Gas-oil front struts demfi COMFORT for VAZ 2108-21099, 2113-2115

Who, if not the driver, should take care of his steel horse - the car. Proper and timely care will ensure trouble-free operation of individual machine parts and quality driving on city roads. Unfortunately, in most cases the road surface has to wait for major repairs, and car enthusiasts have to deal with breakdowns with enviable regularity after driving through numerous potholes and potholes.

Drivers point out that the car’s suspension often suffers, regardless of whether the car is foreign or domestic. The most vulnerable elements are considered to be shock absorbers, which in the VAZ 2114 have to be changed frequently. In order for shock absorbers to last longer, it is necessary to approach the selection of this part of the car with special care.

How to choose shock absorbers for a VAZ 2114

First of all, let's decide on the option for using the racks. Remember: how do you drive a car, what roads do you travel on most often?

1. City highways allow the installation of oil struts on the VAZ 2114. They are traditional for all varieties of Samar. Oil shock absorbers provide soft and smooth passage of bumps.
2. If you don’t mind driving on the intercity highway and at the same time driving around the city, it is better to buy gas-oil shock absorbers. With them you don’t have to be afraid of small bumps and defects in the road; when accelerating, the car’s movement is more rigid.
3. Extreme sports enthusiasts know that they will not be able to do without gas struts. Only with gas devices can a car enthusiast experience all the delights of fast driving, including every bump. It is worth noting that gas struts have a negative impact on the car body.

Selection of racks

Tuning version of car suspension

The choice of shock absorber struts for a VAZ-2114 can often confuse the car owner, since in addition to the original there are a number of analogues that can also be installed, as well as a sports version. Let's consider which of all the racks are most suitable for installation on a car and are suitable for our rough roads.

Native racks

2108-2905001 and 2108-2905002 – original catalog numbers of front shock absorber struts for the VAZ-2114 family of cars. The average cost is about 2,000 rubles/piece.

Original shock absorber struts

Since the conversation is about which struts are better, we can conclude that original shock absorbers do not suit car owners. But why? It seems that the design engineers took everything into account when designing this spare part, but no, something is still wrong.

The first factor that puts native stands in a negative position is that their endurance leaves much to be desired. The shock absorber seal does not last its life on smooth roads , not to mention the fact that it has to constantly absorb potholes. Since the original struts are of the oil type, when accelerating over 120 km/h it begins to loosen, and at 140 km/h this becomes significantly noticeable.

It is these two problems that become the reasons that car owners begin to look for a replacement for the original part.

What's behind?

2108-2915003 and 2108-2915004 – original part numbers for the rear left and right shock absorber struts manufactured by AvtoVAZ. The average cost is 2000 rubles/piece.

Maybe analog is better?

Analogue racks are usually either a cheap replacement for the original, with the same characteristics, or an improved budget option.

In fact, many manufacturers of spare parts offer a wide range of products that have long been loved by car owners and are highly popular.

So, let's consider a possible option for installing analogues of the VAZ-2114 shock absorber.

Front struts

Shock absorber strut manufactured by Fenox

Rear pillars

Shock absorber strut manufactured by Finwhile

Particular attention should be paid to shock-absorbing struts manufactured by Monroe.

Monroe racks

As practice has shown, they cope well with the uneven roads of the country and also have high durability. Read more about the process of replacing rear shock absorbers here.

Sports and popular stands

Sports shock absorbers

As you know, many car enthusiasts install sports and semi-sports shock absorber struts on their cars to achieve maximum effect on the roads and maximum stability. They are more durable and absorb road imperfections much better than stock or analog struts.

There are a number of manufacturers who have proven over many years of work that parts can be not only high-quality, but also durable. So, let's look at which spare parts manufacturers offer high-quality sports shock absorber struts.

Popular solution - Kayaba

Shock absorber struts manufactured by Kayaba

“Kayaba” are legendary stands that have earned worldwide recognition. They are famous for their quality and durability. At the same time, the automobile spare parts market is filled with counterfeits of this manufacturer. Let's look at what racks the manufacturer offers for 2114:

• EXCEL-G is a gas strut that is filled with nitrogen. Mainly intended for everyday driving, without special loads.
• Ultra SR and Ultra GR are sporty shock absorber struts with increased stability.
• Premium is a new generation of hydraulically driven shock absorbers. High-quality production material increases long-term use.

ProSport - CIS is not lagging behind!

Racks produced by ProSport

A legendary CIS company that has long been making sports versions of parts for domestically produced cars. There are two options for installation on a car - gas (sports) and gas-oil (semi-sports).

