Author Topic: Marlin 5" kit pics (Read 3248 times)

Petzl21 · « **on:** May 14, 2007, 11:26:27 AM »

Well I came into some money and I am thinking of getting the marlin 5" kit for my 84 runner. I am assuming that the marlin lift is one of the best in the market (for quality and flex), and with the 5 inch lift I should be able to run a 36" tire with minimal trimming. What length shackles do ya'all recommend to run (a longer shackle in the rear than up front due to the sagging effect!) Go easy on the newbee please, i am just learning the ways of the yota's!!!

I was just going to get their rear kit, and piece together the front, but by the time I finished pricing everything, and getting the high steer, I was over the cost of their total kit! I just want to make sure I am getting the best bang for the buck! I have never spent this much on a lift kit! I just want to make sure I am making a good decision!

If anyone has this kit on their truck or 4runner (w/o a body lift), I would love to get some pics (just sitting, and flexin if possible). I want to see how she will sit, and flex! Also any common problems people ran into installing the lift! Any detailed instructions, or does it come with them?

Also, does anyone have a good link for switching p/s boxes, or is it a straight forward swap?

Here are some pics of the $runner right now (with maybe a 4 inch lift and 35 bfg m/t's)!

Current suspension kit does not flex at all! Hence why it has to go!

topar · « **Reply #1 on:** May 14, 2007, 02:56:13 PM »

I have the 5" kit but I also have a 3" Body had to for the V8. I have not had it on the trail yet. The MC kit did not have instructions with it. When I spoke to them they told me to go to one place on their web page and print for the front and they would e mail the rear instructions. I just went to All Pro and printed their instructions. Seemed to work fine but I have not wheeled mine yet.

Petzl21 · « **Reply #2 on:** May 14, 2007, 03:20:17 PM »

Thanks for the pic! What size tire do you run? How did the install go? Run into any problems?

dirtchicken · « **Reply #3 on:** May 14, 2007, 06:45:46 PM »

You don't need the 5" kit to run 36s. I did a 4" SAS with Marlins springs and I have 36" Iroks. My truck is way too high right now. I was going to go with the 5" springs but I'm very glad I didn't.

yotamckimboy4x4 · « **Reply #4 on:** May 14, 2007, 07:22:10 PM »

topar is running the 36' iroks

*ROKTOY* · « **Reply #5 on:** May 14, 2007, 07:31:51 PM »

Check my avatar.

topar · « **Reply #6 on:** May 15, 2007, 06:04:08 AM »

Yeah 36" Iroks. No problems. It is a real nice kit. Just print directions from All Pro and everything goes together real well

Petzl21 · « **Reply #7 on:** May 15, 2007, 07:08:40 AM »

Thanks for the help guys! I ended up going with the 5" kit! It was on sale too

, so i figured it the kit is to big for the tires, with the $'s i saved, i can put that towards some bigger tires! I ordered up a spool for the rear (wanted to get rid of the lincon locked rear), and diff armor for the front and rear. going to be a fun install!

i also got put on a waiting list for the 4.70 t-case gear set! They say it may be a month or so! O well, i have the 5.29's in the diff's so that is not to bad at the moment! I guess i can wait!

I am going to have to re-work how my front bumper is mounted though. Some pics of how people have theirs mounted for idea's!

topar · « **Reply #8 on:** May 15, 2007, 07:23:12 AM »

You had to know this was comming:

Petzl21 · « **Reply #9 on:** May 15, 2007, 07:48:04 AM »

I hear that! Please post up some pics!

alwayzbroken · « **Reply #10 on:** May 15, 2007, 10:35:21 AM »

The 5" spring is a better spring than the 4" anyway. Way more flex and softer.

mtlove14 · « **Reply #11 on:** May 19, 2007, 08:15:15 PM »

could you post a link to those instruction i couldnt find them thanks

DTB · « **Reply #12 on:** May 19, 2007, 08:26:49 PM »

http://www.marlincrawler.com/suspension/sas_inst.htm

topar · « **Reply #13 on:** May 20, 2007, 05:41:05 AM »

This is All Pro's instructions: http://www.allprooffroad.com/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=60

Rockcrawlintoy · « **Reply #14 on:** May 20, 2007, 08:32:21 AM »

i hope you have crossover it didnt look like it in the first pic

DRew

topar · « **Reply #15 on:** May 20, 2007, 08:43:12 AM »

Not sure who you are asking but I do have hi steer.

Rockcrawlintoy · « **Reply #16 on:** May 20, 2007, 08:48:43 AM »

im talkin to the guy who started the thread

4stair · « **Reply #17 on:** May 20, 2007, 08:58:02 AM »

it comes with the kit he ordered...

Petzl21 · « **Reply #18 on:** May 20, 2007, 01:33:36 PM »

Yea, the high steer is included in the kit! i was at the junkyard yesterday and got an rear out of an 86, and the IFS box too! So i should be all set!

thursday · « **Reply #19 on:** May 23, 2007, 02:01:32 AM »

Hello everyone, I am also planning on purchasing the marlin 5" for my 84 runner and was wondering what you guys thought of using the marlin 4" springs for the front and 5" in the rear to compensate sag? Or is removing a leaf in the front from the 5" leaf a better idea?

Great site btw, i've been a lurker for a while now.

_HOIST_ · « **Reply #20 on:** May 27, 2007, 06:21:54 AM »

Here's my '83 a little flexed with the 5" kit and 38's

_HOIST_ · « **Reply #21 on:** May 27, 2007, 06:25:28 AM »

And my '89 with the 4" and 36*13.50's let me know if you have any questions...

Petzl21 · « **Reply #22 on:** May 27, 2007, 10:01:56 AM »

What are your shackle angles at? How does the 5" kit flex? I cant wait to finish mine, and test her out. how much did the springs settle? Got any pics of the IFS steering box installed?

Goose · « **Reply #23 on:** May 27, 2007, 07:17:47 PM »

Man Ive been debating whether to go 4" or 5" springs... im still iffy but the pics above are a definete help

79toy20r · « **Reply #24 on:** May 27, 2007, 11:55:56 PM »

Quote from: Stooges4x4 on May 27, 2007, 06:21:54 AM

Here's my '83 a little flexed with the 5" kit and 38's

I was just curious, boggers are directional, why put two of them going the wrong way?

_HOIST_ · « **Reply #25 on:** May 28, 2007, 08:08:46 AM »

My shackles are at about 45 degrees on both. The 5" kit flexes really well, yet so does the 4". I have to clearance my front fenderwells because of running the 38's on the 1st gen but on the 3rd I only had to trim a little off the rear. The springs settled about an inch on the 3rd gen and on the 1st I still need to get a few good trail runs on it to make sure. The 5" is a little tall for me but the 38's don't help. When I took the picture in the sand I had JUST finished the lift so I threw the tires on and headed off the pavement as fast as I could to flex it out, so I didn't even realize two of the boggers were on backwards at first! But I had to pull them off again anyway right after so no biggie. I may be able to get some more pictures soon, But I'm a little predisposed half way around the world right now if you know what I mean.

I'll have someone email me some though. I think I have one of the steering gear as well as the extended shock towers that go into my engine compartment...

79toy20r · « **Reply #26 on:** May 28, 2007, 01:00:37 PM »

Yea I was just curious. Truck looks good though

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