The front strut brace is an element of the power structure of the car body, which is designed to reduce the load on the body in the event of a shock absorber breakdown. This element also eliminates corner deformation after wheel alignment, improves vehicle handling and behavior on the road. Accordingly, traffic safety increases, as does the service life of the body. In this case, we will look in more detail at the key purposes of the front strut, the features of its selection, as well as the step-by-step process of installing this part on a VAZ 2114.
Front strut brace for VAZ 2114 with additional support
Improvement of the VAZ 2114 suspension
The VAZ 2114 is positioned on the market as an improved VAZ 2109, a model that was no longer produced by the time the new Lada was released. The updated car has undergone major changes; engineers have introduced many innovations to its technical characteristics. The modernization also affected the interior. The car has acquired a more sporty appearance.
Moldings along all sides, door sills and a spoiler allow it not only to have a more representative appearance, but also give it stability and improve aerodynamics. The front suspension on the 2114 is a MacPherson system, while the rear is a transverse beam. Everyone knows what roads are like in our country. They are simply merciless when it comes to car suspension.
Cars from foreign manufacturers are susceptible to serious damage, let alone VAZ cars in this case. That's why most car enthusiasts do suspension tuning. Almost every car needs lower body work. Tuning will also be of interest to those who prefer to drive the vehicle too dynamically.
Thanks to tuning, the VAZ 2114 will be easier to control, maneuver better and “swallow” road irregularities. The standard pillars in the VAZ 2114 do not work at 100%, compared to their foreign counterparts. Due to the low performance of domestically produced spare parts, drivers hear suspension knocking on the road. Therefore, to avoid this, you need to replace the standard racks.
It is important to install more advanced or new improved shock absorbers. There are oil and hydraulic ones. High-quality suspension performance directly depends on high-quality shock absorbers. Hydraulic shock absorbers make the suspension more sensitive to unevenness.
Other springs can be installed. If you replace these parts with new ones that are more suitable for driving parameters, then the car's handling will noticeably improve. The vehicle will acquire unprecedented smoothness of movement.
Tuning or replacing front struts, extensions
More and more often you can meet car enthusiasts who are confident that stretching the front struts will allow the car to get rid of many problems. Today, spacers or braces can be purchased from many auto parts stands at markets or in automobile stores. Some tuning enthusiasts like to do the work themselves, and rightly so, because installing the spacer is a breeze.
Stretching the front struts for a car is designed to eliminate changes in angles after installing a wheel alignment for the front wheels, especially if the body has been deformed. Spacers can significantly improve the behavior and handling of a vehicle. It is even likely that installing a stretcher will make it possible not to change other suspension parts. It allows you to extend the service life of the VAZ 2114 body and improve traffic safety.
The problem is that the body of a VAZ car is not suitable for too active driving, since it does not have the necessary rigidity. One of the consequences of a lack of rigidity is sluggish steering response. If you drive calmly and smoothly, then you are unlikely to need the part in question, but if you drive a lot, fast and on roads with a lot of potholes, then spacers are what you need.
Selection of spacers and their installation
Spacers for the VAZ 2114 come in several types. There are:
Which one to choose and which one is better? There is not much difference between them. It consists only in the fact that a three-point stretcher has the ability to secure it with three bolts, and a two-point stretcher with two. The two-point extension of the front struts has certain advantages. More recently, universal spacers have become widespread.
They are also suitable for earlier VAZ models, regardless of how the car’s power system is organized. There are also non-adjustable and adjustable stretchers. Non-adjustable ones are produced with very strict adherence to all necessary geometric dimensions and parameters. If the decision to install a spacer has been made, then this one is perfect.
If the geometry of the car is broken, for example, a 16-valve engine is installed, then a special spacer is produced for such cases. It is equipped with an additional support designed to replace the upper engine mount. This stretching can significantly increase comfort when driving in a car.
Before purchasing a spacer, you need to check and thoroughly study the geometric parameters of the car and the part being purchased. After all, they will work in pairs and complement each other. The material from which these elements are made is mainly steel or aluminum.
How to choose
Set of struts
The front strut struts offered today for the VAZ 2114 can be of two types:
There is no difference between them as such, if you do not take into account the number of bolts for fixation - two and three, respectively.
Separately, it is worth noting the universal coupler, which has proven itself well among the owners of the “fourteenth” model from the domestic automaker.
According to other criteria, spacers are divided into:
To produce unregulated ones, manufacturers adhere to very strict rules and maintain certain geometric shapes and parameters.
You will need a special spacer if there is a 16-valve engine in the engine compartment of your VAZ 2114. The braces have an additional support for them, which replaces the upper support of the power unit.
As for the material of manufacture, it is better to choose aluminum spacers , but in extreme cases you can get by with steel ones. The thing is that in the event of a car collision, aluminum elements will simply break, and steel elements can seriously damage the racks themselves.
Pros and cons of installing front strut extensions
The answer to the question of why stretching the front struts is so popular is difficult to find. Therefore, tests and studies were carried out. If a car enthusiast drives a vehicle in the most ordinary conditions, the loads that make the installation of a spacer relevant will not show themselves. In extreme conditions, when the suspension is working at its limit or can no longer cope with the functions assigned to it, the spacer comes in handy.