SS20 - forward domestic manufacturer

Racks manufactured by SS20

Popular manufacturer of domestic origin. The main specialization is the creation of tuning parts for cars produced in the CIS. For the VAZ-2114 there are 4 options for shock absorber struts from this manufacturer:

• Highway . Rigid struts that maximize cornering when accelerating.
• Standard . This option becomes ideal for those who live in harsh regions. They tolerate extreme heat and frost very well.
• Comfort . A universal version of racks, and therefore they are highly popular among car enthusiasts. The design features are such that they grip the road surface properly and work well with any driving style.
• Sports . These are the toughest racks. This option is intended for tracks, as it ideally holds the car during sharp maneuvers at high speed.

Ultra Extreme

Ultra-Extreme sports racks

Some of the most expensive options . These are combined racks that are ideal for both urban and road riding. Made from high-strength material that perfectly absorbs uneven road surfaces. The average service life is 70-80 thousand kilometers.

Plaza

Domestic sports stands produced by "Plaza"

Oddly enough, St. Petersburg racks have gained quite a high popularity among owners of the domestic automobile industry.

To avoid counterfeits entering the market, the manufacturer puts an o, which guarantees a quality mark. Although all stands are oil-based, this factor does not reduce their quality. So, let's look at what options it provides:

• Soft-Drive. The soft version of the struts is designed for city driving. Although there is a drawback in the form of rocking of the car, they are quite durable.
• Sport . Very rigid struts are designed for driving at high speed, because they perfectly hold the car on the road surface.
• X-Drive . Rigid racks, which were originally designed to hold a car on a slippery road, which became a fundamental factor for their use in the northern regions.

Brembo

Brembo struts

Quite a well-known manufacturer of tuning spare parts. It received worldwide recognition for its improved brake systems, and in 2011 it entered the CIS market, where it began producing a fairly wide range of parts for the domestic automotive industry. So, let's look at what options this company offers:

• Soft racks for those who love drag and drift in a car. But, they are not suitable for high-speed driving.
• The best option for those who love to drive and drive a car every day.
• ProSport. Rigid racks that are designed for high-speed driving. They perfectly hold the car on the road surface.

ATF

ATF struts

A new manufacturer that entered the CIS market only in 2015. The main plant is located in Western Ukraine, but this does not reduce the quality of the products. It only offers one strut option - Sport. Rigid racks are designed specifically for driving at high speed.

Rack types

For all types of cars there are three options for shock absorber struts:

• Oily . The most common installation option on cars produced in the CIS. They are soft and suitable for any type of riding. The only drawback is that when they are installed, the car begins to rock at high speed.
• Gas . A rigid option that prevents the car from swaying at high speed.
• Gas-oil . An average option that will allow you to drive not only off-road, but also feel comfortable on the highway.

Racks SS20

Suspensions deserve special attention, which also do not lag behind imported manufacturers in sales volumes - drivers continue to support the domestic manufacturer, which makes shock absorbers in Samara.

Which racks are the best of all those available for purchase? Each is good in its own way and has a number of distinctive features. The Samara plant is a fairly serious enterprise that produces not only struts, but also other spare parts and parts for cars.

Racks made in Samara come in 4 types:

1. Highway - as you may have guessed, there is no question of a soft ride here. Shock absorbers are installed on cars that drive on highways; the products provide drivers with smooth entry and turns.
2. Standard – they work regardless of the weather conditions the car is in and can withstand the most severe temperature fluctuations. The rear suspension is matched to the front.
3. Comfort Optima - compared to Standard, the rigidity of these devices is 30% higher. Can be used for any driving style in any weather conditions.
4. Sports – suitable for extreme sports enthusiasts who are ready to drive at aggressive speeds and prefer sharp turns.

How to check the rear struts for functionality on a VAZ 2114, 2115, 2109, 2108

Unlike the front struts, the rear struts don’t fail as often, but it does happen. Usually in such cases a knock is heard when driving over bumps from the rear of the car. How can you understand that it is the rack that is knocking? There are three ways to check:

• Inspection of the rack.
• Rocking the car.
• The feeling of driving a car.

Inspection of a knocking rack

By lifting the car on a lift, you can see the rack and what condition it is in. If the stand is damp (moistened with oil), this means it’s time to change it. In such cases, they say that the stand has leaked. You can also look at the strut rod. It should be free of burrs and scratches. If the strut rod is damaged, the strut also needs to be replaced.

Rocking the car

Approach alternately from the left and right sides of the rear of the car and begin to press on it from above, as if rocking it. Five compressions and releases will be enough. After the last release, the machine should not continue to rock.

The feeling of driving with faulty struts

You can understand that your shock absorbers are faulty while driving the car. When driving on the highway, notice whether the car continues to rock after passing a section of the road laid by the wave. If the car continues to rock, the shock absorbers should be replaced.

Possible faults

Among the most common malfunctions of struts on the VAZ 2114, a number of breakdowns are noted:

• extraneous noise has appeared, cracking in the area of ​​the brake pads;
• the compression buffer in the car is damaged or completely ruptured;
• oil leaks on the body;
• The rod in the shock absorber began to jam.

