Marlin Crawler's upcoming HD LCA Frame Brace Kit

yo, these are $129 for a set. he put out an early adopter discount for 99 when released, but now they are regular price. it's not expensive.

 

Agreed, this is a must have for these trucks.

 

absolutely. and upgraded shackle hangers also. front & back.

 

Did, done both. Just from some wheeling around a lake, drivers rear hanger bent. These trucks are great right off the lot, but can be made soooooo much better.

 

To really put it in perspective, the Total Chaos cam tab gussets are now $120 for a lot less steel and reinforcement

 

I appreciate it! Im just going to order them today, just figured I check in here to see if there were any current promotions.

Hopefully they will help to straighten out my mounts.

 

I purchased my set.

 

Is there a reason that the cam tab sides cant be slotted into the main plate to help with allightment/strength? like this??


this would help align the tabs to the bracket, and give a place on the backside of the bracket to weld making the joint that much stronger... just a suggestion. but I like the setup, and that you took into account people already putting in the alignment tab re-informents.

 

Has anyone everdone/contemplated/heard of anyone doing a complete replacement of the lower control arm mounts? I bought these gussets but my lower mounts are so destroyed I’m hesitant to try gusset them, would love to replace first then gusset
Not sure where I’d even find replacements

 

This thread ends up doing that.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/fitting-35’s-with-minimal-trimming.626274/

 

Anyone looking for the brace kit, they are on sale on their site.

 

If anyone is looking for a welder to install these in the LA area, hit up @GHOST SHIP . He just completed mine today. Solid service with quality workmanship. And it was quick too. Did the CMC and the braces in about 4 hours. I'll post up pics soon.

Edit - ...and a VERY reasonable price.

 

I need these now!! I'll head over to the website. Fingers crossed on "in stock"..

 

I picked mine up at Marlin Crawler the other day!

 

Hmm . This gonna be my next Mod.

 

@BigMike When do you expect these to be available for 1st gens?

 

1st gen dont need em. They made em stronger for yall

 

Eh, I've already bent the alignment tabs. For the price, I'd rather do something like this than just the tab reinforcements.

 

Installed! Beefy as hell


Same side prior to install of brackets. Take a look at those flimsy ass bent tabs! Gap in-board and the outboard tab bent outwards.


Footnote: Although the installation instructions allow for the install without removing the control arms, I highly recommend dropping the arms down to do the welding. It allows the welder a shit ton more room to get into the bracket weld points and eliminates the risk of heating up your bushings causing possible damage. Of course that's your call...

Edit:. Welding credit and fab goes to TW member "deeezy". Mad skills with a torch