Kenguryatnik on Niva, selection and installation of accessories

The kenguryatnik, a design element in the form of an SUV body kit, is increasingly used by owners of cars and crossovers. But often this element of tuning negatively affects the technical characteristics of the car. Additional weight of the car can change its behavior while driving, which is quite risky in terms of safety. Therefore, traffic police officers will issue a fine for traffic jams in 2022 if they find a discrepancy between the parameters of the car according to the passport and its real condition.

What to look for when choosing

It is important to approach the purchase with special attention, because the design will help not only protect the car, but also in some cases save lives. When choosing, you should pay attention to the following factors:

Price. You can fall for a fake that costs 50-100 dollars. But if you think logically and weigh all the factors, it’s better to buy a normal product and not save money. The price of a real kenguryatnik ranges from 200 to 300 dollars, but you will definitely know that you did not spend your money in vain.
It is better to choose a design with a lower grille made of pipes, which can protect the most “delicate” parts of your car in the event of an impact.
The installation must be of high quality and correct, otherwise there is no point in purchasing. If you do not know how to install it yourself, then it is better to contact a professional in this field.
It is not recommended to choose a painted version of the kenguryatnik, because after the first winter the paint may simply crumble.
The quality of the product must be up to par. All seams must be made smoothly and neatly (this can be seen visually). Pipes should not be folded or deformed.
It is best to take a stainless steel cage. Prices for it start at an average of $200 per piece.

Material

The choice of material needs to be discussed in more detail. The ideal option is to use stainless, pre-polished steel. Not only does it look great, but it's also more practical. If such material is too expensive or not available at all, rolled steel pipe will do. It is worth noting that painted elements will need to be touched up after each off-road trip. There are no such problems with stainless steel, but it is much more expensive.

For SUVs such as Niva, a pipe with a diameter of 50 or 60 mm is mainly used. Not only the appearance, but also the ability to perform the assigned tasks will depend on the type of material.

Options for additional protection for Chevrolet Niva

Owners of such a Russian car brand treat their “iron horses” with special trepidation and consider their car to be a real SUV. When purchasing a Niva, they are faced with the question of how to improve the safety of the car. In the basic configuration, this car has a very “meek” appearance.

Installing a kenguryatnik is a way to give the Niva solidity and extravagance. In addition to aesthetic characteristics, such actions help increase the safety of this machine. The first kangaroo cage was created in Australia; it was an effective means of protection against kangaroos; it was to these animals that it owed its name.

It was on the “green continent” that animals were often run over at high speed in SUVs, significantly damaging the car. First of all, problems arose with lighting and the cooling system of the car engine. This detail on the Niva gives the domestic SUV uniqueness, individuality, and originality.

Attention! Technical regulations prohibit the installation of such a tuning element on a Chevrolet Niva; it cannot be attached to a Gazelle bumper either.

the original element is created from a durable steel tube, which is capable of withstanding significant loads in the event of frontal collisions;
Protective decorative frames are made of light aluminum alloys. Such designs are not suitable for the domestic Niva;
a mesh made of durable steel reinforcement, mounted on a supporting rigid frame, is in demand among Russian fishermen and hunters.

Advantages of installing a frame on a Niva bumper:

the ability to protect the paint on the bumper, the integrity of the glass on the headlights and reflectors from tall grass and oncoming branches;
protection while driving off-road from oncoming stones falling under the wheels of the car;
protection against minor impacts during an accident on the radiator and car bumper.

Disadvantages of such tuning:

problem with mounting on Niva. They attach it to the side members; in the event of a strong collision, the geometry of the body will be disrupted. Regular parking in front of supermarkets can result in the owner of a Niva having to pay for the restoration of the body;
When a Niva with a kenguryat collides with a pedestrian, serious injuries cannot be avoided, and there is a high probability of death.

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Kenguryatnik is an additional protective grille that is attached to the car bumper. Initially, kenguryatniks were installed by Australian and American farmers who used cars to drive cattle. The body kit helped protect the front part of the car from a collision with a large animal. Following farmers, lovers of off-road driving began to use a similar element of protection.

