Topic: SAS kits

[Doof]

an AllPro kit comes with http://allprooffroad.com/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=42 and is $1,099

while the marlin one comes with http://www.marlincrawler.com/htm/suspension/sas.htm and it is $250 more

they both do the same thing in the end, but which one is the better buy? or does it not even make a difference?

please give me your honest opinion, im gunna be doing a SAS on my 86 in two paychecks and want to know which is the better buy

[bigarms23]

I used the allpro kit i like their long travel springs but basically marlin and allpro use the same spring disturuter but go with the all pro kit. It also comes down to how your wallet feels

[Doof [OP]]

thanks for the tip

[atoyot]

I used the allpro kit i like their long travel springs but basically marlin and allpro use the same spring disturuter but go with the all pro kit. It also comes down to how your wallet feels

but what a bout trail- gear . it seems like the same kits but just an inch smaller. 3,4,5" and it comes with an axle gusset. diff armor. knucle rebuild and wheel bearings for the same price as all pros

[Addicted Offroad]

but what a bout trail- gear . it seems like the same kits but just an inch smaller. 3,4,5" and it comes with an axle gusset. diff armor. knucle rebuild and wheel bearings for the same price as all pros

Trail-Gear = Chinese built parts.

I know you are a newb, but Trail-Gear's business ethics are highly questionable. Especially on this board.

[*ROKTOY*]

I think if you look closer you will see you are getting more with Marlins kit.

[OOPS]

TG's kit comes with a lot of parts, but in my opinion their knuckle rebuild kit is junk. It has no-name trunion bearings that fall apart. I broke an upper on the Dusy last year which also screwed up a 30-spline Long (Bobby warrentied it). When I got home and pulled the front end down, the upper and lower on the other side fell apart. Stick with a kit that has either Koyo or SKF bearings in it. I hate to say this but I think that the A-P kit has the best steering arms on the market today. That is just my opinion.

[DTB]

I have heard a rumor of marlin matching competitors prices on SAS kits..any truth to this?

[Doof [OP]]

I have heard a rumor of marlin matching competitors prices on SAS kits..any truth to this?

if big mike says thats a confirm, then im gunna go with marlin for sure because they stand behind their work

[Tallchevy]

im gunna go with marlin for sure because they stand behind their work

I fixed it for you.

You just answered your question with you last post.

[Doof [OP]]

if they match the price....if not then im gunna have to cut my lose of stand behind and what not to save 200$ that i can put into the truck also in some other way

[Tallchevy]

The Marlin kit comes with these parts. (Might be more)
1. Motor mount plates
2. New metallic brake pads
3. Spring pad spacer

The All-Pro kit didn't list these items.

[atoyot]

I think if you look closer you will see you are getting more with Marlins kit.

how much more do you get than allpros

[atoyot]

how much more do you get than allpros

i meant to say is that why the marlins price is more?

[fordh8r]

how much more do you get than allpros

i meant to say is that why the marlins price is more?

Service! Nuf said!

[lilbuddy]

Marlins kit also features Billet crossover steering arms vs. forged steering arms

 

[Gittinit]

Quality is worth the money. You get what you pay for.

[gtoyonrocks]

I agree to a certain extent, you get what you pay for. I would recommend marlins stuff over allpro's. Marlin's customer service is awesome. I have never seen better service and his parts are quality.

[atoyot]

I agree to a certain extent, you get what you pay for. I would recommend marlins stuff over allpro's. Marlin's customer service is awesome. I have never seen better service and his parts are quality.

so marlins my finally answer.

[*ROKTOY*]

how much more do you get than allpros

Go on the web site and compare the two, be sure to click on the complete list of parts for the Marlin kit when you compare. An educated consumer is what you want to be, just don't look them over check ever part and see if one is better than the other. When you do this you will see why one is a bit more than the other, and that the differences are worth it.

[bigarms23]

like i suad it all depends on what you want i own 2 884runners one has the all pro long travel sas kit and the other has a sas kit using trail gear springs  they both flex great and have great drivability on the street

[Redeyejedi]

my  ....
i think marlin and allpro have quite similar kits and both crews are good to deal. however, marlins customer service and dedication....unmatched. marlin actually sets a new standard for customer service. read up, and check the pbb, there are some good posts about kits there too...

[Addicted Offroad]

The Marlin kit comes with these parts. (Might be more)
1. Motor mount plates
2. New metallic brake pads
3. Spring pad spacer

The All-Pro kit didn't list these items.

All-Pro has the 3/8" spacer.

[Addicted Offroad]

Quality is worth the money. You get what you pay for.

Forged cromoly is stronger than billit.

[Tallchevy]

All-Pro has the 3/8" spacer.

OOOPPPPS, I missed something  I guess thats way the AllPro kit is less expensive 

[Doof [OP]]

im getting a 44 front and a 14 bolt rear so im gunna be redoing my whole suspension........so would this http://www.marlincrawler.com/htm/suspension/lift_kit.htm    kit work with those two axles?

[Tallchevy]

Your going to need this front hanger kit from Sky

Sky Manufacturing's New Toyota Full width Axle Conversion. Fits Chevy or custom axles with 31.5 spring pin spacing.

Toy-SASFW-001 Price $235.

[Doof [OP]]

thanks for the info

[Doof [OP]]

if i buy that hanger kit it would just be easier to buy a rear lift kit then the whole suspesnsion lift right?

[bigarms23]

yes just buy the rear suspension I dont know if you want to keep running toyota springs all the way around or if you want chevys all the way around