Do-it-yourself uaz onboard repair

UAZ 3303, popularly referred to as "tadpole"For the characteristic appearance, the childish swelling of the" face "and the naively wide open" eyes "- a working car, a worker. Created to carry one thousand three hundred kilograms of cargo, UAZ "tadpole" copes with heavy loads. Unassuming about the quality of the road, cargo UAZ it is often used for bringing supplies to hunting lodges and fishing huts.

Slightly modernized onboard UAZ overcomes the summer heat, autumn thaw, muddy country roads and even complete off-road, much better than a standard truck. Different variants tuning UAZ 3303 allow replacing overseas pickups, advanced all-terrain vehicles, bulky mobile homes with an inexpensive domestic car.

Tuning UAZ 3303 start with improving the frame

Rarely when tuning onboard UAZ 3303 leads to a decrease in the load on the supporting structures of the car. As a rule, as a result of tuning, the mass increases, the carrying capacity rises, and the off-road qualities of the car improve. A standard frame left without reinforcement under new conditions experiences overloads, deforms, cracks and eventually breaks.

The frame is reinforced in different ways, however, the most effective is the welding on top of the factory structure of elements connected together, made of a one-piece rectangular pipe.

Tuning frames UAZ 3303 is also necessary when converting a truck into specialized equipment. Does the car serve a suburban construction or a small farm? By becoming a dump truck, it will bring even more benefits!

True, the traffic police does not welcome the amateur reconstruction of vehicles. However, deep tuning UAZ 3303 with your own hands it is not forbidden to perform - especially when using units and parts of guaranteed quality.

Tuning of the chassis of the UAZ 3303

The wheelbase is the second stage of the rework. You know better what conditions you have to work in "tadpole"- therefore, no one better than you will choose new wheels for UAZ!

The use of wheels with an increased diameter, justified when driving on very rough terrain, will require lifting operations with the obligatory revision of the springs and replacement of shock absorbers.

The principles of lifting are covered in the article at https://my.housecope.com/wp-content/uploads/ext/3194/main/top/diy/Niva_lift.

It is useful for fans of radical transformations to know: attempts to rearrange UAZ tadpole ski-controlled caterpillar tracks have already been undertaken - more than fifty years ago. Hybrid exotic turned out to be unviable.

Technical tadpole tuning is not limited to modifying propellers. Reasonable recommendations include replacing the rear axle and differential, equipping the car with a more efficient braking system and powerful generating equipment, installing a diesel engine and completing the transmission with an automatic transmission from an American or Japanese "full-size" pickup.

For all the attractiveness of such changes, one should take into account the high cost of alterations, coupled with the low consistency of the operational characteristics of the borrowed units. In other words, increasing investment in tuning UAZ 3303 does not mean a mandatory increase in the resource of the car.

The easiest, but not the most suitable UAZ 3303 cab tuning - carpet. The use of a real Turkmen or a rare Mongolian carpet could create a nomadic aura, appease the spirits of the road, and awaken memories of wild ancestors.However, a real carpet stands as cabin 3303 fully loaded - but you want the cost tuning UAZ "tadpole" was inferior to the price of an oligarchic yacht.

Trauma-safe front panel, ergonomic steering wheel, high-quality seats, quilted upholstery and other amenities - UAZ will not interfere! With them, it becomes quieter in the car, warmer in winter, cooler in summer.

A cabin is a cabin, but if you purchased "tadpole", In order to have a car for fishing, hunting, mushroom picking and generally" outdoors "- replace the truck UAZ body to the inhabited KUNG!

Large tinted windows kunga UAZ Is the key to the visual comfort of passengers. Sofa cushions can be easily converted into sleeping places. An economical wood-burning stove makes it possible to heat the room and cook food.

Camshaft (new). Made of cast iron, these camshafts are available for ZMZ-402 engines. There are two reasons for using it. Bleached cast iron has a very high hardness and corresponding wear resistance. But the main reason is that the cams of this shaft are made with a steeper profile compared to the UAZ camshaft, and at the same time, naturally, the filling of the cylinders is improved.

Engine block. Apparently, “in search of pressure,” the nuts on the covers of the main bearing beds were tightened so that the covers were pressed into the block by a few tenths of a millimeter. And, as a result, the beds themselves were pushed through by inserts. And when, in all likelihood, they found that the shaft was not "tossing and turning", they put brackets under the covers. This, yes, plus, a worn-out oil pump, is the explanation of the pressure riddle.

