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iamdimitris

Member Since: 03 Oct 2018
Location: Limassol
Posts: 42

2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Fuji White

Project: La Jefa - 2.2 Puma

Hi All,
after selling 4 years back two DCPU I had because I was completely tired of owning a Defender, the sickness came back and picked up this one.

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At a certain point the youtuber Jon Olsson owned, some videos of it are out there.

Overall the car condition is great, 37k miles and runs well.

I now have two issues:

#1
It is undrivable due to these Trepadors and the overall suspension system that must messed up.
I also get a sort of 'deatch wobble' when picking up speed (I think there's not way to upload videos here)

That said, it is a car that I would use just on weekends etc I'm thinking of keeping the "lift" (more on this after) and replace the tyres with the Yokohama Geolandar G015 LT295/65R20 or R18
They seems to be great A/T tyres, just cant still find them anywhere near me (Cyprus)

#2
Something seems to be off with was done at a certain point with the lift.
It had the TF Pro Sport shock and coils - but it seems that they never installed a full lift kit.
That is why the rear tyres also seem offset

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Since I wont be taking that car back down I am thinking to:
Upgrade the shocks with the 4-stage ones by Terrafirma, or get the full kit TF236 (https://terrafirmafactoryracing.com/products/tf236-terrafirma-5in-extreme-lt-dislocation-kit-for-defender-110-130) together with an IronMan steering damper.

Any comments/feedback would be really appreciated and would like to have people along while getting this lady back to shape.

That said, we are already creating great memories with the car.

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12th Jul 2024 8:02pm

ickle

Member Since: 22 Jul 2010
Location: South Vendee
Posts: 1777

2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 CSW Alpine White

I love the look of a Tonka Toy, not sure I could live with the on road manners and noise though.

Good luck with sorting the faults, but I'd have thought talking to a suspension specialist like Glynn Lewis or similar would be a good first step.

Keith

13th Jul 2024 6:46am

jst

Member Since: 14 Jan 2008
Location: Taunton
Posts: 8018

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Stornoway Grey

I expect it running std rear trailing arms hence axle is forward.

Diff noses could be high unless they have been corrected which can make them run low on oil, depending on diffs fitted.

A frame ball joint could also be near max droop when she's sat flat and run out of travel and bind on further droop. Cheers

James
110 2012 XS Utility
130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper
90 2010 Hardtop
90 M57 1988 Hardtop

13th Jul 2024 8:32pm

iamdimitris

Member Since: 03 Oct 2018
Location: Limassol
Posts: 42

ickle wrote:
I love the look of a Tonka Toy, not sure I could live with the on road manners and noise though.

Good luck with sorting the faults, but I'd have thought talking to a suspension specialist like Glynn Lewis or similar would be a good first step.

Keith

to be honest, right now road manners are terrible - extremely noisy and the handling is quite unstable

15th Jul 2024 7:45am

iamdimitris

Member Since: 03 Oct 2018
Location: Limassol
Posts: 42

jst wrote:
I expect it running std rear trailing arms hence axle is forward.

Diff noses could be high unless they have been corrected which can make them run low on oil, depending on diffs fitted.

A frame ball joint could also be near max droop when she's sat flat and run out of travel and bind on further droop.

Correct regarding your first point.

Do you think that the TR236 would give an overall improvement?

15th Jul 2024 7:48am

iamdimitris

Member Since: 03 Oct 2018
Location: Limassol
Posts: 42

Regarding intercoolers I have hear mixed feelings about the allisport ones.
someone suggest the BAS HI-FLOW one.

what have your experiences been?

11th Aug 2024 9:49pm

iamdimitris

Member Since: 03 Oct 2018
Location: Limassol
Posts: 42

for the love of God, could someone tell me how to remove these screwlessmJwSpeaker front turn signal lights?

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1st Sep 2024 10:27pm

iamdimitris

Member Since: 03 Oct 2018
Location: Limassol
Posts: 42

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some more photos of the lights driving me crazy.
I know its probably a simple click, just don't wont to force and break them somehow

2nd Sep 2024 6:19am

BaronDefenders

Member Since: 28 Jun 2019
Location: London/Cotswolds
Posts: 896

2004 Defender 90 Td5 CSW Santorini Black

I think the JW Speaker lights and indicators have their fixings on the back side. So you’ll need to get at them from behind. Charlie

1949 Series 1 80 (SOLD)
2002 Td5 90 (SOLD)
2008 Freelander 2 (SOLD)

1958 Series 2 88 Pastel Green (2019 LR Legends Best Restored)
1983 V8 110 Limestone (Previously owned by Tom Sheppard MBE)
2004 Td5 90 Santorini Black (Td5INSIDE Powered & Rebuilt by CSK)
2012 Puma 110 Zermatt Silver (Overlanding Build)

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2nd Sep 2024 6:36am

MK

Member Since: 28 Aug 2008
Location: Santiago
Posts: 2414

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Chawton White

If you think on keeping that setup (I would not. Way beyond any design) only a serious damper like abespoke king, fox, etc will manage such suspension. I think you just will waste your money on those TF. Puma 110" SW

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2nd Sep 2024 12:16pm

iamdimitris

Member Since: 03 Oct 2018
Location: Limassol
Posts: 42

BaronDefenders wrote:
I think the JW Speaker lights and indicators have their fixings on the back side. So you’ll need to get at them from behind.

Thank You, ill check properly later.
but from a quick check yesterday I couldn't see a proper access from inside to the front wing turn signal

2nd Sep 2024 12:20pm

iamdimitris

Member Since: 03 Oct 2018
Location: Limassol
Posts: 42

MK wrote:
If you think on keeping that setup (I would not. Way beyond any design) only a serious damper like abespoke king, fox, etc will manage such suspension. I think you just will waste your money on those TF.

do you have a link? couldn't find from a quick search

ps. regarding the setup - yes it is a bit extreme but I got it already like this. its not a daily driver and might cost me more to 'downgrade' the setup. I am waiting to change the tyres and wheels and see it from there

2nd Sep 2024 12:21pm

MK

Member Since: 28 Aug 2008
Location: Santiago
Posts: 2414

Only in the US. Downsouth motorsports. Very helpful. Puma 110" SW

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2nd Sep 2024 12:41pm

iamdimitris

Member Since: 03 Oct 2018
Location: Limassol
Posts: 42

anyone knows what is the part number/name for the original retainer clips for the tail light screws?

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6th Sep 2024 7:41pm

iamdimitris

Member Since: 03 Oct 2018
Location: Limassol
Posts: 42

If anyone might need the info in the future it is the:
Nut Sert Plastic.
Part No. RTC3745

8th Sep 2024 8:09pm

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