Tuning UAZ "loaf": a hunting palace on wheels. Tuning photo UAZ Loaf: creating a stylish and modern car Tuned UAZ Loaf

14.09.2020

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For many years we have been performing various tuning Loafs for our customers. During this time, many tuning options for this legendary SUV have been created, including Dream loaf, photo which were distributed over the network from our pages in social networks

Tuning Loaf Salon

The UAZ Loaf car, due to its cross-country ability, spacious interior and the possibility of quite tolerable living in it, is perfect for traveling, hunting and fishing with some refinement. All the same, this UAZ SUV was originally designed as a purely utilitarian one and still cannot boast of a comfortable interior. But always in our car service you can order Tuning Loaf Salon and get a comfortable and high-quality new interior. Most often, we order the following services:

fabric upholstery of panels and ceiling Bukhaniki;
transforming bed;
sheathe the interior of the Loaf with aluminum;
install an additional interior heater Loaf;
install a hunting hatch on the roof for the shooter

Improving the patency of the Loaf

Since going hunting and fishing involves off-road, respectively, the main tuning of the Loaf is to improve cross-country ability and reliability. Improve the passability of the Loaf possible by the following activities:

install mud tires of increased diameter;
make transmission tuning - install lowered main pairs and a lowered row in the transfer case;
install suspension lift and body lift;
put up a winch.

As a general rule, we suggest starting with either a Loaf Suspension Lift or a Body Lift (body lift with spacers) or both. It all depends on what size tires you plan to install.

We will immediately warn you that in order to install large rubber on the UAZ Loaf, in addition to tuning the suspension with a lift kit, you will need to trim the wheel arches! In addition, a too large lift raises the center of gravity of the car and increases the tendency to roll over. Therefore, we recommend increasing the wheelbase or even install bridges on Bukhanka with final drives. You can order hybrid gear axles from us, which allow not only to install 36-inch tires easily, but also to expand the track and increase the stability of the Loaf

To increase traction on the bottoms, there are sets of reduced main pairs in UAZ axles and sets of transfer gears that significantly increase the gear ratio of the reduced one.

Power kit Loaf

As a protective tuning, power bumpers and an expeditionary trunk are installed on the Loaf. The undoubted advantage of the Loaf over other more modern SUVs is the factory installation of metal bumpers. Thus, the owner does not need to register design changes with the traffic police when installing power bumpers. By the way, the obvious benefit from installing a power front bumper is the convenience of installing a winch in it. With the standard wagon layout of the Loaf without a power bumper, there is practically no space for installing a winch in front. The rear power bumper can also be equipped with a place for a winch, a spare wheel gate and a ladder for free access to the trunk.

Painting a Loaf

Well, the icing on the cake in tuning the Loaf will be its painting. There are also a huge number of options. The most popular is of course a different kind painting Loafs in khaki. It’s understandable here, hunters don’t give themselves away, but since most often the hunting Loaf makes its way through the forest, the body paint also suffers from branches and dirt. Therefore, it became in demand in our service painting Loafs Raptro in khaki. This coating is tintable, so you can create any shades.

If you are the owner of old UAZ models, then there are a large number of companies that will improve the interior of the UAZ loaf. In just a few days, professional craftsmen will replace old uncomfortable accessories with modern models that will not only add comfort during long journeys, but also additional safety.

The entire process of upgrading the cabin must occur sequentially. There are several main stages where it is worth working:

Set up a comfortable seat or sofas
Replace dashboard
Install convenient partitions to separate cabin areas
Replace floor coverings and upholstery
Install shelves and handrails that will add convenience to passengers
Replace steering wheel

In fact, modern industry and the genius of designers allow tuning the interior of the UAZ loaf indefinitely. By far the biggest limiting factor is the amount of funding available.

Changing the upholstery of the UAZ "Loaf"

Typically, the manufacturer covers the interior with carpet or similar material, but during hunting or fishing, such material will become excessively dirty. Usually they replace it with:

Plywood
sheet steel
wooden sheets
aluminum sheets

Each material has its own advantages and disadvantages, but corrugated aluminum sheets are the most commonly used. This material is an ideal option, as it is quite easy to clean and does not corrode.

