Topic: attention Marlin Crawler spring owners!!

[crawlerdan]

im thinking about buying marlins front springs

i want to put 4x4labs steering on my rig, and dont have the distance required between the oilpan and where the tierod will go

so i need to know-
what springs do you have?(lift height)
size of tyres
pics
the distance between spring pin, and a flat edge placed on spring bushings, like the pic shown

thanks guys

[OOPS]

I like the idea behind the 4 x 4 Labs arms but both rigs I have seen them mounted on were to tall for me. I looked into putting them on my rig and after measuring I would have had to have 5" springs with the bumpstops placed to give me about two inches from the axle. Not enough compression in my book. Maybe if you did a engine/tranny lift it would be OK but then you are moving the COG up.

Tire size will have nothing to do with clearance and at this point in time I cannot give you the spring measurement because my rig is on jackstands on all four corners.

[crawlerdan [OP]]

anyone??

[OOPS]

Do you want the installed sitting on the wheels measurement or un-installed lying on the floor of the shop measurement? I have a brand new set of 4" lying on the floor of the shop right now.

[crawlerdan [OP]]

well, installed, but  on the floor wouldnt hurt either

[topar]

I run the 5" MC springs but don't think I will be of much help to you since I run a V8.  Thats a lot of extra weight on them springs and they are pushed down more than normal.

[crawlerdan [OP]]

I run the 5" MC springs but don't think I will be of much help to you since I run a V8.  Thats a lot of extra weight on them springs and they are pushed down more than normal.

wouldnt hurt buddy, id be willing to bet mt front end weighs more then yours (see that stinger and bumper? is solid stock)

[topar]

I have a 5" spring and 36" Iroks.  I will have to measure tomorrow.  and will see if I can come up with a picture for you.

[crawlerdan [OP]]

thanks

[DieselD]

I have MC 5" springs front and rear on 38s. keep in mind this is still with only 2 runs on them so they are not broken in yet. I  have cut 2" off the front fenders all the way around. sorry missing fender in first picture.

[BigMike]

Your truck looks good rockyot

[crawlerdan [OP]]

I have MC 5" springs front and rear on 38s. keep in mind this is still with only 2 runs on them so they are not broken in yet. I  have cut 2" off the front fenders all the way around. sorry missing fender in first picture.

very nice man, looks great

[DieselD]

Your truck looks good rockyot

thanks mike! It should most of its marlin stuff!

[topar]

  I forgot to measure today.  I am at work now and when I get off work at 3AM I am going home waking up the wife and son and we are going to Charlotte for a few days to meet our new nephew.  Sorry man.  I will try and do it next week.  Crawlerdan  Topar.

[crawlerdan [OP]]

I forgot to measure today.  I am at work now and when I get off work at 3AM I am going home waking up the wife and son and we are going to Charlotte for a few days to meet our new nephew.  Sorry man.  I will try and do it next week.  Crawlerdan  Topar.

have fun with the chittlins!

[lucky7]

Here's some 5".

[crawlerdan [OP]]

what size tires?

[lucky7]

Those are 35 krawlers but i ran 36" iroks wich are realy 37's little trim on the fenders no bumps rubbed a little totaly
tweaked and has a 3.slow but might go to 6" on the rear 3 years and alot of trips dropped a little but flex realy good
don't plan on buying any other brand unless i decied to go with alcans with johnny's.