From the moment of its appearance, the transport, which was produced at the Ulyanovsk Automobile Plant, was in demand. Until now, among motorists there are adherents of these cars, which are distinguished by their simplicity and reliability. At all times there were specialists who did not like basic configuration UAZ cars and they tried to turn it into something unusual. A lot of modernization options have been carried out, but I would like to dwell on the most unusual and memorable ones.
Luxury transport
Based on UAZ cars in the 90s, a company called LLD, which had working areas in Sergiev Posad and in Moscow, assembled UAZ-31512 SUVs, which belonged to the luxury segment. The LLD company, founded by the Larin brothers together with friends, worked in a certain style and produced work of such high quality that it was often compared to Materelli, a company in Italy. During the tuning, the craftsmen used exclusively domestic components. The main advantage of the SUV was a hard roof, for the construction of which multilayer sandwich panels were used. Special fasteners were installed in it, making the roof quick-detachable. The interior also underwent changes, in which a new steering wheel, a plastic panel and even new floor mats were installed.
In Crimea, you can see the UAZ 2206, which was converted into a retro food truck by a specialist living in Sevastopol. This car still goes to various events so that no one would be hungry for them. You can buy pastries, hot dogs and drinks in this car.
House on wheels
Today, many people dream of a mobile home with which it is convenient to travel and do not have to worry about an overnight stay. In a small camper, a capital resident decided to remake UAZ Cargo... Behind the driver's back were: a shower, a gas stove, a wardrobe with clothes, etc. It's nice that such a house on wheels is able to drive on almost any off-road, and therefore it is not scary to travel on it to any place.
Powerful car
Modernization does not always involve a change in appearance. vehicle... For example, in the UAZ-452, they decided to carry out internal changes. The standard engine was replaced by a powerful 3.2 liter engine that runs on diesel fuel and capable of issuing 150 Horse power... Was also installed automatic transmission gears, grouser tires and blocking axles. By the way, the roof was raised by 12 centimeters. If you look into the salon, you will also notice certain changes.
Changing the military model
Many associate the UAZ-469 exclusively with military vehicles, but not everyone considers this car to be suitable exclusively for military purposes. There were specialists who equipped the car soft seats, supplemented it with a folding roof mechanism and thus made a good option for a long family trip.
Variation on a theme of Gelik
It is extremely difficult to turn UAZ cars into an exact copy of Gelendvagen from the world famous company. Mercedes benz... There are craftsmen who are trying to translate this idea into reality. So far, the result of the work is impressive, but UAZ Hunter has not yet gone through all the stages of transformation, and therefore it is different to talk about the final result.
Ideal for swamps and snow
The basis of the VTS P6WD-1150U vehicle, which was made specifically for movement in snow and swamps, was the same UAZ-425. To make the all-terrain vehicle bigger size, enthusiasts crossed its body with an extended Shigini frame. She, in turn, added one bridge.
Yamal T-6 L
Pickup UAZ Patriot became the basis for the creation of the Yamal T-6 L. This vehicle weighs 2.8 tons. Its features include the ability to remotely regulate tire pressure, drive on six wheels, transfer from a GAZ-66 car, etc. The speed of the car is not high, but even 65 km / h for such a car is a good indicator.
Floating car
This transport was given the name "Superhead". It was based on -39,095, which was seriously altered. The specialists replaced the carburetor, installed a centralized tire inflation system and hydraulic booster, and strengthened the suspension. The spacious body of the watercraft is used to transport ATVs.
Tracked UAZ
On the basis of the UAZ-452, the TransMash company built an all-terrain vehicle called Vetluga. The specialists decided to put the car on tracks so that it could move on any surface. She can even swim at a speed of 5 km / h. You can use the car to transport goods and people in wetlands and off-road. But on the road on such a car you can no longer pass.
Another all-terrain vehicle
It is created at the All-Terrain Vehicle Plant and is called "Ukhtysh". The UAZ Hunter is taken as a basis. There are several trim levels with gasoline and diesel engine... This modernized model shows itself well on land, moreover, it is also capable of moving on water, although the speed is low - 4-5 km / h.
Army off-road vehicle
Design studio "Cardi", operating in Moscow, in 2006 presented an interesting version based on the prototype of the UAZ-2970 - a mock-up of an army off-road vehicle. The car was installed ZMZ engine, which rotated a generator, giving electricity to two electric motors. It didn't go further than the layout.
Car for collectors
The chassis at the end of the 90s was used by the Kirov Plant to create an armored cash-in-transit vehicle called the AS-1913 Lagoda. The factory did a good job on the armor, which could withstand the 7.62 Kalashnikov burst. The design also turned out to be interesting, only such cars were released in a limited series.