Of course, if the ability of the interior to be washed is not critical for you, then you can easily choose any other material. Today you can find on the Internet on the request "uaz loaf tuning interior photo" a huge number of photos in which you can evaluate the visual characteristics of the material.

Replacing seats in the UAZ cabin

The seats, which were developed by the Ulyanovsk Automobile Plant, have a terrible design and are absolutely not suitable for extreme off-road travel. Even a driver who accurately assesses the traffic situation has a hard time - after an hour of such a journey, the muscles suffer from discomfort.

It makes no sense to repair or improve the "native" seats. Absolutely all workshops replace them with better foreign or domestic models. When choosing seats, remember that not all seats are suitable for the UAZ Loaf, as their width is important.
Pay attention not only to the price of the selected chairs, but also to their quality, material and performance. Often there are situations when the replaced seats interfere with the opening of the hood to access the engine, which is absolutely unacceptable.

Steering wheel replacement

The regular steering wheel is quite inconvenient and cumbersome, which significantly affects the comfort of driving such a car. The steering wheel on the UAZ loaf can be improved in several ways:

By installing the steering wheel from another vehicle
By placing a fabric braid
By installing a sports steering wheel model

There are many domestic models of sports steering wheels that significantly improve the vehicle's handling in off-road conditions. There are leather and rubberized options that can be easily installed.

The choice of a new steering wheel is limited only by its cost and the availability of certification documents that allow the use of this device.

Remember that in the absence of the latter, you will not be able to pass a technical inspection, which will subsequently impose a number of restrictions on the use of such a vehicle.

Improvement of the passenger part of the cabin

It is important to upgrade not only the driver's part of the car, but also to provide passengers with sufficient comfort. In fact, the cabin space becomes your second home during extreme travel.

Today you can create a comfortable lounge with all the necessary contents, where you can easily spend the night. Masters can easily place a large number of cabinets and a certain number of beds there.

Such design changes practically do not affect the driving performance of the car in any way - you have nothing to worry about during long journeys.

To solve the problem of energy efficiency, a sunroof often cuts into the roof of the passenger compartment. The hatch opening provides additional access to sunlight and light, which significantly reduces fuel consumption for lighting. On a hot day, an open hatch will give a breath of fresh air, which your passengers will be immensely happy about. In addition, hunters can shoot game without leaving the car.

So, despite the fact that the UAZ Loaf interior in its factory version is rather inconvenient, today's technologies make it possible to turn it into a work of art. Be sure that such improvements will turn hunting or fishing into a real vacation, during which you can truly enjoy the company of your friends.

SUVs produced by UAZ have gained considerable popularity in the vast expanses of Russia, but many UAZs have one big drawback - a low level of comfort.

Also, cars of the UAZ 452/3303 series are not very convenient to use, so many car owners are trying to modernize the car by making various improvements to it. Tuning UAZ "loaf" - the topic is relevant, interesting to many motorists.

UAZ-452 cross-country vehicles are distinguished by excellent technical characteristics, and the off-road vehicle is practically unrivaled. UAZ "loaf" is one of those few cars that are not in a hurry to be scrapped, very often these cars are restored, tuning is done. Moreover, almost any components and parts in the car are subject to modernization, ranging from the interior and body, ending with the power unit, axles and suspension.

Unfortunately, the Ulyanovsk plant did not take much care of the comfort of the driver and passengers of the SUV, and often the owners of the cars have to bring the UAZ to mind on their own. Another drawback of the “loaf” is instability on the road at speeds over 90 kilometers per hour, but even here car owners are not lost, they modernize the suspension, change the castor (wheel angle).

What can you do with a loaf of your own hands:

make a front and rear suspension lift;
install a more powerful and high-torque motor on the machine;
equip the SUV with additional light;
change civilian bridges to military ones;
repaint the body in metallic, or apply airbrushing;
tinted side and rear windows;
change front and rear bumpers;
complete the car with a winch;
install a body kit - kanguring, roof rack, ladder to the back door;
change wheels to larger ones with better tread;
install a pre-heater in the car.

