Topic: Marlin 4" springs

[welder2000]

I am trying to decide wetween Marlin 4" springs or go with rears up front. My bigest concern is how tall will the Marlin springs make my truck. I'm planning for 35" tires and don't want to be any taller than need be. I currently have pro comp 3" with a longer shackle in the back and 33x10.50x15 BFG's. Parts I have stocked up are Hi-steer kit, ifs box and plates, long slip yoke. The cross member and Duel stock cases are on its way shortly. Here are some picks and I dont know if its the correct measurement to give , but its 39.25 from front fender to the ground and 38.75 back fender to ground. My ubjective is to only go as tall as is needed to stuff a 35 up in the fenders without rubbing. Any help and picks would be vary help full. Thanks

[jimbo74]

going rears up front isnt exactly a bolt on affair, youll need banana shackles, and will probably need to move the front hangar forward as well, as they will move the axle 2" forward of its current location, this will need to be offset, i have heard there is also the issue of needing a longer front driveshaft, usually there are steering issues, but it sounds liek you have that taken care of with the hysteer


you could probably fit 35s on it now with some fender trimming/hammering of pinch welds....

[79coyotefrg]

Marlins 4 inch springs  will do fine

[welder2000 [OP]]

Does anybody have picks of their truck with 4" marlins, maybe some measurements for comparison.

[paulwhat]

how do these springs settle?

[Hottrod81]

going rears up front isnt exactly a bolt on affair, youll need banana shackles,

You do not need banana shackles necessarily.  I ran RUF's for almost 2 years without banana shackles.

[paradisekid]

Here are some marlin 4" USA springs/5" rear on an 85 4runner with 37" Iroks.  The springs have settled roughly an inch since this picture was taken.  Hope this helps

[welder2000 [OP]]

Thanks for the pick, Do you think you can get me a measurement from top of the front axle to the bottom of the frame so I can compare to where I am now. Thanks I really appreciate it.

[SHSTL_82]

i just helped my buddy do Rears up front

no drop hanger...rears mixed with pro comp 3 inch spring pack and 5.5 shackle

44.5 from concrete to the lip of the fender...on a first gen with 36 inch TSL's

hope that helps.

[Yoat Goat]

How many inches of lift would you gain putting RUF? I am thinking about doing them but I am not sure on how high it would put me.

[blyota91]

I'll I ask is that you don't cut that truck up.  Is it really as nice as the pictures make it look?

[papa mike]

I'll I ask is that you don't cut that truck up.  Is it really as nice as the pictures make it look?

yes it is very  nice ,,,looks like new

[welder2000 [OP]]

Just a little trim on the front edge of the front fender, 4" lift dual transfer cases bud cross member, hi-steer and custom winch bumper. Allmost finished, waiting on front springs they are out of stock at the moment.

[bigarms23]

I know the 4inch springs will be fine an give you the clearence for the 35s

[82juguete]

Here you go... my 82 with 33's and 4" marlins up front.  If you cut the front of the fender (im guessing like i did) 35's will be just about perfect, as I think that 37s are about the limit unless you wanna really hack your fenders..

[welder2000 [OP]]

Truck looks awsome thanks. I'll get some picks up as soon as I get the front springs and get them on.