times longer than single-component shock absorbers and perform the job perfectly;
- resistance to off-road travel, operation in rather difficult conditions, and the absence of instant death from hitting potholes at high speed.
As you can see, there are many benefits to using gas and oil based shock absorbers. Such parts allow you to actively neutralize Russian roads, providing your car with excellent operating qualities. Such equipment allows you to enjoy your car ride, and not just move from point A to point B. Remember also that the selection of shock absorbers can be made not only by the type of operating mechanisms, but also by a host of other criteria. Use only the best options, even if they are slightly more expensive than conventional or factory-made devices. This price difference will definitely pay off as soon as you start using the car with new shock absorbers.
Rear shock absorbers for VAZ 2110-2112
Rear shock absorbers on the VAZ 2110-12 are available in two types: gas and oil, respectively, the article numbers for gas will be 21100291540220, and for oil - 21100291540201. Both are left- and right-handed. Technical dimensions are presented in the table below.
| Dimensions of rear shock absorbers for Lada 2110-2112 | |||
| Rod diameter, mm | Case diameter, mm | Rod stroke, mm | Length in compressed position (Lсж), mm |
| 14 | 45 | 229 | 364,5 |
VAZ 2110: SS20 struts
Let's start with the fact that CC20 racks on the VAZ 2110 are installed instead of the standard ones without any modifications or difficulties. At the same time, this solution is cheaper than imported analogues from well-known manufacturers, is noticeably better than factory shock absorbers and is not inferior to other brands in terms of comfort, quality and reliability.
The SS20 brand is well known in the CIS, as it offers a large number of different parts and suspension elements for different VAZ models. At the same time, the products are of high quality, all parts have an official extended warranty.
Moreover, you can install struts on a VAZ 2110, as well as springs and other suspension parts with your own hands in a garage without losing the warranty on spare parts. This means that there is no need to overpay for installation at certified service stations. Such conditions from SS20 are considered very attractive to consumers and separately indicate the high quality and reliability of the product.
- As for the racks themselves, the SS20 brand on the VAZ 2110 offers several types of SS20 racks. The main difference is the different degrees of rigidity. Thanks to these options, you can choose racks taking into account your driving style, how active the vehicle is used, individual preferences and specific tasks, adjusted for the condition of the roads in the region, etc.
SS20 shock absorbers are available in the following available options:
- sports;
- improved standard;
- reinforced;
More precisely, the SS20 struts are distinguished as “standard”, “comfort”, “highway”, and also “sport”. The “sport” line involves a shortened rod and body, which makes it possible to increase suspension rigidity, lower the car, improve overall stability and reduce roll in corners.
This solution is optimal for highways, high speeds and good roads, since handling will be better, but the level of comfort will inevitably decrease due to greater rigidity.
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The “comfort”, “standard” and “highway” series are solutions that are more or less reminiscent of factory struts, with increased reliability and slightly increased rigidity. The “comfort” struts will be the softest, the “standard” struts will be a little stiffer, while for high-speed driving it is better to choose the “highway” strut.
At the same time, the “road” struts will still not be as rigid as the “sport” struts. In fact, the choice of SS20 can be considered optimal for those drivers who do not experience problems with factory shock absorbers, but strive to improve suspension performance and other indicators.
By the way, both the VAZ 2110 front pillar and the SS20 rear pillars are available in the catalogs. This will allow you to assemble a kit with similar characteristics on both axles of the car (up to the installation of lowered struts). If you add springs of this brand to this, you can significantly improve the performance and quality of the suspension as a whole. The main thing is that all the parts are original, since there are many fakes on the market, including SS20.
Analogs of rear shock absorbers Lada 2110-2112
When buying a car, many car owners change the rear struts to higher quality foreign parts, this allows them to increase the reliability of the car, the softness of the suspension and the stability of the ride. The most popular spare parts from foreign manufacturers are presented in the table.
| Manufacturer | vendor code | price, rub. |
| Rear gas shock absorbers for Lada 2110, 2111, 2112 | ||
| Hola | S434 | 1500 |
| OAT | 21100291540220 | 1500 |
| KYB | 341824 | 2900 |
| Rear oil shock absorbers for Lada 2110, 2111, 2112 | ||
| Fenox | A12291C3 | 1200 |
| BelMag | BM9500 | 1200 |
| KYB | 441824 | 2600 |
Shock absorber KYB 441824
Shock absorber OAT 21100291540220
Rating of the best manufacturers of racks for VAZ
| Nomination | place | manufacturer | rating |
| The best inexpensive racks for VAZ | 1 | Delphi De Carbon | 4.8 |
| 2 | Krosno | 4.7 | |
| 3 | SAAZ | 4.6 | |
| 4 | Fenox | 4.5 | |
| 5 | BelMag | 4.4 | |
| The best stands for VAZ in the middle and premium segments | 1 | KONI | 4.9 |
| 2 | BILSTEIN | 4.8 | |
| 3 | BOGE | 4.8 | |
| 4 | SACHS | 4.8 | |
| 5 | FINWHALE | 4.7 | |
| 6 | KAYABA/KYB | 4.6 | |
| 7 | TOKICO | 4.5 | |
| 8 | MONROE | 4.5 |
Preliminary diagnosis
Rear suspension device for VAZ-2110.
Before you start replacing the rear shock absorbers, you need to make sure that the problem is related to them. To do this, it is not necessary to go to a service station; it is enough to conduct a visual inspection. It is possible that the strut itself is not damaged, and only the spring needs to be replaced .
When inspecting, you need to pay attention to the following elements:
- If the rubber bushings that are located on the levers are very worn, then they need to be changed first. It is possible that the racks themselves have not yet exhausted their service life.
- It happens that a spring breaks or sag . In this case, it can also be replaced separately.
- The appearance of characteristic knocking noises in the rear suspension may be due to loosening of the strut mounts at the top or bottom.
- You need to carefully inspect the silent block on the lower eye .
- Also, the bumpers that are installed on the rods can be broken.
In addition to all these points, all connections should be carefully tightened. Often knocks in the rear suspension are associated with this.
Which to choose
The purpose of any type of shock absorbers, in addition to creating driving comfort for the driver and passengers, is controllability when the car makes a maneuver and stability of the car.
The smooth running of the car is, of course, important, but traffic safety comes first: response time to steering, roll, body sway, turning accuracy. A balance between comfort and safety are the main qualities of a good shock absorber.
Hydraulic, gas or gas-hydraulic shock absorbers have different characteristics. The choice of type depends on several reasons:
Cars leave the factory with shock absorbers designed for a certain average level, and many drivers prefer to choose devices “for themselves.” Thus, before changing shock absorbers, determine which characteristics concern you most and how you use your VAZ-2110.
Which racks are better to install?
This question depends on the preferences of the owner. Some people like a hard suspension, others a softer one. Many people install oil shock absorbers, which are the most affordable. But they become tough in winter.
Factory SAAZ 21100-2905402-30. Based on your question, this is the best option!
This is a factory SAAZ rack. Looks shabby but has covered about 100,000 km.