In general, you can still do a lot of things, the main thing is that for tuning the UAZ "loaf" with your own hands, there is enough imagination, skill and money.

Sitting in the UAZ on the “native” seats is extremely inconvenient, and when it comes to tuning the interior of the UAZ “loaf”, first of all, car owners change the seats in the car. It makes little sense to refine the "seats", it is easier to "introduce" seats from some foreign car or Russian car.

But there is one problem - there is very little space in the front passenger and driver's seats, and not all "foreign" seats will fit here. If we consider the "seats" from Russian cars, then seats from the "Oka", "Nine", "forty-first Moskvich" will enter the salon in front. True, spare parts from Russian cars do not differ in high quality, so it’s better to take chairs from foreign cars:

Mitsubishi Delica;
Honda Civic;
Toyota RAV4;
Opel Astra;
Volkswagen Passat B3.

The seats should not be wide, otherwise they do not fit in the cabin. But this is not the most important thing - it is important that they are not high, then it will be impossible to sit behind the wheel.

If the car goes on a long trip, such as fishing or hunting, it is important to organize comfortable sleeping places. Tuning the cabin for fishing also provides for the installation of a table at which one could dine during the trip. Of course, it’s nice to have a picnic on the shore, but the weather is not always good, and you can’t sit outside much in the rain.

It is equally important to carry out normal lighting in the rear passenger compartment - again, the “native” light leaves much to be desired. But here it should be borne in mind that a large number of interior ceiling lamps “eat up” a lot of electricity, so even a fairly good battery can be easily planted. There is a way out of their situation, you need to put LED lights instead of ordinary light bulbs, and they have many advantages:

little electricity is consumed;
LED lamps look aesthetically pleasing;
illuminate the LEDs brighter;
These bulbs are much more durable.

There is also a drawback - LEDs are noticeably more expensive, but once you install such lighting, you can forget about replacing light bulbs for a long time.

Another drawback of the UAZ is the stubby standard steering wheel, and many drivers do not like it. You can try to replace the steering wheel with something of a better quality, but there is one problem here - the steering wheel is not easy to pick up by slots. Many car owners put the steering wheel from the Gazelle, but without alteration it turns out to be too high. Specially adapted steering wheels for UAZs are sold in car dealerships, they are the easiest to change. Another option is to install the steering wheel assembly with the steering column, then everything will definitely fit in the mounts. If there is no desire and opportunity to mess with the steering wheel alteration, you can put a braid on the rim, it will also fit from the Gazelle.

The instrument panel of the UAZ “loaf” looks quite primitive, and in order to somehow improve it, some car owners paste over the “tidy” with a film. You can also put a dashboard from a GAZ-3110 or Gazelle, but there will already be more alterations here.

External tuning "Loaf"

UAZ 3303 is a very durable and reliable car, however, its body and body elements are subject to corrosion. First of all, the doors, body frame, and floor begin to rot. If rust has gone through the body, repairs are required, and welding is indispensable here. After work, the body of the loaf is treated with a composition of red lead with drying oil, and there are also special tools for processing body iron.

After welding and straightening work, body painting is required, but painting the car in a standard green color is not interesting. UAZs are tuned in different ways, and on the roads you can often see “loaves” of tuning:

A body kit plays a significant role in tuning, and it is needed not only for beauty:

kanguring and power bumpers protect the body from impacts;
roof rack allows you to unload the interior of the car, take more cargo with you.

Body kit elements for external tuning for UAZ can be bought at car dealerships, the most popular is RIF products. On the factory-made power front bumper, you can attach a mechanical or electric winch, which is simply necessary in off-road conditions.

Also, the roof rack is not for beauty, but you still want it to look aesthetically pleasing. To make a nice homemade trunk, you need to have locksmith skills and experience, and without a certain skill it is still better to buy finished products in car dealerships. Factory forwarding trunks are provided with brackets for installing additional light, the factory product is capable of withstanding a load of up to 200-300 kg. In addition to its main task to transport goods, the trunk also performs additional functions:

protects the roof from all kinds of damage;
serves to accommodate additional light lanterns;
can carry a spare tire, for this a special mount is provided on the trunk.