A similar accessory is provided in the designs of some models of heavy jeeps and crossovers from certain auto companies. A rigid body kit helps protect the car body from debris, stones and branches that get into the radiator while driving off-road.

But only a high-quality kenguryatnik gives such a protective effect. The fake version, which motorists often install on their cars, is not capable of performing protective functions. Most often, instead of protection, it negatively affects the condition of the car in the event of an accident.

Characteristics of kengurin for cars

The guard is an additional protective grill placed on the bumper of the car. Basically, such a tuning element is installed on jeeps, in other words, vehicles with significant dimensions. The main purpose of this installation is to emphasize the greatness, power, and scale of the “iron horse”.

In the old days, Australian and South American peasants installed kenguryatniks in order to drive large cattle to pasture. These guards could be used to keep the front end of a large pickup truck from being dented in a collision with livestock. Similar protection began to be used by off-road driving enthusiasts; you can see this device on crossovers and SUVs produced by various auto concerns:

The fake version will not be able to protect against dents on the car as a result of accidents; it only serves decorative purposes.

Why do you need a car guard?

It is mainly attached when driving through bushes or rough terrain. The guard will also protect the car if there are large snowdrifts on the road or an animal jumps out unexpectedly. In general, it’s a fairly useful device, convenient and practical to use.

If we consider the pros and cons of the installation, we can talk about the following:

The use of a structure is justified only when it is attached not for beauty, but actually for business. The main role of the guard is to contain the impact of an accident as much as possible, and to become protection for the headlights and bumper.
It is unsafe for the life of a pedestrian in the event of a collision with a car. In this case, damage to the machine should fade into the background, and human life should be the priority.
If the impact was insignificant, the bumper will cause more damage to the car than an obstacle on the road. Its use is designed for serious accidents.

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Measurements and drawing preparation

Making a power bumper with your own hands is not that difficult. The design of the power bumper is quite simple. Manufacturing is quite doable in a garage. As an example, you can try to look for images of similar vehicles with self-welded kenguryatniks.

Or you can just use your imagination and try to sketch the drawing yourself. The design is quite simple, so such work should not cause any problems. Just sketch out a rough drawing on paper. But you should remember, the more intricate it is, the more difficult it will be to make.

The simplest type of kenguryatnik is an ordinary slightly curved pipe with several plugs on each side. But this is only local protection, which can only protect the bottom and engine compartment of the car during minor obstacles on the road. For example, if you hit a curb.

You can also make a more complex protection that covers the entire front part of your car. Making such a guard will be a little more difficult, but with it the car will look better and the protection will be more complete.

The picture shows the simplest and most common type of do-it-yourself cage:

Next, you should start from the size of your car and what you want to see on it:

Using a tape measure, measure the height and width of the car. This is necessary to calculate the size of the protection. You should start from the bottom of the bumper and up to the hood. Then you can transfer everything to the drawing;
Now you can calculate the number of pipes. It is advisable to purchase pipes with a small margin.

The list of materials and tools will depend on which models of power bumpers you prefer. The simplest and most common option is pipe kenguryatniks. To make them you will need:

Steel pipes (approximately 60 and 40 in diameter for large and small bends);
Bulgarian;
Welded corners;
Pipe bender or special angles at 45 and 90;
Trimmer;
Bolts;
Welding machine.

It is better to choose pipes from stainless steel. They look much better than other types of pipes. And even if you paint them, it will still look much better. Moreover, after each off-road trip, the pipes will most likely have to be tinted.

You can use sheet metal as an addition. This already depends on the design. But it’s better to avoid plastic elements, unless you have decorative protection.

Thresholds are beautiful and practical

Quite often thresholds are installed on the Niva 2121. They are an excellent addition to the appearance of this “high” car and allow you to increase the convenience when getting children or women in heels into the car. In addition, the elements perform certain protective functions, protecting the sides of the car from moisture and minor damage. In case of minor collisions, these elements allow the impact force to “not reach” the door.