Rear axle (new), both axle shafts were set in the lathe, in the centers, the fender mating plane with the hub, on the left axle shaft, had practically no beats. And on the right one there were beats of 0.3 mm, by means of simple mathematical calculations, you can find out what beats will be at the end of the semi-axis, if its length is 650 mm, the diameter of the flange is 100 mm, and mentally imagine what stresses the semi-axis undergoes, rigidly fixed at both ends.
If these planes of the semiaxes are not corrected, then one of the "sores" of the UAZ will certainly appear; the tightening of the bolts and securing the axle shafts will be constantly loosened. In order to finally get away from this problem, on the hubs of the front and rear axles, in place of the standard bolts, we used studs with a standard thread on one side and with a thread with a pitch of 1.25 mm on the other.

Nuts with a thread with a pitch of 1.25 mm, had to be applied, on a 15 mm wrench, and then when tightening, the edges of the nuts must be oriented tangentially to the circumference of the hub, otherwise the wheel disks do not pass.
Differential bearings, had to be adjusted again, were overtightened, as well as on the front axle.
Two more brackets were welded to the rear axle for additional shock absorbers.

Gearbox (new) synchronized on all four gears. When, after the purchase, we opened the gearbox cover, we were pleasantly surprised, this is a fundamentally new unit, (our "Russians" can do "things").
By the standards of the old box, huge synchronizers, reinforced gears, and intuitively, I liked the box very much. But these are emotions, further operation will show how good it is, but for now, I enjoy driving a car, without overgasm.

Transfer case (new), the same as it was, there is nothing to choose from, although there is, the first "razdatka" that was purchased, had to be exchanged, a tooth, some kind of gear was not cut radially, hence there were jamming. And when the flange of the rear axle cardan was removed from the exchanged "hand-out", the oil seal spring was found inside the box, at first they thought that it had slipped off the oil seal, but when they opened the back cover, they saw that the spring at the oil seal was in place.
Apparently, the "caring" manufacturers put in a "spare".If it gets into the cavity of the box, there could be trouble.

Engine block (new)... It turned out that the unit was purchased the same without a flywheel casing, out of the four casing available, one was chosen, and then, for alignment, pins had to be made with an offset of 0.6 mm.
The threads were cut in the block, for the head mounting studs, with a diameter of 12 mm. With standard eleven-millimeter ones, with a step of 1 mm, it is impossible to normally stretch the block head. Washers for this interface were made of steel 40 XH, 5mm thick and 26mm outer diameter. Moreover, they are used without any preliminary heat treatment. The holes for the studs in the block head were bored to 13 mm.
Bolts with a diameter of 10 mm, with a standard thread, for fastening the flywheel casing and engine support legs, were made of bolts, fastening the block bed covers, VAZ cars. From under the standard ones, with 14 mm heads, when broaching, squeezes the grover washers. (I must say, this drawback manifests itself on all UAZ units, therefore, it was made for a dozen of such bolts.)

Engine suspension. Instead of the front, standard, engine mountings, pillows from the GAZ-3102 were used. The vibration transmitted from the engine to the frame has been drastically reduced. In the future, I'm going to remake the rear suspension units, but at the same time, I will have to install two longitudinal jet rods, so that, with sharp braking, the engine will not shift forward.

Pump (water pump). The housing, bored for the installation, of two 603 bearings, after boring it was put on a mandrel, and all the fender flats were corrected, especially this relates to the plane of interface with the oil seal, it must also be polished.
The impeller blades were welded in height and ground to a clearance between them and the cover plane, 0.5 mm.
The pump pulley was made anew, with a diameter of 100 mm and for two belts, the crankshaft pulley with a diameter of 160 mm was similarly made. The fact is that for the normal operation of the 1000 watt generator, which we used, one belt is not enough.

And one more goal that we pursued, changing the diameters of the pulleys, is to increase the speed of the pump and, accordingly, the fan, to increase the efficiency of the cooling and heating systems.

Brake system. What was modified in it was a vacuum amplifier was installed (it was not there before the repair) and instead of the standard working cylinders, self-diluting "Volgovskiye" were used.
As I mentioned earlier, the brake drums were machined. After this minimum of modifications, the brakes became just a "fairy tale".

