Shock absorbers "Gazelle": description, producers, reviews and types

Shock absorbers "Gazelle" are one of the main components of the car suspension. Managed car driving, in fact, without this part is almost impossible. The main function of shock absorbers is to eliminate vibrations during the movement of the machine.

Which shock absorbers on the Gazelle are better: gas or oil?

Proper dampers ensure the safety and manageability of the car.
All parts of this type are divided into two main groups: gas-filled, or gas, and hydraulic, or oil.

Each of the species has its own peculiarities, pluses and minuses, and a dispute over which of them is better is conducted for decades.

Oil shock absorbers

The car's vibrations are extinguished by the circulation of oil from one chamber to another and its low compressibility. As a result of the conversion of the vibration energy, the lubricating fluid is heated.

Oil shock absorbers "Gazelle" have certain disadvantages:
• The compensation chamber contains a certain amount of air. With a reduction in its quantity, oil passes through the chamber without much effort. As a result, the shock absorber almost ceases to extinguish the oscillations.
• Lubricating fluid may contain air bubbles. Since air is compressed more easily than oil, when operating the shock absorber, not the lubricant flows, but the air mixture is compressed. Because of this, the efficiency of hydraulic damping drops sharply.
• The viscosity of the oil during the operation of the units can change due to heating, which leads to an acceleration of its circulation. Because of this, the damping effect of the oscillations disappears. In cold weather, the situation is absolutely the opposite. Suspension "Gazelle" can work hard until the lubricating fluid is completely warmed up.
• Frequent driving on roads that make Gazelle dampers work efficiently can lead to oil flooding and a reduction in depreciation.

Gas shock absorbers

The compensation chamber in such details is filled with gas injected under high pressure inwards. For such shock absorbers, the following features are characteristic.

Compared with oil, the gas is more rigid, which makes it easier to drive a car at high speed. In addition, this avoids the effect of aquaplaning.

The change in temperature has no effect on gas-filled shock absorbers. During the ride, no changes in the efficiency of their work are recorded.

In addition, gas shock absorbers have a great resource of work.

However, they also have their shortcomings:
• Gas dampers "Gazelle" is more expensive than its oil analogs by 20-30%.
• High rigidity of parts reduces the comfort of movement on the car.
• The suspension of the car can wear out more quickly due to the increased rigidity of the gas shock absorbers.

Gas or oil?

Given the characteristics of each type of shock absorber, we can draw the following conclusions.

Rigid gas is usually installed on cars that are operated under rather difficult conditions. However, they have a small "but": they can only be used on roads with good coverage. The replacement of some shock absorbers by others is often accompanied by the replacement of some suspension parts.

Oil is best used for driving on roads that are not in good condition, or installed on cars whose frame has lost stiffness.

Repair of shock absorbers

During operation, the shock absorbers may fail. In this case, their complete replacement or repair is required. The bushing of the shock absorber "Gazel", like the upper parts of the rods, is protected by a special rubber hood, which protects the parts from dirt.

When there are squeaks and knocking after driving off-road it is necessary to carry out the diagnosis of the suspension. First of all, the stock is inspected: if it fails, there are signs of corrosion or damage, it is necessary to change the parts.

Shock absorber "Gazelle" front

The replacement is made in the following order:

• The car rises with a jack, after which the wheel is removed. If the work is carried out on the inspection pit, this can not be done.
• The nut of the bolt, which secures the shock absorber, is unscrewed by a key on 19.
• The outer washer is removed.
• The upper mounting of the shock absorber is attenuated in a similar way.
• The shock absorber and internal washers are removed.
• The bushings are removed from the special eyelet.
• New shock absorbers are installed.

Shock absorber rear "Gazelle"

Replacement on the rear suspension is most convenient on the inspection pit.

• Unscrew the nut of the lower and upper shock absorber mountings.
• The part is removed from both studs.
• The washer is removed from the upper stud.
• Rubber bushings are removed from the eyes.
• It is desirable to replace the bushings, after which the shock absorbers are put in place.

Shock absorbers for "Gazelle": manufacturers

Foreign companies are offered a larger assortment than domestic ones, however, the cost of their products is much higher. Among Russian manufacturers it is worth noting the "Plaza", engaged in the development and production of spare parts only for our automotive industry. The company "Damp" offers a very wide selection of parts for tuning the suspension. There are a few firms that manufacture spare parts for domestic cars of high quality.

The companies listed above offer a wide range of products. Details are usually ideal for domestic cars. You can install shock absorbers "Gazelle" on UAZ - they fully correspond to the design of these machines. With the production of imported production this will not happen: the victim has to bring a smooth ride, controllability or the progress of the mechanism as a whole. The main advantage of domestic shock absorbers is that they are created taking into account the Russian conditions - both climatic and road, respectively, and their service life is much longer.

For today in the market of automobile spare parts it is possible to meet various updatings of shock-absorbers - from oil to hydraulic. Russian manufacturers offer hydraulic oil elements of increased power for the Gazel vehicles, which increase the braking performance and stability of the machine, while reducing the planning effect and improving handling.

The shock absorbers produced by Russian companies are developed taking into account operation in harsh conditions. All the characteristics of the parts are confirmed by tests and quality certificates.

Small domestic cars "Gazel" are operated in very harsh conditions, and this affects not only the condition of the entire car, but also its individual parts - and the features of the suspension and shock absorbers.

According to statistics, hydropneumatic devices on average are enough for a year and a half use, and this period can vary depending on the driving style, the quality of the roadway, the loads. Accordingly, the suspension elements are replaced annually. The choice of suitable shock absorbers entirely depends on the driver's preferences and driving style. Experts nevertheless hold the opinion that for "Gazelle" the details of domestic production, designed taking into account the characteristics of climate and roads, are ideal. Accordingly, these shock absorbers last longer than foreign counterparts.