Thresholds are produced simply in the form of pipes, with plastic, rubber or metal gaskets (steel, aluminum). There are also options “with a tread”, when a part is allocated on the pipe in order to place your foot. Extreme enthusiasts believe that if you climb somewhere up to your belly in car 21214, then the rapids provide an opportunity to find a foothold when getting out of the car. Cheaper models usually have plastic plugs on the ends of the pipes and last less time.

Thresholds act as steps

Thresholds are usually hung in jacks, but craftsmen sometimes weld them to 2121 or 2131, which makes it possible to obtain additional rigidity and protection during impacts from the rear or front. After installing the thresholds, you cannot use a standard jack; you have to buy a hydraulic one. If the thresholds are installed in connection with the side members (the side members are drilled through, a pipe is inserted and welding is done on both sides), then a “power version” is obtained, which can be “propelled” using a rack jack if the Niva 2131 sits in the mud.

How to make a kenguryatnik yourself

Kengurin is a complex structure that consists of bent pipes. Everything there is much more complicated than it seems at first glance. Companies engaged in production and sales must have appropriate product quality certificates. It’s safest to buy kengurin from trusted, well-known companies, but theoretically, it’s actually possible to make it yourself.

To make kangurin, you will need:

Pipes with diameters of 40mm and 60mm.
Welding services.
A grinder with which you can cut pipes.
Welding machine.
Bend tool.
Pipe plugs.
Bolts of different diameters.

Use a tape measure to measure the height and width of the car to calculate the exact size of the roof rack. The correct way to do this is from the bottom of the bumper to the top of the hood. Transfer the data to the drawing.
Calculate the number of pipes you will use for jumpers. To avoid any design issues, pipes should be taken with a small margin.
For cutting you will need a grinder. Be careful at this stage of work, because in the end all pipes should be joined with a maximum gap of 1 millimeter.
After cutting all the parts, you need to weld them together.
For installation on a vehicle, bolts of different diameters will be required. You can buy them in specialized stores, or look in the garage.

How to make a kenguryatnik with your own hands?

Drivers who are keen on hunting, fishing and other outdoor activities that involve off-road driving often try to protect the front part of the car from damage. Off-road, the optics, radiator grille and hood can be seriously damaged by collisions with obstacles such as stumps, low tree branches, large stones, etc.

Kenguryatnik is a metal structure made of pipes, designed not only to improve the overall appearance, but also to enhance the protection of the front of the car

What is the main task of the kenguryatnik?

Before considering all the positive and negative qualities of this element, you should first understand why it is needed. The most important task is to preserve the integrity of the body, as well as the components located in the front of the car, from various collisions. A competently and correctly selected guard for the Niva, the photo of which is presented below, can not only strengthen the body, but also transform the appearance, making the car more aggressive.

This is not the main purpose of this structural element. Many craftsmen use the kenguryatnik as a basis for installing additional attachments. As a rule, this can be an additional light, a winch mount.

What are the benefits of a kenguryatnik?

By installing a kenguryatnik in Niva-21214, you won’t have to worry about protecting the radiator grille, where poplar fluff and weed seeds often get clogged (during frequent trips through the steppe zone). Plus, the headlights will be protected from possible ingress of birds and other animals, which is a common problem in some areas of Russia.

In the VAZ-2121, installation is complicated only by the lack of fastening for the guard, but it is not so difficult if you have a welding machine at your disposal (preferably a gas one, since you will have to weld steel).

21214 has factory-made brackets. Moreover, at one time the manufacturer even produced cars equipped with a branded guard, which still had complaints in terms of quality.

Installing the “drummer” is simple and intuitive to the point of banality. The main difficulty is to lift the structure at the time of fastening. To do this, you can use lifts or simply ask someone to hold it while attaching it to the rod and brackets. You need to start with the front bumper, while the rear bumper is mostly a decoration of the body.

