Marlin Crawler "Marlink" Heavy Duty Tie-Rod

idayota · 12-13-2006, 10:49 AM

I have a slightly used "Marlink" heavy duty tie-rod with FJ-80 tie-rod ends. I used it for 3 months before going to the crossover steering system on my 1984 4Runner. It should fit any solid Toyota axle (but not guaranteed). This is a fantastic upgrade for any solid-axle stock steering system. One of the ends has a 1/4" slit in one of the grease boots. It happened when I was taking the tie-rod off from the ball-joint seperator. It has never been in any water with the seal slit. If I were to run it, I would throw some silicone on it and drive the wheels off of it. If you have any questions, let me know. I bought it for $127 plus shipping from Marlin in May. I will sell it for $85 plus shipping. Shipping is from Boise, Idaho 83703. Thanks.

This ad is not displayed to registered members.
Register your free account today and become a member on Yotatech!

idayota · 12-15-2006, 01:24 PM

someone? anyone? give me a price...

idayota · 12-21-2006, 11:01 PM

talk to me

idayota · 01-09-2007, 06:02 PM

one more try, make me an offer on this

**Yoda** · 01-09-2007, 06:22 PM

My son will probably want this. Send me a PM with a price you may be thinking of. We are in North Bend, WA. He's working late tonight (wind damage)

Any pix?

TachedOutOffRoad · 01-11-2007, 10:22 AM

Dont you still need this for your high steer????

Or is it some kind of J-arm upgrade?

idayota · 01-11-2007, 01:22 PM

no, you cant use it for highsteer. the new knuckle steering arms set two inches wider than the stock width tie-rod did. so pretty much the marlink is only good for someone with a stock steering set up on a solid axle. the upgraded fj-80 tie-rod ends are the same and worth keeping around for me (since they are $30 a piece), but are necessary for the marlink. check out marlin's site: http://www.marlincrawler.com/htm/steering.htm

this is a picture of the marlink in action, but i dont have a picture of mine. i will grab one tonight when i get home.

12-15-2006, 01:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
idayota Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 575	someone? anyone? give me a price... __________________ *Wherever, Whenever, However...Tread Lightly!***

12-21-2006, 11:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
idayota Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 575	talk to me __________________ *Wherever, Whenever, However...Tread Lightly!***

01-09-2007, 06:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
idayota Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 575	one more try, make me an offer on this __________________ *Wherever, Whenever, However...Tread Lightly!***

01-09-2007, 06:22 PM	#5 (permalink)
Yoda Super Moderator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: North Bend, WA Posts: 2,664	My son will probably want this. Send me a PM with a price you may be thinking of. We are in North Bend, WA. He's working late tonight (wind damage) Any pix? __________________ David TLCA 14788 71 Landcruiser FJ-40 TBI 327, TH-350, Warn 8000, disk axle swap. 76 Landcruiser FJ-40 project/parts (haven't decided)

01-11-2007, 10:22 AM	#6 (permalink)
TachedOutOffRoad Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 127	Dont you still need this for your high steer???? Or is it some kind of J-arm upgrade? __________________ Cant be scared of the skinny pedal. www.tachedoutoffroad.com "If you think that your IFS is better than my solid axle, then your opinion is no longer valid." -Eric Jones, T.O.O.R. Vice President

01-11-2007, 01:22 PM	#7 (permalink)
idayota Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 575	no, you cant use it for highsteer. the new knuckle steering arms set two inches wider than the stock width tie-rod did. so pretty much the marlink is only good for someone with a stock steering set up on a solid axle. the upgraded fj-80 tie-rod ends are the same and worth keeping around for me (since they are $30 a piece), but are necessary for the marlink. check out marlin's site: http://www.marlincrawler.com/htm/steering.htm this is a picture of the marlink in action, but i dont have a picture of mine. i will grab one tonight when i get home. __________________ *Wherever, Whenever, However...Tread Lightly!*** Last edited by idayota; 01-11-2007 at 01:23 PM.

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
FS Marlin Crawler 41"tube doors	1985 4Runner	The Classifieds GraveYard	29	07-27-2007 07:27 PM
5" marlin crawler front leafs in NC	bthelton	The Classifieds GraveYard	3	07-01-2007 06:51 AM
shorten tie rod ends for 4" ifs lift?	89-4Runner	86-95 Trucks & 4Runners	2	04-17-2006 05:02 PM
Heavy Duty Tie Rod worth it?	Sporin	95.5-2004 Tacomas & 96-2002 4Runners	5	03-21-2003 06:58 PM