Additional light is of great importance on the UAZ, it is rather problematic to move in the dark without good powerful headlights. Additional light is installed not only on the roof, but also in front, on the power bumper (kenguring). It is best to install LED headlights, they have a number of advantages:

LED lamps last a very long time, the service life of the lamps is from 25 to 50 thousand hours;
the lighting is bright, close to natural light;
LEDs consume very little energy, approximately 10-15 times less than halogen lamps.

But LEDs also have their drawbacks - for the time being, lighting devices of this type are quite expensive, and if the LEDs burn out, you have to change the entire headlight.

Some motorists ask the question - why do we need off-road tuning if the UAZ already has a very good cross-country ability? Of course, the “loaf” is well adapted to rough terrain, however, it can get bogged down in impassable mud. To make it easier to overcome roads, the suspension of the UAZ 452/ 3303/ 3962 car and other modifications is subjected to lifting - with the help of special spacers for the springs, the ground clearance is increased.

It should be noted that in order to increase the clearance, it is possible to carry out not only a suspension lift, but also from the body itself. In order to raise the body relative to the road, additional spacers are laid between the chassis and the frame. The frame is attached to the body with ten bolts and nuts, but sometimes it is not easy to unscrew the fasteners, since the nuts and bolts become rusty over time, and sometimes it can be quite problematic to dismantle them.

You can carry out a suspension lift using additional leaf springs, as well as installing spacers between the axles and springs (they also put elongated spring earrings). Car shops sell special lifting kits, and you can increase the ground clearance to different heights - 20, 30, 40 and 50 millimeters. But if you are going to lift the body high relative to the road, it must be borne in mind that in this case the car loses stability, and there is a danger of overturning.

Old UAZ-452 models were equipped with the engine of the Ulyanovsk Motor Plant UMZ-451, as well as other modifications of the ICE produced by UMZ (414/417/4178). Later on UAZ "loaves" appeared ICEs of the Zavolzhsky Motor Plant, such as ZMZ-402 (4021) and ZMZ-409. Ulyanovsk motors of the first releases hardly make sense to upgrade, in the event of an engine failure, it is easier to replace it. But ZMZ engines are being tuned, and not so rarely.

What needs to be done to increase the power of the "402" engine in garage conditions? If the motor has a deformed block head 98 mm high (ZMZ-4021), you can mill the surface of the cylinder head, remove 4 mm. Thus, the motor will be adapted to run on AI-92 gasoline. When assembling the piston group, it does not hurt to adjust all pistons and connecting rods by weight, the difference between the connecting rod-piston pair in all cylinders by weight should not exceed 5 grams. Also, to reduce friction between the sleeve and the piston, the piston skirts can be polished with fine sandpaper (No. 1000), but this is done when they are in no hurry to assemble the engine, since it will take a lot of time to polish. It will also be harmless to cut the intake holes in the manifold, as well as in the head of the block, with a cutter - a few horsepower will be added.

Some car owners bore cylinder liners for +1 mm repair pistons, although there is a +1.5 mm repair on Zavolzhsky 402 engines, but it is quite rare. The bore of the sleeves gives a slight increase in the volume of the cylinders, respectively, and power.

The most popular type of modernization of the ZMZ-409 is chip tuning. To do this, the firmware changes in the internal combustion engine control unit, which also helps to improve the technical characteristics of the motor and increase power.

Replacing the engine with a more advanced one is also a tuning option, many car owners seek to install a more modern engine, but it does not always have to be larger. An internal combustion engine with a large volume does not consume fuel very economically, and therefore often the owners of cars put a diesel engine on the UAZ, which has two main advantages over a gasoline engine:

diesel fuel consumption is noticeably less;
diesel ICE has better traction with the same cylinder volume with a gasoline engine.

Russian ZMZ diesel engines are not very reliable, therefore, imported power units are considered to replace the gasoline engine. Often, motors are installed on the UAZ "loaves":

TD27 (Nissan, 2.7 L);
OM616 (Mercedes, 2.4 l);
1KZ (Toyota, 3.0 l).