How to choose a kenguryatnik? You can be guided by the cost, as well as the material of manufacture. Naturally, the ideal option is hardened tubular steel with thick walls. Such kangaroos weigh an average of 45 kg. Lighter models are, rather, just a decorative element.

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We hope that using these tips, you can easily install a guard on your car. Have a good trip!

Advantages and disadvantages

The main purpose of the guard is to protect the front or rear bumper from various external mechanical influences when the car is driving on poor roads or in conditions where they are completely absent.

With such a device, you can safely drive among bushes and branches or move through fields and open ground, without worrying that the car crankcase may be damaged, the gearbox may be torn off, or the steering linkage may be deformed.

In addition to increasing the chances of preserving the body from various minor collisions on roads or off-road, the guard also allows you to:

increase the protection of passengers and the driver in the event of an accident by attracting most of the energy to themselves;
change the appearance of the car by giving it greater solidity and severity;
install additional lighting;
provide the possibility of installing additional options in the form of special structures: fastening a coil of towing cable, etc.

Among the many advantages of a metal grille on the bumper, we can also highlight a number of its disadvantages:

licensed and high-quality designs are expensive;
inexpensive designs do not have the proper level of protection;
When registering a device, many difficulties arise, since at the official level, kenguryatniks are prohibited.

Prohibited and permitted types of body kit

The legislation regarding power body kits on cars has been changed several times recently, so many car owners are currently not aware of whether power kits on cars are prohibited in 2022. According to the currently valid technical regulations, a guardrail can be installed, but only on certain categories of cars and subject to certain conditions.

One of the main conditions allowing the installation of a kenguryatnik is its compliance with technical regulations and the availability of a certificate. The design must have a document confirming its quality indicators and compliance of technical characteristics with legal requirements. These characteristics are characteristic of industrially produced kenguryatniks designed for specific car models.

Most handicraft designs do not meet the technical specifications established at the legislative level. Therefore, their installation on vehicles is prohibited.

In 2022, as before, the following types of structures are banned in the Russian Federation:

Protruding beyond the boundaries of the bumper.
Fixed in front of the bumper.
Self-made models, not intended for installation on a specific type of car.

Until recently, “horseshoe guards” were quite popular, which protected not only the front bumper, but also completely covered the radiator grille. Some models even included headlights. In 2022, guardrails of this type are banned on all car models, as they create an additional danger for pedestrians in an accident.

The ban does not apply to light metal structures weighing no more than 500 grams, which serve as additional protection for headlights.

Selection of protective equipment

The first thing you need to do is buy kengurin. They are produced in several types with different levels of protection for the Niva front end. Some of them are called “arc”. This device on 2121 is made in the form of an arc from a medium-diameter pipe. Equipment of this design provides additional protection for the lower front part and bumper. To enhance the protection of the bottom, the kengurin can be additionally reinforced in this part with longitudinal inserts.

For the Niva SUV, it is also possible to purchase a kenguryatnik, called “Safari”. Such equipment, in addition to protecting the bottom and bumper, also provides protection:

headlights,
front grille
wings,

since its side protrusions are somewhat wider than the VAZ 2121 itself. Such a guard will protect the entire front part of the SUV from damage and scratches.

Additionally, this equipment allows you to install several auxiliary headlights and fog lights. Some owners of Niva SUVs do not install a roof rack because, due to its significant weight, it disrupts the correct weight distribution.

An alternative to this equipment is to strengthen the standard bumper and install additional protection for the pallet. But this modernization will not protect the headlights and fenders from damage when moving over rough terrain.

We protect the “back” and make a ladder to the roof

The likelihood of getting hit in the ass is low in the thicket, but is quite real when driving in city traffic. Therefore, a body kit in the form of rear bumper protection can be installed on the Niva 2131 and other models. There are several types of such devices. First of all, it's just a metal pipe. Secondly, this is a pipe with additional corners under the headlights. Thirdly, these are just corners. Fourthly, this is protection with a tread (you can stand up, for example, to get something from the trunk at the back). Fifthly, there is protection with a cover in the form of a grille for the rear lights.

