Off-road vehicle from "Oka": photo and description, specifications

2024 Author: Erin Ralphs | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-19 11:41

At first glance, the SUV "Oka" sounds a little strange? However, this car from the designers of VAZ, which has gained popularity due to its compact dimensions and low fuel consumption, is quite possible to transform into a jeep. Now the car is not mass-produced, however, it can be found on the roads in various modifications. "Small car" is an excellent springboard for experimentation. Consider the features of the creation and maintenance of this little "monster".

Examples of "Oka" SUV

Often, users include a fantasy that strikes the imagination of professional automotive designers. Basically, alterations differ in design, chassis elements and wheel sizes. Often, low-pressure tires are installed on the car, which improve the off-road patency of the vehicle.

The base of such cars, as a rule, consists of the running base of other vehicles. To install wheels with a large radius, wings are cut off, some Oka SUVsundergoing bodywork modifications. All manipulations are aimed at giving the car an original and presentable exterior. In addition, the craftsmen beautifully straighten and paint over the docking points.

Alternatively, you can install protection for the bottom of the all-terrain vehicle. The low-powered engine of the original is changed to more powerful counterparts. This is one of the most complex and time-consuming processes in the improvement of the "subcompact". In general, there are such modifications that it is not a shame to present at international exhibitions.

How to make an SUV on tracks from Oka?

To create such an all-terrain vehicle is quite difficult and costly. Caterpillars from the Buran snow and swamp vehicle are suitable as a running element. You can also make them yourself, but for this you need to have the appropriate skills, materials and time. The drive shafts are also taken from the indicated model, since the variable gearbox will be optimally aggregated with the braking system of the future Oka SUV.

The car's own CV joints will be used. Connecting and connecting brake discs - will not be difficult. On the front shafts, identical manipulations are performed. Experts recommend mounting the brake assembly in front of the car. After completion of the specified work, the functionality of all the main elements and their fasteners is checked. If the first tests do not cause complaints, you can proceed to field testing of the all-terrain vehicle. On some modifications, craftsmen put tracks on each wheel. Among the advantages of this design areonly a reduction in the total weight of the vehicle. This will reduce road grip.

How to make an all-terrain vehicle from Oka with your own hands?

To make a unique jeep yourself, you will need a few basic elements:

• Directly car Oka under SUV;
• profile pipe for making a frame;
• running knot from "Niva";
• steering block, can be from VAZ-2109;
• special tires.

At the first stage, a frame is created from a profile pipe. To begin with, they develop a detailed scheme, after which they entrust the work to an experienced welder who is guaranteed to ensure the quality of all joints. Next, they mount the transfer box with its connection to the corresponding mechanisms of the machine.

It is recommended to use springs as a suspension. Springs are not excluded, but they will significantly complicate the frame structure. To mount enlarged wheels, the wings are cut off, otherwise it will not work to install tires of a larger diameter. "Khodovka" from "Niva" will ensure the ideal operation of the vehicle on the road. After the Oka SUV is ready, test and field tests are carried out in several stages, starting with light off-road and low speeds.

Pros and cons

As evidenced by user reviews, the considered all-terrain vehicle has not only advantages, but also disadvantages. Among them:

1. Increase in oil consumption, especially if the practice of overcoming waterobstacles.
2. Tire tires wear out faster.
3. Additional check of welds required as misalignment and other frame problems occur in some cases.

It is desirable to cover all parts and mechanisms with a special protective compound or paint in order to avoid the appearance of corrosive processes. If the connections are not tight, water will enter the inside of the machine and cause problems over time.

Recommendations

When tuning the Oka SUV, additional protection should be mounted on the engine oil pan. Some users advise attaching foam, which makes it possible to increase the buoyancy of the vehicle. If the springs are not replaced with springs, the risk of their intensive wear increases significantly. It should be noted that in the latter case, the rigidity of the ride increases, which reduces the level of comfort for passengers when moving off-road.

Owner Reviews

User responses about the Oka SUV (see photo in the review) vary. Some people argue that, combined with low cost and high cross-country ability, the improved car is operated on an equal footing with UAZs and other domestic all-terrain vehicles. A tracked vehicle is generally capable of overcoming deep ditches and snow-covered areas. In addition, with skillful alteration, the car becomes a real amphibian.

Other users note that the converted Oka consumes a lot of oil, fuel, and often breaks down. In addition, rapid tire wear is fraught with additional costs. And the very transformation of a "subcompact car" into a jeep requires significant costs. Although, this does not stop fans of tuning domestic transport. Fortunately, the craftsmen in the domestic open spaces have not yet died out.

Finally

It's hard to imagine that the Oka can act as an all-terrain vehicle. Nevertheless, ingenuity and resourcefulness make it possible to create a real off-road conqueror from this “baby”. Full-fledged Russian-made SUVs, not to mention foreign-made giants, are very expensive. Alteration of "subcompact" in an all-terrain vehicle also requires considerable costs. However, many consumers believe that "the game is worth the candle." First, the transformation can be carried out in stages. Secondly, you can easily find spare parts, as well as use improvised tools and parts from non-working cars.

Among the most popular home-made versions of the all-terrain "Oka" are "generalists". They are based on low pressure pneumatic wheels. Crawler models are original, which are great for snowy and sandy areas.