Marlin Crawler's New Rock Crawling Long Travel IFS Suspension System (#RCLT)

So the part you would need is a standard tacoma stub or is it an RCLT specific size?

 

I don't think that guy does his own work, just pays others to do it for him. When you do that you have no clue how anything works or what needs to be done in the event of a catastrophic break down to safely get back.

I had the same failure 5 or 6 miles into Dusy-Ershim, the difference was, I and the group I was with knew what we were doing. I stripped out my entire front drive train, got together a couple outer stubs and we got back to the trail entrance and I drove home safely.

 

I think so, but not positive. I saw the video of it breaking, an IG story of the carnage, then this video with no tire and no CV. With how the add tube and stub shaft broke there was no way he could have driven with the cv axle in there. He was on slick rock trail which is pretty far up into the mtns, and doesn't look anything like where the tow truck video is.

 

Yea, Stellarbuilt did the rclt install. Thats rough to break on the Dusy. We were stuck on Thompson Hill for a few hrs behind some broken jeeps. About as remote as it gets for a 4x4 trail. Bumper is looking good btw. I love the tube look and function

 

Buy a cheap aftermarket cv axle (or get a junkyard axle) and separate the shaft from the inner and outer stubs. You can cut the cups down to save space/weight.

 

Pretty sure its the longest rock crawling trail in the US isn't it?.....Yeah its a shitty place to lose 4WD. Myself and a buddy both had dual cases, which helped a lot, he went in front of me in 2LO so I could see where I might have issues and hit the gas a little, only ended up having to winch/strap a handful of times to get back out.

Thanks, I fucked up this bumper I am making so bad, made some bad decisions on how to deal with tweaked/bent frame/chassis and trying to make everything not look obviously out of square.
Hopefully I can get it all ironed out and have it looking decent until I run it into a tree or rock wall.

 

That's what I'm thinking. He was with a few other rigs too. Maybe the bearing just didnt like 40s, but I'm pretty sure Mike is still on his original bearings.

 

I'm still on my original bearings, way more miles and crawling than Mike or AMG.

 

Dual case is next on my list. I drove a 4runner with an atlas 5:1 and it was insane. So much control. Lmk when you're done and I'll help you smash it

 

I ended up having to cut mine when I busted up the ADD housing years ago. Wrapped the diff in zip lock back and zip ties to keep the fluid in, and created my "stub shaft emergency kit" LOL

 

Thank you for the tip. I'll add this to my bag. I replaced my ADD with the FJ AWD intermediate shaft and twin stick'ed a manual FJ case, with the intent of removing anything electronic from the 4wd system. Besides the dash lights, which I wired directly to the position sensors and pulled out the 4wd computer. I am hoping these changes along with the crawl box and wise use of the throttle will spare me from this happening, but always good to be prepared.

I think my currently hold back from being in remote areas is my limited fuel capactiy. I am averaging 10 mpg now. Granted that is with zero freeway miles.

 

I think your post is what inspired me to do the ADD delete. Thank you!

 

no problem, glad others have followed, i think having a solid shaft (teehee) from the diff out the CV creates a stronger front end, plus you don't have to fuss with any of the electronics anymore. Haven't spent any money on actuators or mods to the 4wd system once the crawl box and all shifting is done mechanically!

 

So true. Craw box + twin sticks - ADD = solid 4wd. I dont need to turn a dial and pray I'll get blessed with 4wd. Just push the stick and dig in. Thank you again!

 

Yeah the deeper reduction is a damn nice luxury. I've got a tacobox, but not sure what I'd do now, everyone seems to have a complaint about every type of set up and the NW ecoboxes haven't been out for long enough to hear much.

 

Do people usually upgrade their brakes with a crawl box? I am running 5.29s with the 4.7:1 trail gear box and I need to stomp hard on the brakes when in double low, and even then I can barely keep the truck from wanting to keep moving. I usually throw it in neutral to actually stop. I can not imagine BigMikes dual crawl box setup, but maybe he has a manual trans so it isnt an issue?

 

What’s travel numbers looking like for the 3.5” kit for people running 8” or 10” coil overs? And what cv’s?

 

I rarely use double low, but yeah even at 4.7 it takes some pressure to come to a good stop. A couple companies offer front upgrades, afaik the only company that offers rear upgrade/conversions is SOS performance. I've got front 16" BBK and a rear 4runner rotor conversion. Maybe a 17” rotor BBK front & rear upgrade would help more.

 

Of course. I shoulda figured.

I too carry stub shafts just in case. I watched that same failure happen to a buddy along with his rear diff mount failing and went home and deleted my add that week.

been following your truck build on IG. Tube bumper is gonna be sick.

 

Put it in N or hit the clutch. Not much is stopping and holding 4.7 or 12:1. That's actually one of the cool features of a crawl box, start on a big ass hill/obstacle and let the clutch out with your brake stomped to the floor and the truck will start moving and you release the brake and you are on your way. No need to 3foot it point straight up something. This is with f/r discs on my 1st gen, tundra brakes upfront.