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;
- an increase in ground clearance is observed, which inevitably occurs when tires with low pressure are installed.
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 make 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 is connected to the rear axle with a special strut and steering sleeve.
- We attach the wheels to the suspension. Metal hubs are needed here. We can use cameras from trucks like the 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.
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 mobile home is able to drive on almost any off-road, and therefore it is not scary to travel to any place on it.
Powerful car
Modernization does not always involve changing the appearance of the 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.
Production: Martorelli SrI.
Start of release: 1973 year.
For the first time, citizens of the former Soviet republics learned about the connection Ulyanovsk Automobile Plant with the Italian surname Martorelli in 1975. Then, on the pages of the Soviet press, information appeared about the "469s" participating in the international run across the Sahara, which was organized by the very Martorelli family to attract the attention of other Italians to the outlandish SUVs of the Land of the Soviets.
In addition, UAZs began to be equipped with foreign power units(installed them in Ulyanovsk). In total, there were four models in the Martorelli lineup, of which the UAZ-Explorer with the native gasoline UMZ-451M (2,500 cm3, 75 hp) was considered the most affordable car. The rest are UAZ-Marathon with a Peugeot XD2 diesel (2,500 cm3, 76 hp), UAZ-Dakar with a Vittorio Martorelli VM turbodiesel (2,400 cm3, 100 hp), UAZ-Racing with gasoline engine FIAT (2,000 cm3, 112 hp) - were much more expensive.
For 26 years of fruitful cooperation of the enterprising Martorelli brothers with the Ulyanovsk plant in Southern Europe, more than 6.6 thousand modified UAZs were sold, some of which were brought to Russia in the early 90s as foreign-made products.
UAZ-3907 "Jaguar"
Production: UAZ.
Show: 1983 year.
The amphibious vehicle UAZ-3907 "Jaguar", which was awarded a state prize in 1983, based on the model 469, amazed the imagination during tests conducted since 1980. He was able to move on water at a speed of 8-10 km / h, sail with twenty-one people on board (by design, the salon was designed for seven), turn on the water without a water rudder (using the front wheels), move on land at a speed 100 km / h, work at temperatures with a huge interval (from + 45 ° to -47 °), tow a trailer weighing up to 0.75 t ... And despite the increased weight, have excellent cross-country ability due to the flat bottom. With all this, "Jaguar" looked like an ordinary off-road vehicle, and not like a cross between a motor boat and a representative of the wheeled dynasty.
Since 1986, under a separate agreement with the KGB for border guards, the development of a modification with the installation of six pairs of skis has begun, which also showed excellent results during tests. Only the end was sad in this whole story. In 1990, due to the lack of the promised funding, the project was curtailed. In total, 14 unique amphibians were born.
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UAZ-31512 TRUCK LLD
Production:"LLD-auto", Moscow.
Start of release: 1994 year.
In 1993, visitors to the Moscow international motor show saw cars that were immediately dubbed "Russian Martorelli". These were UAZ-31512s, trained at the first private car plant in Russia, organized by the Larin brothers and their friends. The level of the work done, as a result of which the Ulyanovsk "cross-country rovers" were noticeably transformed, was at a height, moreover, the bulk of all the materials used were of domestic production.
However, more interest was attracted by the model of the same company, which was presented a year later at the same place. We are talking about a four-seater pickup truck UAZ-31512 TRUCK LLD. Its creators had to do the following: increase the base of a conventional UAZ by 650 mm, increase in the rear side panels, add one root sheet to the packages of rear springs, and make the rear wall of the cab vertical (made of plastic).
The result is an attractive pickup truck with a 2 + 2 landing formula (as indicated by the manufacturer) and a cargo platform 1.7 meters long, capable of accommodating 2.5 cubic meters of cargo. Unfortunately, everything related to the brakes, components and assemblies of the chassis was not changed or replaced with a more suitable one, although it was possible. The reason for such a strange step was the high cost of cars due to the fact that initially UAZs were purchased not at the enterprise in Ulyanovsk itself, but from ordinary dealers who increased the price well.
During the peak period (1994-1995), the LLD-auto enterprise produced up to 40 cars a month, but in the second half of the 90s, the demand for modified UAZs began to fall sharply, and ultimately the first private car plant ceased to exist.