As a rule, an imported motor is paired with a foreign gearbox and transfer case, so it becomes necessary to adjust the units to the bridges and make changes to the suspension. Of course, it is possible to put a modern turbodiesel, for example, Cummins 2.8, on a “loaf”, but such a power unit is expensive, and it does not tolerate Russian diesel fuel well.

One of the troubles of our country - bad roads, or their complete absence, made off-road vehicles very popular. Off-road vehicles, or jeeps, as they are called in the American style, are in strong demand among residents of corners remote from civilization, in which there is an acute shortage of asphalt on the roadbeds. And for lovers of fishing, hunting and other outdoor activities, an all-terrain vehicle is a must, because getting to the place where it bites well and the beast is found in an ordinary car may simply not work.

ATVs from Ulyanovsk

Hunting, fishing, as well as active tourism, is most often a group activity, so it is most convenient to use an all-wheel drive minibus, which on board can deliver a company of seven to eight people to their destination.

A very popular car with a multi-seat interior and excellent cross-country ability is UAZ 452, which for the square shape of the body received a cheerful nickname among the people loaf. The Ulyanovsk Automobile Plant has been producing these cars since the distant 1957, and during this time minibuses have proven their reliability, unpretentiousness and ease of maintenance.

The history of the multi-seat UAZ loaf

In the Soviet Union in the late 50s, when this SUV was being developed, the country needed reliable vehicles for military purposes. In those days, the Cold War with America was in full swing, so the main task of the designers was to create a strong all-terrain vehicle that, under any conditions, can deliver a group of people from point A to point B. The car received very good cross-country ability on any surface at any time of the year, and as well as a simple and reliable design of all components and assemblies. Naturally, no one thought about the beauty of the cabin and the ergonomics of the driver's seat, therefore, for the convenient operation of the UAZ, the first thing to do is to refine its interior. Indeed, the interior of the loaf consists of painted body panels, hard seats and metal handles: such an interior resembles a cross between a paddy wagon and a van for transporting animals. But with all this, the UAZ Loaf is excellent as a blank for the realization of almost any wishes of the car owner: whether it is a car for long family trips or a hunting house on wheels or.

That is why among the owners of these UAZ car tuning salons, a loaf is a topic of increased interest.

We bring UAZ Loaf to mind

To begin with, it is necessary to perform vibration and sound insulation of the body, which will significantly increase the comfort of movement and it will be better to keep the interior warm in winter. Of course, in a good way, knowing the culture of domestic car production, the body of the loaf must first be boiled, slanted in order to give it the necessary geometric rigidity, but this is generally ideal ...

After these works, you can proceed to finish the ceiling, door cards and instrument panel.

The large interior space of the UAZ makes it easy to use parts from other cars and easily produce individual spare parts.

Given the operating conditions, corrugated aluminum and leatherette are excellent as finishing materials for a loaf. And practical and easy to clean.

So that passengers do not feel like firewood, regular hard benches, longitudinally located on the sides of the passenger compartment, can be replaced with 5-6 comfortable seats from other brands of minibuses, which will also add safety when driving over bumps.

It is advisable to consider a removable seat structure so that you can easily turn the passenger compartment into a cargo body.

There are a lot of options for arranging the passenger part of the Loaf's cabin. It can also be transformer shops that unfold in.

Or lifting sofa-seats with lockers at the bottom.

In the standard version, the driver's seat is very meager and gloomy, therefore, for convenient control of the loaf, you should install a comfortable chair with many height and tilt adjustments (many do not bother and put Volgovskaya seats - quite a convenient and budget option), and replace the instrument panel with any suitable one from the range car disassembly.

This utility vehicle is characterized by increased reliability, good off-road capability and adaptability to extreme operation. But going out just to nature is not the same as going fishing or hunting, especially for a few days. For these purposes, the UAZ 452 itself, often referred to as a “loaf”, and its interior are not entirely suitable, first of all, in terms of practicality, convenience and comfort.

Let's figure out how to properly tune the UAZ 452 "Loaf", what to take into account, change, modernize in its design so that it best suits local conditions and the specifics of the application. And most importantly - what can be done on their own, and if with the involvement of professionals, then only for individual works.

