rear bumper TRAIL GEAR / MARLIN

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May 1, 2012 | 06:25 AM

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EFI85

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Originally Posted by rokblok

that's cool. Now which bumper did you get...?

trail gear !!!

May 1, 2012 | 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by strykersd

Check out this thread about the steel marlin uses vs it's competitors. Which I'm almost positive they just mean trail gear.
http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=60158.0

Although it might seem like BS, I completely agree with the test results. On my last 4runner I ran Marlin Bumpers and trail-gear sliders. They were both the same wall thickness DOM, but my trail gear sliders dented up much worse than my Marlin bumpers. YMMV

You can't compare the abuse sliders take to the dings bumpers get, regardless of the steel grade.

If you wheel it, it's gonna dent, or hit a light pole at the mall.

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May 1, 2012 | 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by strykersd

Its interesting info, but IMO I would rather not deal with Marlin, EVERY encounter I have had with their customer support and trying to order, including shipping has been a hassle and a bad memory. Dealing with TG has been fantastic EVERY SINGLE TIME.

Both are good products, and I prefer to support people that deal with their customers in a proper way. Just my thoughts.

May 1, 2012 | 04:12 PM

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Maybe a bit off topic, but Marlin rarely has stuff in stock, in my experience.

I would prefer to get things from smaller vendors to show my support to the little guy, but when I need something I don't want to wait a month...