Manufacturing procedure

To make the process easier and the product to turn out better, you need to adhere to this sequence of actions.

Cut the pipe into the required number of fragments in accordance with the drawing. Do not use an angle grinder without protective glasses or a mask.
Make folds in the desired places of these segments.
Lay out the resulting parts on a flat surface in accordance with your plan. It will be easier to cook, and the seams will be neater, if the gaps between the parts are made less than a millimeter.
Connect the parts together with several tack welds.
Try the design on a car.
If you are unhappy with the results of the fitting. Cut the tacks between the incorrectly folded parts with a grinder, change their relative positions and weld them together again.
As soon as you are satisfied with the results of the fitting, thoroughly weld the joints.
Allow the weld to cool and grind the seams with a sanding disc.
To smooth out the marks from the sanding disc, sand them with a sander and install a flap disc on it.
Sand the surface of the structure with 400-grit sandpaper.
Wash off any remaining abrasive. Remove the water with a clean cloth or dry the surface with compressed air.
Etch the metal with orthophosphoric acid or a reagent based on it.
After drying, degrease the surface and prime it.
Once the primer has hardened, sand it with 800-grit sandpaper and water. Make sure that the entire surface becomes matte.
Rinse the kenguryat. Blow the water out of it.
Degrease after drying and paint.
Paint intended for varnishing dries very quickly. Make sure everything is painted and varnished.
After the varnish has dried, the product can be installed.

Amounts of the fine for kenguryatnik

The installation of a guardrail on a vehicle is qualified by traffic regulations as making changes to the design of the vehicle. By law, such changes must undergo a registration process with the traffic police.

When changes are made without the consent of the authorities, the owner of the vehicle is held accountable under Article 12.5 of the Code of Administrative Offenses.

This article provides for two types of administrative punishment:

Warning. Applicable upon initial prosecution, subject to sincere repentance of the car owner and bringing the car to its original condition.
A fine of 500 rubles.
Fine 5,000 rubles or deprivation of rights for up to 3 months for repeated violation.

To avoid punishment and get off with a warning, the driver can remove the guard right in front of the inspector. Car owners take the same actions before going through the inspection procedure, since it is simply impossible to pass it with a guard.

The adoption in 2022 of a new technical regulation regulating the installation of guardrails has changed the attitude of traffic police officers to the installation of such structures on cars. From this moment on, the power body kit can only be installed on cars of category G. For all other cars, the power body kit is not allowed, and the owners of such cars risk getting a fine for kangaroo.

1. When I bought my UAZ, I had a guard installed, how do I register it now?

1.1. When I bought my UAZ, I had a guardrail installed, how do I register it now?

Good afternoon Have you been denied registration?

2. Is it possible to register a non-factory kanguryatnik on a UAZ Hunter legally correctly?

2.1. You must obtain permission from the traffic police to make changes to the vehicle (forms and a list of required documents are available at the traffic police departments), otherwise: Appendix to the traffic rules list of faults (clause 7.18.) Changes have been made to the design of the vehicle without permission from the State Road Safety Inspectorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation or other bodies determined by the Government of the Russian Federation.

“Technical Regulations of the Customs Union “On the safety of wheeled vehicles”. clause 11 section 4. It is prohibited to install on vehicles of categories M1 and N1 structures that protrude forward relative to the bumper line corresponding to the outer contour of the vehicle’s projection onto the horizontal plane of the supporting surface, made of steel or other materials with similar strength characteristics.

This requirement does not apply to structures provided for by the standard equipment of the transport TR CU 018/2020 23 means and (or) those that have undergone conformity assessment in the prescribed manner, as well as to metal grilles weighing less than 0.5 kg, intended to protect only headlights, and state registration sign and elements of its fastening. Sanction for this violation of Part 1 of Art. 12.5 Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation

3. Good afternoon. I bought a UAZ Patriot, model 2007. It has the kanguryatnik with which it left the factory; a friend of mine has the same story. But in those “distant” years there were no problems with them and they didn’t put marks anywhere, but what to do with it now? Where can I find documentation and not be a camel? Thank you…

3.1. If it's factory, then you can. if it is not registered anywhere, then register the changes with the traffic police

3.2. just carry out an examination and go to the traffic police to register

4. Is it possible to install a guardrail on a UAZ PATRIOT according to the traffic police rules? If not, what is the punishment? If yes, what law allows it?

