Author Topic: New Product - New BudBuilt BudLite Dual Case Crossmember! (Read 43591 times)

BigMike · « **on:** Sep 21, 2007, 05:33:11 PM »

Marlin Crawler is proud to be the exclusive distributor for the brand-new BudBuilt BudLite dual case crossmembers!

These new crossmembers are made by the originator: BudBuilt. They are only available through Marlin Crawler and have an exclusive 1-piece design (crossmember and skid) with a recessed mounting surface which yields a 100% flat belly using all stock Toyota mounting hardware. No other crossmember has this unique feature!

The new BudLite is nearly 10-pounds lighter than the previous designs and does not require any special hardware or tools to install and service! No more messy tapered torx bolts that are exposed to rock rash!

If you are like us and enjoy supporting original inventors and designers of American made USA parts for your truck, then this is it: BudBuilt designed and built the original BudBuilt Crossmember back in 1998 right here in the states.

With nearly 10 years experience in building Toyota Crossmembers, high quality standards are a sure bet with a BudLite crossmember. Each crossmember is laser cut from beefy 3/8" thick hot rolled, pickled and oiled USA steel. Each hole and dimension is precisely cut for an accurate fit and finish with smooth and round edges to maximize strength. The new recessed mounting design has a 5/8" thick mounting area for both t/case mounts, incredibly stronger than all other attempts. This also protects the bottom of each mount bolt.

Each BudLite crossmember is shipped unpainted. High quality USA steel does not need to be hidden by powder coating like other steel!

What good is powder coating if it gets scratched up during shipping anyways? BudBuilt and Marlin Crawler do not have to hide their USA steel parts with scratched paint!

Nor are they exposed to oxidation (rust) by floating across the ocean for a month!

(The t/case mounts and factory mounting hardware pictured are not included.)
These are so new that they are currently only available for 2nd and 3rd gen 4cyl rigs, 1984-1995. Other applications will be available soon!

$249 BudBuilt BudLite Crossmember, 1984-1995 4cyl

Regards,
BigMike

CruzrDave · « **Reply #1 on:** Sep 21, 2007, 05:55:34 PM »

Its about damn time this got up on the site. BUDBUILT RULES! AMERICA RULES

MiniSimp · « **Reply #2 on:** Sep 21, 2007, 06:36:24 PM »

Also will not work with rotated cases right?

FATTshack · « **Reply #3 on:** Sep 21, 2007, 09:28:19 PM »

I gots me one!

YAAA!

Duffil · « **Reply #4 on:** Sep 21, 2007, 09:32:12 PM »

why is the crossmember page down? FIX IT MIKE!!!

jimbo74 · « **Reply #5 on:** Sep 21, 2007, 09:40:09 PM »

Hammerhead · « **Reply #6 on:** Sep 21, 2007, 11:23:58 PM »

Ooh, very nice, got 'em coming for first gen I hope...

nhyota603 · « **Reply #7 on:** Sep 22, 2007, 09:35:58 AM »

how does it mount up it seams like it would hang down pretty low

Ruari · « **Reply #8 on:** Sep 22, 2007, 09:59:29 AM »

When are you going to have one for a triple case setup? Are these goin to be offered with less drop (drivetrain lift) for people with body lifts?

46&2 · « **Reply #9 on:** Sep 22, 2007, 01:30:51 PM »

Right on! Glad to see the budbuilt crossmembers are back in action.

BigMike · « **Reply #10 on:** Sep 22, 2007, 04:35:20 PM »

Quote from: MiniSimp on Sep 21, 2007, 06:36:24 PM

Also will not work with rotated cases right?

Affirmative. However it may be used with a Rotated Marlin Crawler dual case adapter if you use just the front t/case mount. This way you can have the strength and full skid protection of this crossmember and still have your front drive line up out of the rocks via the rotated adapter.

Quote from: Duffil on Sep 21, 2007, 09:32:12 PM

why is the crossmember page down?

It is not down? The Armor page is working fine, but the old crossmember information has been removed to make way for this new information, which should go up on the Armor page on Monday. As you can see in my opening post here, the price and an ordering link is available above

Quote from: nhyota603 on Sep 22, 2007, 09:35:58 AM

how does it mount up it seams like it would hang down pretty low

It mounts to your frame using the stock Toyota crossmember mounting location. Because the BudLite crossmember is only 3/4" thick, it gains nearly 2.5" more ground clearance than your stock Toyota crossmember with much greater strength, full dual case protection, and ability to run two t/case mounts to help prolong your engine mounts and better carry the weight of your drivetrain.

