Most Niva car owners choose it solely because of its good cross-country ability. This SUV can overcome off-road conditions without any problems. However, if the Niva is not prepared for such actions, it may suffer. One of the most important additions that is necessary to overcome off-road conditions is a reinforced bumper on the Niva.
With such a bumper, not only does the protection of the car increase, but its appearance is also transformed; the SUV looks more brutal. That is why Niva owners want to make and install a reinforced bumper.
Preparatory work
This item can be purchased in special stores. However, the choice for reinforced VAZ bumpers is not very large, because the manufacturer supplies them in small quantities. Finding a reinforced bumper is quite difficult, and in small towns it is almost impossible, which is why many Niva owners prefer to make this element themselves rather than purchase a ready-made one in a store.
The reinforced bumper on the Niva is not only an element of the car’s appearance, but also protects the body and passengers. In the event of an accident, it can save lives. Because of these reasons, many Niva owners are looking for drawings of a reinforced bumper and consulting with knowledgeable people on how to do it better.
How to remove the front bumper on a Chevrolet Niva
A long time ago, when cars first began to be created, they had a very monotonous appearance. The more they became, the more it was clear that they were monotonous. Each car was very similar to every other. People paid almost no attention to this, because for them a car is primarily a means of transportation. However, over the last hundred years, and especially now, a car has been more than just a means of transportation. Now it has enough comfort, such as:
- climate control;
- electric windows;
- heated mirrors;
- heated seats;
- rain sensors.
In fact, there are a lot of comfort systems in cars. Nowadays people treat cars with personality. They want there to be a twist in each of them. That's why they create a custom look for each car. The main part of a car's appearance is its bumper. It not only has the function of exterior but also protection. If earlier automakers created a metal body for good strength, now almost all automakers create plastic bodies, and a metal body reinforcement is placed underneath it.
Under the body there is not only an amplifier, but also many sensors. It is for the purpose of replacing or repairing sensors that sometimes it becomes necessary to remove the front bumper. There is also a little space behind the bumper, which is why when tuning a car or adding new parts to it, this free space behind the bumper can be useful. Also, sometimes in small traffic accidents, only the bumper is damaged, which is why it needs to be removed and replaced or repaired. Sometimes it is much more convenient to remove the bumper at home, since, for example, you can replace the sensor at home. You will learn how to remove the front bumper of a Chevrolet Niva in this article.
Removing the front bumper of Chevrolet Niva
Preparation of basic materials
If the drawing has already been found, then you can begin preparing the necessary materials. To make a bumper for a VAZ you will need:
1. Sheet metal with a thickness of 3 mm or more. 2. Tubular or box profile. 3. Sheets of thick cardboard. 4. Putty and primer, preferably automotive. 5. Paint.
When all the materials are prepared, you need to find the necessary tools. The main ones include an angle grinder and a welding machine. If these tools are not available, you will need to borrow them from someone or resort to the help of specialists.
Power bumper for the field: photos, preparation, drawings and how to make
Many people choose to install a power bumper to provide a secure platform for a winch, additional space for a cable, or as a way to protect against wild animals during off-road travel. Everyone has their own thoughts about the need to install a power bumper on the Niva-2121 or the lack thereof.
The article is intended for the owner of the Niva, who has already decided to install a power bumper. An important question for many car owners is how to make a power bumper for a Niva yourself, so that the design reliably increases resistance to possible impacts. Below we will describe the steps on how to make a power bumper for a Niva yourself.
Preparatory stage
The power bumper "Chevrolet Niva" and "Niva" can be bought almost everywhere, but you can also make it yourself. Personal production has its advantage - independent choice of material for the buffer, as well as the absence of overpayment for the manufacturer's brand when purchasing.
Before actually making a car buffer, be sure to answer the question of why exactly you need this design. This will allow you to think through all the necessary details of future work.
You can make a power bumper for Niva yourself
A do-it-yourself power bumper should contain:
- mounting location for the winch;
- "wind cutters";
- place for mounting license plates and headlights.
It is very important to pay attention to the fact that a homemade bumper for a Niva will add 15-25 additional kilograms to the vehicle.
Selection of power bumper material
At the first stage, before making power bumpers for the Niva, the car owner should decide on the choice of material for the bumper. Car owners make a buffer from various materials depending on the desired weight of the future structure, its reliability and cost. A do-it-yourself fiberglass bumper is more suitable for a Chevrolet Niva. The material is inexpensive and, if properly processed, can be stronger than aluminum. The advantage of fiberglass is its low weight compared to steel construction.
The steel structures of the front power bumper on the Niva are suitable for a powerful SUV. The components must strengthen the structure of the car, which means stainless steel or rolled pipes are perfect in this situation. A high-quality alloy will withstand strong collisions, but will weigh many times more than a fiberglass structure.
