Today, a car factory called GAZ is engaged in the production, as a rule, of only oblong models of its cars. Versions of the fairly popular car 3302 are four meters long. Such a car company has a partner in its business. It is here that, if desired, certain owners can lengthen the Gazelle. This process is quite peculiar, but this kind of tuning is becoming more and more popular. In this article we will consider all the details and nuances of the process.
Is it possible to lengthen the Gazelle body with your own hands?
Many people are wondering if it is possible to lengthen the Gazelle-Farmer with their own hands. The implementation of this process occurs with the help of special equipment that only professional service stations have. Proceeding from this, only professionals are able to use it and it is they who should be engaged in lengthening.
Extending the Gazelle is quite difficult. This process requires time, effort and certain skills. The process itself represents the following factors:
The frame that is already present in this product is measured. This is necessary in order to change it to custom sizes.
The vehicle itself must be cleaned and removed from the inside of everything that could be damaged during the work. Further, professionals make two cuts on the frame.
In those places where an incision was made, it is necessary to attach the so-called channel. Their installation is carried out due to special bolts.
Further, all parts are again assembled and attached to their immediate places in the car. The propeller shaft is also elongated.
The rate for the extension of the "Gazelle" in the field
To extend the Gazelle frame is not only difficult, but also expensive. When setting the price, it is necessary to build on, first of all, its size. As a rule, professional service stations, when carrying out this kind of work, set a price that varies from 20 to 40 thousand Russian rubles, if the body of this car is extended. It is worth noting the fact that this amount does not include work of an additional nature. These types of work, as a rule, include strengthening the old body or installing a new one. Also, these works represent the installation of the so-called sleeping bag. Other types of work also apply to the bodywork. You need to know what to carry out or not to carry out such work is decided only by the owner of the car.
What dimensions is the elongated type of "Gazelle"
It’s extremely difficult to lengthen the Gazelle with your own hands, rather even unrealistic. But in case of its lengthening in a professional institution, you can have a car, the length of which reaches a maximum of six meters. Also, the length can be five and four meters. It all depends on the desire and capabilities of the client. With this type of extension, the car will be able to transport all types of cargo that are allowed for the Gazelle. As for the amount of cargo, a car with such improvements can accommodate about 20-30 cubic meters. This fact is, as a rule, the main reason among the owners of the Gazelle for its lengthening. Such an updated and more spacious, it can carry several times more cargo. In addition, the quality of transportation improves.
Negative lengthening features
To extend the Gazelle is good, but in this case, as in any other, there are also weaknesses. The main disadvantage is the reduction in load lifting. Yes, the capacity has increased several times, but the dimensions remained the same. Power also remained at the level at which it was until this moment. The machine becomes more than 10 times more sensitive to various types of overload. If you overload this vehicle, various cracks may appear in the frame. The technical passport for the car, the body of which is four meters, says that the car can withstand no more than one ton and one hundred kilograms. Compared with the three-meter model, in which the load rises to one and a half tons, this figure is much lower. Such facts, of course, perplex the owners of the Gazelle, who planned to lengthen the body.
The nuances of lengthening
The process of lengthening the Gazelle also carries a fairly large number of different nuances. Experts in the field of lengthening this type of car do not advise lengthening it, let alone lengthen it up to six meters. After all, with such a length, the power and cargo that can be transported has even worse performance. If we calculate the deterioration of the car in numbers, then we will have a loss of up to almost 800 kilograms. In addition, in the case of an extension of up to six meters, problems with the engine and wheels may occur. Based on the foregoing, we can conclude that lengthening the car will be relevant if the owner is engaged in the transportation of long or wide items, equipment. If you plan to increase the number of transported goods, then do not risk it. Such changes do not pay off.
Many people think that if they strengthen the frame and the engine, then you can use a weight higher than that indicated in the technical passport. But it also increases the weight of the car itself.
conclusions
So, it's time to take stock, although they are already obvious. We have two sides of the same coin. Such types of work to lengthen the Gazelle car should be performed only in the most serious situations and if it is really worth it. For example, if you plan to transport only long metal profiles or other objects, the weight of which is small and the length is non-standard. If there is no and it is necessary to transport exceptionally heavy materials, equipment, it is not worth remaking anything in a car. Lengthening the sides will only worsen the indicators of weight. The car will increase in its overall dimensions, but the weight that can be transported will be significantly less.
And one moment. If you decide to lengthen the Gazelle, the price can be considerable. And to “beat off” this money will not work right away. Yes, in some cases, you can increase revenue by lengthening the car. But in order to get profit after such modernization, you need to spend more than one year. Although it’s still worth a try.