5. I installed a homemade kenguryatnik on UAZ 469 DPS, they wrote a protocol to remove it within 24 hours, this is legal.

5.1. Yes, if this is not provided by the manufacturer for this car.

6. Is kenguryatnik allowed on the UAZ Patriot?

6.1. Call the traffic police and find out...they know better than us

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7. You can put a guard on a UAZ Patriot SUV.

7.1. It’s possible, but it’s not legal, it must be provided for by the factory design, if you hit someone with it there could be problems.

8. Is it possible to install a kenguryatnik on a UAZ

8.1. No, it's prohibited

9. I heard that you can install a guard on a car to protect the bumper and headlights, but not just any one. And which one is possible? I have a UAZ PATRIOT car.

9.1. Mikhail, they were banned from installing them a long time ago.

I still want a steel guard for the Niva!

Well, if you still decide to put a kengurin on a car that is not intended for this, then you will face a fine - it is very small, 500 rubles, and in some cases you can get by with a warning. This is provided for in Article 12.5, Part 1 of the Code of Administrative Offenses for introducing innovations into the design of a vehicle. But that's not all that can await you. In recent years, the traffic police has often practiced canceling registration for unregistered changes in the design of a car.

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Installation Requirements

In cases where the vehicle belongs to a category of vehicle for which the law allows the presence of a guardrail, drivers must remember that there are a number of standards that must be observed when installing it:

The approach angle cannot be less than 25 degrees.
The departure angle cannot be less than 20 degrees.
The longitudinal flotation should be adjusted at an angle wider than 20 degrees.
The ground clearance dimensions for the front and rear axles must be at least 18 cm.

In addition to the correct installation of the structure, by law the owner must document the changes made to the car.

To do this, you must provide the following list of documents to the traffic police department:

a copy of the design certificate, with the seal of the manufacturer;
application form for changes;
a copy of the installation organization's certificate;
order form for installation of a power bumper.

After checking the documentation, the vehicle is subject to mandatory technical inspection, after which the application is endorsed by the signature of the head of the road inspection department.

In reality, the law prohibits the installation of homemade and uncertified kangaroo bars. But in practice, drivers very often bypass such a ban, since traffic police inspectors are not very keen to slow down cars for such offenses.

First of all, this is due to the fact that in order to verify the legality of the installation of a power bumper, the traffic police officer himself must have the appropriate mark in his certificate and control can only be carried out with a special certified device.

In addition, the results of the check may not be a violation, but a legal installation of the device. In any case, every driver must remember that even if he is not subject to a punitive measure for installing an illegal kangaroo guard in the form of a warning or penalties, he will definitely not be able to pass the inspection with such a device.

Every owner of a personal car dreams that his “iron horse” will be the most beautiful and unique, different from other cars. To achieve the desired goal, car enthusiasts are willing to spend huge amounts of money. But not everyone thinks about how tuning options can affect the technical characteristics of the car.

In addition to the fact that the additional body kit of the car will affect its behavior, there is also a high risk that you will be fined for discrepancies between the parameters specified in the technical passport of the car and its actual condition. Mostly, car owners make changes to the “stuffing” of their car, but some install guardrails.

Do I need to register the power bumper?

