I was wondering if anyone had used this kit from marlin crawler i am getting ready to rebuild my 81 axle for my sas and wanted to see if anyone had used it.

 

From the reviews on Pirate4x4, compared to Longfields the BEK is an absolute waste of money.

 

30 Spline Longs........

Keep in mind, the '81 axle has basically zero factory gusseting. You'll probably want to truss it. In fact, Waskilly right above me can set you up with everything you need.

 

I am going to truss the axle. Looks like the Longfields will be the way to go thanks for the help.

 

Thanks.

 

Wabbit,

Are you paying him?!? If so, I will shamelessly promote you too. I'd do it for a discount on parts and some huge stickers to place on the side of my rig...

 

Paying him? You can get free stickers via my thread on here.

 

You missed it wabbit...I'm saying really big stickers (sponsorish big)!


Did you get my (not so) subtle hint???

 

well bfe kits are 140 dollars cheaper than longfields both work great a few of my friends run both and they have 37inch tires either way its up to you

 

i bought the BEK...hated the brass bushings and the extra noise.....along with other issues.....i then scrapped the BEK and went with 30 spline longs...

Now i can carry a stock birf setup for a spare (if i ever need it) and not have to deal with the brass bushings and spindle differences.

Longs the first time....worth every penny

 

the BEK is like a stock dana 44 not much stronger than a stock yota axle. go with longs aspecialy for 140 more are you kiding??? longs all the way dont touch the BEK youll be disapointed in the end plus the longs are life long warenty and are damn near imposible to breack

 

What kind of noise? The hub side of the axle?

And what if i went with some chromo u joints instead of having a greasy mess on my hands everytime something goes wrong in the front end?