ShZSA-3939
Manufacturer: JSC "ShZSA", Shumerlya (Chuvashia).
Start of release: 1994 year.
With the transition to a market economy, the newly formed states were swept by a wave of crime. Organized gangsters were haunted by the cash flows of individuals, companies and enterprises. Raids have become more frequent on places where a large amount of cash has accumulated at a certain time. But attacks on collectors, who at that time still had ordinary cars, were especially popular. This situation could not last long - specialized vehicles equipped with armor were required.
The first attempt to create an armored car on their own carried out by the Shumerlinsky plant of special vehicles, presenting the model 3939 to the public. The basis for the armored car was the UAZ 31512, which together with the "plant of corps" made clothes designed to protect valuable contents. The body was redrawn from start to finish; only the bevel of the lower part on the driver's door makes it related to the UAZ.
Contrary to the beliefs of many, only the cargo-passenger compartment was made of high-strength armor plate in ShZSA-3939, and not the entire car. The hood stylized under the armor was made in order to scare away lovers of easy money from a distance.
There is little information about ShZSA-3939. It is known that production continued in the second half of the nineties, most of the produced cars have already gone out of use and are "idle" around the yards. Individual copies were converted for military operations for military operations in Chechnya, and anyone can see the armored car with their own eyes - it stands as a monument in front of the building of the Rosinkas association in Volgograd.
US - UAZ 469 "Huntsman"
Production: NAMI, Moscow.
Show: 1998 year.
What could be more passable than a UAZ? Only UAZ on low pressure tires! After all, as you know, large and soft wheels provide the maximum area of adhesion to the surface. "Jaeger" is one of the many versions of the UAZ with such a chassis.
Its design was based on the serial UAZ 469 with enlarged wheel arches, additional sills and ultra-low pressure gear tires manufactured by NPF TREKOL, slightly modified by NAMI. The Ulyanovsk SUV was chosen for the role of the main donor for a reason.
Its chassis design required the least rework, which saves time and money. A year later, the all-terrain vehicle, prepared for driving on soft ground, wetlands, virgin snow, as well as overcoming water obstacles by swimming, was shown to the public. A year later, NPF TREKOL presented an independent, but very similar development in this area - TREKOL 39041, which is also based on a serial UAZ. The production of the car continues to this day.
UAZ-3159 "Bars"
Production: UAZ.
Start of release: 1999 year.
"Land Rover has become expensive and prestigious, Gelenevagen too. And why is the UAZ worse?" - thought at the plant and made a long-wheelbase modification of the UAZ-3153. A little later, its "luxury" modification, "Bars", appeared.
In order to make a competitive car out of the new model, the stretched body was endowed with plastic linings, footboards were installed under the thresholds, the vents were made sliding, the rear door was hinged, a sunroof was cut into the roof ... and these are only visible changes.
A new generation 16-valve engine - ZMZ-409 with electronic fuel injection was installed under the hood. Through the application reducer axles, combined with the front spring and rear small leaf spring suspensions, it was possible to increase by 80 mm ground clearance and 165 mm track. In addition, the UAZ was equipped with a power steering and five-speed gearbox gear.
The only thing that spoiled the whole thing was the interior, which, despite attempts to improve it, remained terrible (hard molded plastic, fabric upholstery of door panels, etc.). In addition, parts were constantly falling off. It did not work to grow "Gelik" out of UAZ. In the nine years that Bars was in production program Ulyanovsk plant, only 10 thousand long wheelbase specimens found their owners.
UAZ-3150 "Shalun"
Production: UAZ.
Show: 1999 year.
Although "Naughty" did not become a serial, he managed to light up in one of the unofficial modifications to the game GTA: San Andreas
If there is a long wheelbase version, then there must be a short wheelbase! If you are trying to please customers who are thirsty for solidity, then you can try to "reach out" to young people ... Obviously, this logic was guided at UAZ.
"Shalun" is an open "sports and entertainment" version of the UAZ-31512 with a base reduced by 380 mm, equipped with powerful chrome-plated safety arches, an easily removable awning and four comfortable seats. It was proposed to install two engines under its hood: UMZ-4213.10 (2.9 liters) and ZMZ-409 (2.7 liters), capable of giving the car good dynamics (compared to serial models).
