With much success earlier this year rebuilding my front end with Marlins axle service kit, ive decided to help a buddy tackle the same task with his new first gen. However, Marlins kit is currently out of stock, and we're getting antsy to proceed. My question is what difference (other than brand) if any, is there between Marlins full service kit, and TG's "Knuckle service kit w/ wheel bearings"? I appreciate any help in advance.

 

Marlin uses Japanese Koyo bearings. TG uses Chinese bearings of questionable quality.

I have both kits in 2 different axles and both work.

 

Cool, I appreciate the response. So besides what youve noted, the same parts are all included?

 

Yeah its the same kit as far as what parts are included.

 

Alright awesome, I really appreciate the quick response time. Now all I have to do is convince him to start up a build thread!