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Official Crawlbox BS thread!

Discussion in 'Technical Chat' started by HomerTaco, Mar 16, 2016.

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  1. Jun 4, 2019 at 4:33 PM
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    TG only makes 4.7’s in 23 spline
     
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  2. Jun 4, 2019 at 10:31 PM
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    3” lift. Sway a ways 2.5 on 285 75 16 and much more
    I counted only 21?

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  3. Jun 5, 2019 at 4:09 AM
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    Wow that's an oooooooooold 21 spline gear set.

    Do you plan on r&r the bearings and seals? I'd recommend doing so.


    So for the rear 21 spline 4.7....

    You have a few options. (Cost $-$$$)

    1. Just run what you have and then later decide if it breaks, how to replace. Which is probably the most reasonable. (Free $)

    2. TG now only makes a 23spline 4.7 gear set. Not a bad option, few guys here are running the TG crawlbox setup with these 4.7 (some Inchworm boxes came with these as well) and no issues.
    There have been a few reports to where some folks have snapped the input right where it "necks" down. It's considered to be a failure point by some. Factory 23 spline 2.28 has this same design. ($$)
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    3. Marlin Crawler makes 2 different version of it's 4.7 gear design. This first option does not have the "neck" down design, instead they refer to it as a total spline design. Stating that this increases strength X amount. ($$)

    Currently in stock, but does not stay in stock long fyi.
    SmartSelect_20190605-064945_Chrome.jpg


    4. Marlin Crawler's second option is the 23 spline 4.7 competition chromoly. Again, does not have the "neck" down design. IMO the strongest 23 spline 4.7 option out there, and what I currently run in my crawlbox. ($$$)

    Currently in stock, but does not stay in stock long fyi.
    SmartSelect_20190605-065009_Chrome.jpg

    Hope that helps, not cheap, but there are still a few options out there.
     
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  4. Jun 5, 2019 at 10:27 AM
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    3” lift. Sway a ways 2.5 on 285 75 16 and much more
    Well looks like im down to 1 option. Ill keep it all as 21 spline until something brakes.
    Ill install new gaskets but all the bearings look good. Whats R&R? sorry kinda new to this gearing stuff..
    Also what brand would you recommend for the adapter plate? Looks like there are a ton of different option.
     
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  5. Jun 5, 2019 at 11:22 AM
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    R&R is just repair & replace

    Also what adaptors is everyone using for r150f to gear driven case? so far found all the following options and not sure which I need.
    https://www.marks4wd.com/50-5708.html - They are selling Advance Adapter's kit for looks like double the price :eek:
    https://www.advanceadapters.com/pro...o-21-spline-gear-drive-transfer-case-adapter/ - Advance Adapters makes quality stuff. I'd suggest this Marlin Crawler is currently out of stock.
    https://www.offroadsolutions.com/products/transmission-to-rh-transfer-case-adapter/ -They are just a distrubtor for Marlin Crawler, just buy direct from MC. They are however not in stock.
    https://www.summitracing.com/parts/...MIgMDa95rQ4gIVU5JbCh2gnA0pEAQYASABEgLUxPD_BwE - They are a distrubtor for Trail-gear
    https://www.trail-gear.com/tacoma-t-case-adapter-plate-kit.html - Buy from Marlin Crawler and Advance Adapters before Trail-gear.
     
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  6. Jun 5, 2019 at 12:41 PM
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    I just talked to Kyle at Marlin. He said that all of the parts needed to build the Tacobox are now replenished and in stock. Mine should go out by the end of next week.
     
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  7. Jun 5, 2019 at 1:00 PM
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    yeah, they were waiting on shifter base plates to come from machining. I called a few days ago and they said it should ship out next week.
     
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  8. Jun 5, 2019 at 3:59 PM
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  9. Jun 5, 2019 at 8:59 PM
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    Plan on a dual case setup with the lefty?
     
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  10. Jun 6, 2019 at 2:54 AM
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    absolutely. and flat belly.

    - I've some reading to do, that's for sure.
     
    eimkeith, Jun 6, 2019
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  11. Jun 6, 2019 at 4:03 AM
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    Very nice! Glad to see someone picked this up. Tons of potential.
     