The car handles the road better and more confidently, and takes turns much better than without a strut. And the turns themselves acquire more accurate trajectories, the likelihood of cracks on the body is significantly reduced, it does not deform, and the car becomes more stable when moving backwards. Stretching the front struts makes the car handle better and also eliminates the risk of it skidding.
Stretching is designed to increase the lateral rigidity of the VAZ 2114 body. You can recall particularly popular points that vividly describe this problem; every car owner knows them. For example, when the unloaded wheel at the front slips laterally. Here the load acts on only one of the glasses, and the point of the rack moves. This violates the wheel parameters. Controllability directly depends on how correctly auto mechanics set the wheel alignment parameters. Installing front strut extensions on vehicles that have low lateral load stiffness levels can instantly increase this figure by as much as 25%.
On the downside, increased body rigidity often affects its balance. This increases the risk of cracks appearing where there are differences in stiffness. If we talk about inconvenience for passengers, vibrations in the cabin will increase slightly. Stretching the front struts is more necessary for motorists with a sporty type of driving or for the car to participate in sports competitions. There is no need for a spacer for everyday driving.
There is also such a parameter as torsional rigidity. Let's look at a simple example that can show its disadvantage. If you drive onto a curb and try to open the door, the deformations of the body will make opening the door a little difficult. The lack of torsional rigidity results in squeaks and noise in the cabin.
Adding this rigidity is achieved by installing front strut stretchers and special interior reinforcements. You can improve the vehicle's rigidity by installing a lower front brace. Some manufacturers also offer a rear strut for the rear struts to increase rigidity.
After installing these stiffeners, the vehicle will feel stiffer and more powerful. This car takes turns much easier. After installing the stretcher, its movement will become smoother, holes and bumps will feel softer. The driver will be able to appreciate how much the car’s handling has improved and how it has become more harmonious.
The cost of any spacer directly depends on the material and manufacturer. But the prices are not too different from each other. The choice must be made by the car enthusiast himself. Many of those who are well versed in the VAZ 2114 argue that it is better to install a spacer and drive with it than without it.
The front strut brace is an element of the power structure of the car body, which is designed to reduce the load on the body in the event of a shock absorber breakdown. This element also eliminates corner deformation after wheel alignment, improves vehicle handling and behavior on the road. Accordingly, traffic safety increases, as does the service life of the body. In this case, we will look in more detail at the key purposes of the front strut, the features of its selection, as well as the step-by-step process of installing this part on a VAZ 2114.
Is it worth it?
This is a popular question that many owners of VAZ 2114 and others ask - is it worth installing a strut on the front pillars at all?
Additional support close-up
The answer, however, can be quite simple. There are two options.
- Not worth installing. If you use your car under normal conditions, don't drive on terrible roads, drive only around the city and occasionally in the suburbs, there is absolutely no need for this improvement.
- Worth installing. If the suspension is in constant tension and works at its maximum capabilities, spacers are the right solution. The presence of low body rigidity under lateral loads is corrected by the installation of spacers, increasing the performance by about 25 percent.
Don't forget that when installing the struts, the balance may be slightly upset, plus vibrations may be felt inside the cabin. Not strong, of course, but it won’t be difficult to notice them. Therefore, the choice is yours in any case.
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Relevance of installation
Despite the fact that the VAZ 2114 body has the necessary rigidity, this is not enough for fast driving on poor roads. Due to the lack of rigidity, a sluggish response to control can be observed. Theoretically, thanks to the stretch, the driver will be able to change lanes more confidently and take turns at high speeds. Body deformation will be significantly reduced and fatigue cracks will not appear on the metal, especially if the driver often has to drive on a road surface with potholes. What can be achieved by installing a stretcher on a VAZ 2114?
- Improving car handling when cornering.
- Reducing the likelihood of turning off gears on your own.
- The power unit stops active movements.
- The engine and car feel more cohesive.
DTR VAZ experts conducted research, as a result of which it can be stated that the front strut strut helps to balance and redistribute reaction forces in the engine mounts as follows:
- In the rear support, longitudinally and vertically by 1.3 and 1.9 times, respectively.
- In the left support vertically 1.9 times.
- In the front support 1.6 times.
The noise level in the cabin of the VAZ 2114 increases very slightly - by 0.3-0.5 dB (neither passengers nor the driver notice such a difference, since even trained experts are able to distinguish a noise change of only 1 dB)
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Comments 27
Tell me what the length of the bolts is, there is an extension, but there are no bolts included
I can’t tell you from memory (I’ll get under the car and measure it this weekend)
Now there will be 200 cars
If only more horses were added)))
The only downside is that the protection had to be redone and it hangs lower now
I didn’t change it, my protection is a little lower and I stuffed an elastic band between them so it wouldn’t drum)
Is tuning necessary for a measured driving style? Absolutely for me, it gives me a lot of pleasure to perfectly grip the highway, along junctions, and make a bunch of turns (Then the effect of various modifications to the chassis is felt more strongly). Moreover, I am gradually preparing mine for the ring.