However, getting rid of extra centimeters and kilograms had a positive effect not only on maximum speed and acceleration time, as a result of these changes, the SUV has improved maneuverability and cross-country ability. Along with the civilian version, an army version was presented, the bottom and engine of which were covered with armor plates.
Alas, at the time of the premiere, the consumer market was not ready for the emergence of a domestic competitor to the American Jeep Wrangler, which, in principle, is not very popular in Russia. In total, six copies of the shortened open-top UAZ were collected, five of which were sold.
Scorpio-1
Production: Corporation "Protection".
Start of release: 2003 year.
The fact that the UAZ 469 was developed first of all for the army was never a secret. For many years, this car was the main commander's transport on the territory of the USSR, and then the entire post-Soviet space. To say that the car is outdated is to say nothing.
However, making major design changes on a production scale is not easy - it takes years and a lot of investment. As a result, smaller enterprises were in a hurry, including the Zashchita corporation with its Scorpion-1 project. Taking a quick glance at their car, it is not possible to see something strange - an ordinary UAZ 31512, perhaps a three-door. And looking closely ...
In order to solve the problem of lack of free space, the body of the SUV was expanded by cutting along and welding a 270 mm insert. We worked on the "Barsovskie bridges" in order to increase the track. Got rid of rear doors but widened the front ones. The result is a unique car that surpasses the serial UAZ in terms of the possibility of additional equipment (hidden booking, installation of large-caliber rifle automatic guns) without loss of space for personnel.
It is difficult to verify the veracity of this, although the likelihood that such a test could have taken place and that the UAZ showed good results still exists. Even so, the track was and will remain more efficient than any wheel (except low pressure wheels) in tough climates and conditions.
Associate professor of the Department of Automobiles and Tractors of the Nizhny Novgorod State Technical University A. Anikin, who in 2003 created the Ukhtysh snow and swamp-going vehicle on a caterpillar track, was well aware of this.
The design is a sealed steel body with UAZ units, on which a body was installed, cut along just below the fracture line of the body panels. The salon visually remained unchanged with the exception of the horned steering wheel in place of the steering wheel.
The Ukhtysh did not become a mass production, but the design was generally recognized as very successful and successful, and for several more years the car was assembled at the All-Terrain Vehicle Plant and sold at a price of 1 million rubles.
The result was an all-terrain vehicle for the transfer of personnel, whose upper component not only adorned the most massive Soviet all-wheel drive truck, but also allowed the people sitting inside to feel much more comfortable than in the side body.
Tuning all-terrain vehicle UAZ 469
Almost all UAZ cars are SUVs and all-terrain vehicles, and every owner of such a car dreams of wheels of the corresponding type. Standard factory wheels on UAZ do not allow cars to demonstrate all their off-road capabilities. The maximum they can do is travel along city roads and suburban bumps.
Although, for example, the UAZ 469 car is intended for more serious tests, such as a real taiga with swamps, swamps and hills.
Are big wheels always good for UAZ?
Undoubtedly, by changing the standard tires to the larger ones, the driver hopes to improve. driving performance your car. Men dream that their UAZ 469 will look more brutal, and beautiful wheels will complement the picture of a powerful exterior. Sometimes the car owner himself does not understand why he needs it. Just need to do big wheels, and that's it.
A change in the diameter of the wheel by more than 5 cm is considered significant, since a smaller size does not give any noticeable rearrangements. In addition, a slight increase in the wheel does not require an obligatory change in the design of the car and does not in any way affect undercarriage and manageability. But if you increase the size of the tires by 10% or more, then the behavior of the car becomes completely different. The increase in wheels on the UAZ 469 primarily leads to costs related not only to the purchase of wheels and tires. We have to interfere with other elements of the car.
What are the advantages of big wheels for UAZ 469?
- Increased vehicle clearance. Due to this, the cross-country ability is improved and the angle of entry to a high altitude increases.
- Better traction with a wider tire. This improves off-road, snowy and sandy terrain.
- Large tires have an impressive thickness, so it is very difficult to damage them mechanically.
- Due to the peculiarity of the structure of such wheels, the likelihood of damage to the disc is reduced.
- Increased wear resistance, due to which the tire will last almost 2 times longer than the standard one.
It's harder to keep balance on wheels like this
What are the disadvantages of such large wheels?
- Without preliminary preparation of the car for external changes, changing the standard standard wheels can lead to imbalance. The load on the transmission increases and the resource of its parts decreases.