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  12. Jun 24, 2019 at 12:52 PM
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    Super excited over here:dancingbacon::broccoli::goingcrazy:

    I picked up the Taco from my buddy's shop a few days ago and I have some brand new bits to show off! Couldn't be happier with how everything turned out! Might just be the first waterproof triple stick crawlbox out there

    Along with the new center console I had him install a proper mounting plate between the front IFS skid and Bumper, Plus a new crossmember for the crawl box.













     
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  13. Jun 24, 2019 at 1:05 PM
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    omg, this looks friggin amazing. Can you elaborate on how you went about this? Also where did you get your boots from? How did you make that center gap filler area in the shifter area?
     
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  14. Jun 24, 2019 at 4:11 PM
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    HomerTaco ...................................................................................................................................................... Core-Hurst short throw shifter & T-handle / Carbon Fiber Interior / custom console light / De-badged / leather interior / Heated Front seats / Red Line Hood Struts / Painted speaker grills /one-off TRD Satoshi Grill with 12-15 front-end swap/ Pioneer AVIC-X920BT HU / Scangauge II / Black LED Tails / Dash Mount for iPad mini / Safari Snorkel / Auto-pilot mode / Leer 100XQ Cap / 4x Innovations sliders / Rear Diff Breather Mod / front windows tinted to 35% / Brute Force Fab Hybrid Front Bumper / BAMF Rear Diff Skid / Budbuilt Skids / CBI Trail Master 2.0 rear hybrid bumper / Fox rr coils/ TC UCA's/ TC spindle gussets/ TC Cam Tab gussets / Dakar leafs / Defined Engineering shackles / All pro U bolt flip / Timbren Rear Bumpstops / BAMF LCA skids / Exhaust re-route / Fog Light anytime Mod / LowRange Off Road extended rear brake lines / ATO Shackle Flip / sectioned Bushwhacker flares / re-geared to 4.56 / ARB Front & Rear Locking Diff / ARB CKMA12 compressor / PrInSu full rack system / 1" body lift / Inchworm 4.7 crawlbox / twin stick FJ t-case / Davez off-road triple-stick kit/
    Finally! A 1st gen twin to me! Great work!
     
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  15. Jun 26, 2019 at 9:07 AM
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    cancelled Marlin order. Check will be sent in "2 weeks" (quotes because I've been cried wolf to one too many times)

    Going to order a TG box.
     
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  16. Jun 26, 2019 at 12:01 PM
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    I know the feeling...I'm sure I said this earlier in this thread but I basically waited a year hearing the same boy who cried wolf stories.

    Cancelled my order and went with TG. It was on my doorstep a week after placing the order.
     
    Jonyd182, Jun 26, 2019
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  17. Jun 27, 2019 at 4:05 AM
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    HomerTaco ...................................................................................................................................................... Core-Hurst short throw shifter & T-handle / Carbon Fiber Interior / custom console light / De-badged / leather interior / Heated Front seats / Red Line Hood Struts / Painted speaker grills /one-off TRD Satoshi Grill with 12-15 front-end swap/ Pioneer AVIC-X920BT HU / Scangauge II / Black LED Tails / Dash Mount for iPad mini / Safari Snorkel / Auto-pilot mode / Leer 100XQ Cap / 4x Innovations sliders / Rear Diff Breather Mod / front windows tinted to 35% / Brute Force Fab Hybrid Front Bumper / BAMF Rear Diff Skid / Budbuilt Skids / CBI Trail Master 2.0 rear hybrid bumper / Fox rr coils/ TC UCA's/ TC spindle gussets/ TC Cam Tab gussets / Dakar leafs / Defined Engineering shackles / All pro U bolt flip / Timbren Rear Bumpstops / BAMF LCA skids / Exhaust re-route / Fog Light anytime Mod / LowRange Off Road extended rear brake lines / ATO Shackle Flip / sectioned Bushwhacker flares / re-geared to 4.56 / ARB Front & Rear Locking Diff / ARB CKMA12 compressor / PrInSu full rack system / 1" body lift / Inchworm 4.7 crawlbox / twin stick FJ t-case / Davez off-road triple-stick kit/
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  18. Jun 27, 2019 at 5:03 AM
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    Are you concerned about vibration/rattles? Seems tight for drivetrain movement/twist?
     
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  19. Jun 27, 2019 at 5:31 AM
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    That is freaking impressive!
     
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  20. Jun 27, 2019 at 5:34 AM
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    My triple stick linkages rattle like crazy on the hwy. I just consider it an audible reminder that my truck is a badass. :cool:
     
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