If you notice at least one of the indicated manifestations in your car, take the car to a service station. If the services of a car repair shop are currently too expensive, try to cope on your own. You can enlist the help of a friend who at least knows something about how machines work.

One way or another, it is advisable for every driver to be able to cope with minor problems on their own, because they can overtake you on the road far from home, as they say, it’s never too late to learn.

What does the Japanese company Kayaba offer?

Many people pay attention to Kayaba products when deciding how to replace rear shock absorbers on a VAZ 2114. Firstly, this is a global brand, known since 1947 and has earned trust in more than 100 countries around the world. Please note that every fourth car in the world is equipped with KYB shock absorbers. Secondly, Kayaba Corporation employs 11,000 people working in 15 factories and producing 75 million shock absorbers per year. The statistics are impressive! It’s not for nothing that many car owners have no doubts and decide how to change the rear struts on a VAZ 2114, relying on the product line of the Japanese corporation Kayaba. What does the corporation offer for the VAZ 2114?

• Premium is a reliable hydraulic shock absorber, considered an analogue for the factory equipped VAZ 2114.
• Ultra SR is a sports shock absorber strut, characterized by quality and “endurance”, providing decent maneuverability to the vehicle and additional comfort in the cabin.

Ultra SR – sports shock absorber strut

• EXCEL-G is a special nitrogen shock absorber, which is designed to create comfortable conditions for the driver and passengers in the cabin, while the car moves smoothly and slowly.

Tools needed to replace struts

Let's say you decide to install shock absorbers on your VAZ yourself. So that you don’t have to be distracted later by getting or finding the necessary tools in the garage, prepare the entire set of special devices in advance. So, what devices will you need:

• standard jack;
• cotter pins, vices and puller;
• in repair work related to the racks of the VAZ 2114, a hammer and pliers will be useful;
• It’s great if you have a chisel at hand;
• you can’t do without open-end and ring wrenches for 13, 17, 19, 22, 24;
• a wrench designed to remove a wheel from a car.

If you have ever dealt with repairs or at least seen from the outside how VAZ 2115, 2108, 2109, 21099, 2113 are repaired, this will help you better navigate replacing shock absorbers on a VAZ 2114, because the process itself is identical. Moreover, all the parts of these cars exactly match the latest brand of domestic car.

Types of shock absorbers

Gas shock absorbers are produced using two technologies: low and high pressure. Higher gas pressure causes the shock absorber to operate faster, which is especially appreciated by fans of fast sports driving because the car stays on the road better. The undoubted advantages of gas shock absorbers include correct operation even in difficult weather conditions; oil, much more than gas, changes its parameters under the influence of temperature. The suspension under the influence of gas shock absorbers is clearly “strengthened”, but their disadvantage is their delicate design; if the seal is damaged, the gas quickly escapes, and thus the shock absorber fails.

Oil shock absorbers are technologically older and therefore much cheaper than their younger versions. Prices start at 500 rubles per unit, but remember that you should always replace shock absorbers in pairs, or preferably all four. This type of shock absorbers is appreciated by drivers who prefer a quiet and comfortable ride; thanks to their use, the car becomes “soft”.

Dynamic driving causes the oil in the shock absorbers to foam, causing them to gradually lose their effectiveness. The simple design also once influenced drivers to favor them because regeneration was possible, but today this procedure is not profitable.

What are the best racks for VAZ 2114? In the next part of the article we will talk about eight shock absorbers for this car, among them you will definitely be able to find a suitable option.

How to install shock absorbers on a VAZ 2114

It is better to once again make sure that the necessary spare parts and tools are fully equipped before installation. Assess how efficient they are. It is advisable to wash the settled dust particles on the rods with running water. Finally, we start replacing the racks.

1. Place the car on a level surface. The machine must stand firmly on the base and not wobble or move.
2. To prevent the VAZ 2114 from suddenly moving from its place, you need to put the handbrake on it, then jack up the car and secure the wheel restraints.
3. Remove 2 wheels from the part of the car where the old suspensions will be removed. It’s up to you to decide which new units are best mounted for a comfortable ride.
4. If the front products are to be replaced, release them from the safety mechanism.
5. Replacing rear products involves removing the protection in the upper fastening element.
6. Slightly loosen the rod nut and fasteners adjacent to the body.
7. Hold the pliers tightly in your hand, then use them to release and remove the cotter pin from the VAZ 2114.
8. Disconnect the steering rod.
9. Remove the hose involved in the braking process.
10. Through the arch, free yourself from the outdated type of shock absorber.
11. Dismantle the support bearing.
12. Carefully and slowly fold the new product, consisting of a spring and a bearing.
13. You can install shock absorbers by initiating the reverse procedure for installing the product.