Marlin or TG 23 spline input gear

So I have been doing some research for building my crawl box. Can anyone give me a reason to buy the Trail gear 23 spline input over the marlin? They are similarly priced, but I am thinking "total spline" has got me sold.


Any failures or issues with either product? What are you guys using?

I'm looking to put double cases in my truck, but it's a v6 and I need the 23 spline input.

I have been doing some searching but can't find anything concrete, except a bunch of arguing on Pirate.

 

Nothing? Did I post this in the wrong place?

 

I vote marlin crawler. They are the originators, they are a small company with great service, and Marlin is the coolest fuckin guy.

Oh, one is MIC, one is MIA. I'll let you figure out which is which.

 

See pirate4x4 for technical chat. Tons of info on this there.


Both work. Breaking either is possible.

 

I have been on pirate for a long time, just looking for some info on guys running them behind a V6 tacoma. All things considered, looks like Marlin is the way to go.

Thanks for the quick info.

Anyone have first hand experience?

 

I have the total spline input from Marlin. Granted I have these installed in an 85. I ended up making the decision for 2 major reasons: Marlin is a great guy who started a reputable, well respected company and the Total spline input.

there are some good comparisons on the Marlin site with the comparable dimensions.

Here is a pic of a stocker compared to the Total Spline 23 from Marlin

 

Marlin total spline. I have always run them on all the crawl boxes i have built.

 

My vote is the MC kit, I have it and no problems yet. I also have a Longfield chromo 23 spline output shaft after I broke a stock 23 spline output.