Here is an example picture of a BudBuilt crossmember:

Quote from: Ruari on Sep 22, 2007, 09:59:29 AM

When are you going to have one for a triple case setup? Are these goin to be offered with less drop (drivetrain lift) for people with body lifts?

I believe these options will be available once all styles (1st gen and V6 applications) are finished, however you would need to as CruzrDave for more accurate information regarding this.

Regards,
BigMike

Talon84x4 · « **Reply #11 on:** Sep 22, 2007, 04:39:32 PM »

Quote from: Ruari on Sep 22, 2007, 09:59:29 AM

When are you going to have one for a triple case setup? Are these goin to be offered with less drop (drivetrain lift) for people with body lifts?

Triple case cross memebers and drive train lift:
http://www.budbuilt.com/new/cross_members.html

BigMike · « **Reply #12 on:** Sep 22, 2007, 11:57:31 PM »

As linked above by Talon, the original style crossmember is available in such configurations, but at this point, the BudLite is not, however I am sure it will be soon.

BigMike

Cheesemaker · « **Reply #13 on:** Sep 23, 2007, 12:18:02 AM »

Could I run this even if I only got a single t-case? I plan on getting duals, but I would like to get a better cross member now!

Lizard_lips · « **Reply #14 on:** Sep 23, 2007, 07:59:27 AM »

anything for the r10 adapter

mudmaster · « **Reply #15 on:** Sep 23, 2007, 09:57:05 AM »

Quote from: cheesemaker on Sep 23, 2007, 12:18:02 AM

Could I run this even if I only got a single t-case? I plan on getting duals, but I would like to get a better cross member now!

X2

skid · « **Reply #16 on:** Sep 23, 2007, 09:15:54 PM »

Any thoughts on making a seperate weld on mount for r10 cases? I love the design, but not sure I could stand defacing it with my own junk fab.

Duffil · « **Reply #17 on:** Sep 23, 2007, 09:30:18 PM »

Quote from: skid on Sep 23, 2007, 09:15:54 PM

Any thoughts on making a seperate weld on mount for r10 cases? I love the design, but not sure I could stand defacing it with my own junk fab.

it wouldn't be that bad...10 degrees over what...6 inches of tcase mount? it would basically be a wedge, just get a protractor/sliding T-bevel and some

bkubisht · « **Reply #18 on:** Sep 24, 2007, 07:27:05 AM »

Quote from: cheesemaker on Sep 23, 2007, 12:18:02 AM

Could I run this even if I only got a single t-case? I plan on getting duals, but I would like to get a better cross member now!

X3

Also, can it be ordered with drivetrain lift like the other budbuilt crossmembers?

lilbuddy · « **Reply #19 on:** Sep 24, 2007, 06:50:07 PM »

Just saw this... Thats a good price too!

BigMike · « **Reply #20 on:** Sep 25, 2007, 07:58:29 AM »

Ok, so I will get it up on the website catalog later today instead

BigMike · « **Reply #21 on:** Sep 28, 2007, 03:47:46 PM »

Today must be Monday because the crossmember is now up on our online catalog at the following link:

http://www.marlincrawler.com/htm/armor.htm

NT-OUTBACK · « **Reply #22 on:** Oct 02, 2007, 12:21:57 AM »

Is the dual transfer case crossmember going to be the lone option now through Marlin Crawler? The single case ones are no more in that section.

mudmaster · « **Reply #23 on:** Oct 02, 2007, 05:02:31 AM »

Quote from: cheesemaker on Sep 23, 2007, 12:18:02 AM

Could I run this even if I only got a single t-case? I plan on getting duals, but I would like to get a better cross member now!

christyle · « **Reply #24 on:** Oct 15, 2007, 10:16:17 AM »

I have the same skid more or less, older version, and I just bought a spacer from budbuilt to lift my single case up and make everything fit. He should have it, just shoot him an email

mudmaster · « **Reply #25 on:** Oct 15, 2007, 10:58:30 AM »

Thanks

werty · « **Reply #26 on:** Oct 17, 2007, 02:42:00 PM »

Any news on the budlite in a flat belly or r10 configuration?

weirdtimes_7 · « **Reply #27 on:** Oct 18, 2007, 10:54:51 AM »

mmmmm.... i needs to get me one of them

military_stang

royota85r · « **Reply #28 on:** Oct 18, 2007, 03:38:57 PM »

I'm also very interested in a flat belly version please let us know.

kiyul4130 · « **Reply #29 on:** Oct 24, 2007, 12:42:56 AM »

Quote from: royota85r on Oct 18, 2007, 03:38:57 PM

I'm also very interested in a flat belly version please let us know.

yep. and for v6 apps. i got a 2" BL so the drivetrain can go UP!

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