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BenB8man

Member Since: 22 Mar 2017
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 429

2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey

Long time lurker, new time poster

Just thought I would say a quick hello. I've been looking at purchasing a defender for well over 2 years and around 4 months ago finally found the right one.

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I really just wanted to say a big thank you to all the people on here for helping me make this decision and also with all the amazing information that you guys post and share.

I Bought the defender with only 30k on the clock, a previous CAT D write off but rebuilt by the previous owner. Usually with a second hand purchase you will end up finding little odds and ends that the PO has hidden away. But happily in this case, his workmanship has been pretty darn good!

So far I have replaced a rubber gearbox mount, the rear hubs for the 859 Ashcroft versions as I had slightly worn splines and fitted a NAS rear step. I have fitted a Dixon Bate adjustable tow ball to the Step which required a little modifcation to the supports, but nothing that difficult.

And here she is dirty

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Thanks again guys, see you in the technical forums as I have lots of questions!

Cheers

20th Aug 2017 2:06pm

Simpsons!

Member Since: 24 May 2017
Location: Chorley
Posts: 68

Looks a beast that! (I'm a newbie too)
Michael

20th Aug 2017 3:52pm

BenB8man

Member Since: 22 Mar 2017
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 429

Cheers Micheal. Seems like a bloody good forum, full of useful people and information.

Nice looking 90 you have there too.

20th Aug 2017 4:55pm

LR90XS2011

Member Since: 05 Apr 2011
Location: bickenhill
Posts: 3651

2011 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Galway Green

looks tough DEFENDER 90 TDCI XS,

I hope everyone is well and your land rovers make you happy

20th Aug 2017 6:20pm

Tommo

Member Since: 19 Dec 2013
Location: Leicestershire
Posts: 830

2006 Defender 90 Td5 Black LE Java Black

I like that

What size tyres are you running?
Tommo

20th Aug 2017 6:46pm

mk1collector

Member Since: 17 Sep 2009
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 6772

Can't beat a double cab Ray
My build thread
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic17615.html

20th Aug 2017 6:49pm

JOW240725

Member Since: 04 May 2015
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 7908

2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey

Welcome to Def2! That's an awesome dcpu

James
MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html
MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641
MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557
Instagram @suffolk_rovers

20th Aug 2017 8:11pm

L110CDL

Member Since: 31 Oct 2015
Location: Devon
Posts: 10866

Welcome

very nice truck you got there and make good use of it

What colour is it ? many thanks. Clayton.

1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up.
Keeper.

21st Aug 2017 8:48pm

BenB8man

Member Since: 22 Mar 2017
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 429

The tyres are 35", General Grabber AT2. Finding it quite difficult to find them to be honest. I'll probably change to another brand when these are finished, purely because I can't get them easily.

The paint is just 'grey'. Was re-sprayed from the original green, as it got a little scraped when it rolled! Looks great in person. Especially with a little mud!

23rd Aug 2017 8:17pm

m666blp

Member Since: 22 Jan 2015
Location: cumbria
Posts: 68

2000 Defender 110 Td5 DCPU Aintree Green

Is that on standard suspension? Lovely Dcpu.

23rd Aug 2017 8:35pm

Procta

Member Since: 03 Dec 2016
Location: Sunderland
Posts: 5230

hi and welcome! one very neat defender there! Defender TD5 90 ---/--- Peugeot 306 HDI hatch back

Success is 90% Inspiration and 4 minutes Preparation # you can make it!

23rd Aug 2017 8:50pm

L110CDL

Member Since: 31 Oct 2015
Location: Devon
Posts: 10866

Thanks for the answer and it does look good with a bit of mud on it

Clayton.

1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up.
Keeper.

23rd Aug 2017 9:19pm

BenB8man

Member Since: 22 Mar 2017
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 429

Nope, its had to have a 2" lift to fit them on. Still get a Little bit of rubbing when its crossed up, but nothing that marking anything.

Thanks for the compliments Guys. Well chuffed.

23rd Aug 2017 11:17pm

custom90

Member Since: 21 Jan 2010
Location: South West, England.
Posts: 20599

Welcome

GBR
⛽️🛢️⚙️🧰💪

23rd Aug 2017 11:33pm

GREENI

Member Since: 22 Aug 2010
Location: staffs
Posts: 10383

Great introduction, nice truck, good to see something different

24th Aug 2017 5:26am

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