How to make and install a kenguryat with your own hands

I want to install a kenguryatnik, is it possible and what is prohibited?

It is forbidden. But only if the kenguryatnik is not provided for by the design. Clause 7.18 of the Basic Provisions of the Traffic Regulations states that it is prohibited to make changes to the design of the car without registering them with the traffic police.

The Niva and most other SUVs and crossovers are precisely vehicles on which the plant has never installed guardrails, unless we are talking about a single or specially designed model for special operating conditions, but, as far as we know, there have never been any in history.

Stop! A kenguryatnik is not a structure!

The fact of the matter is that the kenguryatnik is not a design element if it is not provided for by the manufacturer. This is an additional equipment

. But it’s easier to consider this subtlety with a quote from the Technical Regulations:

Kenguryatnik - equipment? Yes. Does it affect road safety? And how! Not for the safety of the driver, but of the pedestrian in the event of a head-on collision with the latter. In general, “kangurins” were originally invented in Australia to reduce the consequences of an accident with wild animals - for the car, of course. You can guess this from the name of this device.

What if you register it with the traffic police?

And here is a quote from point 3:

This is how easy and simple it is to stop registering for a kenguryatnik. In this case, your registration certificate and license plate number will be confiscated.

To return them (the numbers will be different if they are actually cancelled), it will be enough to remove the guard and bring the car to the MREO traffic police department.

I still want a steel guard for the Niva!

Well, if you still decide to put a kengurin on a car that is not intended for this, then you will face a fine - it is very small, 500 rubles, and in some cases you can get by with a warning. This is provided for in Article 12.5, Part 1 of the Code of Administrative Offenses for introducing innovations into the design of a vehicle. But that's not all that can await you. In recent years, the traffic police has often practiced canceling registration for unregistered changes in the design of a car.

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Amounts of the fine for kenguryatnik

The installation of a guardrail on a vehicle is qualified by traffic regulations as making changes to the design of the vehicle. By law, such changes must undergo a registration process with the traffic police.

When changes are made without the consent of the authorities, the owner of the vehicle is held accountable under Article 12.5 of the Code of Administrative Offenses.

This article provides for two types of administrative punishment:

• Warning. Applicable upon initial prosecution, subject to sincere repentance of the car owner and bringing the car to its original condition.
• A fine of 500 rubles.
• Fine 5,000 rubles or deprivation of rights for up to 3 months for repeated violation.

To avoid punishment and get off with a warning, the driver can remove the guard right in front of the inspector. Car owners take the same actions before undergoing the inspection procedure, since it is simply impossible to pass it if there is a guardrail.

The adoption in 2010 of a new technical regulation regulating the installation of guardrails changed the attitude of traffic police officers to the installation of such structures on cars. From this moment on, the power body kit can only be installed on cars of category G. For all other cars, the power body kit is not allowed, and the owners of such cars risk getting a fine for kangaroo.

1. When I bought my UAZ, I had a guard installed, how do I register it now?

1.1. When I bought my UAZ, I had a guardrail installed, how do I register it now?

Good afternoon Have you been denied registration?

2. Is it possible to register a non-factory kanguryatnik on a UAZ Hunter legally correctly?

2.1. You must obtain permission from the State Traffic Safety Inspectorate to make changes to the vehicle (forms and a list of required documents are available at the State Traffic Safety Inspectorate), otherwise: Appendix to the traffic rules list of faults (clause 7.18.) Changes have been made to the design of the vehicle without permission from the State Road Safety Inspectorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation or other bodies determined by the Government of the Russian Federation. “Technical Regulations of the Customs Union “On the safety of wheeled vehicles”. clause 11 section 4. It is prohibited to install on vehicles of categories M1 and N1 structures that protrude forward relative to the bumper line corresponding to the outer contour of the vehicle’s projection onto the horizontal plane of the supporting surface, made of steel or other materials with similar strength characteristics. This requirement does not apply to structures provided for by the standard equipment of the transport TR CU 018/2011 23 means and (or) those that have undergone conformity assessment in the prescribed manner, as well as to metal grilles weighing less than 0.5 kg, intended to protect only headlights, and state registration sign and elements of its fastening. The sanction for this violation of Part 1 of Art. 12.5 Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation

3. Good afternoon. I bought a UAZ Patriot, model 2007. It has the kangaroo guard on it that it left the factory with, a friend of mine has the same story. But in those “distant” years there were no problems with them and they didn’t put marks anywhere, but what to do with it now? Where can I find documentation and not be a camel? Thank you…

3.1. If it's factory, then you can. if it is not registered anywhere, then register the changes with the traffic police

3.2. just carry out an examination and go to the traffic police to register

How to make a kenguryatnik with your own hands

If you are not afraid of becoming a lawbreaker and are still willing to take the risk of making a cage yourself, you need to know certain rules for making such structures.