It is absolutely necessary to register the power bumper, but such an “event” can only happen if the bumper is provided by the manufacturer as standard, but is simply missing from a certain car (for example, the previous owner removed it). Designing a power body kit will take a lot of time, since it will be necessary to act in stages:

Primary examination (preparatory). The structure that will presumably be installed must undergo technical expertise and only in the organization that has a license to conduct similar activities.
Collection of documents and their submission to traffic police departments. Documentary evidence of passing a technical examination of the design, an application from the owner of the car, a citizen’s passport from the owner and a vehicle vehicle registration certificate/license vehicle are required. It is imperative to present the vehicle for inspection by the technical department staff.
Installation of a reinforced bumper. It is carried out only after receiving a positive decision on the application and can be carried out in licensed organizations (for example, in the one that conducted the preparatory technical examination) or without the help of others. You will definitely need to have on hand a declaration-statement about the changes made, which is filled out and issued by the organization or the owner of the car during self-installation.

Power bumper

Secondary examination and technical inspection. In the first case, the procedure is carried out in the same organization that carried out the primary procedure and installed the kenguryat. The technical inspection is carried out in specialized centers.

To complete the design of the power body kit, all that remains is to pay the municipal fee for obtaining a new vehicle passport (800 rubles) and present a package of documents to the traffic police.

conclusion of a preparatory technical examination of the design regarding the ability to make changes;
passport and its copy;
vehicle registration certificate;
PTS and its copy;
technical examination protocol;
diagnostic card, which was issued on the technical inspection Friday;
receipt of payment of state duty;
a copy of certificates of conformity, notarized, for spare parts and components that were used to re-equip the car, but only in this case if they do not have an approval mark for use;
the vehicle itself for inspection to ensure compliance with the requirements of the Technical Regulations of the Customs Union.

If the guard is not included in the vehicle's configuration, then its registration is impossible. The refusal will be received at the first or second step of the process.

Requirements of technical regulations and current traffic regulations

The existing annex to the current traffic regulations clearly defines the list of faults for which operation of the vehicle is not allowed. Thus, paragraph 7.18 of this list states that you do not have the right to drive on the road if:

7.18. Changes have been made to the design of the vehicle without permission from the State Road Safety Inspectorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation or other bodies determined by the Government of the Russian Federation.

That is, if your car is standardly equipped with equipment of this class, then you will not face any administrative punishment. But, at the same time, keep in mind that you must confirm such standard equipment with documents, including with a mark in the PTS.

It is possible to independently install equipment of this class, but not for all cars

You should pay attention to the requirements of the Technical Regulations of the Customs Union on the safety of wheeled vehicles. So in paragraph 11 (section 4) it is clearly stated:

11. It is prohibited to install on vehicles of categories M1 and N1 structures that protrude forward relative to the bumper line corresponding to the outer contour of the vehicle’s projection onto the horizontal plane of the supporting surface, made of steel or other materials with similar strength characteristics.

This requirement does not apply to structures provided as standard equipment of the vehicle and (or) that have undergone conformity assessment in the prescribed manner, as well as to metal grilles weighing less than 0.5 kg, intended to protect only the headlights, and the state registration plate and its fastening elements.

As you can see, the owner of almost any passenger car who decides to modernize will need to know what fine for a power bumper can be issued in 2020. Relevant categories of transport include:

As a result, we have the following situation. You can operate a vehicle with a safety guard installed by the manufacturer. In addition, you have the right to install such devices, but subject to mandatory compliance assessment, that is, an examination.

Do not forget that practice has shown that the procedure itself for assessing and registering changes will be expensive and time-consuming. In most cases, this problem is solved with the help of specialized companies, whose services are not cheap.

Is it worth installing kengurin

Every motorist planning to install such parts on his car must understand that by doing so he is changing the design of the vehicle. Any changes to the design of the car must be documented, that is, agreed with the traffic police.

If kengurin is provided by the manufacturer, its installation is justified, and it is possible to coordinate the installation. But not for every model. Steel pipes on most cars have been outlawed since September 2010 and must be removed.

A reinforced body kit is definitely not recommended for installation on passenger cars. Heavy protection is simply not designed for a fairly light body, so the car may behave inappropriately when cornering and when braking. It is impossible to obtain permission from the traffic police to install kengurin on a passenger car. And some SUV models are in question. Therefore, before attaching additional parts to the car, you should consult with professionals.

