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

The guys at Walmart around here are real straight shooters, they offer you wiper blades every visit. Aint gonna get that at them fancy Italian joints.

I can’t imagine you couldn’t use Toyota joints with extended shafts, though the point of this is to be bullet proof ifs. Toyota’s are fine till you go big shoe and start locking the front. On the other hand you can afford to carry a couple spares and twice the beer for the 2k you’ll spend on RCVs. I guess we each will have to prioritize our funds and think about how hard we plan to wheel. If I can afford this I imagine I will try to use the TC +2s I have already if they work or buy new shafts and use the joints. they are fine 90% of the time. Though with all the malls closing I just don’t know where the heck we’ll be driving to...

 

maybe it’s a good time to finally see what your rig can do in the dirt. In all seriousness, now days is the best time to go wheeling. Open air and driving over big rocks is a great way to escape the craziness right now.

 

I'm excited to see the pricing! I wish that I could get on this, but it's too late for me. It's going to be an amazing set up, no denying that.

 

You got that right

 

The CV angle will become the new limiting factor, assuming you can keep the UCA from hitting the coil over that long. I think @BigMike has published enough numbers here that someone could do the math if he were so inclined.

 

Just got an email update today.

 

Is there any info out on what axels will be compatible for the different options 2.75 or 3.5. Sourcing axels now may, and spreading out the pain might make the RCLT more accessible for my situation.

 

I will preface this by saying there is still not much info out but I will try and help. For sure RCV's are already out in +3.5" flavor. I'm guessing they will strike a deal with RCV to make +2.75" versions as well. I do not know if stock toyota CV's with +3.5" shafts will work on the 3.5" kit, even if you machine the insides of the cup for more clearance. They make it seem like you need quite a bit of angle to get the full travel the kit is capable of but I doubt anybody knows at this point. I suppose nothing is stopping a person from strapping the kit short to work with any CV.

I already had the LT coilovers, air bumps, +3.5" RCV's, and cam gussets purchased for this but have been waiting too long. I just bought another LT 3.5" kit because I couldn't wait any longer. I'm counting on most of the parts swapping over if I ever change my mind.

 

Got the alignment reinforcement kit today and a cab relocation.. I'm ready for my giant tires on IFS

 

Got the goods, much thicker and heavier than I expected

 

Just received a set myself

 

mine are sitting in a box. Im trying to figure out what i want to do...

 

Once I welded them up, I needed to use a Jack to press in my TC LCAs. It's a stout setup!

 

so i understand that this can run bypass shocks, can it run bypass and bump stops at the same time and how does it handle say flying through the air dukes of hazard style? and idk if i've missed it but how much does it lift the truck, the standard 2.5ish in? and for the community can i ask will this be the do it all lt kit since it can rock crawl and fly like a bird? bc my current thought is with this and an sua kit that's the best i can do without going full crawling or desert 4 link and go full sas or prerunner lt.

 

You need to read all post. Good luck with your truck.

 

after rereading the whole thread again im pretty hyped as it does almost everything i would hope it does for the given price but some how ive still missed how much it lifts the truck, can someone help me out so i can know if anything different needs to be done to the rear set up or if i should just go back to solo or total chaos for the top contenders for a swap to lt on my truck?

 

They're adjustable coilovers. Most likely you will be able to lift it from about 2" to 5". Somewhere in the middle gives the best ride and alignment.

 

i hope so, 3ish seems to be about were my rear is going to end up at

 

Is this kit ever going to be released? I’m so ready to ditch these clunky TC UCAs, and i need new kings.