- The engine's ability to accelerate the car is reduced. This is due to the reduction in the gear ratio due to the increase in the wheel diameter. This is especially noticeable if the motor already has little power.
- Getting into a rut, a car with large wheels resists it worse.
- The braking system is less efficient.
- Fuel consumption increases and the speedometer often lies.
- Not every tire changer specializes in the repair of such wheels.
- The prices for large wheels are significantly higher than for standard ones.
Characteristics of standard tires for UAZ 469
Standard tires for any UAZ car have their own characteristics, since they are considered light trucks. The machine itself has an increased cross-country ability and the wheels, respectively, must be the same. It is important that the ride on a regular road is also comfortable, so any wheel on an UAZ should be universal. In addition, the tires must also meet quality requirements. Every driver hopes that the tires will last at least 2-3 seasons.
When choosing wheels, a motorist first of all pays attention to the classification of rubber. It is divided into types according to purpose:
- for asphalt and flat road;
- off-road (use outside the city);
- winter special tires for off-road vehicles with the 4x4 formula.
Standard tire size for UAZ
Since the UAZ 469 is designed not only for urban asphalt road, but also for off-road, the main part of which is dirt, special attention is paid to the presence of MUD markings on the tire. This designation indicates the ability of the tire to overcome mud, clay, swamps and swamps without problems.
Before changing the standard factory tires of a UAZ car for larger and more powerful ones, you need to consult with specialists and prepare the car for changes.
Rubber options for UAZ vehicles
Foreign manufacturers.
- Mud Terrain. Wheels specially designed for difficult off-road areas. They are distinguished by their special strength and endurance. Available in the 15-16.5-inch range.
- Tires of the Continental company. Excellent on sandy and muddy roads. The cost is cheaper than previous tires, but also inferior to them in strength and endurance. Sizes range from 17 to 25 inches.
- Mickey Thompson Baja CLAW Radial are aggressive appearance... Designed to overcome difficult dirt off-road sections.
- Pirelli Scorpion MUD are tires specially designed for UAZ vehicles. They have high sports potential. This is the kind of rubber that is chosen for participation in international rallies. It copes well with slippery roads and ordinary asphalt. It has a good, quiet tread and maintains perfect stability even at high speeds.
Domestic analogues.
Tire tread Bel 24
- Ф 201. Product of the Volzhsky tire plant. Low-profile diagonal tire. The specific pattern provides high cross-country ability in both directions (forward and backward) in off-road and snow conditions. Provides high stability and tremendous grip. It does not withstand high speeds, therefore it is intended only for travelers.
- And 502 Nizhnekamsk manufacturers. Excellent cross-country ability on all roads, good stability, high resistance to mechanical damage, low level noise. All season tires cope with ice and wet snow.
- And 520. They are distinguished by special softness and dynamism. These wheels are ideal for UAZ 469 vehicles. Good behavior both on clean asphalt and on wet sand. They do not slip in the mud.
- And 506. Has self-cleaning properties. Copes well with any snow. Resistant to mechanical damage. Anti-slip spikes can be used in winter. Of the shortcomings, owners of UAZ 469 cars note increased rigidity in I506 rubber.
- Bel 24. Tires are practically silent. Confidently hold the road. Sand, snow, clay, ice are passing by, overcoming a large track.
All types of tires have their own advantages and disadvantages. Each car owner chooses tires based on their personal requirements and capabilities. Some people get it right the first time, while others find the perfect tires by trial and error. In addition, someone needs an UAZ as a city guide, and someone needs it as a country all-terrain vehicle.
But buying UAZ wheels is not even half the battle. They need to be installed correctly, and on top of that, and be able to take care of them. If tires are purchased second-hand, they will require special attention.
MO. Chekhov district.
February 2016
This is not the first all-terrain vehicle from the VEKTOR4X4 company, but one of the few in which UAZ roots can be easily guessed.
All-terrain vehicle " Vector U-469"created on the basis of the UAZ Hunter car
However, he was not just given "big" wheels, he was a little "conjured"
To keep the pedal assembly unchanged, I had to front axle move forward, and to preserve the rear doors, move the rear axle back. As a result, the wheelbase has increased by 600mm (but now the approach angle has become generally negative)
New mounts
The frame of the car was lengthened and reinforced.
