Springs for GAZelle

2024 Author: Erin Ralphs | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-19 11:42

A small GAZelle truck has managed to become a real legend of the domestic auto industry, despite its relatively young age. It was the first successful small-tonnage machine, which has earned universal recognition in many CIS countries, where it is still actively used today. In Russia, this is the best-selling small-tonnage vehicle, which has no equal in value. Still, the prices for GAZelle spare parts are 2 times cheaper and more affordable than, for example, Ford Transit. And sooner or later, some spare part on it will require replacement. Springs are no exception.

Any spring tends to collapse (bend under the pressure of gravity). At the same time, the machine begins to sag, and its carrying capacity is significantly reduced. Therefore, the springs on the GAZelle need to be replaced. But our drivers found another way out - to roll the spring. At the same time, it resumes all its operational properties, and it can be further “spoiled”. There are, of course,such cases when the metal simply bursts under pressure (most often due to a large overload). And you can’t do without buying a new spare part, since the GAZelle cannot ride on shock absorbers alone, and even more so transport goods. And in order not to roll and change it often, it is possible to strengthen the springs. GAZelle allows such reinforcement only on the rear axle, thanks to the addition of additional sheets.

But don't get too carried away - everything should be in moderation. After all, if you add 10 sheets to the bridge, the load capacity of the GAZelle will not increase from this. The load on the engine, gearbox and the frame itself will increase, which likes to burst when overloaded by 2.5-3 tons. When transporting excessive weight, it is especially not worth running into pits and bumps, as this can lead to unforeseen consequences. 1500 kilograms - this is the norm that the GAZelle should carry. And for large loads there is GAZ Valdai.

The springs on the GAZelle are very sensitive to pits, since both the front and rear parts are interconnected. To save money, you can put worn out rear springs on the front axle, and buy new ones in their place.

If you strengthen the springs on the GAZelle, then its carrying capacity will increase to two tons. The addition of each pair of sheets increases the load capacity by 200 kilograms. Most often, springs are reinforced on elongated versions of GAZelles (body length from 4 meters or more). Such tuning increases the reliability and service life of the car chassis at its full load. For 4 meter carsinstall up to three additional sheets, which is a total of 8 pieces. If desired, it is also possible to install sheets on the front axle, but it does not play a significant role, but only gives the car rigidity. In general, strengthening the spring on the GAZelle gives it greater stability and maneuverability when driving.

When strengthening the springs, many drivers forget that the maximum load capacity of a GAZelle is, as mentioned above, no more than 1,500 kilograms (and this is with a tilt body). If you load 2-3 tons into it every day, you will soon need to replace the rear axle and even overhaul the engine, which, by the way, is also designed for 1.5 tons.