Puma 2.2 110 must upgrades?

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Originally Posted by specwarop

Best upgrade is to sell it and buy a Land Cruiser.

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Could you believe a quote like that on a Land Rover forum in especially the Defender section would be anything but trolling???

Although I generally don't buy into "this brand over that brand" as there is often blind biased opinions on both sides....

IMHO.... As someone that used to work on the 76 series Land Cruiser (and Hilux) on mine sites, apart from the incredibly torquey V8 diesel the rest of it is rubbish and is prone to as many failures as any brand, the hilux same deal, great engine, rest of it is rubbish. And the purchase price of a 76 series wagon??? good grief!

Both still have leaf sprung rear suspension, as a fair comparison... doesnt a horse and cart use leaf springs?? :p

Regards
Daz

Can't remember if I've mentioned it in this thread before, but I think the best single upgrade to a Defender is the extended front seat rails, so the seats can be pushed back to get more comfortable. Cheap, easy to fit and worth every dollar. Should be standard.

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Originally Posted by DiscoMick

Can't remember if I've mentioned it in this thread before, but I think the best single upgrade to a Defender is the extended front seat rails, so the seats can be pushed back to get more comfortable. Cheap, easy to fit and worth every dollar. Should be standard.

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Disco, I've heard glowing reports of them, but I've never seen 'em.
I've also heard that whilst you certainly do get more leg room, the height of the seat is increased, which could be a bit of a worry for taller drivers?
Pickles.

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Originally Posted by specwarop

Best upgrade is to sell it and buy a Land Cruiser.

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Couldn't resist, 80 series with 35 muds using the factory LR (with original continental tyres) as an anchor after failing to follow the same line as the mighty defender.
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Sorry to hijack enjoying the read.

Ben

Priorities for me were recovery points (front and rear), underbody protection, and cargo barrier. APT killed a couple of birds with one stone with the steering guard; I have nugget to thank for rear recovery; and autosafe do a great barrier that fits perfectly.

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Originally Posted by Pickles2

Disco, I've heard glowing reports of them, but I've never seen 'em.
I've also heard that whilst you certainly do get more leg room, the height of the seat is increased, which could be a bit of a worry for taller drivers?
Pickles.

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Absolutely something to consider. I'm 2 metres tall and the extended seat rails do put my head into a blind area so I have to do some bending around to see everything.

There is a clear trade-off that you have to weigh up. It's worth trying before buying if you're an abnormally tall freak like me. I'm happy for anyone to check out mine if you're around Sydney.

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Originally Posted by DiscoMick

Can't remember if I've mentioned it in this thread before, but I think the best single upgrade to a Defender is the extended front seat rails, so the seats can be pushed back to get more comfortable. Cheap, easy to fit and worth every dollar. Should be standard.

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Originally Posted by Pickles2

Disco, I've heard glowing reports of them, but I've never seen 'em.
I've also heard that whilst you certainly do get more leg room, the height of the seat is increased, which could be a bit of a worry for taller drivers?
Pickles.

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All that needs to be done is four spacers plus longer bolts under the existing base, legalities aside....:angel:

It gives you much more leg room for those of us over 6' and is well worth it, but I see it could be an issue if your height is in your torso and not your legs.
I'm all legs and vision out to the side is a little restricted, but to the front is fine.

I'm just on 6', I have the seat right back, and TBH, after 20K+, it's not a real worry for me, but a bit of extra length in my legs & it would be.
My Son In Law has a big Jeep Wagoneer, about an '88 model I think, 360V8 etc, but He just LOVES Gracie, and the whole Defender "thing", but unfortunately, being 6'8" He simply cannot get himself into either of the front seats,...impossible for him to get into the cabin area!!
Pickles.

Pickles, I'm a smidge under. 6'2", but have a 37" inseam.
I can see 6'8" being an issue !

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Originally Posted by Pickles2

I'm just on 6', I have the seat right back, and TBH, after 20K+, it's not a real worry for me, but a bit of extra length in my legs & it would be.
My Son In Law has a big Jeep Wagoneer, about an '88 model I think, 360V8 etc, but He just LOVES Gracie, and the whole Defender "thing", but unfortunately, being 6'8" He simply cannot get himself into either of the front seats,...impossible for him to get into the cabin area!!
Pickles.

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Bloody hell Pickles,6'8'':o,did you own a chook farm or something:D.Give Mulgo(Daniel) a call,his seat rails are the best IMHO,the other types lift the seat as well as extend and I found them annoying. Pat