To install large wheels required a body lift, spacers, 60mm
The choice of tires was determined by the purpose of the snow and swamp-going vehicle - it will have to drive on the roads of Yakutia. Tundra, swamps are his element.
Accordingly, the all-terrain vehicle must float.
Buoyancy and provide huge tires. Plus, in wheel rims... buoyancy blocks are located. This allows for less sediment on the water and protects the discs from excessive dirt.
Wheels with a diameter of 21 "of our own production, equipped with badlocks.
To cover such large wheels, new wheel arches were made.
They are reinforced from the inside with a square profile so that they can be walked on.
For operation in Yakutia, work was carried out to insulate the car. The ceiling, doors and floor are covered with heat-insulating materials. They did not make double glazing, that was the customer's wish.
Work was carried out to treat the bottom and interior of the car with anti-corrosion compounds.
A power bumper of the RIF company is installed in front. An additional LED light is mounted on the bumper.
In a regular place power bumper there is an electric winch Come Up 9500 in a sealed design
Power thresholds manufactured by RIF are installed on the sides
To them, for the convenience of getting into the high cabin, special steps are welded
Since the frame of the all-terrain vehicle has become longer, a cargo platform has turned out to be at the back. With the help of it, it became more convenient to load a tall car.
Hunter's swing door remained unchanged.
Inside the standard 5 seats.
Under rear seats a compressor station based on Berkut-24 was located
A compressor station is needed for the wheel inflation system and for the control of pneumatic locks.
The main "highlight" of the all-terrain vehicle is the original wheel reduction gears with a reduction of 2.8.
The gearboxes are serially manufactured by Vector4x4 itself and are designed for installation on UAZ, TOYOTA, NISSAN, JEEP vehicles, with tires ultra low pressure sizes up to 1600 mm or extreme mud rubber (bogger, simex) up to 44 inches.
Reducer housing made of duralumin alloy D16T, gears from agricultural machinery that have undergone careful rejection, semi-axles of the original design.
The gearboxes have an inlet for the pneumatic line for pumping the wheels.
Centralized wheel inflation control. Directly from the cab, you can adjust the pressure from 0.1 atm for movement on marshy terrain and up to 1.2 atm for movement on public roads.
Pneumatic lines:
Disc brakes are installed at the front and rear.
Interlocks are also controlled from the cockpit. Indicators for the inclusion of locks are displayed on the dashboard
Itself dashboard remained practically unchanged
Steering of a snow and swamp-going vehicle with a hydraulic booster.
The steering arm is reinforced.
The standard 5-speed gearbox, GP and RCP also remained unchanged.
Only cardan shafts, due to the lengthened base of the car had to be redone. They were lengthened, increased in diameter and rebalanced.
Everything is standard under the hood of the all-terrain vehicle
Gasoline engine ZMZ-409
The engine compartment is covered with special mud flaps on the sides. This protects against the ingress of dirt.
The all-terrain vehicle is equipped with a hunting hatch.
In order to feel for ourselves what control of an all-terrain vehicle is, we went to the vastness of the NATI test site.
There are ascents, descents, snowdrifts and ravines.
Need to say. that the Vector U-469 is controlled easily, like a regular UAZ.
It is clear that due to the decrease final drives the speed will be less, but this is partly compensated by the large wheels.
As befits an all-terrain vehicle on low-pressure tires, the machine has a smooth ride. Small irregularities are swallowed by soft tires.
Rolled ups and downs, the all-terrain vehicle passed with a working pressure of 0.6 without straining.
For virgin soil, the wheels were vented to 0.3.
The only obstacle that the all-terrain vehicle did not obey was the slope of the coast of an artificial reservoir. A couple of meters before the top, the wheels tore off the snow cover, and ice underneath. There was no longer enough wheel grip, and the inertia that could help has long since dried up. So anyone needs a winch vehicle off-road capability!
Pleased with the presence of cross-axle locks. Without them, the all-terrain vehicle could fall into a trap even with a small diagonal hanging. And so: turned on two levers and drove off as if nothing had happened.
But changing the pressure in the wheels takes time. It takes 10-15 minutes to inflate or deflate all four wheels.
But there is time to eat. As if a table was made in the back specially for this :)
Snow and swamp-going vehicle " Vector U-469"is positioned as a more budgetary analogue of TREKOL.
