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New Rock Slider Design! Stronger and cooler than ever!
« on: Nov 24, 2011, 02:28:54 AM »
Hey guys,

We've been busy redesigning our Rock Sliders -- what do ya think?!



Key improvements:
  • 4 cross braces instead of 3
  • 4 frame tubes instead of 3
  • Frame scab plates to spread the load
  • Extra long gussets for increased rigidity
  • Awesome Turtle cutout that doubles as a Step Plate and increased structural support where it's needed the most (when you drop off that huge ledge with the front tire!)

The added 4th cross brace will alone provide at least 25% more side impact load than compared to our old design (only had 3 braces), and the same applies at the frame as we are using four frame tubes to connect the slider instead of only 3. I plan to do computer analysis to get a pretty good idea of just how much stronger this design is. It is the strongest rock slider of this design to hit the market!

Price will be $199 for a pair of sliders, and will include 8 frame scab plates, 8 frame tubes, and 8 extra long gussets.

Here is a close up of the Turtle Step Plate:



So.... whatcha think! :hyper: :thumbs: :turtle:
« Last Edit: May 15, 2012, 06:15:57 PM by BigMike »
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More good news guys!

We want to kick these bad boys off with a Thanksgiving introductory sale price of 10% off! I am still in the progress of updating the product page, but here it is, we've got all three sizes (58", 68", and 78") ready for sale now: http://www.marlincrawler.com/armor/side/rock-slider

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Makes good sense with the added structual integrity, send me a set and I'll do a long term test on them with my go-low Ninja 4Runner. :gap:
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AWESOME :bowdown:

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Looks great!
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man now those are awesome.... now i just need to destroy my old marlin sliders so i can convince my self to get these
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Those will be going on my new DD project. Great job marlin crew
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man now those are awesome.... now i just need to destroy my old marlin sliders so i can convince my self to get these

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They look awesome. Nice upgrade.
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Do marlin sale just the turtle plate by itself??
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Right now the plates are only available on the sliders. No talk just yet if the plate will be available as a builder part
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looks killer, and price is great also. That was worth the wait for sure, cant wait to see changes on the other things you guys got
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I was wondering the same thing. Those would be awesome as a builder part. Maybe in different sizes as well for cage gussets and other project detailing.  :smokin:

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Those look great!!! I'll pass on the word, I'd buy em if I didn't already have the others.

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SICK! Im gonna stop by on Monday to pickup a pair!

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 :thumbsup: I want a set now so bad!! should fit under the christmas tree  :eyebrow:

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Do you think these would work on a 2nd gen Tacoma ?  i think i would need the 78''     ?

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Standard,extra, or double cab??? I'm sure we could get you taken care of.
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any chances of having a kick-out added and possibly trimming the tips so they are flush?

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Fred  its a access cab (extra cab )   i think i am going to  order a set up    .  

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This new design is great! If anything ever happens to my current pair I will definitely pick one up! :usa:
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Fred  its a access cab (extra cab )   i think i am going to  order a set up    . 

That one should be the 78" set.
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 :thumbs:    now  figure out how to  get a dual case setup behind my 6 speed  i will be happy  lol

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:thumbs:    now  figure out how to  get a dual case setup behind my 6 speed  i will be happy  lol

Get rid of the stock case and we can make it happen.  :talkingn:
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These look great!  Finally, a design that stands out a bit from the other guys.
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These look great!  Finally, a design that stands out a bit from the other guys.

That was the idea.  :thumbs:
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These look great!  Finally, a design that stands out a bit from the other guys.

exactly what i was thinking. now i know what i want for christmas!
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those are awesome but do u think u could make me some extra long ones for a custom cab
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those are awesome but do u think u could make me some extra long ones for a custom cab

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What are the chances of getting them in .188 or .156 wall?
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