UAZ tuning: expert advice and examples of do-it-yourself improvements to a domestic SUV (155 photos + video)

It's no secret that domestically produced cars, although superior to their foreign counterparts in cross-country ability and endurance, are inferior to them in driving comfort. Yes, domestic off-road vehicles are much cheaper and were originally intended for military, medical and other special services. However, this does not mean that you need to be content with the same type of interior without taste and style. This requires high-quality tuning.

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In this case, you will have to regularly visit the service station, purchase certain spare parts, and carry out repair work. There is practically no pleasure from using such a vehicle, but there are “full of worries.”

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Initially, they determine the integrity of the structure and the quality of individual components. Next, the documents are carefully studied. At the stage of completing the purchase, it is necessary to correctly complete all the steps - re-registration in the MREO, execution of purchase and sale documents, and so on.

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The car is part of the life of a modern person. There is no doubt that a personal car is convenient and practical. However, not everyone has their own car. The fact is that in most cases we focus on the primary automotive market.

But new cars are quite expensive, and not everyone can afford such a purchase. If we are talking about used models, then the prices here are much more affordable. But it’s not very easy to understand which car is 100% high quality and worthy of the stated price.

Do-it-yourself UAZ Patriot interior tuning

To fully realize all the capabilities of the car, it is necessary to modernize its main characteristics. For a UAZ Patriot car, tuning yourself will not cause much trouble, the main thing is to know the basic rules and highlight the most important measures.

On a UAZ Patriot, interior tuning is necessary to ensure a comfortable ride and replace older components such as the dashboard, seat covers, audio system, etc. The interior of this UAZ model is very large, but it definitely lacks sophistication. A dull gray color scheme can be transformed into a stylish and modern interior with a little effort.

If it is not possible to carry out full tuning, there is a set of tuning spare parts, consisting of strips and overlays for door panels made of wood. They are attached using screws mounted on the inner door trim.

The set includes a steering wheel made of genuine leather or varnished wood, switch knobs and gearboxes. This set of parts will transform the interior of the car.

In order to improve driving performance, off-road tuning is vital for a UAZ Patriot car. The main factor in increasing the capabilities of a car is improving the properties of the engine.

Initially, the manufacturer provided a 2.7-liter gasoline engine with a power of 128 hp. The main activity is equipping the engine with a gas turbine or turbocharger.

This increases the power to 170 hp. and torque increases to 290 Nm. The turbocharger is also designed to increase power, but not as much. It is advisable to carry out tuning if the car is used in severe off-road conditions.

New UAZ Hunter 2016

Yes, this car is hopelessly outdated, yes it suffers from some shortcomings in design and workmanship, and its design remains at the junction of the 50s and 60s. But that’s not the main thing about it. Tuning UAZ Hunter photo and options discussed here remains the cheapest SUV and the most accessible material for modifications, changes and improvements.

You can't expect much comfort from an inexpensive SUV. He was not and will not be in the cabin of the 469. Even after all the updates in the cabin, the design of the stove was only slightly changed, a new instrument panel was installed in the center of the panel with a digital odometer and a dial speedometer, three-point seat belts were installed, and the pre-war steering wheel was replaced with a new one. Further modernization of the interior is up to the owner.

How to make a tractor

When making homemade special equipment, it is necessary to strictly follow the assembly algorithm.

Drawings of homemade models

First of all, you need to carefully examine the drawing with drawings. They will be good helpers during the assembly process. Then you should draw up a plan for the upcoming work and choose a suitable location. Assembly does not take place in 1 day, so it is better to start work immediately in the garage or under a shed.

General progress of work

Assembling a mini tractor includes several stages:

  1. It is necessary to weld a frame from pipes or channel. To strengthen the structure, the seams need to be welded with scraps of metal corners.
  2. A steel sheet structure is welded into the front part of the frame - this will be a niche for the power unit. The UAZ engine is mounted in the niche with bolts; additional brackets are used for reliability.
  3. A seat is installed in the center of the structure.
  4. Then the brake system from a UAZ SUV is mounted on the frame.
  5. A linkage mechanism is attached to the rear of the tractor. It is better to purchase a ready-made hitch, because... Manufacturing will require complex turning work.
  6. If desired, special equipment can be equipped with a cabin. It is necessary to weld the frame and glaze it, you can stretch the awning.

After all this, the steering is installed. To simplify the design, the mechanism is mounted on the right side of the frame.

Shortening the rear and front axles

All chassis and transmission parts are installed from the UAZ vehicle.

The rear gearbox will have to be changed a little: on the long axle shaft it is necessary to cut off the flange and drill a hole in the middle. The resulting trim needs to be processed and inserted into the hole made, scald on the outside and trim off the excess. UAZ axles are attached to the V-shaped structure of a homemade frame.

Final touches

After assembling the structure, it is necessary to fill the engine with fuel, oil, coolant and begin testing the equipment. First of all, in order not to overload the power unit, you need to use small cutters and a plow. After checking the mini-tractor on light equipment, you can begin more complex types of work.

Homemade design and device

The Ulyanovsk-made car has a suitable design for making a mini-tractor. The main feature is the durable steel frame. If parts break, you can easily buy them at the nearest automobile store. The main design elements of homemade special equipment based on UAZ are:

  • frame;
  • steering;
  • chassis;
  • transmission;
  • bridges;
  • engine;
  • wheels.

When assembling, it is desirable that all units are borrowed from cars of the same brand.

Power body kit

Further tuning of the UAZ Hunter for off-road use continues by installing an updated body kit. They mount a powerful bumper; you can purchase it in a store or weld it yourself. In the second case, the element will be more powerful and cheaper, and after contact with an obstacle, repairing it will not be difficult.

The SUV is protected from side impacts with the help of power thresholds, which at the same time serve as a stop for the hi-jack. They also put protection on fuel tanks. To overcome off-road conditions, it is necessary to protect the engine part and steering rods. Special bumpers will protect the body, windshield and lighting elements from impacts from branches.

Examples of assembled homemade products

On the Internet you can find many examples of how to make a homemade tractor with your own hands, for example:

  1. A universal mini-tractor - capable of mowing grass, clearing snow and cultivating fields up to 7 hectares.
  2. Mini-tractor - used on small agricultural plots, can cultivate no more than 1-2 hectares of land.
  3. “Rider” is a mini-helper, designed for transporting fertilizers, spraying plants with pesticides and for removing garbage from a personal plot.


You can also make attachments for any type of equipment with your own hands.
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