The whole process can be divided into several stages:

• taking measurements and drawing up drawings;
• selection of materials and tools;
• fabrication of the structure;
• painting the finished product;
• installation of kenguryatnik.

Now let's look at each of them in more detail.

Drawings and measurements

Creating a drawing of the future product is the first and most important stage. It will require you to use your imagination and certain design skills, so make sure you are confident in your abilities in advance. You need to measure the nose of the car: the length and width of the bumper you will be protecting. You should also consider all the jumpers and their sizes. Based on the data obtained, create a project for a kenguryatnik.

Build a circuit similar to this using your measurements.

If you are not sure that you can handle such a responsible job, contact more experienced colleagues. The easiest way to find information is on the Internet: the network contains drawings for almost every SUV model. But be careful, because the width and height of the car play a decisive role, which means that the design of the kenguryatnik for the Niva cannot be used for the UAZ Patriot, for example.

Materials and tools for work

Experts recommend using stainless steel tubes as the material for making the cage. Their optimal diameter is 45–50 cm. For particularly large cars, tubes up to 60 cm in diameter can be used. In addition, you can combine pipes of different sizes, using more massive ones for the frame and narrower ones for the lintels.

As a material, use stainless steel tubes of different diameters

In addition to the material itself, you will need the following set of tools:

• cardboard and glue for making a template;
• grinder for cutting metal;
• welding machine (for stainless steel it is optimal to use the argon-arc type, but it can cause difficulties for beginners);
• pipe bender (can be replaced with pipe angles)
• corners for pipes at 90 and 45 (if it is not possible to use a pipe bender);
• trimmer for joining pipes;
• plugs (optional);
• abrasive for grinding joints;
• fine-grained sanding paper;
• antistatic cloth;
• degreasing composition;
• anti-corrosion primer and spray gun for it;
• spray paint;
• plates with holes for bolts;
• bolts for fastening the structure;
• jack for installing a kenguryatnik.

If you cannot use argon-arc welding, and you only have a semi-automatic welding machine at your disposal, replace stainless steel pipes with regular ones.

Step-by-step manufacturing process

Whatever one may say, welding is not the easiest process. It requires attention and accuracy. Metal cut in the wrong place will be difficult to glue into place, so all work should be carried out with extreme caution. To minimize the possibility of errors, make a template from cardboard according to the drawing before cutting the pipes. Assemble it with glue or regular tape, and then try it on your car.

Before you start cutting metal, make a template from cardboard and try it on your car

If you are satisfied with everything: the dimensions correspond to the dimensions of the car, and the overall design looks symmetrical and attractive, you can begin making a metal cage.

1. In accordance with the parameters specified in the drawing, mark the pipes and mark the locations of the cuts.
2. Cut the pipes along the lines.
3. If you have a pipe bender, you can cut one pipe for the frame and then bend it to the desired angle using this device. You should be especially careful here, because the bends on both sides must be absolutely symmetrical.
4. If you do not have experience in bending pipes, you should use metal angles. It will be easier to work with them: you need to weld a part of the tube to each side of the corner.
5. In order to make T-shaped joints and install jumpers, it is best to use a trimmer. It can be used to cut sections of pipes.
6. The resulting jumpers are also welded to the frame.
7. All seams should be abraded and polished. This way the joints will become completely invisible.
8. Install plugs on the open ends of the pipes.

Manufacturing stages in the photo

Cut the tube to the required length and bend it using a pipe bender Weld the jumpers using a welding machine Clean the joints with sandpaper to make the surface uniform

This way you can make a kenguryatnik with your own hands. Now all you have to do is paint it and install it in its place.

Please note that the gap between the jumpers and the cage frame should be no more than 1 mm. It is for these purposes that a trimmer is required.

