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steveandlooby

Member Since: 07 Nov 2009
Location: Bedfordshire
Posts: 35

2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Java Black

Help regarding props

Help folks!

I know nothing regarding vehicular engineering but as I have a big (big) trip planned for next year I need to dive under/into our Puma 110 and become.........intimate (perhaps we shouldn't have called him Leonard??)

I have to replace a diff pinion seal. Whilst researching this I have come across threads regarding replacing prop shafts on vehicles that have had a 2" lift with a wide angle prop. Our vehicle has such a lift but which replacement to go for. I have never been one for skimping - rather buy quality and only buy once! But what to go for?

http://www.extreme4x4.co.uk/acatalog/32_WI...HAFTS.html
Or
http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-FRC8390BP-WA
Or
What?
And....is it as simple as taking one off and putting the new on and....do you replace both props.

Be gentle.

Steve

13th Jun 2012 9:36am

ibexman

Member Since: 13 Dec 2008
Location: Essex
Posts: 2945

you have PM

13th Jun 2012 10:12am

Zagato
Site Supporter

Member Since: 08 Jan 2011
Location: Billingshurst West Sussex
Posts: 5013

Do you need a 2" lift

The most important starting point for me would be to find a decent prop. There is a lot of rubbish out there and the extra height will take it's toll.

Where are you going

13th Jun 2012 11:10am

fekete

Member Since: 24 Dec 2008
Location: Here on the other end of the computer
Posts: 3626

2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Bonatti Grey

Give Gwyn lewis a bell he is about the best out there to advise

http://www.gwynlewis4x4.co.uk/page36.html NEVER TAKE LIFE SERIOUSLY. NOBODY GETS OUT ALIVE ANYWAY

13th Jun 2012 11:44am

bpman

Member Since: 21 May 2008
Location: Oslo
Posts: 8069

2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SVX Station Wagon Santorini Black

I changed both of my props on my 90 for HD/DC units

KEY KEY THING TO REMEMBER IS The rear prop makes your handbrake work ... so

1. have your truck on a level surface

2. chock the wheels

3. put in diff lock

4. always use new nuts and bolts

also, there is a special tool you can buy that will save you loads of time

13th Jun 2012 11:52am

steveandlooby

Member Since: 07 Nov 2009
Location: Bedfordshire
Posts: 35

Thanks for replies one and all.

I have spoken to Gwyn Lewis and he doesn't think I need to worry about changing prop as the supplied one is more than adequate. Nice bloke.

Zagato the plan is to drive to Vladivostock via the Stans and Mongolia then ship to Oz for 6mths!!

15th Jun 2012 7:07am

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