What shock absorbers to put on the Lifan X60?
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The safety of driving is possible only if the suspension of the car is stable. The suspension provides a connection between the sprung (body, frame, engine) and unsprung (wheels, axles and suspension elements) masses of the car. An important element of the suspension of the car are shock absorbers, without which it will be very difficult to drive on the road.
In the process of movement, the car constantly shakes. Shock absorbers are just designed to smooth out the vibrations created by this buildup. Without shock absorbers, the car would bounce like a soccer ball. Therefore, their main task is to keep the wheels in constant contact with the road, avoiding loss of control over the car. Springs and springs support the weight of the car, while shock absorbers help the wheel to overcome the obstacle as softly as possible. Therefore, their choice is very important along with other components of the car.
In what cases is it necessary to replace shock absorbers with Lifan X60?
The health of the shock absorbers affects the stopping distance of the car, its stability during braking and cornering. A good shock absorber keeps the tire in contact with the road surface. With a faulty shock absorber, the tire will lose grip on the road surface. The wheel bounces all the time, especially dangerous when cornering - the car can be taken out of the road or turned around.
Shock absorbers are consumables that need to be replaced periodically. It is necessary to monitor the handling and behavior of the car in order to identify signs of malfunction in time and eliminate them. What are the signs of shock absorber wear on the Lifan X60?
oil stains and smudges on the shock absorber;
corrosion appeared on the supports and piston rod;
noticeable visual deformation of the shock absorbers;
driving through bumps, you hear characteristic knocks and bumps on the body;
excessive rocking of the body, after driving through bumps;
The average life of a shock absorber depends on the quality of workmanship and the operating conditions of the car. The average service life is approximately 30-50 thousand km. It happens that after passing the middle mark there are no signs of wear. In this case, it is advisable to carry out diagnostics, and, if necessary, replace them with new ones.
What are shock absorbers?
For the Lifan X60 crossover, oil or gas-oil shock absorbers are produced. There are still pneumatic versions - as a result of tuning and various alterations.
Oil shock absorbers are the softest and most comfortable, and also not demanding on the quality of the road. Suitable for a quiet ride on the highway and long trips. Modern cars use only gas-oil shock absorbers, since their suspension is designed for these shock absorbers. In terms of price, they are the most affordable and cheapest.
Gas-oil - relatively rigid and designed for a more active ride. This option is more expensive than the previous one. The main advantage is the perfect grip in unusual situations, but at the same time they are suitable for traditional everyday driving. Gas-oil shock absorbers are most in demand among motorists.
Pneumatic are very expensive. The main advantages are suspension adjustment and the possibility of maximum vehicle loading.
Most shock absorbers are specially designed only for a specific car. In any specialized store there is a catalog by which you can choose which shock absorber is suitable for your car.
Instructions for replacing the front shock absorbers
Lifan X60 front shock absorbers are assembled or separately in the form of a cartridge, the rear ones are usually in the form of a cartridge. It is better to replace shock absorbers in pairs, on the same axle. By replacing only one shock absorber, then most likely when braking, one side will sag more than the other.
Before starting the planned procedure, you will need to lift the front of the car, install it on and remove the wheels. Replacing the front shock absorbers of Lifan X60 is as follows:
Loosen the steering knuckle. For a convenient removal process, you will need to apply. If it is not at hand, then the usual one is quite suitable.
We unscrew the axle shaft nut, for ease of removal.
Remove the brake hose mounting bracket from the shock absorber body.
We unscrew the stabilizer strut nut, and then remove the pin from the mount.
Using a suitable wrench, the two bolts that hold the shock absorber strut to the steering knuckle are unscrewed.
The nuts that secure the support bearing to the car body are unscrewed.
We take out the shock absorber assembly.
Then we tighten the spring and remove the support.
After removing the support, it will be possible to dismantle the dust protection, the spring, the stand itself and the bump stop (if only the spring needs to be replaced). The procedure for assembling the front shock absorber is in reverse order.
Replacing the rear shock absorbers and suspension springs
Before carrying out work, the rear of the car is raised, mounted on supports, and shoes are placed under the front wheels. Instructions for replacing the rear shock absorbers:
The bolt is unscrewed, which fixes the lower part of the shock absorber to the bridge of the car.
The sleeve is removed and the nut fixing the Lifan X60 shock absorber to the vehicle body is unscrewed.
The shock absorber is dismantled. Replacing the Lifan X60 spring occurs in the same way as in the case of the front shock absorber systems.
The installation of new elements occurs in the reverse order.
If non-original Lifan X60 shock absorbers are installed, then each motorist individually chooses a hard or soft suspension for his vehicle. Suspension made of quality parts is usually used fully for more than 10 years. But exceeding the permissible loads and constant operation of the Lifan X60 in especially extreme conditions can cause the suspension elements to fail prematurely.