A trimmer is required to create T-shaped joints

Video: do-it-yourself kenguryatnik

Finished product painting

Kanguryatniks are usually painted from simple black pipes. However, it may also be a good idea to coat stainless parts with paint. The only counterargument to this process is the constant damage to the coating when driving off-road. Tree branches, fine sand and stones negatively affect the paint layer. If this does not scare you, you can safely paint the product.

1. Wash the structure. Dirt will prevent the paint from applying evenly.
2. Sand the metal pipes over the entire surface with fine-grit sandpaper. This is necessary to improve grip.
3. Use an antistatic cloth to remove any dust generated during sanding.
4. Degrease the surface of the kenguryat.
5. Apply a coat of anti-corrosion primer in one even layer and allow it to dry.
6. Now you can start applying paint from a can. If you wish, you can also use regular paint, which is filled into a spray gun, but for this process you will need a separate tool (using the same spray gun as for applying primer is prohibited).

Let the product dry thoroughly. After that, you can enjoy the view of the painted kangaroo.

Apply paint to the primer layer to make it adhere better

Don't forget to cover the floor in the room where you will be painting with newspapers. Otherwise, you will have to spend a lot of time cleaning the floor from paint drops.

In order for the paint to stick better, experts recommend powder formulations. However, painting with them is almost impossible to do in a garage. In this case, it is best to turn to professionals.

Do-it-yourself installation on the car

Its effectiveness will depend on how tightly the kenguryatnik holds on. An incorrectly installed product may fall off even while moving. Considering that such a massive structure will fall directly under the front wheels of your car, the result can be the most tragic. So take this stage seriously.

1. Raise the car with a jack and measure the distance between the side members. You should also measure the distance between the front edge of the bumper and the side members. Write down these numbers.
2. Saw off two tubes of such length that they can be used to secure the kenguryatnik to the side members. In this case, the structure should not protrude much in front of the car.
3. Find the center of the bottom crossbar of the cage. You will be guided by it when installing the structure.
4. Weld the tubes to the kenguryat at the same distance between each other as the spars are located. Make sure that the center of the structure remains in place. It is important for you to maintain symmetry.
5. Attach metal plates about 10 mm thick to the ends of the pipes, which have holes for bolts.
6. Create holes of the required diameter in the appropriate places on the side members.
7. Secure the structure with bolts.

Attach the guard to the side members of the car

Please note that the weight of the kenguryat is very large. You definitely won't be able to handle the installation alone. Call for help from a couple of comrades who will hold the structure while you screw in the bolts.

What is a kenguryatnik

Structurally, the “kenguryatnik” is a suspended part made of powerful pipes and rods, located in the front part of the vehicle. Many call it an additional bumper, although they admit that the advisability of using a bumper is more than controversial. Types of design can be different and depend on the purpose of using this device - decorative or practical. In the first case, it may be a small form that barely protrudes forward and does not provide any practical benefit. In the second, there is a large structure that is installed on cars to protect the radiator lining and from large objects getting under the hood while driving off-road. The advantages of this design are as follows:

• Increased protection of the front of the vehicle and the level of safety for the driver and passengers;
• Protection against serious damage to the bumper when hit by stones and other objects when driving fast over rough terrain;
• Possibility of using a cage for mounting a winch for towing a car, etc.

For those who drive on city roads, this design may cause more harm than good if a serious accident occurs. The fact is that in the event of a hard collision, this element crashes into the hood and radiator, which after this usually cannot be repaired. In addition, in certain situations, the “kanguryatnik” can pose a danger to pedestrians. But, despite everything, this device does not lose popularity among owners of various types of cars. Most often it can be found on cars of category g - off-road vehicles, that is, SUVs, pickups.

Why is the kenguryatnik called that and why is it needed?

The kenguryatnik, or as it is also called kengurin, is a structure that is mounted on the front of the car body. The main purpose of the part is to protect the front part of the car, for example, the hood, lighting fixtures, and the radiator, which is especially important when driving over rough terrain. The accessory can save you from all sorts of troubles, for example, an accidentally opened garage door.

However, the level of protection directly depends on the force of the collision and on the quality of the product, because the part can be either certified or fake. You need to understand that with a high impact force you should not expect a special effect from kengurin. However, its presence allows you to significantly change the angle of collision between the passenger cabin and an obstacle moving in front, which increases the chances of survival.

Requirements of technical regulations and current traffic rules

The existing annex to the current traffic regulations clearly defines the list of faults for which operation of the vehicle is not allowed. Thus, paragraph 7.18 of this list states that you do not have the right to drive on the road if:

7.18. Changes have been made to the design of the vehicle without permission from the State Road Safety Inspectorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation or other bodies determined by the Government of the Russian Federation.

