Thread: Puma turning circle?

Originally Posted by KarlB

Suggestions that the CV joints in Pumas are no good has been raised in several posts in this thread. Last August I posted the following:

I don't read every post on this forum but suggestions that there is a wide spread problem with the Puma universal joints is new to me (I also frequent the more global www.defender2.net forum). The only common thread I am aware of is that there is a problem associated with the uni joints and aftermarket suspension alterations. How many people have had uni problems with original suspension and how many people haven't had their problems resolved under warranty?

There were no replies. So again, has any one had any problems with with their CV joints, with original suspension?

Cheers
KarlB

I have a 2" lift on the front only (Bull Bar/Winch fitted). Poly Air's in the rear - stock springs.

Have had no prob what-so-ever with uni's (breaking/binding/vibrating) or any CV issues.

Dont go extreme, but have been across the simpson with this set up.

Cheers

The only problems I've heard of with the Puma CV's is due to LR forgetting to fill the swivels with lubricant.

Originally Posted by wagoo

I think you are refering to propshaft universal joints, wheras a CV joint is the term that we are using here to describe the front halfshaft joints inside the front swivel housings. A Double Cardan joint used on some LR front propshafts is also a CV joint of course but is usually referred to as a double cardan joint.
Wagoo.

Spot on Wagoo. Shows my ignorance of mechanical terminology. Oh well, never too old to learn!

Cheers
KarlB