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  1. 20th August 2014, 08:00 AM #21
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    255/85 will touch/ rub on the rear springs mount if you get longer travel suspension, like a kit from gwyn lewis in Wales. With zero offset wheels this is solved. If you fit bigger tyres /steel wheels it can have an impact on the door hinges, newer models are supposed to be stronger but my 2002 has an aftermarket one.
    Being a puma you need to look at a DC propshaft if you want to lift it as there are threads on gearboxes being damaged.
    If you get zero offset and stick with factory size tyres, you will be able to fit the 255's after warranty. Alternatively get -25 wheels and go 315 /75 /16 when your warranty is up.
    Lockers and axles/gears/pinion look at hytuff-qld, ashcroft uk, lucky8 USA, GBR USA/utah, to name a few.
    Welcome and good luck.
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  2. 20th August 2014, 09:10 AM #22
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    Quote Originally Posted by Pickles2 View Post
    Is that the Landrover crash plate you have fitted?
    If so, how have you fitted those recovery rings?...can't see how I can fit anything like that there with mine?
    Thanks, Pickles.
    Hi Pickles,
    That is the LR bash plate, and the recovery points are JATE rings using the standard chassis mounting points. In order to fit them in, I had to "modify" the bash plate slightly with an angle grinder. I'll post a close up photo for you after work.
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  3. 21st August 2014, 09:01 PM #23
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    Here we go.
    20140821_180728 by aaron.porebski, on Flickr
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    Thanks for that.
    Pickles.
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    Quote Originally Posted by frantic View Post
    Being a puma you need to look at a DC propshaft if you want to lift it as there are threads on gearboxes being damaged.
    What kind of lift are we talking about? This has piqued my interest as I'm planning on giving my 90 a 50mm lift. Is the double cardan a must for a 50mm lift, or are Pumas having issues with 3"+ lifts? Cheers.
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  6. 22nd March 2015, 12:33 PM #26
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    Havent done it, but from all the posts, its a must
    By all means get a Defender. If you get a good one, you'll be happy. If you get a bad one, you'll become a philosopher.
    apologies to Socrates

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