Which Knucle Kit is Best?

[ardave]

So are the Marlin kits really that much better than OEM?

I talked with Marlin today and they are out of stock for 2 to 3 weeks....same thing they said two or three weeks ago!!

 

[cruiser88]

Call cruiseroutfitters for the main kit and Marlin for the seals(if you can wait that long for the seals).

personally i do not have a problem with Kurts seals either but MARLINS IS BETTER...BUT IF YOU CANNOT WAIT that sure is understandable .

 

[LCOwner]

As long as you're compairing apples to apples. If MC doesn't have it and your junk is falling apart don't wait for them, get the job done.

I've been waiting for wheel spacers to come in for over a month but since they're not critical path of my project, I'm waiting.

 

[Mace]

Most kits are pretty much the same. There are some differences between the Koyo and Timkin knuckle bearings but it is not insurmountable.

Marlins seals are awesome.. As cruiser said, if you can wait for his inner seals, you should..

 

[RockDoc]

I do believe that Kurt carries Marlin's seals.

 

[cruiser88]

I do believe that Kurt carries Marlin's seals.

i did not know that

 

[RockDoc]

i did not know that

Same price too, got some coming with my proper OME bushings (the pop and slide are getting pretty nasty I'll be glad to get that all taken care of)

Ardave, check with Kurt, he may be able to send what you need right away.

 

[Tvaldriz]

So are the Marlin kits really that much better than OEM?

I talked with Marlin today and they are out of stock for 2 to 3 weeks....same thing they said two or three weeks ago!!

I spoke to Marlin personally back in mid January. They got in
six thousand seals, so I bought some. There is a reason so many
are sold. He sells about two thousand a month...

If you can wait, I'd wait.

 

[ardave]

Talked with Kurt and I'm all set including the Marlin seals.....first time doing something this serious on the old girl so wish me luck!

Thanks for the help!

 

[RockDoc]

Talked with Kurt and I'm all set including the Marlin seals.....first time doing something this serious on the old girl so wish me luck!

Thanks for the help!

RUBBER GLOVES and SHOP TOWELS!!!!! LOTS of them.