Marlin Crawler

06/02/2026

NEWS: We are a full Dobinsons Suspension distributor!

Over the next few weeks we'll be adding popular Dobinsons products to our online catalog.

If there is something you're looking for, shoot us a Product Request at MarlinCrawler.com/request and we'll give ya a discount on Dobinsons products!

We've also been installing their products for about the past half-year and have been pleased with the results. Hit our services page at MarlinCrawler.com/services and let us know what we can do for your next project!

06/01/2026

Thank you to everyone who took advantage of our Free Shipping Offer on RCLT HD!

We're excited to get even more kits out onto the trail. We appreciate the continued support and can't wait to see where everyone's build goes from here.

-Team Marlin Crawler
MarlinCrawler.com/RCLTHD

05/31/2026

The new Marlin Crawler Ultimate Low Profile Skid Plate is here.

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05/28/2026

Before you buy your next skid plate… check this out 👀

This red 3D printed block represents the bulky low-hanging profile that traditional 4WD IFS skid plates are forced to use in order to clear factory differential mounts and diff drop spacer stacks.

For decades, that compromise has been accepted as “normal.”

Low-hanging skids.
Sharp 40°+ leading edges.
Constantly plowing into rocks, snow, mud, and sand.
Frequent hard impacts and shortened skid plate lifespan.

But what if the differential mounts themselves were the REAL problem?

Our new patent-pending HD Diff Drop System completely changes the packaging geometry by relocating the bushings to the differential itself and integrating the drop directly into the brackets.

The result:
🔥 TRUE axle centerline drop
🔥 Massive ground clearance gains
🔥 Only ½” of bracketry below the frame
🔥 Up to 9× less clearance loss than spacer kits
🔥 A revolutionary Baja-style low profile 4WD skid design
🔥 Smooth ~15° leading slope instead of 40°+ “snow plow” designs

And check this out: the vehicle shown is ALSO running up to a TRUE 1" axle centerline diff drop — something never before achieved — hidden behind that impossibly low profile skid 😲

For the first time ever, a 4WD Toyota/Lexus IFS skid plate can actually IMPROVE how the vehicle moves through terrain.

Stop plowing into obstacles and start gliding over them 😎

MarlinCrawler.com/skidplate

05/28/2026

LAST CHANCE 👀

Less than ONE WEEK remains on our RESTORE YOUR TOYOTA Differential Sales Event 👊🏽

Now through the end of the month, save 10% on our ENTIRE differential category, including:

🔥 Built Differentials
🔥 DIY Builder Packs
🔥 Lockers
🔥 Ring & Pinion Sets
🔥 Install & Setup Kits
🔥 HD EcoSeals
🔥 Triple-Drilled Flanges
🔥 Hardware & Small Parts
🔥 Differential & E-Locker Armor

Whether you're restoring a tired Toyota, upgrading traction, fixing leaks, rebuilding a worn axle, or preparing for larger tires and harder trails, now is the perfect time to refresh your drivetrain.

From daily drivers to hardcore trail rigs, we’ve got the parts to help keep your Toyota performing at its best 💪

Restore your Toyota today:
MarlinCrawler.com

05/27/2026

Another 50 HD Diff Drop Kits headed out the door yesterday 👊🏽

For decades, the industry standard “1-inch diff drop” has relied on simple spacer pucks placed under the forward differential mounts. But because the rear pinion mount stays fixed, the differential actually pivots – meaning the axle centerline only drops a FRACTION of the advertised amount.

That’s exactly why we engineered our revolutionary patent-pending HD Diff Drop Kit differently.

Instead of bushing + spacer stacks at the front of the brackets, our system replaces the factory forward mounts entirely with the drop amount engineered directly into the bracket design for a TRUE axle centerline drop 😎

And that’s only the beginning:

🔥 Increased ground clearance at the front subframe – Over 1 foot gained in approach angle!
🔥 Stronger double-shear mounting design
🔥 Additional frame mounting points
🔥 Fully isolated differential mounting
🔥 Improved CV operating angles – Up to 2.6× more than any spacer kit ever made
🔥 Reduced driveline shock loading potential
🔥 Unlocks our Ultimate Low Profile 4WD Skid Plate System
🔥 Costs about the same as replacing broken stock mounts

We’re not just making another diff drop kit. We’re changing how diff drops are SUPPOSED to be engineered.

Learn more at MarlinCrawler.com/diffdrop

05/27/2026

Less than ONE WEEK remains on our RCLT HD Shipping Event 👀

Now through the end of May, we’re covering the equivalent of the $400 freight cost on shipped RCLT HD kits anywhere in the lower 48 states 👊🏽

Current event pricing:
✅ Local Pickup: Reduced from $6,499 → $6,099
✅ Delivered Price: Reduced from $6,899 → $6,499 SHIPPED

Customers completing a full RCLT HD system can currently save EVEN MORE with discounted pricing on:
🔥 Genuine Toyota 200-Series Steering Rack (MarRack conversion)
🔥 Radflo Long Travel Coilovers
🔥 RCV Ultimate Long Travel IFS Axle Shafts

Patented race-proven performance. Engineered as a complete system. Delivered for less.

If you’ve been considering RCLT HD, now is the time.

📸: .storm.taco

05/26/2026

Had an AWESOME time at the GXOR NorCal Takeover event in Sacramento this past weekend 👊🏽

Huge thanks to plus others involved for putting on such a great event. Had to have been nearly 50 Lexus GXs (mostly GX470s 😎) plus a few weirdos like Tacomas and LC100s 🤣

One of the coolest parts for us was seeing FOUR RCLT HD-equipped rigs at the event, plus meeting two more RCLT HD owners who couldn’t bring their vehicles for a total of SIX customers represented 💪

We also met four customers already running our new revolutionary patent-pending HD Diff Drop Kit, and hearing the overwhelmingly positive feedback in person was incredible. Thank you all for the support!

And finally, congratulations again to the raffle winners of our:
🎉 LCA Frame Brace Kit
🎉 50% OFF HD Diff Drop Kit

Awesome people, awesome rigs, awesome community. Already looking forward to the next one 🍻

05/21/2026

💡 Why Lockers Matter

During the 19th annual Marlin Crawler Round-Up, BigMike and had to tow this well-built 3rd gen Tacoma up Cadillac Hill in the rain and mud after the front locker stopped functioning 😲

That’s the thing about traction: sometimes a locker can make or break your entire off-road experience.

So what’s the difference between the main types of lockers?

🔒 Automatic Lockers
Lock automatically when torque is applied and unlock during normal driving conditions. Extremely strong, simple, and reliable with no switches, wiring, or air systems required.

⚡ Selectable Lockers
Activated at the flip of a switch only when YOU want maximum traction. Air and electric lockers provide the best on-road manners while still offering full lock-up when needed off-road.

Each style has its own strengths depending on your build goals, driving style, and terrain 👊🏽

And during our RESTORE YOUR TOYOTA sales event, Lockers and Built Diffs with Lockers are ALL currently 10% OFF through the end of the month 😎

For more info, check out our Introduction to Differential Lockers:
MarlinCrawler.com/lockers

Team Automatic or Team Selectable? 👀
Tell us which locker you prefer in the comments 👇🏽

05/20/2026

We recently performed a YotaWerx ECU tune on this supercharged V8 Tundra... and WOW 😲

This thing is absolutely wicked fast. Way too fast for something this big 😂👊🏽

Smoother power delivery, sharper throttle response, improved shifting, and an entirely different driving experience.

Looking to unlock performance from your Toyota or Lexus?

Check out: MarlinCrawler.com/tune