Thread: Suspension Recommendations

Originally Posted by TwoUp

As Sith said about manufacture, so do you really want the lift or better performance?

I remember putting in the nitro and OME and thinking that perhaps the lift was secondary to performance! I know I will get slammed for this but it is true.

Regards,
PeterW

True - the "lift" is not that important, the performance is. I havent 'bottomed' out to badly yet So a lift and bigger rubber isn't the be all for me.

The minimum of what I want is back to Standard height - so yes I could just get H/Duty springs and that would get me there. However as I'm changing springs and as the shocks have had some abuse (60 thousand ks worth) it may be beneficial to change them over also.

I wanted feedback from thouse who may have lifted their Pumas as there have been some issues but I suppose I need to talk to the experts and see what they say. I work near LRA in thomo and also annoy Stu at Rovacraft so I figure these guys should be switched on.

I was talking to a LR expert in Perth today re wider wheels and tyres for my bus and he recond Pumas have real issues when lifted unlike early defenders. Front propshaft angle different to early models

Allan

I've just been on the Koni and bilstein sites think the koni's sounds the better, without seeing the price. Think if you know someone that can hook you up with a good set of kings springs wouldn't have any worry's(Sith) think you could even get dual rate springs.

Another thing i've been thinking about, defenders have pretty good travel on each wheel standard, the bigger question is how much more do you get by lifting it say 50mm with a longer shock or what ever?? Becuase they always say you can get more travel outa a lift but how much????
Always good to keep all your feet on the ground.....

Originally Posted by Allan

I was talking to a LR expert in Perth today re wider wheels and tyres for my bus and he recond Pumas have real issues when lifted unlike early defenders. Front propshaft angle different to early models

Allan

do you know what has to be done to fix these problems after lifting.. i owned a 06 defender and had 3 in lift in it and never had a problem and have been hearing anything near 2 in lift on new puma defender which i have just ordered is bound to have problems such as vibrations and so on

After market prop shaft I am told. End of warrenty job. LR dont like mods done to Pumas according to dealers. I did the 2 inch lift OME shocks, caster kit the lot. The vehicle was undriveable The vibration felt like the it was going to shake to bits. It also sounded like the trans had been filled with spanners whan coasting. I removed all but the shock absorbers and it fixed it. The front has sagged a bit due to bar and winch but I think I may have dealer fit standard 130 springs to fix this. I hope this helps and you dont have the expensive troubles I had. Almost sold the vehicle , my wife had had enough.


Allan

G'day Everyone,

Just been reading past posts and would be interested in outcomes that members have had for the Puma. I do not want to raise my Puma. Had a bad time with this on my TD5. I certainly want the best and most reliable suspension. Has anyone had to change their front springs to compensate for Bull Bar and Winch.

I personnaly think the current ride height of the Puma seems adequate for what we want to do but those that have travelled this path your views and experiences are worth noting.

Jake