Gas drive. In the engine power system, a K-151 carburetor was used, so it was decided to perform the drive with a cable. This made it possible to remove backlash in the gas drive and get rid of the "heap of unnecessary pieces of iron".

For this, a pulley was made with two rivulets, diameters of 45 and 115 mm, for the return spring cable and the cable for the drive of the carburetor flaps. A 90-degree segment was cut out of the pulley and attached to the accelerator pedal shaft, next to the tunnel wall, closer to the driver's side.
On the wall itself, a stop was fixed, under the bowden of the cable and an adjusting screw of the return spring.
On the carburetor mounting studs, a homemade bracket with an emphasis was installed, similar to the "Volgovsky".
The use of pulleys in the gas drive gave a linear relationship between the deflection of the gas pedal and the opening of the carburetor throttle valves, plus the smoothness and softness of the gas pedal stroke.

Air filter. The filter element, due to the very limited space of the engine compartment, used a flat, square shape. They are produced for injection engines, VAZ cars. Despite their compactness, they have high filtering properties and low resistance to air flow.
The filter housing was made with a common platform for the carburetor and the filter element, so that the filter element stood over the valve cover. The air flow into the filter is directed from the bottom along the engine, thereby solving the problem with heating the intake air. The only thing that had to be redone in this case was the engine bonnet hinges.

Control mechanism, gearbox.

The lower part of the intermediate levers has been cut and lengthened: the selector lever 40 mm, the selector lever 60 mm.
With a slightly increased effort on the gear lever, this gave a very noticeable decrease in its travel, and since the adjustment limits have not a bad range, it became possible to adjust the position of the lever so that the control of the gearbox becomes quite comfortable.
Of course, when you have to be behind the wheel of a car for a very long time, along with reliability and safety, the question of ease of use arises, and this question develops from a whole range of conditions. Quite a large part of them, we were able to implement, based on our own experience, something, we simply could not foresee, and something remained unfulfilled due to a lack of finances and time. And so on, what we managed to bring to life.

Heating system. The van is heated by a heater, based on a four-row UAZ radiator, involved in two strokes, i.e. the air flow to the "suction" fan enters through one half, and from the "pressure" of the fan passes through the other. The cabin is warm enough, but in the future it is planned to heat the van, with an external air intake, in order to ventilate the cabin.
In the cab, a heater from a GAZ-3307 car is installed, made in a plastic case, based on a radiator similar to a heater radiator for VAZ cars of a classic layout. With two centrifugal fans, it cannot be compared with the standard heater of the UAZ, which, with its “deceptive” axial fan, can hardly be called anything else other than a mockery.

In order for the two heaters not to mutually interfere with each other's work, two separate radiator power loops were created. The direct branch of the cab heater power supply is connected as standard, i.e. from above, into the block head, above the fourth cylinder.

Return to the union located on the water pump housing.

The power supply for the radiator of the "stove" of the van is carried out somewhat differently. Straight branch, connected to a nipple screwed into a cover mounted on the back of the block head, instead of a metal plug. "Return", to the tee cut into the return branch of the cooling radiator.
Also, in the heating system, there are fittings for connecting an autonomous antifreeze heater, the heater itself is available and checked at the stand, but has not yet been installed.

Car suspension... As I mentioned earlier, brackets were additionally welded on the rear axle for attaching two more shock absorbers, since the cabin is heavy and subject to rocking, and 15 leaf springs are recruited for the rear suspension.
The front suspension has not undergone any changes, except that one more leaf has been added to the springs.
I must say that when the car was dismantled before being repaired, it was discovered that there were springs on the front suspension; on the left side 13 and on the right 14 sheets. The springs on the rear suspension were similarly, only for a turn; from the left 14 and from the right 13 sheets.
Shock absorbers for UAZ, it is better to use family, double-acting, they work much more efficiently single-acting shock absorbers, Gazelle cars and the like.

Steering. So far, it has remained unchanged, of course, there is a temptation to establish a power steering, but there is also a question of financial problems, in general, this question is still open.

Electrical equipment... If you describe what has been done and what else is planned, it will be a very large volume, since this topic concerns a lot, from mechanics to electronics.

Therefore, I will briefly describe the main change; in place of the standard one, a 90-ampere generator and two batteries were installed (one as a standard one for the operation of the car's electrical equipment, the second for ensuring the start-up and operation of the antifreeze heater and as a power source for country trips). The generator is larger than the standard one, so 1100 mm belts had to be used.