Today we will talk about a car like UAZ. To be more precise, about an all-terrain vehicle based on this monster. domestic auto industry... Despite the fact that the car is famous for its characteristics and high cross-country ability, there are people who want to improve it. Such all-terrain vehicles are easily capable of crossing any obstacle, regardless of weather conditions. So, how can an ordinary UAZ owner design such a vehicle?
What are all-terrain vehicles based on UAZ
UAZ is a versatile vehicle that has proven itself on the roads of Russia. Nowadays there are all-terrain vehicles based on "UAZ" different types... Most often, the classic commander's one is remade, since it also has a comfortable interior. However, the so-called "loaf" is being converted into an all-terrain vehicle too. This vehicle is often improved for its good driving characteristics and suspension quality.
The most common modifications of the UAZ car. Some owners of such machines only replace wheels and recycle undercarriage... As for the economy, this is the option that will be the most profitable for a common man in the street.
You can easily find an all-terrain vehicle on tracks. Such vehicles are perfect for driving on swampy areas, as well as on snow-covered sections of the road. UAZ-All-terrain vehicle of this type weighs much more, and it is more difficult to maintain it. Compared to tracks, the advantages tend to favor the latter due to good grip.
Some models amaze with their appearance... Craftsmen alter the design of the car body in such a way that it is difficult to recognize it. As a rule, more money must be invested in such a vehicle and real masters must be involved in the work. On the roads of Russia there are all-terrain vehicles that have an unrecognizable body.
But loaf models are also changing. Most often, caterpillars are installed on them. There are also models with large ones, but their permeability is worse.
Swamp vehicle based on UAZ: details and design features
Let's analyze in detail design features a swamp rover based on a UAZ vehicle. If you decide to make such a transport, then you will need:
- duralumin sheets;
- screws M5;
- rubber and metal pads;
- synthetic rugs;
- foam rubber;
- cardan from the Volga car;
- plastic.
First you need to make a frame. It is best made from steel pipes, which must be joined using welded seams. If there are no skills, then you need to contact a qualified welder. It must be understood that the frame has a significant load, since the all-terrain vehicle moves on an uneven road. From duralumin sheets we make the hood lining and the floor inside the cabin. The material must be taken with a thickness of 2 mm. To connect them to the frame, you will need the M5 screws you bought earlier. The joints will have to be treated with rubber gaskets to keep moisture out.
From the inside, the cabin must be sealed with foam rubber and plastic. Doors must be treated with a special sealing material that can withstand high loads. The seats of the UAZ are comfortable, so it is better not to touch them. Some designers recommend installing the fuel tank behind the driver's seat. The inner luggage compartment will also be conveniently located in the passenger compartment.
As soon as you started installing the wheels, you need to take into account the level of camber. Both axles of the car must be fastened to the frame with bolts and shock absorbers. Now we need cardan shaft from the Volga. Due to its simplicity, it allows easy installation on other units. There is one caveat - the holes from the UAZ and the Volga may not match. In this case, you need to prepare in advance and squander additional ones.
Do-it-yourself tracked all-terrain vehicle based on UAZ: what to buy
Unlike a regular swamp rover, you have to spend a little more here. The owner of the UAZ car will need to buy a set of their two tracks. You can try to put blocks separately on each wheel, but this will cost more. Some experts argue that having two tracks provides reliable traction on the road, so the performance of the all-terrain vehicle will improve.
If you put separate blocks on each wheel, then you need to install a standard UAZ hub in the largest roller. For this reason, torque will be transmitted to the entire track mechanism. The advantage here lies in the steering control and ease of control. The ground clearance of this all-terrain vehicle will be impressive. Some people make it a little easier by placing the tracks on top of the wheels. On such tracks, it is difficult to overcome obstacles in the form of fallen trees. The rest of the structure is completely carried out in the same sequence as on a conventional swamp vehicle.
When driving on tracked all-terrain vehicle we must remember about the rules of movement on asphalt, because there are speed limits. After assembling the resulting vehicle, it is necessary to check the operation of all mechanisms. If there are any problems, then it is better to fix them immediately and on the spot.
Made by the author for a special order. The future owner wished to make some kind of crossing of a regular UAZA with a gas-66 and add to this composition more wheels and a few gadgets for better off-road cross-country ability. The model of such an all-terrain vehicle has undeniable advantages due to the bridges, which are virtually indestructible even under the most terrible operating conditions. In addition, they have blocking and swapping, which is also very important.
A very controversial project, even in my far from technical point of view, but nevertheless it was born.
Consider the mechanisms and materials used in this all-terrain vehicle:
1) engine internal combustion left from the UAZ.
2) Manual gearbox from Gas -66
3) Front and rear axle from the same Gaz-66
4) The author used A-trans with dimensions of 1300 by 700 as wheels.
Let's consider in detail the most basic manipulations and improvements of the all-terrain vehicle.