Steel structures are suitable for a powerful SUV
Creating the Right Drawing
The next stage of work is to create a drawing of a power bumper for the Niva 2121. It is imperative to remember that precise manufacturing according to the drawing will lead to a high-quality result.
You can create a drawing of a power bumper for a Niva in several ways:
- Pay specialists. The best option for a person who has no experience in working with auto structures and has never made drawings.
- Draw a drawing yourself. To do this, preliminary clear measurements should be taken.
- Download a ready-made drawing on the Internet for the VAZ 2121, but it is not a fact that you will be completely satisfied with its details.
- Use Internet programs such as “AutoCad”, “Katina” and “Compass”.
Then you can start preparing the car.
Preparing the car
To install reinforced bumpers on a Niva with your own hands, you need to prepare the car. To do this, dismantle the standard buffer. If you want to tune both structures at once, remove the front and rear bumpers one by one. Before dismantling, we advise you to study in detail the features of this element of the machine, so as not to make mistakes during the disassembly of the buffer. Before direct dismantling, remove the battery terminal to avoid electric shock.
Material cutting
To transfer the drawing to sheets of metal, you need to create a template. For this purpose you will need cardboard.
When all parts of the bumper are cut out of cardboard, you can try them on. If everything fits perfectly, then you can transfer these parts to sheets of metal. To cut them out you will need a grinder. When all the parts are cut out, it is best to sand them down so that everything is perfectly smooth. However, if there is no such tool, then you can leave it like that.
Creating the main structure
You can create the main bumper structure for the Niva-2121 in 2 ways: by connecting several elements by welding them, or by giving the bumper shape to a single element by bending and folding. Everyone must choose for themselves which method is more convenient.
The product that looks best is made from a single piece and bent in the right places. In this case, all corners are rounded. However, in order to bend the metal in the right places, special equipment is needed, which can only be found in factories. Therefore, most often the reinforced bumper for the Niva is made using a welding machine.
Mounting the rear bumper VAZ 21213
The durability of Niva bumpers will be the envy of many similar cars. But, unfortunately, as a result of a strong blow, even such a durable structure can be replaced.
In order to remove the rear bumper on a Niva, you need the following tool:
- Head 22
- Strong and long collar
- Extension
- Ratchet
You will need to remove it completely with the fasteners, since I personally was not able to unscrew it from them. Because it is impossible to reach from below with a long wrench, and with a short wrench it is impossible to unscrew such large nuts. Therefore, it is easier to remove it with the mounting brackets - that is, unscrew one bolt on each side where it is attached to the side members.
So, first of all, we spray grease on the bolts, since they are completely soured.
We wait a few minutes and, using a powerful and long lever, unscrew the bolts.
If the connections are a little loose, you can use a ratchet handle to do this much faster:
When the bolts on both sides are removed, the bumper no longer holds anything and you can try to pull it out. To do this, we take it seriously and try to remove it with brackets from the holes in the body on each side:
With the rear bumper removed from the vehicle, you can now detach it from its brackets. Since there are no other obstacles and access to the bolts and nuts is free, this can be done very quickly. Again, I recommend spraying it with WD or a similar lubricant first, since these connections will rust completely!
Installation or replacement with a new one is carried out in the reverse order of removal. The price of a new rear bumper assembly for a Niva is approximately 1,200 rubles, including the linings. And the brackets are sold separately, and they cost around 150 rubles.
Creation of kangurin
Now we need to think about whether one frame is enough or whether a kengurin is also needed. Each Niva owner must think about the answer to this question independently. If you only need to strengthen the bumper, then one frame will be enough. If you want to transform the appearance of your car, then the kenguryatnik will fit perfectly. The price for homemade kengurin will be much lower than ready-made ones.
To create such an element, profile pipes will be needed. They can be bent as needed or cut and welded together with several elements. You can come up with the design of a kangurin yourself; there are no specific standards here.
After completion of the work, painting will be necessary. You can also install additional optics on the kangurin and bumper. In order for the power elements to hold tightly, it is necessary to install them using plates.
As it turned out, making a reinforced bumper for a Niva is not so difficult; you just need tools, material and a little skill. Also, if the bumper is not in stores, and it is not possible to make it yourself, then you can turn to the craftsmen.
Repairing complex dents
It happens that deeper dents appear on the bumper than those left after contact with snowdrifts. The reasons for their occurrence can be different, ranging from children playing with a ball to road accidents. To level out such a dent, it is not at all necessary to contact specialists. All work can be done with your own hands.
There is an effective and simple method. To straighten a dent, you will need a powerful hair dryer, which heats the area around the damage for a couple of minutes. Next, the heated dent is sprayed with a can of compressed air until traces of frost from the liquefied air appear. Afterwards, you should wait for the frost to disappear and observe the surface straightening on its own. All that remains is to wipe the dent until a natural shine is formed.
So, you can always fix a dent that appears on the bumper with your own hands, which will save significant money.
hello to everyone who stopped by) I somehow like the fact that my rear bumper is a little dented less and less.
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