Lubrication. After running-in, any high-quality oil, up to synthetic oil, can be poured into the engine lubrication system, depending on climatic conditions and material condition. But it must be remembered that the better the oil is used, the greater the engine "mileage" to the cap. repair, and these are already incommensurable costs in comparison with the price, even of the most expensive oil.
The same applies to the transmission, i.e. the better the oil is poured into the bridges and boxes, the more they "come out".
But for the lubrication of CV joints and wheel hubs, we used specially prepared oil mixtures. The knuckles were packed with a mixture of equal weight proportions; SHRUS grease, KONSOL firm and TC-p10 transmission oil.
In the wheel hubs, in the corner of the shoulder of the seats, under the brake drum, and the wheel disc, holes were drilled, with an inclination of about 45 degrees, and an M-6 thread was cut for the syringe fitting and the plug. After adjusting the bearings to dry, through these holes, inside the hub, a mixture of "Litola" and TC-p10 was pressed in, the same in equal proportions.

Body, Salon

Reutov Konstantin Borisovich aka [skdingo]
Russia, Krasnoyarsk kr.
Kansk

No matter how famous the UAZ 3303 body is for its strength and ability to withstand merciless exploitation, the time comes for replacement. It is required due to the usual corrosion of the metal component. Bodies for a domestic car are sold in both the first and third configurations.

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A car with improved cross-country ability - produced by the Ulyanovsk Automobile Plant since 1985. The new car replaced the UAZ 452D.

3303rd is produced to this day. There are two modern modifications.

All-metal truck cab. Two people can comfortably fit inside. The machine is equipped with side 1-leaf doors and a removable engine compartment hood. The 3303 platform can be different, depending on the modification: wood type or metal.

As for the modifications, I would like to give a more detailed description:

• The plank platform and the 2-seater cab are the classic “visiting card” of the UAZ 330394;
• The next modification is distinguished by an already increased wheelbase. In this case, the platform can be made of boards or metal;
• Version 3303 is often called a passenger car. These small-scale light commercial models were intended for transportation of various agricultural products, for example, milk.

The engine range of engines installed on the UAZ 3303, as a rule, is limited to 2 gasoline power plants of 2.4 and 2.8 liters.

The first UAZ 3303 is a "all-wheel drive" tested over the years and on domestic roads, which will easily deliver various cargo on any type of road and even on complete off-road. Amazing maneuverability, amazing simplicity, simple maintenance - all this applies to this car.

Note.Experts say that the strength of the UAZ is the ability to transport cargo, the mass of which is several times greater than the weight declared in the technical data. In this sense, a car is even compared to an ant.

As a rule, the body of this car is more often repaired than replaced. Moreover, in modern times, it is extremely difficult to carry out the correct replacement, it is recommended to learn how to carry out repairs.

The first thing to remember when repairing the UAZ 3303 is to remove the cab. There may be a lot of cracks under it on the frame - the result of merciless exploitation on broken roads.

• It is imperative to change the threshold, which is easily rusting over time. It is recommended to cover up all gaps that cannot be removed with a special compound;
• Thoroughly diagnose doors and openings. Replace the seals, be sure to straighten the edges of the doorway and fit the rubber in place. The locks will also have to be adjusted by cutting off unnecessary door touches with a grinder;
• The problem areas of the body must first be trimmed, then treated with putty and painted;
• To change the upholstery or not - it will depend on taste and financial capabilities. As a rule, 5 thousand rubles is enough to replace the upholstery with a new one;
• The chassis is being repaired. It is recommended to sort out all the cuffs, pump out the air from the brake system, change the bearings, sort out the clutch - there will be a lot of things to do here;
• The engine is also recommended to be thoroughly checked;
• The bumper is a must! Tuning looks better. It is easy to install it instead of the factory one. There are a lot of advantages: snowdrifts are not terrible, traffic cops and pedestrians look with respect.

You need to know that the UAZ has one popular problem associated with the front axle. A grenade may start knocking, and then all this will turn into control problems (if you do not change the CV joint in a timely manner).

For obvious reasons, this body type suffers the most over time. Although, on the other hand, if the owner does not take timely care of the metal surface, the body will go through rust.

So, the first thing that comes to mind in the process of renovating a 3303 wooden platform is ordering new wooden planks. They cover the bottom of the body. The dimensions of the boards are recommended to be selected as follows - 30x200 mm. The material must be absolutely dry, and there should be a minimum of knots on it.