Installation of a kenguryatnik

After selecting the equipment, you can begin installing it. You can turn to specialists, but you can install it on the Niva yourself. Since the selection of this part was made specifically for a specific car, namely the VAZ 2121, their attachment points are the same, regardless of what design the kangaroo has.

To secure it to the Niva, you will have to remove the towing eyes from the car. The holes to which they were attached with bolts will serve as the first attachment points for the structure. It is to these holes that the lower part of the kangaroo is bolted.

Two more mounting points for this device are made on the bumper of the VAZ 2121. Some of the guards can be attached to the bumper mounting pipes. Installing a kangaroo with these fasteners to the pipes is somewhat easier. After installing the equipment, it is advisable to check the fastening points again and tighten them if necessary.

If the kengurin does not have fasteners to the bumper pipes, in order to securely fasten it, you will need to drill the bumper in places where additional fasteners will be made. The reliability of the fastening significantly affects the safety of the car body when driving off-road. Therefore, when installing this equipment on the Niva with your own hands, you should carefully check the mounting locations.

Homemade kangaroo

In addition to purchasing a factory mounted attachment, you can make one for the Niva yourself. To do this, you need to choose the right manufacturing material. Stainless steel pipes are considered the best option. For fastening at the bottom, you can use channels. Before starting production, you need to accurately calculate the mounting points; if this is not done, it will be impossible to attach the equipment to the car. Next, using a welding machine, a base is made, which should already have attachment points.

Next, additional elements are welded to the base, such as protective longitudinal inserts and protrusions that provide protection for the headlights. After welding work, the finished kenguryatnik on the VAZ 2121 should be thoroughly cleaned and painted. This homemade equipment, made on Niva with your own hands, will significantly save money, but it is worth considering that technologically incorrectly performed welding work will not ensure adequate structural rigidity. Therefore, they should only be performed by a specialist.

In addition, we note that the mass of the kangaroo is significant, so before installing it on a car, it is advisable to strengthen the side members.

Many people dream of an SUV that will not be afraid of any potholes or potholes. But not everyone has enough funds to purchase such a vehicle. That is why the gaze falls on the domestic manufacturer. What can AvtoVAZ offer? Everyone remembers the legendary car - VAZ-2121, better known as Niva. It has become a cult SUV in the modern domestic car market. Why is he so loved? Yes, first of all, because the SUV was created by Russians for Russians themselves. Almost all the specifics of the roads were taken into account, as well as possible difficulties to be encountered. Sometimes the basic configuration is not enough, and then the question of installing a guard on the Niva-2121 becomes relevant.

Design phase

At this stage, you should draw the design of your future product. You must clearly depict in detail and provide dimensions of the product you are going to make. If you don’t feel like a designer, take help from the Internet.

In many cases, kenguryatniks are homemade, because for many brands of cars they are not provided by manufacturers

On special forums you can easily find anything you want - a design for a power bumper for a UAZ Hunter or instructions on how to make a guardrail for a Gazelle with your own hands. At the same time, you must be aware that the make and model of the car are crucial.

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Body preparation

After manufacturing the kenguryatnik on the Niva, before installation, the body must be prepared. In this case, you will need a spacious garage. It is necessary to prepare several parts of a box profile or a round pipe, it all depends on what the kenguryat itself is made of on the Niva-Chevrolet. All work is carried out in stages:

First of all, you should remove the standard bumper and disassemble the front part of the SUV. If there are any decorative elements at the place where the kengurin is planned to be installed, they should also be removed so as not to damage them.
Make a mounting model. Any material that is convenient to work with is suitable for this. Ideally, model development on a computer. It all depends on the means and desire. After making the so-called pattern, everything needs to be checked carefully to make sure nothing is missing.
You can install the kenguryatnik on the Niva yourself only after modifying the side members. It is also worth remembering that additional attachments will increase the weight of the front end by an average of 15-20 kg. In standard Niva configurations, the frame is not able to withstand such a load and will collapse over time. To solve this problem, it is necessary to use special plates that can strengthen the structure. After this, treat the surface with an anti-corrosion agent.