That is, if your car is standardly equipped with equipment of this class, then you will not face any administrative punishment. But, at the same time, keep in mind that you must confirm such standard equipment with documents, including with a mark in the PTS.

It is possible to independently install equipment of this class, but not for all cars

You should pay attention to the requirements of the Technical Regulations of the Customs Union on the safety of wheeled vehicles. So in paragraph 11 (section 4) it is clearly stated:

11. It is prohibited to install on vehicles of categories M1 and N1 structures that protrude forward relative to the bumper line corresponding to the outer contour of the vehicle’s projection onto the horizontal plane of the supporting surface, made of steel or other materials with similar strength characteristics. This requirement does not apply to structures provided as standard equipment of the vehicle and (or) that have undergone conformity assessment in the prescribed manner, as well as to metal grilles weighing less than 0.5 kg, intended to protect only the headlights, and the state registration plate and its fastening elements.

As you can see, the owner of almost any passenger car who decides to modernize will need to know what fine for a power bumper can be issued in 2018. Relevant categories of transport include:

As a result, we have the following situation. You can operate a vehicle with a safety guard installed by the manufacturer. In addition, you have the right to install such devices, but subject to mandatory compliance assessment, that is, an examination. Based on the results of such an assessment, changes made to the design must be registered with the traffic police. Only in this case, you will not face a fine for installing a winch on your car (as well as power bumpers, guardrails).

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Power bumpers are officially manufactured in the Russian Federation, such bumpers can be installed on cars. But not those purchased secondhand, but from the manufacturer. The situation is stated in the traffic police regulations:

• A kenguryatnik is allowed for installation, which fully complies with the standards and has a certificate. Such a body kit must have documented proof of high-quality features and safety.

Something similar can only be found in a device that was manufactured at an industrial enterprise. The documents accompanying it will indicate a list of cars on which the power bumper can be installed.

• You can drive with a guard even in this case, if it is a device for protecting headlights weighing a maximum of five hundred g. And they must be of industrial production.

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For car owners who only want to decorate their vehicle with a power bumper, it is allowed to install any structures, but made only of plastic (metal is strictly prohibited).

Installation Requirements

In cases where the vehicle belongs to a category of vehicle for which the law allows the presence of a guardrail, drivers must remember that there are a number of standards that must be observed when installing it:

1. The approach angle cannot be less than 25 degrees.
2. The departure angle cannot be less than 20 degrees.
3. The longitudinal flotation should be adjusted at an angle wider than 20 degrees.
4. The ground clearance dimensions for the front and rear axles must be at least 18 cm.

In addition to the correct installation of the structure, by law the owner must document the changes made to the car.

To do this, you must provide the following list of documents to the traffic police department:

• a copy of the design certificate, with the seal of the manufacturer;
• application form for changes;
• a copy of the installation organization's certificate;
• order form for installation of a power bumper.

After checking the documentation, the vehicle is subject to mandatory technical inspection, after which the application is endorsed by the signature of the head of the road inspection department.

In reality, the law prohibits the installation of homemade and uncertified kangaroo bars. But in practice, drivers very often bypass such a ban, since traffic police inspectors are not very keen to slow down cars for such offenses.

First of all, this is due to the fact that in order to verify the legality of the installation of a power bumper, the traffic police officer himself must have the appropriate mark in his certificate and control can only be carried out with a special certified device.

In addition, the results of the check may not be a violation, but a legal installation of the device. In any case, every driver must remember that even if he is not subject to a punitive measure for installing an illegal kangaroo guard in the form of a warning or penalties, he will definitely not be able to pass the inspection with such a device.

Every owner of a personal car dreams that his “iron horse” will be the most beautiful and unique, different from other cars. To achieve the desired goal, car enthusiasts are willing to spend huge amounts of money. But not everyone thinks about how tuning options can affect the technical characteristics of the car. In addition to the fact that the additional body kit of the car will affect its behavior, there is also a high risk that you will be fined for discrepancies between the parameters specified in the technical passport of the car and its actual condition. Mostly, car owners make changes to the “stuffing” of their car, but some install guardrails.

