Priora shock absorbers with lowering

I bought springs front -50 rear -70. Will it not hit on the original racks?

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everything will be fine, I’ve been riding for 20 thousand already. Everything is ok, but it’s better to put -50 struts in front, I also have factory struts, I’m tired of jumping, I want to buy struts at least in front for now

Damn it turns out to be a bit expensive before 10,000

but you will understand that everyone who writes about standard struts and non-standard springs are simply suckers. The suspension can only be installed as an assembly. Moreover, shock absorbers must be designed for lowering and stiffer springs. That's when the car steers and the suspension works. I can’t read posts from beggars who want to lower their prices and save money...

Not lowered, but lowered. Why does the Lada Priora with a low ground clearance cause delight among some people, and indignation among others? It is impossible to find the answer to this question, but if you want to lower your car, we will help you with this. In order for the lowered Priora to work properly, such tuning must be carried out wisely. Of course, “cutting” springs is much easier than purchasing a full set - 30, 50, 70, 90, but do not forget about the wear and tear of the car and reduced safety.

Causes and Cautions

Improving the appearance of the Lada Priora is the main reason why VAZ 2170 owners decide to take such a step. The budget domestic car acquires an original sporty design. This is a fairly cheap way to make the Lada Priora stand out from the traffic. If you carry out the lowering correctly, the performance characteristics will also improve:

• Roll when turning will be reduced.
• Maneuverability will increase.
• The lowered Priora feels confident at high speeds and skids less.

Lowered SS20 Racing struts and shocks

lowered struts and shock absorbers are available in two versions: “Comfort” and “Sport”. The SS20 Racing "Comfort" lowering shock absorbers represent the optimal compromise between comfort and sporty performance, and are suitable for everyday use. The rebound and compression forces in the “Comfort” modification are less than in the “Sport” modification, due to this, greater smoothness of movement is achieved. At the same time, the main advantages of lowered SS20 Racing shock absorbers are retained - vehicle stability on the road and improved handling. The “Sport” modification has high rebound and compression forces, which allow them to be used in amateur competitions. These shock absorbers are less suitable for everyday use, as the suspension becomes much stiffer.

Lowered struts for VAZ 2108-2110, Kalina, Priora, Granta cars

Lowered shock absorbers for VAZ 2108-2110, Kalina, Priora, Granta cars

Shock absorbers of the SS20 Racing series have the following design features:

• reduced rod output for working with shortened springs -30, -50 and -70 mm (with the number of turns no more than 6 for the front struts and no more than 9.5 for the rear ones);
• a shortened upper part of the body for proper distribution of forces between the bump stop and the spring as part of the lowered suspension;
• a spring cup shifted 20 mm downwards in modifications of the SS20 Racing shock absorbers -70mm;
• a downward-shifted swing arm to ensure the design geometry of the steering linkage;
• a gusset-reinforced body that can withstand increased loads compared to standard shock absorbers.

Ready-made solutions for lowering a car:

Advantages of lowered shock absorbers “SS20 Racing” for LADA Vesta cars

• the ability to adjust the camber of the front wheels , which is not available for standard struts (including the Vesta Sport version) and shock absorbers of other brands. The adjustment allows you to increase the negative camber of the front wheels, improve the traction of the outer loaded wheel when turning, reduce the bending of the tire sidewall and the drift of the front axle. Allows you to take turns at a higher speed with the car accurately following the specified trajectory.
• increased vehicle stability and reduced roll when cornering, increased energy consumption;
• the geometry of the shock absorbers ensures balanced operation of all suspension elements;
• improving the aerodynamics and speed characteristics of the car;
• equipped in pairs with the same characteristics, which guarantees uniform running of the car;
• two modifications: “Comfort” and “Sport”.

Installation feature

To adjust the camber of the front wheels on the LADA Vesta, it is necessary to install camber bolts with OEM number 21080-2901050 instead of the standard upper bolts securing the front strut to the steering knuckle. You can purchase bolts at any spare parts store or order using the above number. Installation requires two bolts, one for the left and one for the right post.

Selection table for SS20 lowered suspension kit for various VAZ cars:

As you know, the steering of front-wheel drive VAZ cars is designed in such a way that when the car is on its wheels, the steering rods are in a position close to horizontal. Thus, when the suspension moves and when the car rolls, there is a minimal change in the toe-in of the front wheels.

When lowering a car using springs without replacing the standard shock absorbers, the body is lowered by the amount of lowering, and the steering mechanism is lowered along with it. The ends of the steering rods remain at the same height relative to the ground, therefore, the rods stand at an angle. When such a suspension moves and when cornering with a roll, the steering rods deflect even more. In this case, the toe-in changes more than on the standard suspension, and it becomes necessary to increase the steering movement in the direction of the turn.