Let there be tuning)))
Is tuning necessary for a measured driving style? Absolutely for me, it gives me a lot of pleasure to perfectly grip the highway, along junctions, and make a bunch of turns (Then the effect of various modifications to the chassis is felt more strongly). Moreover, I am gradually preparing mine for the ring.
How the god said
I never got to this spacer. but I put it in the trunk and on glasses. from the front I saw that the struts began to work on uneven surfaces, but from the rear there was no limit to the euphoria. The tilts in corners have become smaller, and the most important part has stopped creaking and clicking from the rear.
I’m also thinking about putting it in the back, but I’m a bit too tight with money, so it’s a little later)
I never got to this spacer. but I put it in the trunk and on glasses. from the front I saw that the struts began to work on uneven surfaces, but from the rear there was no limit to the euphoria. The tilts in corners have become smaller, and the most important part has stopped creaking and clicking from the rear.
biting. It needs to be delivered.
without the top there won't be much use, but it's better to install a subframe)))
Who cares... If you put such a rear strut at the bottom, put a strut in front instead of crabs and wishbones, then it will be no worse than a subframe
It’s easier to install the subframe right away, it will be the same as with cocked hats and the rest
without the top there won't be much use, but it's better to install a subframe)))
At the beginning of the article it is written that the top one is www.drive2.ru/l/8431641/
there must be a conclusion. it’s like the front support on 2112. at speed maneuverability should be better
I drive relaxed, so I didn’t see much)))
even at 120 and a strong wind or when the rear is loaded, there will be the same effect
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Features of choice
The front strut strut for the VAZ 2114 can be three-point or two-point. There are no special differences between them, except for the number of bolts used for fastening - 3 and 2, respectively. In the assortment of modern stores there is also a universal stretching of the front pillars. Another classification divides these structural elements into adjustable and non-adjustable. The latter are manufactured under strict control of compliance with parameters and geometric dimensions.
A special spacer should be chosen if your VAZ 2114 is equipped with a 16-valve engine. This extension has an additional support that replaces the upper engine mount.
Before directly purchasing a stretcher, be sure to check the correspondence of the geometric parameters of the stretcher to the parameters of your car, since they must work harmoniously in pairs. It is recommended to give preference to aluminum or, as a last resort, steel products. In the event of an accident, the latter can damage the front struts of the car, while the aluminum brace will simply break.
How to choose
The front strut struts offered today for the VAZ 2114 can be of two types:
There is no difference between them as such, if you do not take into account the number of bolts for fixation - two and three, respectively.
According to other criteria, spacers are divided into:
To produce unregulated ones, manufacturers adhere to very strict rules and maintain certain geometric shapes and parameters.
You will need a special spacer if there is a 16-valve engine in the engine compartment of your VAZ 2114. The braces have an additional support for them, which replaces the upper support of the power unit.
As for the material of manufacture, it is better to choose aluminum spacers , but in extreme cases you can get by with steel ones. The thing is that in the event of a car collision, aluminum elements will simply break, and steel elements can seriously damage the racks themselves.
Step-by-step installation of front strut struts on a VAZ 2114
The front strut brace can be installed by any car enthusiast:
- First unscrew the screws attached to the shock absorber struts and remove the washers.
- If the VAZ 2114 has a motion sensor on the pillar, it must be removed, but do not forget to remember the position in which it was installed.
- Carefully fix the mounting bracket with the sensor under the plate. Do this so that the sensor position matches the previous readings.
- Place the front strut extension of the VAZ 2114 on the studs; the actions are identical on both sides.
- Tighten the bolts and check the reliability of all fasteners.
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Is it worth installing front strut extensions on your car?
If driving conditions are not extreme, there is no need to install a brace, but if the suspension is difficult to cope with its functions and is working at the limit, installing a strut should still be done to make cornering more confident. In this case, the risk of skidding is reduced. If the body's lateral load stiffness is low, this procedure will increase the figure by 25%.
On the other hand, increased rigidity can negatively affect the balance and cracks will appear in places where there are sharp changes in rigidity. Also, installing strut extensions on a VAZ 2114 will slightly increase vibrations in the cabin, which passengers can feel. Sometimes car enthusiasts install struts not only for the front, but also for the rear struts, after which the car’s ride becomes stronger and stiffer, and bumps and holes are practically not felt, and handling becomes more harmonious. Such measures are not necessary if the car is used for everyday, quiet driving.
Is it worth it?
This is a popular question that many owners of VAZ 2114 and others ask - is it worth installing a strut on the front pillars at all?
Additional support close-up
The answer, however, can be quite simple. There are two options.
- Not worth installing. If you use your car under normal conditions, don't drive on terrible roads, drive only around the city and occasionally in the suburbs, there is absolutely no need for this improvement.
- Worth installing. If the suspension is in constant tension and works at its maximum capabilities, spacers are the right solution. The presence of low body rigidity under lateral loads is corrected by the installation of spacers, increasing the performance by about 25 percent.
Don't forget that when installing the struts, the balance may be slightly upset, plus vibrations may be felt inside the cabin. Not strong, of course, but it won’t be difficult to notice them. Therefore, the choice is yours in any case.
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