Topic: hey, have question about front malin springs

[brad091703]

hey, I got some of those marlin 4inch import springs and the 5.5 inch shackels. and do i need to do anything for steering or my pinion angle? anything i will need? this truck is only for off road. never will be on the street. im also thinking about one of those square front driveshafts....

let me know

Thanks
Brad

[CTENG in KS]

Crossover steering...

[brad091703 [OP]]

do i really need that right now??

[Big Pap Dog]

Unless you have Marlin's front hanger, you don't need crossover steering.  the springs themselves only move the axle forward about 1/2 to 3/4".  I'm running this same setup right now on my 83' and have no problem.  if you think you may have a u-bolt/draglink clearance issue, check out BigMike's Big Project to see how he modifies the stock steering to work with a U-bolt flip.