Hello Round-Up participants and welcome to the future of Toyota's Rock Crawling the Rubicon Trail!
This year I am kicking off my very first
BigMike's TacoBox Run which will take place Wednesday the week of the 16th Annual Marlin Crawler Round-Up
My 28-speed 235:1 Crawl Ratio TacoBox-equipped 2016 Tacoma TRD Sport (
build thread) entering the Little Sluice, Rubicon Trail
As the name implies, to be eligible
you must have a TacoBox -- which is a Double Roll Bearing-equipped MC09 or MC11 Marlin Crawler Dual Case Setup available for 1995 and newer Tacomas, 4Runners, FJ Cruisers, T100s, Sequoias, and Tundras.
Increases Traction
Increases Torque
Increases Control
Increases Reation Time
| The Marlin Crawler TacoBox2.7-liter, 3.4-liter, 3.5-liter, 4.0-liter, and 4.7-liter Auto or Manual drivetrains |
Decreases Bouncing
Decreases Breakage
Decreases Trail Abuse
Decreases Risk
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This inaugural event will be co-sponsored by Rock Solid Toys who will be bringing a half-dozen Solid Axle Swapped Marlin Crawler TacoBox-equipped Tacomas!
https://www.rocksolidtoys.comScheduleTue Sept 12: Camp at the Loon Lake Staging Area
Wed Sept 13: Run the 'con at a relaxing pace to Buck Island where we will camp the first night. Est arrival: 12-3pm based on pace
Thu Sept 14: Continue to the main Springs Campground. Est arrival: 12pm (Optional: Head up Cadillac Hill to meet the main Marlin Crawler group at the Lake Tahoe Staging Area and help them carry in supplies)
Fri Sept 15: Relax in camp (Optional: Help setup equipment for the Round-Up)
Sat Sept 16: Enjoy the Marlin Crawler Round-Up! Meet a ton of awesome people, enjoy a tri-tip dinner, and one of the largest raffles 100% supporting the Rubicon Trail Foundation!
Sun Sept 17: Head up Cadillac Hill and exit out to Lake Tahoe (Or if you're towing head back to Loon Lake)
If you've got a Marlin Crawler TacoBox in your rig and would like to sign up to wheel the 'con with other TacoBox owners, then please post up below!
Regards,
BigMike
Cya next month on the con!