First, you need to familiarize yourself with the frame of the structure, after all, two completely different machines, both in characteristics and in class, had to be combined into one indestructible composition on a new frame.
The image below shows the structure of the frame, or rather, its bottom view:
After the construction of the frame, the author began to install the basic elements of any all-terrain vehicle, and cars too.
In order to better understand the device of the all-terrain vehicle, as well as understand the stability of the machine, you need to look at the location of the engine. After all, it is the all-terrain vehicle engine that carries the bulk of the entire structure.
Main power unit ATV already installed on the frame:
For a comfortable ride on bumps and bumps, as well as for greater durability and reliability of the structure, it is necessary to reduce the load on the frame and axles, and this can only be achieved by installing a shock absorption system.
Therefore, I suggest that you familiarize yourself with the photo attached below, in which you can see in detail the rear spring mount:
Unfortunately, the front spring mount in the photo is seen rather poorly, but best quality the author did not provide. I can only say that the author had problems regarding the difference in width, however, the solution was about the same as for the rear spring, so the mount looks almost the same.
As for the wheels, everything is fine. The selected rubber is probably only inferior in weight to the best tires from TREKOL, but thanks to these tires we can say that everything will be in order with the axles and they will last a long time. And because of the TREKOL, there is an increased load on the bridges, therefore, choosing reliability, the author decided to abandon them.
By the way, here is a photo of the process of installing the wheels, look at the difference in size between the usual one from the UAZ and the wheel of an all-terrain vehicle:
It looks very impressive and the difference is noticeable both in appearance and in the qualities of cross-country ability.
What are the advantages besides an interesting design and impressive appearance does this model all-terrain vehicle?
One of the author's good ideas was the decision to use side boxes, which can be seen on the sides of the frame, at the bottom. These side boxes are hollow inside, that is, they are filled with air. This was necessary so that the all-terrain vehicle could move not only on land, but also on water. That is, it is these boxes that provide the buoyancy of the all-terrain vehicle. Actually, thanks to this solution, thinner wheels could be used than TREKOL.
As already mentioned, the main feature of the all-terrain vehicle in reliable and non-kill bridges from Gaz-66, their excellent qualities (as well as the build quality) are proved by the fact that during the year of intensive operation of the all-terrain vehicle, no problems were found regarding the bridges of the all-terrain vehicle.
Many car enthusiasts who are fond of fishing or hunting, as well as those who live in the countryside, often think about how to increase the cross-country ability of their car. Many are interested in whether it is possible to turn an ordinary car into a cross-country vehicle with their own hands.
UAZ vehicles are very famous model domestic production, which was produced specifically for conditions requiring increased cross-country ability.
Patriot on tires low pressure
This is the UAZ-452, the so-called loaf - one of the first models with increased cross-country ability... The Loaf has been used for over 50 years in heavy traffic conditions, especially in villages. These are the newer models "Hunter" and "Patriot", released after 2000.
As you know, one of the factors that significantly increases the cross-country ability of a car are.
Many skilled car enthusiasts manage to make an UAZ on low-pressure tires with their own hands, turning it into an excellent all-terrain vehicle that is not afraid of either muddy roads or snow blockages.
Hunter on low pressure tires Advantages of installing low pressure tires on UAZ
Let's look at what advantages we get by installing low-pressure tires on the UAZ:
- the passability of the machine is significantly improved;
- tires of this type increase the traction patch;
- in such cases, special lugs can be installed, which make the car more squat;
- the use of this type of rubber reduces the negative impact on the soil, which is very important in terms of environmental performance;
- there is an increase ground clearance which inevitably happens in the case of low pressure tires.
Advantages of installing low pressure tires on UAZ Disadvantages of installing low pressure tires on UAZ
However, this kind of tuning has its drawbacks. These could be the following factors:
- to install such wheels, you will need to make a number of serious transformations in the design of the car. This is quite labor intensive and entails significant financial costs;
- a higher location of the vehicle's center of gravity negatively affects its stability;
- when it comes to driving on an asphalt surface, you must take into account that it wears out low pressure tires a lot. Therefore, frequent and long-term movement on asphalt surfaces is not recommended for all-terrain vehicles of this kind;
Disadvantages of low pressure tires for UAZ - with speed, you also have to be careful. Low-pressure tires are not designed for high-speed movement - here the main task is to drive on off-road surfaces and overcome obstacles;
- the increase in the load on the transmission units should be taken into account. When driving on terrain that requires high profile treads, critical load values can occur.