Options for additional protection of the Chevrolet Niva

Owners of such a Russian car brand treat their “iron horses” with special trepidation and consider their car to be a real SUV. When purchasing a Niva, they are faced with the question of how to improve the safety of the car. In the basic configuration, this car has a very “meek” appearance. Installing a kenguryatnik is a way to give the Niva solidity and extravagance. In addition to aesthetic characteristics, such actions help increase the safety of this machine. The first kangaroo cage was created in Australia; it was an effective means of protection against kangaroos; it was to these animals that it owed its name. It was on the “green continent” that animals were often run over at high speed in SUVs, significantly damaging the car. First of all, problems arose with lighting and the cooling system of the car engine. This detail on the Niva gives the domestic SUV uniqueness, individuality, and originality.

Attention! Technical regulations prohibit the installation of such a tuning element on a Chevrolet Niva; it cannot be attached to a Gazelle bumper either.

• the original element is created from a durable steel tube, which is capable of withstanding significant loads in the event of frontal collisions;
• Protective decorative frames are made of light aluminum alloys. Such designs are not suitable for the domestic Niva;
• a mesh made of durable steel reinforcement, mounted on a supporting rigid frame, is in demand among Russian fishermen and hunters.

Advantages of installing a frame on a Niva bumper:

• the ability to protect the paint on the bumper, the integrity of the glass on the headlights and reflectors from tall grass and oncoming branches;
• protection while driving off-road from oncoming stones falling under the wheels of the car;
• protection against minor impacts during an accident on the radiator and car bumper.

Disadvantages of such tuning:

• problem with mounting on Niva. They attach it to the side members; in the event of a strong collision, the geometry of the body will be disrupted. Regular parking in front of supermarkets can result in the owner of a Niva having to pay for the restoration of the body;
• When a Niva with a kenguryat collides with a pedestrian, serious injuries cannot be avoided, and there is a high probability of death.

Advantages and disadvantages

The main purpose of the guard is to protect the front or rear bumper from various external mechanical influences when the car is driving on poor roads or in conditions where they are completely absent.

With such a device, you can safely drive among bushes and branches or move through fields and open ground, without worrying that the car crankcase may be damaged, the gearbox may be torn off, or the steering linkage may be deformed.

In addition to increasing the chances of preserving the body from various minor collisions on roads or off-road, the guard also allows you to:

• increase the protection of passengers and the driver in the event of an accident by attracting most of the energy to themselves;
• change the appearance of the car by giving it greater solidity and severity;
• install additional lighting;
• provide the possibility of installing additional options in the form of special structures: fastening a coil of towing cable, etc.

Among the many advantages of a metal grille on the bumper, we can also highlight a number of its disadvantages:

• licensed and high-quality designs are expensive;
• inexpensive designs do not have the proper level of protection;
• When registering a device, many difficulties arise, since at the official level, kenguryatniks are prohibited.

What types of kenguryatniks are there: photo and description

Today there are two main types of kenguryatniks: “Safari” and “Horseshoe”. The differences between the products are in size and design. Kengurin "Safari" protects the front of the car, including head optics and bumper. Depending on the specific type, the design may include protrusions to protect the wings. The accessory is made of pipes, which ensures the integrity of the parts in the event of minor impacts with other obstacles or the machine. Due to its impressive size, the product is mainly installed on SUVs, which allows it to stand out in traffic.

The Safari guard allows you to protect the front part of the body: bumper, headlights, radiator grille, and depending on the design, also fenders

A horseshoe-shaped guard allows you to protect the central part of the bumper and the radiator grille. The design of the part is a curved pipe of small size, which is installed on both SUVs and SUVs. Although Kengurin is small in size, such protection is still characterized by effectiveness, since in the event of a frontal collision the entire impact will fall on it.

A horseshoe-shaped guard protects the radiator grille and bumper and can be installed on both SUVs and crossovers

Russian cars with kengurins

“Europeans” intended for off-road driving, almost all were originally designed with kangurins. The creators of such foreign cars carefully consider the weight of the vehicle and its feasibility before launching a new SUV model into industrial production. How are things going with the Russian auto industry?

For a long time, experts and representatives of the State Duma have been unable to agree on whether to allow the installation of such a tuning element on personal cars.

Important! Experts do not advise installing a guardrail on a car that is not intended for such tuning.

1. Traffic rules allow the installation of an additional body kit on the bumper only for vehicles with an off-road class. For all other cars, according to traffic regulations, the installation of a guardrail is prohibited.