Dismantling used flooring is also considered a type of repair and replacement. Before this operation, it is recommended to measure the position of the gas tank, so that no problems arise in the future.

The perpendicular bars are aligned to the same height. It is advisable to process the new boards with an electric plane, and to increase the body strength and minimize gaps, they need to be overlapped, as on the new UAZ.

The platform is laid with boards from the edges. This is done so that the end plate does not turn out to be extreme (it may be narrower than the others, and it is very inconvenient to fix the side to a narrow board).

It is advisable to fix the boards with ordinary weave screws. It is necessary to screw 2 fasteners into each beam. So that the fixing bolts of the UAZ do not stick out, it is recommended to sink them.

The wooden platform must necessarily be treated with an antiseptic, although if the wood is of high quality, then in this type of body will be enough for all 20 years or more.

In this case, instructions are given on how to make a new body measuring 233x168 with your own hands.

Step-by-step algorithm of actions:

• We take the frame from the GAZ-52;
• We cut the joints of the frame channels with a grinder.

Note. It is recommended to assemble the body directly on the frame, since the width of the UAZ is not the same - a noticeable expansion from the towbar to the distributor is noticeable.

• We assemble the structure for a UAZ, we weld all the elements;
• We put a channel 20-ku under the body, and then reinforce it with a channel by 8;
• Be sure to also reinforce with short stiffeners and corners;

• Then, on the finished platform, we put boards 50 cm high, made of a profile;
• We weld on the lateral displacement limiters;
• We digest the front clips to the frame;
• Do not forget to place the platforms under the locks cut from a 3.5 mm sheet of iron.

Note. As for the sheds responsible for opening / closing the boards, they can be thrown from a wooden platform.

More detailed information on body restoration can be obtained from photo materials. We also recommend that you read other instructions for body repair published on the site.

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Turning a "loaf" into a "tadpole"

Modification of a personal car, its cab and power units, in the process of which the factory characteristics are improved, is called tuning. What does it do?

1. The power and efficiency of the engine are increased.
2. The reliability of the brakes is ensured.
3. The pendants are being strengthened.
4. The cab becomes comfortable for the driver and passengers.

A good car platform at an affordable price creates an opportunity to experiment, improving the car's cross-country ability and strengthening its driving performance. UAZ 3303 "tadpole" (as it is called by the people for its peculiar shape) is easy to tune.

You can improve the UAZ 3303 with your own hands. Tuning is very easy to do in your own garage. Of course, you need some knowledge about the design of the car. You can tune the chassis, appearance and, if you wish, improve the interior of the UAZ 3303.

It is recommended to strengthen the suspension so that you can drive off-road without fear of the car falling apart. Swap out tires for similar but more durable oversized tires (up to 25 inches) that are specially made to tackle mud obstacles. Raise the car body, this is necessary for an accurate fit of the wheels. Install stands between structures, and if necessary, trim the wings of the arch. Cab protection with a windbreaker is a necessary part of the car tuning, which allows you to protect UAZ 3303 lighting and glass devices from all kinds of damage.

The readiness of the car for complete off-roading is determined by the mandatory presence of a winch. It is attached to the front or rear of the machine. Electric or hydraulic is preferred. The advantage of the latter option is its power, the work is carried out by the engine, which builds up pressure. The electric analog is powered by a battery, and the service life of the latter is reduced.

Great car for the countryside

When it comes to the UAZ "tadpole", tuning is most often subjected to its chassis and interior, and not its appearance, although no one forbids changing the body design.

The upgrades will allow the car to compete with the powerful SUV. To do this, it is necessary to change the factory bridges to the Bars ones, which are wider in width, as well as replace and install a high-friction differential.

This procedure has two advantages:

• when going off-road in heavy rains, the wheels will not slip,
• the transmission will wear less.

Rancho 5000 shocks are recommended. This will allow the car to get taller, but there will be heavy roll when cornering, especially off-road. This problem is eliminated by installing a stabilizer bar with lateral stability on the front and rear axles. Tuning UAZ 3303 with your own hands will allow you to completely update the car, and you can safely call it an SUV.

For such roads, it is important to have a reliable chassis.

UAZ 3303 requires tuning of the chassis to ensure safety while driving. Install disc brake systems that promote uniform wear of the pads and increase the braking effect. Reinforce the frame using a subframe and a special reinforcement. For convenience, prepare soundproofing, re-sew the interior from the inside.

If you are not satisfied with the factory seats, an alternative is offered - "Ford Escort", you just need to slightly modify them. Cut off all the pieces, leaving the soft part and the iron structure that holds it. The photos clearly demonstrate the need for tuning the car.

At the bottom, 2 corners are welded to the seats. Drill holes in them to bolt them to the passenger compartment floor. Now, when you ride, you will feel soft and comfortable. You can leave the factory upholstery on the seats or attach an optional lumbar support piece to the seats. If you want to turn the steering wheel and not strain your hands, install a power steering, it is recommended to choose ZF. Even painting and installing wheels with alloy wheels will change the appearance of the UAZ 3303 for the better.

Change the bumpers to reinforced ones. If you are not able to do this work yourself, buy from the RIF store. They are designed specifically for the UAZ. The power threshold will preserve the integrity of the cab for a long time, and the crankcase will protect the engine. Many villagers still want to buy a UAZ 3303 onboard due to its performance characteristics. This model is the most reliable. It is she who prefers most of the off-road lovers.

The tuning of the UAZ 3303 does not end with these works. Protect fuel tank, tie rods, engine compartment. The cab mount can be equipped with a bumper guard. The design of the protective arc will be triggered. if the car drives into a tree or other obstacle. It is advisable to install an ELMO clutch, it is especially in demand with constant movement on the asphalt. Route the engine air intake to the roof. This is very important when you have to cross small bodies of water and roads with impassable mud.

Placing floodlights above the cockpit will come in handy in the dark. At the last stage, a trunk is installed on the UAZ 3303, which is a certain decoration. It is irreplaceable when transporting bulky items. Upgrade the dashboard and install the stove.

The modernization includes equipping the car with a multimedia system. In this case, it is better to contact a specialized company. There are services that install sound specifically on UAZ 3303 cars.

No matter how famous the UAZ 3303 body is for its strength and ability to withstand merciless exploitation, the time comes for replacement. It is required due to the usual corrosion of the metal component. Bodies for a domestic car are sold in both the first and third configurations.

A car with improved cross-country ability - produced by the Ulyanovsk Automobile Plant since 1985. The new car replaced the UAZ 452D.

3303rd is produced to this day. There are two modern modifications.

All-metal truck cab. Two people can comfortably fit inside. The machine is equipped with side 1-leaf doors and a removable engine compartment hood. The 3303 platform can be different, depending on the modification: wood type or metal.

As for the modifications, I would like to give a more detailed description:

• The plank platform and the 2-seater cab are the classic “visiting card” of the UAZ 330394;
• The next modification is distinguished by an already increased wheelbase. In this case, the platform can be made of boards or metal;
• Version 3303 is often called a passenger car. These small-scale light commercial models were intended for transportation of various agricultural products, for example, milk.

The engine range of engines installed on the UAZ 3303, as a rule, is limited to 2 gasoline power plants of 2.4 and 2.8 liters.

The first UAZ 3303 is a "all-wheel drive" tested over the years and on domestic roads, which will easily deliver various cargo on any type of road and even on complete off-road. Amazing maneuverability, amazing simplicity, simple maintenance - all this applies to this car.

Note. Experts say that the strength of the UAZ is the ability to transport cargo, the mass of which is several times greater than the weight declared in the technical data. In this sense, a car is even compared to an ant.

As a rule, the body of this car is more often repaired than replaced. Moreover, in modern times, it is extremely difficult to carry out the correct replacement, it is recommended to learn how to carry out repairs.

The first thing to remember when repairing the UAZ 3303 is to remove the cab. There may be a lot of cracks under it on the frame - the result of merciless exploitation on broken roads.

• It is imperative to change the threshold, which is easily rusting over time. It is recommended to cover up all gaps that cannot be removed with a special compound;
• Thoroughly diagnose doors and openings. Replace the seals, be sure to straighten the edges of the doorway and fit the rubber in place. The locks will also have to be adjusted by cutting off unnecessary door touches with a grinder;
• The problem areas of the body must first be trimmed, then treated with putty and painted;
• To change the upholstery or not - it will depend on taste and financial capabilities. As a rule, 5 thousand rubles is enough to replace the upholstery with a new one;
• The chassis is being repaired. It is recommended to sort out all the cuffs, pump out the air from the brake system, change the bearings, sort out the clutch - there will be a lot of things to do here;
• The engine is also recommended to be thoroughly checked;
• The bumper is a must! Tuning looks better. It is easy to install it instead of the factory one. There are a lot of advantages: snowdrifts are not terrible, traffic cops and pedestrians look with respect.

You need to know that the UAZ has one popular problem associated with the front axle. A grenade may start knocking, and then all this will turn into control problems (if you do not change the CV joint in a timely manner).

For obvious reasons, this body type suffers the most over time. Although, on the other hand, if the owner does not take timely care of the metal surface, the body will go through rust.

So, the first thing that comes to mind in the process of renovating a 3303 wooden platform is ordering new wooden planks. They cover the bottom of the body. The dimensions of the boards are recommended to be selected as follows - 30x200 mm. The material must be absolutely dry, and there should be a minimum of knots on it.

Dismantling used flooring is also considered a type of repair and replacement. Before this operation, it is recommended to measure the position of the gas tank, so that no problems arise in the future.

The perpendicular bars are aligned to the same height. It is advisable to process the new boards with an electric plane, and to increase the body strength and minimize gaps, they need to be overlapped, as on the new UAZ.

The platform is laid with boards from the edges. This is done so that the end plate does not turn out to be extreme (it may be narrower than the others, and it is very inconvenient to fix the side to a narrow board).

It is advisable to fix the boards with ordinary weave screws. It is necessary to screw 2 fasteners into each beam. So that the fixing bolts of the UAZ do not stick out, it is recommended to sink them.

The wooden platform must necessarily be treated with an antiseptic, although if the wood is of high quality, then in this type of body will be enough for all 20 years or more.

In this case, instructions are given on how to make a new body measuring 233x168 with your own hands.

Step-by-step algorithm of actions:

• We take the frame from the GAZ-52;
• We cut the joints of the frame channels with a grinder.

Note.It is recommended to assemble the body directly on the frame, since the width of the UAZ is not the same - a noticeable expansion from the towbar to the distributor is noticeable.

• We assemble the structure for a UAZ, we weld all the elements;
• We put a channel 20-ku under the body, and then reinforce it with a channel by 8;
• Be sure to also reinforce with short stiffeners and corners;

• Then, on the finished platform, we put boards 50 cm high, made of a profile;
• We weld on the lateral displacement limiters;
• We digest the front clips to the frame;
• Do not forget to place the platforms under the locks cut from a 3.5 mm sheet of iron.

Note. As for the sheds responsible for opening / closing the boards, they can be thrown from a wooden platform.

More detailed information on body restoration can be obtained from photo materials. We also recommend that you read other instructions for body repair published on the site.

In order to go to the forest for mushrooms or berries, as well as for fishing, the UAZ 3303 has been used for a long time. It is an excellent assistant in organizing long trips off-road. In Soviet times, it was used to transport a large number of people to work on a collective farm, as well as to transport bosses.

UAZ 3303 is an off-road vehicle with a "light truck" body type. It was produced, like all cars of the UAZ line, at the Ulyanovsk plant. The cab of this truck has two seats. People nicknamed him "Tadpole" because of the large shape of the cockpit.

UAZ 3303 began production in 1986. During this time, it was modified several times and, in this regard, has the following modifications:

• 330394. This type is produced with a double cab and a wooden platform;
• 330364. The truck has an extended cab with a metal platform.

Wheels of the UAZ 3303 are distinguished by the presence of disks, and their tread pattern is unique and not similar to any other samples.

The suspension of the UAZ 3303 is dependent on both sides. Equipped with springs and shock absorbers - on bridges.

The braking system is also completely perfect: dual-circuit with a hydraulic drive and a vacuum booster. Drum mechanisms are present.

The steering gear is in the form of a globoidal worm using a double ridge roller.

This type of truck is most often used as an ambulance, as well as for the transport of important goods. The UAZ 3303 has imperfect driving characteristics, which can be improved through tuning. You can also change the sides and the entire interior of the machine. Organizing tuning with your own hands in relation to the UAZ 3303 is quite easy and not burdensome.

It is easy to organize tuning of the UAZ 3303. It is enough to have an initial knowledge of mechanics, as well as a little understanding of the technique. You can look at the tuned UAZ 3303 at this link