Let's consider the case when one wheel hits a bump. The rack goes up, and the steering rod deflects, while the rack turns away from the straight path. And such a deviation must be countered by turning the steering wheel. The car becomes overly sensitive to road irregularities. The SS20 Racing shock absorbers have the swing arms shifted downwards. This made it possible to maintain the neutral position of the steering rods. And ensure minimal changes in toe-in on turns and road unevenness. Thus, when lowering a car with SS20 Racing shock absorbers, the necessary steering precision is maintained, and there is no need to constantly steer when driving over uneven roads and when banking in a corner.

Like all SS20 struts, the SS20 Racing Series lowered front and rear shock absorbers undergo mandatory 100% quality control. They are equipped in pairs with the same characteristics, which guarantees uniform running of the car.

You can get the best results when lowering your suspension by combining these shock absorbers with SS20 Racing lowering springs

Attention!

• “SS20 Racing” shock absorbers allow you to install wheels up to 195-50/R15 (except Lada Vesta). If the wheel size is larger, it is recommended to install SS20 wheel spacers. When installing larger wheels, make sure that there is at least a 10mm gap between the edge of the wheel and the edge of the rear shock absorber spring cup.
• The use of modified products on public roads is strictly prohibited.
• Products with a modified design are intended for cars prepared for competitions in areas specially equipped for this purpose.
• The seller is not responsible for changes made to the design of the vehicle by the buyer. The buyer bears all responsibility for these changes.

Marking

Check that the back welding on the nut is intact and undamaged.

The markings on the shock absorber strut body are made using the impact-dot method and include: catalog number, date of manufacture, individual number and modification code.

Guarantee

The SS20 Racing Series front and rear shock absorbers come with a 1 year/unlimited mileage warranty. SS20 provides a warranty on its products regardless of:

• WHERE THE PRODUCTS WERE PURCHASED: All of our dealers provide warranty coverage;
• WHO INSTALLED THE PRODUCTS: It is possible to install the products not only at a service station (Technical Service Station), but also on your own in a garage. However, for proper operation of the suspension, we recommend installing the products at service stations authorized by SS20, or at car manufacturer’s original stations.
• ARE THERE TUNING PARTS IN THE SUSPENSION: Installation with related parts from other manufacturers is possible if they do not interfere with or limit the normal operation of SS20 products.

We do not set any restrictions for our customers, as we are confident in our products.

In addition to lowered shock absorbers, the SS20 company produces struts and shock absorbers for VAZ cars of four modifications according to the degree of rigidity: “Standard”, “Comfort-OPTIMA”, “Highway” and “Sport”, which allows each driver to choose the best combination of comfort and handling.

Since August 2022, front shock absorber struts SS20 with lowering “-30”, “-50” and “-70” mm for VAZ 2108 and VAZ 2110 have been combined into a single position VAZ 2108-10 and can be used on both automobile.

We underestimate correctly

The best option is air suspension. The driver can raise or lower the car body at any time. This method is rarely chosen because of its high cost. It is not recommended to carry out such tuning yourself if you do not understand electronics and chassis repair. Let's move on to more affordable options.

Adjustable ride height kit

The kit includes special springs (50, 70, 90) and struts with adjustable ground clearance. This is the best option, since you can change the ground clearance with your own hands at any time. For example, in the summer the Priora can be “planted”, and in the winter it can be raised. The lowered springs that come with the kit have increased wear resistance and are designed for constant changes in length. On the automotive market you can now find many kits for VAZ. If you wish, you can achieve the same result as with - 50, 70 or even 90.

VAZ Priora front struts and lowered shock absorbers.

Short-travel struts of the VAZ Priora (short-stroke struts for Priora) have the ability to be lowered by minus 30, 50, 70, 90 and 120 mm. from the standard car height. They all have different degrees of preparation depending on the required lowering and specified characteristics, and therefore the price of short-haulers may differ slightly. In our store you can always buy VAZ Priora struts with lowering (short-stroke) from the manufacturers Tehnoressor and DEMFI (Demfi), as well as other components for modifying the suspension. It is also possible to order a lowering kit for Priora from ABTechnic or GT-Pro at the manufacturer's price.

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Alternative methods (not recommended)

Below are methods that take less time and do not require large financial investments. Despite the warnings of experts, VAZ owners continue to lower the car manually by 50, 70 or more:

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• Trim the springs. To carry out such “tuning”, you don’t have to go to a car store; all you need to do is find an angle grinder. If you don’t have a power tool, you can take a metal saw. Motorists saw off from 1.5 to 3 turns of the spring. After this, the planted Priora falls, and the coils are cut in half to get them out. The next step is trimming the bump stop. Through the drilled hole, springs 50, 70, 90 are fixed using a clamp.
• Low springs. Some Priora owners prefer to save on modified shock absorbers and purchase only lowered springs. After tuning, the wear of the chassis increases sharply, and the control indicator drops. The only advantage of this method is the minimal cost. You only need to choose between -30, 50, 70,90 or 100.

This is what a lowered Lada looks like at minus 70: