13 best racks for cars VAZ

Racks - the key elements of the suspension of cars, designed to compensate for uneven pavement and damping the resulting lateral vibrations of the body. In the framework of the current article, we will consider the most successful serial racks for VAZ cars, since this topic remains relevant throughout the entire modern stage of existence of a domestic company. As criteria for the selection of nominees in the composite rating, there were numerous consumer reviews, as well as the conclusions of staff experts, made on the basis of analytical data and studies.

Rating of the best manufacturers of racks for VAZ

Nomination	a place	manufacturer	rating
Best cheap racks for VAZ	1	Delphi de carbon	4.8
	2	Krosno	4.7
	3	SAAZ	4.6
	4	Fenox	4.5
	5	BelMag	4.4
The best racks for VAZ in the middle and premium segments	1	Koni	4.9
	2	BILSTEIN	4.8
	3	BOGE	4.8
	4	SACHS	4.8
	5	FINWHALE	4.7
	6	KAYABA / KYB	4.6
	7	TOKICO	4.5
	8	MONROE	4.5

Best cheap racks for VAZ

Delphi de carbon

Rating: 4.8

The British auto parts manufacturer is a title supplier of parts and components to the conveyor enterprises of General Motors Corporation, which has recently been working directly with AvtoVAZ PJSC. The key feature of Delphi, partly causing tremendous success in the world, is the ability to adapt to the needs and realities of a particular location, developing the corresponding segment of production. In the case of the domestic automotive industry, the chassis of the car became such a problem, and the reaction of the British to this nuance was not long in coming.

More than a dozen prototypes of racks, from mild for movement on bumps and irregularities to hard and sandwiched to control the road and a sporting hustle - the Delphi assortment is constantly updated with new prototypes and is successfully sold in retail. In particular, their front and rear racks are most in demand with the drivers of the Prior and the VAZ-2110, which was noted not only in the expert report, but also in the opinion of the consumers themselves. The high quality of the British part causes an increased service life. Manufacturers themselves talk about the possibility of passing on one set up to 150-200 thousand kilometers ... however, in domestic conditions they rarely live to even 100 thousand.

Krosno

Rating: 4.7

Shock absorbers of the Polish manufacturer, which can be safely called one of the most technologically advanced in the segment of low-cost auto parts. The fact is that they use the principles of the introduction of collapsible enclosures, which determine the possibility of maintenance and repair of structural elements. The racks themselves are made in hydraulic and gas variations, so that consumers have a choice.

A design feature of the rear vibration dampers from the Crosno is the provided stem seal, which unloads the rubber-metal cuff and additionally protects the assembly from ingress of dirt, dust and ice chips. But, despite such competent construction solutions, they have enormous problems with the suppression of high-frequency oscillations. In general, these shock absorbers are positioned as parts to equip cars of leisurely, uncluttered and calm drivers who prefer quiet and measured driving, and in this case they can walk up to 50-100 thousand kilometers, requiring periodic maintenance with disassembly. Otherwise, there is a likelihood of quickly reaching the limit state, if we ignore the recommendations and often use them for going to off-road locations.

SAAZ

Rating: 4.6

Another Russian manufacturer of spare parts for VAZ, which has an official contract for the supply of components straight to the production conveyor. Until recently, the strength of the aggregate plant from Skopino was the manufacture of hydraulic suspension struts, but current trends forced the company to retrain for gas variations. Nominally, from the point of view of quality, they do not lose at all to their European counterparts, meeting the requirements of the international standard ISO 9001. However, in reality, not everything is so rosy.

From among the advantages of racks from SAAZ, consumers distinguish good stability when picking up speed, no rocking and fast stabilization of the body when driving over uneven paths. The disadvantages are doubtful constructive reliability, which corresponds, nevertheless, to national GOSTs. And where there are complaints about the key technical property, there is a well-known problem with its component - durability. However, not everything is so fatal: during normal operation and infrequent off-road trips, the shock absorber resource is more than enough for several years.

Fenox

Rating: 4.5

A major supplier of oil racks for domestic cars from Belarus, an honorable place in the rating of which is due to loyalty to the AvtoVAZ concern and maintaining the brand regardless of political differences. Fenox has always supplied spare parts for Russian conveyors, as well as providing a massive "stuffing" of parts at retail. If we talk specifically about the racks, their distinguishing feature is the black and red design, low price, as well as good performance, allowing cars to feel a little more confident on the roads.

If we talk about the weaknesses of the shock absorbers from Fenox, then first of all it is worth highlighting not the best of their adaptability to off-road driving. Several inaccurately caught small bumps and potholes lead to oil leaks, which automatically puts the kit (or one element) in need of replacement. Fortunately, everything is compensated by the low price and the above-mentioned stability, especially when cornering and high speed.

BelMag

Rating: 4.4

An inexpensive and reasonably high-quality version of the front and rear struts for VAZ cars is offered by the Russian company BelMag, whose production facilities are located in Magnitogorsk. Her way into the rating can not be called easy and unimpeded, if only because she experienced dissolution and closure some time ago, having received a second chance for existence due to the influx of funding.

According to consumers, the most popular in the BelMag assortment are oil shock absorber struts, which provide good handling and durability with adequate usage modes. They are not afraid of trips to difficult off-road, compensating for most of the irregularities of the unpaved canvas with potholes and bumps. Most often, they can be observed in the top ten, "Niv" and the twelfth models, which can be traced from the report of staff experts. As a disadvantage of the BelMag pillars, excessive softness is distinguished, leading to slight body swaying at speeds of 100 kilometers per hour, which require tighter steering control by the driver.

The best racks for VAZ in the middle and premium segments

Koni

Rating: 4.9

One of the two recognized leaders in the aftermarket segment, which has the desire to make the product much better than the one that is installed on cars straight from the factory. It is a supplier of shock absorber racks for production lines of Aston Martin, Lamborghini, Ferrari and other premium brands. However, one of the concern's divisions took upon itself the production of vibration dampers for the segment of automobiles of conveyor production, which includes the domestic VAZ.

Original KONI allow you to adjust the level of stiffness to reduce the degree of wear during operation, and therefore the stock of their strength is often enough for 200, and even 300 thousand kilometers. Another important rule: mandatory stand testing at the stand to identify performance values. The larger the error shown during the test, the less the product costs ... in Germany. Domestic distributors over this moment do not bother, setting a single price for everything - and the case will decide what gets you. From the point of view of the simple consumer, their cost often exceeds all conceivable limits (for this group of parts), but in view of the highest quality, everything looks more than fair.

BILSTEIN

Rating: 4.8

The second unconditional leader in the category of premium rack manufacturers, until recently (and the location of factories in China and Spain) was considered the benchmark of identity and quality. There are two extremes within the Bilstein product: Sport shock absorbers in individual yellow packaging and Standard in blue. For VAZ needs and, in principle, in the market, consumers often encounter standard racks, the main feature of which is moderation and balance. They are reliable, capable of driving up to 300 thousand kilometers without replacement and provide excellent stability of the vehicle both on asphalt and in conditions of a gravel road.

Racks category "Sport" - is uncompromising, excitement and a huge stock of working resource.Rumor has it that the durability of these kits exceeds the average service life of the car itself, as well as the fact that they are able to withstand the rally stage of the competition without much preparation. The third variant of the Bilstein racks - the development of Chinese and Spanish factories - has little in common with the original, because it does not reach them either qualitatively or resourcefully.

BOGE

Rating: 4.8

The third German manufacturer according to the classification of quality, entirely focused on the average consumer segment. Racks from BOGE perfectly cope with the difficult conditions of Russian roads, but professionals and experts are valued a little more than Japanese products from Tokico and Kayaba. However, almost all leading German manufacturers resort to their services, putting on stream cars Volvo, Audi, BMW, etc.

According to the official corporate classifier, BOGE shock absorbers are available in five series:

1. Nivomat is a development for cars moving under high axle loads and undercarriage in general.
2. Pro-Gas - gas double-sided shock absorbers for enhanced and comfortable handling.
3. Turbo24 - Heavy Duty shock absorber designed for all-wheel drive cars and pokatushek off-road (hello, "Niva").
4. Turbo-Gas - sports shock absorbers increased rigidity to control cars at high speeds.
5. Automatic - standard gas shock absorbers used on "peaceful" transport with a minimum of trips out of town.

Almost all models of racks presented under the auspices of each of the series are available for purchase, including for VAZ-group cars.

SACHS

Rating: 4.8

SACHS Handel GmbH - a manufacturer with a big name, going almost on par with another famous German brand (talking about BOGE). He fosters and in every possible way preaches the style of unification and cheapening of production, for which he naturally “pays” a reduction in the working life of spare parts, including shock absorbers. However, such an approach still has some rationality. For example, consumers do not need to spend time searching for rack numbers in catalogs, wondering what is right for their car - the same model is able to stand in the Niva and in the ten conditional.

If we talk about the serial shock absorbers from SACHS, then they also have their own gradation:

1. SuperTouring - gas or oil shock absorbers of standard type, comparable in resource and quality to original factory models;
2. Sporting Set is a set consisting of a spring and a rack, designed for lovers of fast and tough driving.
3. Advantage - advanced shock absorbers for very demanding drivers, improving the performance of comfort and controllability of cars on the roads.

Buyers should remember that SACHS is the most faked companyTherefore, in order not to get an erroneous opinion about their products, it is extremely important not to get falsified.

FINWHALE

Rating: 4.7

The fifth place in the rating is taken by the nominal representative of German production, now part of the concern Grunntech GmbH. It has been in the domestic market since 1998, and, as one of the oldest parts suppliers, founded a joint production here to equip VAZ cars. Predominantly serial, ranging from the VAZ-2106 and ending with the VAZ-2115.

According to experts, recently Finwhale has chosen the same development strategy as the competitor Sachs, which is more significant in the circles of manufacturers, taking the path of product unification in order to minimize production costs. And, it is worth noting, so far this has a predominantly positive effect - users are well apprehended by the new concept, noting the tenacious character of the improved models and the ability to use them in mixed conditions (city + offroad). In addition, the Germans introduced a convenient system of maintenance racks, erecting interchangeable cartridges (gas or oil type) and releasing them for free sale.

KAYABA / KYB

Rating: 4.6

A young Japanese company that managed in a few years to become the main supplier of shock absorbers and chassis parts for the bulk of the production lines of Japanese, American and Chinese automotive brands. It is hard to believe, but almost 80% of Japanese cars use parts developed by KAYABA - its main and older TOKICO opponent gets only 20%.

This is not surprising: this nominee of the rating is actively working on the completion of its product line, presenting the world with more and more conceptually new developments. Thus, in one series of road dampers, three types are distinguished:

1. Exel-G - typical gas-oil shock absorbers with a standard set of parameters.
2. Premium - hydraulic racks with increased comfort and controllability.
3. Gas-A-Just - reinforced gas models for installation on the rear wheels, perceiving the high load parameters of the car.

In turn, in the sports category stand out the Ultra SR series, adjustable AGX and MonoMax, working under high pressure (especially for trips to rally tracks).

TOKICO

Rating: 4.5

The main competitor of KAYABA, the shock absorbers of which are famous for a rather long (about 50 thousand kilometers) service life, high nominal quality and average market value. TOKICO is one of the few representatives of the auto parts market, whose production facilities are concentrated in Japan and Thailand, where, in addition to the racks, parts for brake systems are manufactured.

It is noteworthy that only every fifth Japanese car and very rare American ones are equipped with spare parts of this manufacturer, everything else is given for the provision of the KAYABA company. However, for domestic consumers, the mediocre popularity of the racks at home has played only on hand: because of this state of affairs, they are much less faked than a competitor, and some technological solutions look very attractive. For example, small calibration valves, through which the rack can adapt to the conditions of the crossed route. Moreover, this works even on the roads - the main thing is not to overdo it with the applied loads, because no one is insured from the leaks of the working fluid (gas or liquid).

MONROE

Rating: 4.5

Closes the eight best American-Belgian brand, until recently producing racks exclusively for the needs of the North American market. In the current environment, Monroe is almost the largest and most popular brand on the European continent, being the leader in the number of shock absorbers sold as spare parts.

If you believe the statistics, the average working life of their products in the domestic realities is about 40 thousand kilometers. This is not bad, considering that in value terms, the acquisition of Monroe racks would be twice as profitable than the purchase of BOGE or conditional Sachs. Unfortunately, when driving off-road, efficiency drops by several times, and it’s good if, with occasional fishing for potholes, at least 20 thousand kilometers will last. In general, all statistics recede into the background, if we take into account the fact that VAZ drivers rarely use specific series for their intended purpose. Those, by the way, in the range of the company as many as six:

1. Reflex is a gas-hydraulic shock absorber of hypersensitivity that reacts to the slightest body movement. Significantly increases comfort, damps almost all vibrations, but serves much less than others. Is the leader among the owners of cars VAZ.
2. Original - basic gas-filled or gas-hydraulic racks, the characteristics of which are correlated with models mounted in cars on conveyors.
3. Sensa-Trac - gas shock absorbers that increase the stability of the car when performing sharp maneuvers.
4. Adventure - a more “lightweight” version of van-magnum, designed for those who like to ride on the easy and medium off-road;
5. Ride-Leveler - racks of a special series, designed for use in heavy-duty vehicles (transporting a trailer, or having a covered overall body).
6. Van-Magnum - off-road shock absorbers, the safety margin of which lasts at least 50 thousand kilometers on the winding and bumpy tracks of the unmarked terrain.

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Attention! This rating is subjective, is not advertising and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you should consult with a specialist.