In detail: do-it-yourself repair of a niva 2121 bumper from a real master for the site my.housecope.com.
To remove the front bumper, remove the underbody protection plate and the mudguard.
Using the "22" head, unscrew the bolt securing the towing eyelet and the bumper connector to the left front side member.
Likewise, detach the towing eyelet and bumper connector attachment to the right side member.
Shaking, pull the bumper connectors out of the bulkhead seals.
… Remove the rubber seal from the hole in the lower cross member.
To remove the rear bumper ...
... with the "22" head, unscrew the bolt securing the bumper connector to the right rear side member ...
Similarly, we unscrew the bolt securing the bumper connector to the left rear side member. We remove the rear bumper and rubber seals in the same way as the front ones. To remove the rear towing eyes ...
... turn off the two bolts with the "17" head ...
The front and rear bumpers are disassembled in the same way - we show it using the example of the front one. To remove the connector ...
... turn off the two nuts with the "13" head ...
To remove the side plastic trim ...
... use a Phillips screwdriver to unscrew the four self-tapping screws ...
To remove the rubber pad ...
... with the "8" head, unscrew the four nuts ...
To remove the metal bracket ...
... with the "13" head, unscrew the two nuts, holding the bolts with a wrench of the same dimension, ...
We assemble and install the bumper in the reverse order.
The fastening of the front bumper on the Niva is practically no different from the rear one, so the procedure for its removal will be very similar. In my case, I needed the following tool:
Powerful driver and extension (pipe)
Ratchet handle
24 mm head
Penetrating grease
Video (click to play).
First, you need to apply a penetrating lubricant to all connections that are planned to be unscrewed in the future. After that, using a powerful knob and an extension cord, we tear off the bolts securing the bumper to the body. This is clearly shown in the photo below.
Once the bolt is already spinning easily enough, it is best to use a ratchet to get the job done faster and more conveniently.
When one side has been dealt with, the same can be done with the other.
When both bolts of the Niva's front bumper are unscrewed, we proceed to dismantle it. To do this, swinging it from side to side, we pull on ourselves with a decent effort.
Pull evenly on both sides to avoid distortion. When the bumper has practically nothing to hold, we remove it completely and set it aside from the car.
The result of the repair done can be seen in the photo below.
Installation takes place in the reverse order and, again, you can do it yourself if you have the necessary tools at hand. As for the cost of this part, the price can vary from 2,000 to 2,400 rubles, depending on the place of purchase. Although, an excellent option, you can buy a used one for disassembly for only 1000-1200 rubles.
Installation of tuning add-ons is relevant not only for owners of foreign cars, but also for those who want to improve their "Niva". This not only helps cars look more presentable and sportier, but also improves their performance. If we talk about "Niva", then here the changes are most often exposed to the front or rear power bumper. Many owners of "Niva 21214" believe that its regular profile in the shape of the letter "P" is strong enough. However, as the sad experience of some drivers shows, when colliding with an obstacle, the component is capable of turning out strongly.This disfigures the fender and body panel behind it.
Rear power bumper for Niva
Installing front and rear power bumpers can solve this problem. The advantage is that you can order a product with a spare wheel wicket - when replacing wheels with large ones, it will no longer fit into its original place under the hood.
Those car owners who have enough funds can afford to buy tuning for a domestic car model 21214. But if you do not want to overpay for a structure that can be made with your own hands in the garage, just buy the necessary materials and arm yourself with competent instructions and drawing. With your own hands, you can make not only a front or rear power bumper, but also sills, a radiator grill for Niva 21214 and other components.
Front power bumper for Niva car
Before you make the rear power bumper according to the drawing, you will need to consider the following features:
component color. According to Russian traffic rules, the amount of color that differs from the main color of the car must be less than 30%;
the need for space for the installation of license plates, optics on the field 21214. If they are absent, you face a fine;
the need for a powerful winch.
The rear power bumper for model 21214 can be made by hand, following these recommendations:
in order not to spend a lot of money on materials, take ordinary sheet metal and pipes;
dismantle all mechanisms and connections on the car that may interfere with installation (linings, fog lights).
Quite a difficult stage - the creation of a drawing and the design of the rear power bumper for the "Niva 21214" with your own hands. In tuning companies, the drawing is made using computer simulation. However, when making a part with your own hands, a professional drawing can be neglected. Accurate measurements remain the main condition. For this step, you will additionally need cardboard and tape.
The technology for creating a drawing (sketch) of a component is simple: you are required to try on pieces of cardboard, cut and assemble them with adhesive tape. As a result, you will get a sketch. In it, you will need to very carefully check the location of the elements that are symmetrical.
Drawing of a power bumper for a Niva car
The process of making a frame for Niva 21214 includes:
installation work. It involves cutting out the necessary elements from metal sheets according to the created drawing, drilling holes in the sheets by means of a drill. After that, you need to weld, bolt the components of the power bumper together and secure the frame;
work with the shape of pipes. To make the rear reinforcing component unusual, you can use a heating pad to bend the pipe in the desired direction;
welding. This includes work performed after the installation of the base.
Rear bumper with a wicket under the spare wheel for Niva
When reinforcing the Niva frame, you need to be careful: if you install a very heavy component, it can break the frame. To prevent this from happening, be sure to compare the mass of a self-made component with the tensile strength of the car body frame. To prevent it from falling off, you will need to additionally secure it to the Niva using spars and kerchiefs. After creating the structure, you will need, in addition to paint, to cover it with a primer - this will protect the material from rust formation.
This is what the butt looked like before the repair
At first I wanted to give it to a service for welding, but in the end I decided to master this business myself. For this, a FUBAG IRMIG 180 inverter semiautomatic welding machine and 1 kg flux wire were purchased. (there was not enough money for a gas cylinder). And then came Friday evening - and away we go. Friday night - disassembled everything and cut off the old tailgate.
I made a temporary shelter from the rain - I helped.
Saturday - we cut off the remnants of the panel, fill up the holes in the amplifier, remove all rust, prime and smear the hidden cavities with mastic.
Sunday - we cut out parts from the body of the old system unit for filling holes between the rear fender and the boot floor, adjust and weld them.
Insert from the case cover of the old system unit
Next, we adjust the rear panel, temporarily fix it with self-tapping screws and scald it. I'm not a welder yet, but it seems to be holding on))).
Further cleaning of welds, priming and painting. After the paint dried, I treated the hidden cavities with Movil from a spray can. So far, something like this, it remains to put everything back together and install the hitch.
It remains to carry out the wiring to the towbar, well, and reanimate the side bumper pads - the insides rotted ...
Rear power bumper and towbar in NIVU Manufacturing and fitting of power bumpers for
The bumpers and the methods of their attachment are different for the regular Niva 4 × 4 and Urban.
Removing the front bumper on a regular Niva
Front bumper: 1 - bumper; 2 - fastening bolt; 3 - tubular connector; 4 - rubber seal; 5 - towing eye; 6 - plastic side plate; 7 - lining holder; 8 - front pad
Remove the protection plate under the crankcase and the mudguard.
Using the "22" head, unscrew the bolt securing the towing eyelet and the bumper connector to the left front side member.
Likewise, detach the towing eyelet and bumper connector attachment to the right side member.
Shaking, pull the bumper connectors out of the bulkhead seals.
… Remove the rubber seal from the hole in the lower cross member.
Dismantling the bumper
The front and rear bumpers are disassembled in the same way - we show it using the example of the front one.
To remove the connector ...
... turn off the two nuts with the "13" head ...
To remove the side plastic trim ...
... use a Phillips screwdriver to unscrew the four self-tapping screws ...
To remove the rubber pad ...
... with the "8" head, unscrew the four nuts ...
To remove the metal bracket ...
... with the "13" head, unscrew the two nuts, holding the bolts with a wrench of the same dimension, ...
We assemble and install the bumper in the reverse order.
Removing the front bumper on the Niva Urban modification
The bumper on cars of the Niva Urban modification, made of ABS plastic, is a decorative strip that is attached to a painted power beam with tubular connectors and rubber seals, similar to the usual Lada 4 × 4, only the tubular connections are slightly longer, in addition, on the left side there is a hole for a towing hook-bolt, which is covered with a decorative plug.
Power beam (bumper removed)
The bumper is mounted on four “10” bolts. Two to the power beam, two to the front fenders.
Two of them are located in the front, behind the license plate ..
..and two on the sides, behind the front wheel arch liners
For reference. When assembling the car, holes in the fenders are drilled after the parts are painted and treated with an anti-corrosion compound. This is due to the peculiarities of the production of the body, which was developed for a long time.
I decided to tidy up the appearance of my car.
This is what the butt looked like before the repair
At first I wanted to give it to a service for welding, but in the end I decided to master this business myself. For this, a FUBAG IRMIG 180 inverter semiautomatic welding machine and 1 kg flux wire were purchased. (there was not enough money for a gas cylinder). And then came Friday evening - and away we go. Friday night - disassembled everything and cut off the old tailgate.
I made a temporary shelter from the rain - I helped.
Saturday - we cut off the remnants of the panel, fill up the holes in the amplifier, remove all rust, prime and smear the hidden cavities with mastic.
Sunday - we cut out parts from the body of the old system unit for filling holes between the rear fender and the boot floor, adjust and weld them.
Insert from the case cover of the old system unit
Next, we adjust the rear panel, temporarily fix it with self-tapping screws and scald it. I'm not a welder yet, but it seems to be holding on))).
Further cleaning of welds, priming and painting. After the paint dried, I treated the hidden cavities with Movil from a spray can. So far, something like this, it remains to put everything back together and install the hitch.
It remains to carry out the wiring to the towbar, well, and reanimate the side bumper pads - the insides rotted ...
Yesterday I started working on the rapids. At first, I wanted to leave part of the outer threshold and the native connector, but after
Do-it-yourself tuning of the Niva 2121 is traditionally a relatively simple process for the "classics" lineup. The result is the creation of exclusive modifications of the all-terrain vehicle, which in appearance, interior and technical characteristics are not inferior to foreign models of the middle class. Do-it-yourself car tuning can be turned into a profitable business, and the Niva 2121 will become a training ground and will allow you to gain the necessary knowledge and skills.
Initially, the Niva 2121 was created as a versatile all-terrain vehicle that feels comfortable off-road and in the city. Therefore, it is logical that the off-road tuning of the Niva 2121 is especially popular.
This is due to its relative simplicity. To create, more precisely, enhance the image of an SUV on a car, it is necessary to install:
Larger wheels with rubber designed for extreme off-road conditions. It should be recalled that low-profile rubber is not relevant in this case. It is also necessary to take into account that the installation of large-diameter discs requires impressive performance in terms of torque. Ignoring this rule will lead to premature wear of the power unit.
Installing arch extenders on the Niva - to solve several problems at once: get rid of splashes of mud on the wings and doors, expand the possibilities in terms of choosing the diameter of the discs, supplement the tuning composition
Power kit. It consists of a powerful kenguryatnik. It is easy to make it yourself from pipes. A structure is installed on the rear door, on which the spare wheel is attached. She will also serve as a protection function. It is imperative to install a winch. It will help you off-road and give the car an aggressive, masculine look.
This is all you need to create a vehicle focused on sports or outdoor activities. Such external tuning of the Niva 2121 combines aesthetic and practical functions. Therefore, the efforts and resources invested in it will quickly pay off.
