Thread: Puma 130

You don't need it, with almost 3t of vehicle it's not exactly a rocket ship.

Originally Posted by dobbo

You don't need it, with almost 3t of vehicle it's not exactly a rocket ship.

Spot on, its fine as it is....

Many of us have open diffed, traction uncontrolled Landies of various forms, be they Series, Classic Rangies, One Tens, Disco 1s or Defenders. They all perform very well off road. The Defender suspension has not changed over the years so there is no reason a recent model Defender won't perform equally well off road as an older model.
Diff locks or traction control certainly make off road driving more controlled and sure footed and thus a little more leisurely, but they are not necessary if all you are doing is climbing sandhills or following fire trails.
Start rock hopping or mud plugging-then think about upgrading to locking diffs or limited slip diffs.

The only difference I've ever found between the 110 and 130 is the length,the 110 will go over where a 130 will rub it's guts,but thats the same between a 90 and 110 so buy what suits. Pat

Never had a problem getting places with my open diffed 130.

A little play with suspension will get you a long way. With standard height coils with some +2 shocks with retaining straps to give you a little extra travel.

Next level would be 2 inch lift with dobinson flexi coils and +5 shock and mounts. I have these shocks with 3 inch coils and I hardly ever use my lockers.

The shocks I used are terrafirma. My car is a 130 to.

If anything no aids makes you read a line better.
Over Easter I went to a 4x4 park and followed a late model challenger and prado with all their electronic aids. The challenger had a locker in the rear and the 130 went every where it did. Sometimes not as gracefully, sometimes putting both vehicles to shame. Both agreed they wont have anything on me when my locker goes in.

I bought the locker a while ago before I had used the truck much. I wanted it for max traction regarding water crossing for a cape trip. However the 130 seems to do just fine the way it is.

Hi,
the extra length is handy some times in being able to stride over the slippery bit.

Mine is stock standard and it impresses me where it will go.

cheers