DIY roof rack for Priora hatchback

Roof rack for Lada Priora sedan and hatchback, installation of roof rails

The cargo capabilities of the VAZ 2171 station wagons are enormous.
And here there is a significant advantage not only in the volume of the trunk, but also in the presence of rails (cradles, arches) on the roof. The Priora sedan (VAZ 2170) and hatchback (VAZ 2172) are not equipped with roof rails from the factory, but you can install them yourself. There are two ways to place a roof rack on a Priora:

install roof rails (along the roof), as on a station wagon;
install arches across the roof.

1. If models for the VAZ 2170, 2172 are not on sale, consider the roof rails from the VAZ 2110, 2112 (the roof and doors of the 10 are the same as the Priora). Accordingly, the installation is performed in the same way. First, the ceiling lining is removed, after which we check the presence of roof reinforcements. If the holes for attaching the rails do not fit into them, you will have to modify them. To strengthen the roof, we glue a sheet of metal (2 mm thick and 80x100 mm in size) with Moment epoxy glue. Don't forget to use rubber gaskets to avoid damaging the paintwork.

For fans of Priora tuning, there are Priora decorative roof rails, which are not suitable for carrying cargo. These accessories are simply glued to the roof using 2-sided tape.

2. Arches on the roof. Unlike roof rails, they are the most common and are much easier to find on sale. The disadvantage of this design over the first is that they are noisier at speed.

The installation of such arches is universal and is shown in the video. Remember to use spacers between the body and the mounts.

Do you use roof rails and bars on your Priora? Which type of design suits you best? Let us remind you that another way to strengthen the roof is to make it soundproof.

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Features of luggage racks

Cargo compartments for Lada Kalina vehicles have some special features. They must be taken into account by motorists who choose equipment for specific transportation conditions:

Increasing cargo capacity due to the folded rear passenger seats of the Lada is much easier and faster than similar cars in this class.
The luggage compartment lid rises 60 cm higher than on models in similar classes. This is quite convenient for frequent loading and unloading of Kalina.
It is possible to install an additional non-standard roof box for transporting things. Kalina's load capacity increases by 40% if you use lightweight roof racks consisting only of crossbars and the main unit.

In addition to the advantages that the equipment has, there are also problems that are noted by owners of two- to three-year-old cars:

At temperatures below 15 °C, frequent breakdowns of the shock absorber of the cargo compartment door are observed.
Car enthusiasts note problems with the lock in the hatchback configuration in the second year of operation. The lock breaks, the cylinder falls out or the spring stretches, and in some cases the locking ring gets jammed. The lock has to be changed.

Initially, this AvtoVAZ line was planned as small family cars not intended for transporting goods. Hatchbacks have the smallest trunk; when transporting even small loads, you have to wisely use every centimeter of it, saving space. If you need a car specifically as a cargo carrier, we recommend choosing the station wagon option. Its cargo space is enough for family trips to the country, picnics and wholesale stores.

Roof racks for Lada Priora in Vladimir

Trunk of the Economy series ATLANT Lada Granta 2011-present. Sedan 8930

Roof rack Amos Koala K-4 VAZ 2110 (2 trans. O 107cm + legs Koala K-4) (AMS01-00005)

Car trunk ATLANT for LADA Kalina, Granta steel (8930)

Trunk LUX (Lux) Classic for Lada (VAZ) Priora 5 doors. station wagon 2009 and up to now for roof rails (rectangular arches) Art. 842556

LUX luggage system with 1.1m aero-travel bars (82mm) for Lada Kalina (2004-present) / Lada Granta (2011-2017) / Datsun on-Do, mi-Do (2014-present)

Roof rack Atlant, 8827+8809+8879, aerodynamic bars 1.1m for Lada Priora Hatchback 2007-2018, art: 217925

Roof rack Inter Sturdy for Lada Priora station wagon 2013-2018 restyling, rectangular arches

Roof rack Atlant, 8825+8809+8879, rectangular bars 1.1m for Lada Priora Hatchback 2007-2018, art: 217924

LUX Standard – roof rack Lada Priora sedan / hatchback

Adapter set Atlant 8879 LADA Priora, 4-door. Sedan, 07- LADA Priora, 5-door. Hatchback, 07-

Trunk assembly ATLANT VAZ Priora 8421

Roof rack LUX arc 1.1m aero-classic (53mm) for Lada Priora Sedan 2007-2018, art: 217902

Roof rack Lada Priora 2009-present, station wagon, aerodynamic cross members 125cm with lock, Eurodetail

Roof rack LUX arc 1.1m aero-classic (53mm) for Lada Priora Sedan 2007-2018, art: 217902

Roof rack Atlant, 8823+8809+8879, wing-shaped arches 1.1 m for Lada Priora Hatchback 2007-2018, art: 217926

Trunk of the Economy series ATLANT VAZ Priora Art. arc, fastening in pcs. seats, roof support 8928

Luggage rack Lux 692070 black for the doorway on the roof of VAZ Lada Priora 2170 (4dr.) sedan 2007 - to present. rectangular steel bars

APS roof rails for Lada Xray 2016-

Luggage rack Lux 842617 silver for roof rails VAZ Lada Priora 2171 (5dr.) station wagon 2009-2015. aerodynamic aluminum bars

Types of trunks on Priora

You can no longer attach a design to a modern car that was suitable for VAZ cars of previous models. But as they say, the need for invention is cunning. And Russian masters finally resolved this issue. There are two types of mounting additional cargo modules on the Priora roof.

Longitudinal fastening.
Cross trunk.

Each of these methods has its own advantages and disadvantages. Therefore, each needs to be considered separately.

Luggage rack on longitudinal arches

When considering this method of installing an additional cargo module, one important factor must be taken into account: longitudinal arches on the roof can also be installed as truly functional devices designed to transport the necessary cargo; and simply restyled decorations that are not properly attached to the roof of the car. That is, they can also be divided into:

decorative;
functional.

Decorative restyled arches. Sometimes, many car enthusiasts install this element simply as a decoration for the top of the car. In this case, reliable fastening to the Priora body does not play a decisive role. Often these elements are simply installed with a good sealant, or even with a special type of double-sided adhesive tape. This, one might say, is just external tuning, and it is not worth considering it in detail here.

Functional trunk arches, longitudinal. But if you need to transport something on these arches, install a full-fledged roof rack on them, the fastening must be fundamentally different. It’s good if there are initially provided technological holes with stiffening ribs on the roof. Then no problem. Just buy suitable arcs and install. But if not, then everything is more complicated.

If the Priora initially does not have special holes for attaching the trunk, you will have to make them yourself. To do this, you need to remove the inner ceiling trim. This comes first. Make precise markings on the outside so that the holes on at least one side touch the stiffening ribs. Or install a specially cut strip of metal from the inside, at least 2 mm thick. Be sure to place the included rubber pads under the trunk arches.

In general, of course, it is better to do this work at the service. Yes, it will be more reliable.

The general advantage of longitudinal restyled arches is good aerodynamics. The disadvantage is durability. It is lower than that of the transverse ones. And accordingly the carrying capacity is lower.

Transverse mounting of the roof rack "Priora"

This type of fastening is most common among business car owners, for whom their Priora is a real workhorse. Cross racks are attached to the edges of the body on any car. Their installation, as well as dismantling, takes literally a few minutes. Considering that the roof width of all Priors is the same, the body type does not matter. You can install either two or three transverse arcs. With the help of bolts they are securely attached to the roof of the Priora.

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