Okay, so I am new to this forum but have read a number of discussions and am hopeful I can get some good advice here. While overlanding in Colorado I blew out the front dif of my 2009 Puma 110 (yes, it is legal). I did so while pulling my offroad trailer (see pic attached) on a pretty steep and technical trail (for me, meant to read "user error" likely).

So, here is the question: Should I just simply replace it with a LR factory replacement or should I upgrade? If I upgrade, what brand do you suggest. I have heard a lot of good things about Ashcroft and ARB, most seem to chose Ashcroft? And does the dif you suggest encourage or require other upgrades (CV, Axle, Rear dif as well, etc.) to make sure that the dif doesn't create another issue.

Lastly, this is probably a stupid question, if I upgrade to Ashcroft or ARB will the Hi/Lo gear shift allow these to go into lock mode (by moving it to the left, like done for the factory dif)? Advantages of what/why you recommend is appreciated.

Thanks everyone, in advance for helping me out. My mechanic would like to get the 110 off his lot soon.

 

First off...nice ride. As far as the diff goes, i would go Ashcroft. Cost might be a little higher, but the diff is rock solid. Go to Defenders source and do search on the topic. There are many threads that will lay out the pros and cons.

 

How in the heck did you get that '09 to the US?

 

Either he's not a us citizen, or he's full a crap when he says it isn't illegal.

Edit: not that I care, I'm mostly just jealous.