What you need to consider when converting a car
If you decide to convert your UAZ into an all-terrain vehicle by installing wheels with low-pressure tires, you will have to take into account some factors:
- be prepared for the fact that you have to make a number of major changes to the transmission, axles and body elements of your car. This is especially important when it comes to redesigning vehicles such as the "loaf". UAZ "Patriot" on low-pressure tires will require much fewer design changes than a "loaf". This is due to the fact that at the time when the old models were produced, modern technologies and materials were not yet used;
The choice of tires for UAZ - when choosing a rubber, it is very important to take into account the temperatures in which they are planned to be used. For summer and winter use vehicle, you will need at least two sets of rubber;
- rubber for low pressure does not have a clear division into summer and winter options. For winter, such species are used that do not become tough at negative temperatures. This can negatively affect the passability of the vehicle;
- When choosing a tread pattern, remember that deeper does not always mean better. Increasing the depth of the pattern puts more stress on the drivetrain - consider the ground you plan to navigate and choose the best option the depth of the picture.
All work on the manufacture of an all-terrain vehicle based on a UAZ vehicle can be divided into several conventional stages. Let's analyze them one by one:
- Choosing a base. If the garage does not have a UAZ suitable for turning into an all-terrain vehicle, we will have to find the right base. Remember that the older the model, the more changes will need to be made.
- We manufacture the rear axle and suspension. It is better to use an independent construct here. Its production will entail an increase in labor costs, but this will increase the vehicle's cross-country ability. The suspension connects with rear axle special rack and steering sleeve.
- We attach the wheels to the suspension. Metal hubs are needed here. We can use cameras from trucks like "Ural".
- We select an engine, carry out installation and design a cooling system.
- After installing the engine, we mount the exhaust and brake system and grip. We install the headlights and connect all the commutation.
- We carry out all the necessary tests of the received all-terrain vehicle, eliminate shortcomings and defects. After making all the corrections and positive test results, we can consider the work completed - our all-terrain vehicle is ready to overcome difficulties.
Works on the manufacture of an all-terrain vehicle based on a UAZ vehicle Conclusion
Alteration of a UAZ car for low-pressure tires- this is a whole range of works to improve the design.
UAZ Swamp buggy is a popular vehicle based on a universal Soviet off-road vehicle, designed for driving in difficult, swampy or snow-covered areas. The car easily moves off-road thanks to the original design and the presence of special tubeless tires that create low ground pressure and have good grip.
Many all-terrain vehicles are produced on the basis of the UAZ-31512, 31514 and 31519 models, which are characterized by high cross-country ability, maneuverability and excellent performance.
Specifications
Technical characteristics of a swamp rover based on UAZ-31512:
- The wheel scheme of the all-terrain vehicle is 4x4.
- The equipped weight is 1750 kg.
- Carrying capacity:
- on dense soil - 400 kg;
- on weak soil - 300 kg.
- Dimensions - 4380x2540x2460 mm.
- Track - 1900 kg.
- Clearance - 500 mm.
The machine is equipped with 4-cylinder UMZ-4178, 4218 or 4213 engines with a capacity of 90 liters. with. at 4500 rpm, with a volume of 2.4 liters, with liquid cooling, carburetor mixture formation and forced ignition of the fuel-air mixture inside the cylinders. The motors run on AI-76 gasoline. Environmental class - Euro-2 and Euro-3. The fuel consumption is 15 liters per 100 km.
Some enterprises that produce swamp-going vehicles equip machines with other models of engines, such as:
- carburetor AI-76 with a capacity of 100 liters. with.;
- turbodiesel "Andoria" with a thrust of 90 liters. with. and with pneumatic locking differentials;
- turbodiesel VM-62B, designed for 103 liters. with. with pneumatic locks.
Capacity fuel tank is 60 liters.
Transmission - mechanical, 4-speed.
The machine is equipped with thin-walled, high-strength, tubeless tires ultra low pressure TREKOL-1300x600-533, withstanding the maximum load of 600 kg. Some models of all-terrain vehicles are equipped with 1310 × 490-20 tires of the Arktiktrans trademark. They contain a self-cleaning herringbone lug pattern, which ensures high cross-country ability of wheeled vehicles.
How to do it yourself
The cost of an all-terrain vehicle is quite high, so many craftsmen make a swamp vehicle from UAZ on their own. For the manufacture of a vehicle, the following materials and tools must be prepared:
- Aluminum sheets with corrugated edges.
- Rubber and metal overlays.
- Synthetic rugs.
- Triplex glass.
- Foam rubber.
- Soft plastic.
- Sealant.
- M5 screws.
- Screwdriver, key.
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The main element is the frame. It takes heavy loads, so it must be reliable and durable. The spars are welded from strong rectangular steel pipes, connected by pipe stands so that each element has a truss structure. Front and rear traverses in the form of a steel channel are attached to the ends of the side members, in the interval there are several crossbars from rolled metal of different assortments. The front traverse is reinforced with struts and a winch is installed on the bumper for self-recovery.
The transfer case is placed on the hanging racks of the central cross member. Then the position of the engine, gearbox and clutch unit is corrected, assembled and adjusted. Brackets are welded to all the necessary mechanisms for further installation of the units.