Camouflage body color

Standard tinting options do not differ in variety. In order to “disguise” the UAZ 452 as much as possible, you need to have only a spray gun and some paint on hand. Since camouflage is done seasonally and needs to be changed regularly, the cheapest composition is sufficient. In this case, the issues of layer reliability, coating durability, and similar nuances are irrelevant.

Experienced anglers and hunters advise to strengthen the body a little before painting. Driving on rough terrain, in a rut, especially in conditions of poor visibility - all this is fraught with numerous blows to the lower part of the side of stones, tree roots, stumps, and so on. Gradual deformation of the metal will lead to its destruction, including as a result of progressive corrosion. Sheets of aluminum attached to the "loaf" at the bottom (about half a meter) will cost much less than its repair and complete repainting.

Power bumper

These protective elements of the machine are attached to the front and rear. According to experts, they provide maximum safety when driving off-road. It will take a little - metal (sheet steel, channel or pipes, depending on the design) and polymer paint.

And you can do all this yourself, without contacting a car service.

Mirror protection

The expediency of installing such gratings is obvious. Any large branch - and you will have to change the glass or align the holder (and then, if you can do it).

Winch

You definitely can't do without it. It is hardly worth hoping for someone's help away from settlements and roads. Winches with a force of 4 tons or more are suitable for UAZ 452 (taking into account the load of the machine). A good option is a device from Comeupwinch (DV-9 series). Its reliability has been tested many times, and with proper installation, the mechanism will function flawlessly for decades.

It is worth paying attention to the winch cable. It is advisable to replace the existing metal one with a Kevlar one (for example, Amsteel Blue of the American company Samson or similar). It is lighter, stronger and safer to use.

Trunk

When going out into nature, a hunter and fisherman need a lot. Loading everything into the salon, if there are people in it, will not work. What to do with tents, sleeping bags and the rest. The best solution is to place the UAZ 452 on the roof.

Lighting

Even if a rotary headlight is included in the factory package, then it will not be enough when going out into the countryside. One of the good solutions for additional lighting is the installation of an LED panel on the roof of the “loaf”. For example, "VisionX" modification of X-Mitter (shown in the photo). It will provide good visibility for at least 250 m.

Or do so.

You can make a bracket from pipes, and it is not difficult to fix it.

Tuning salon UAZ 452

Interior decoration

One of the budget options is to fix moisture-resistant plywood over the skin. It will somewhat insulate the body of the "loaf" and improve the quality of its sound insulation. At the request of the owner, other materials can be used. For example, roll foam with foil. The choice is large.

Backlight

It is advisable to install a couple of LED spotlights or one small panel on the ceiling, since regular lighting will obviously not be enough.

Furnishings

A few examples are enough to understand how you can improve the interior design of the UAZ 452.

The problem of storing utensils, various utensils, fixtures and other small things, which is indispensable for hunting and fishing, is completely solved with such tuning. Naturally, it is better to make a folding table, the tabletop of which is attached to the wall during the movement of the “loaf”.

Heater

Judging by the reviews of many hunters and fishermen, the Webasto installation has proven itself well. With a power of 4 kW, it is enough to ensure a comfortable temperature in the cabin, even in winter. Although a home-made "potbelly stove" is a good solution to the problem.

It is desirable to zone the salon. In this case, the rear compartment can be used as a small luggage compartment. For example, hunters will be able to store weapons there, fishermen - their gear.

It should be taken into account that both fish and game are also smells that penetrate the salon. To level them, the rear compartment can be equipped like this.

The UAZ 452 will not hurt in the cabin and the acoustic system, which is quite simple to mount.

The article discusses only some of the tuning options in preparing the "loaf" for fishing or hunting. It all depends on the capabilities of its owner and imagination. You can still make a number of other improvements.

Replace the steering wheel with a smaller one, from a car. But you will definitely have to install a hydraulic booster.
Move (for convenience) the driver's seat to the right, close to the engine compartment.
Finish the cabin and interior with sheet aluminum, placing soundproofing material under it. The issue of aesthetics is a separate issue, but the fact that cleaning will be much easier (and a lot of dust and dirt will be applied during fishing or hunting) is unambiguous.
Upgrade the hood of the engine compartment. For example, yes.