Marlin Crawler bumper bent in half
08-16-2010, 10:12 AM
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looks like the frame plates bent pretty far too - bumper lacks good triangulation and gusseting from the main tubes to the frame mounts.
tough call on whether or not you'd get refunded. IMO unless you go custom, these high production tube bumpers are pretty much just disposable bumpers -- they're pretty cheaply built and marketed for the masses since they're easy DIY armor and lack the real protection that you'd get from a custom bumper that's properly triangulated, welded to a beefed up frame, and made from 1/4" material.
of the ??? that have been sold, how many of those have actually been put through a real test of durability? usually, if the person is wheeling that hard all the time, they go the custom route because they need the bumper to go through the durability test on a regular basis. it may be time for you to graduate and go hardcore. it's a natural progression, just accept it happily
since you're going to be looking for a new bumper...for the price, this Curley's bumper is a great platform for customizing yourself a nice, rigid plate bumper. i know he's had them for a while and he's been working deals because they're taking up space in his shop. i got one myself and plan on beefing the crap outta it once i get a welder in the future. i know it lacks the side protection that you get from the MC, but that is easily solved.
tough call on whether or not you'd get refunded. IMO unless you go custom, these high production tube bumpers are pretty much just disposable bumpers -- they're pretty cheaply built and marketed for the masses since they're easy DIY armor and lack the real protection that you'd get from a custom bumper that's properly triangulated, welded to a beefed up frame, and made from 1/4" material.
of the ??? that have been sold, how many of those have actually been put through a real test of durability? usually, if the person is wheeling that hard all the time, they go the custom route because they need the bumper to go through the durability test on a regular basis. it may be time for you to graduate and go hardcore. it's a natural progression, just accept it happily
since you're going to be looking for a new bumper...for the price, this Curley's bumper is a great platform for customizing yourself a nice, rigid plate bumper. i know he's had them for a while and he's been working deals because they're taking up space in his shop. i got one myself and plan on beefing the crap outta it once i get a welder in the future. i know it lacks the side protection that you get from the MC, but that is easily solved.
I would love to go the custom route, but right now I just don't have the funds to go for a custom bumper and can't wait till I have them right now to not have a rear bumper. I saw Curley's bumper, but I just need something right now that's ready to go.
I figured Marlin would have given me at least a discount as well, but I guess not...
08-16-2010, 10:20 AM
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I'm not sure I would treat those test results as gospel. Tests can be tweaked however the tester wants. Why don't you go through Addicted or Wabfab, or hell, I'm sure there's dozens of TG dealers in CA that are more pleasent to deal with, plus usually have lower prices than going through TG directly.
Edit: Guess I'll read the 3rd page before posting next time! Post pics asap when Dave's arrives, I thought long and hard about his before the TG.
Edit: Guess I'll read the 3rd page before posting next time! Post pics asap when Dave's arrives, I thought long and hard about his before the TG.
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08-16-2010, 10:27 AM
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89silverpu: As far as getting the trail gear bumper... I have it and absolutely love it. That has beef written all over it! I have pics of it on my truck of you want, just pm me and i can send them.
08-16-2010, 02:21 PM
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With the weight of the truck on a narrow point, sure, the bumper will, and likely should, collapse like that. It looks like it did it's job.
08-16-2010, 02:23 PM
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Takes substantial amount of dynamic force to mess up 0.120" wall tubing that bad.
Dare I say it...I agree with rockota. (inside joke)
I don't think you'll have much luck getting that warrantied, from Marlin or anyone.
Saw a front bumper get ripped off a couple weekends ago, sometimes it just happens.
Dare I say it...I agree with rockota. (inside joke)
I don't think you'll have much luck getting that warrantied, from Marlin or anyone.
Saw a front bumper get ripped off a couple weekends ago, sometimes it just happens.
08-16-2010, 04:20 PM
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Like I said, it didn't happen at 5mph... You left out critical information - my response was completely accurate. Completely different amount of force going 5mph on flat ground verses downhill with the weight of the truck on that narrow point.
With the weight of the truck on a narrow point, sure, the bumper will, and likely should, collapse like that. It looks like it did it's job.
With the weight of the truck on a narrow point, sure, the bumper will, and likely should, collapse like that. It looks like it did it's job.
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08-16-2010, 04:22 PM
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08-16-2010, 04:25 PM
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I'm not sure I would treat those test results as gospel. Tests can be tweaked however the tester wants. Why don't you go through Addicted or Wabfab, or hell, I'm sure there's dozens of TG dealers in CA that are more pleasent to deal with, plus usually have lower prices than going through TG directly.
Edit: Guess I'll read the 3rd page before posting next time! Post pics asap when Dave's arrives, I thought long and hard about his before the TG.
Edit: Guess I'll read the 3rd page before posting next time! Post pics asap when Dave's arrives, I thought long and hard about his before the TG.
I will throw some pics up when it's all done, may not be till next week till I get it on though, we'll see.
08-16-2010, 04:37 PM
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08-16-2010, 04:37 PM
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08-16-2010, 04:41 PM
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Did you hear about my bumper? 
and since you asked...
For the record, since their website did not say i needed them, i did not have the TG side supports (as they sell them seperatly for the 4runners and it listed that they are ONLY for the 1st gens at the time of purchase)
Their customer support was awesome.
They asked for pictures, i sent them, the metal brackets, which is the same thickness as MC brackets, actually stretched upon impact. That being said, the bumper did its job, i would be having a LARGE dent in my side and possibly broken rear glass if it was not for the bumper.
TG fully refunded it without any complaint, all i had to do was pay for shipping of the old bumper back.
and since you asked...
For the record, since their website did not say i needed them, i did not have the TG side supports (as they sell them seperatly for the 4runners and it listed that they are ONLY for the 1st gens at the time of purchase)
Their customer support was awesome.
They asked for pictures, i sent them, the metal brackets, which is the same thickness as MC brackets, actually stretched upon impact. That being said, the bumper did its job, i would be having a LARGE dent in my side and possibly broken rear glass if it was not for the bumper.
TG fully refunded it without any complaint, all i had to do was pay for shipping of the old bumper back.
08-16-2010, 08:56 PM
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davez rear is $375 plus shipping...kinda a high price to pay for a rear bumper if ya ask me.
yes i know it's BEEF..but you could easily take a TG, MC, or All pro bumper..and simply get it beefed up a lil lol
like an MC bumper, braced in a few different places
i think i shall.
yes i know it's BEEF..but you could easily take a TG, MC, or All pro bumper..and simply get it beefed up a lil lol
like an MC bumper, braced in a few different places
i think i shall.
