Front Bumpers are back and better!!!

Started by BigMike, August 24, 2012, 04:53:43 PM

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BigMike

We've just released our NEW Front Bumper design! The first version we are introducing is for IFS-style frames, namely 1986-1995 Toyota pickups and 4Runners. We will have 1979-83 and 1984-85 styles available soon.
Regular price will be $399. We are running an Introductory Price of just $349 until Sept 3!

What's New?
  • We have created a new one piece frame brace to increase strength and minimize installation trouble. This new brace includes our steel Turtle Cutout logo and is beefy!
  • New lower bar design that increases strength in two ways:
    • Spreads frame support closer to the outside corners
    • Places the bumper closer to the side frame support brackets for 3rd gen applications.
  • The new lower bar design provides more room for blinkers and/or larger driving & Rock Crawling lights!
  • The new lower bar design also is continuous across the bumper instead of our old design which was disjointed at the bottom. This provides increased strength and improves the bumper's appearance.
  • The Stinger is now available via an optional install-yourself kit! Now you get to choose the height and the angle of the Stinger! (More information and pictures coming soon!)
  • Our USA-Made HREW Tubing is still stronger than a competitors "DOM" tubing!

We'll be posting some action photos after the weekend :thumbs:

Until then here is a pic of us testing fitting it to Goldrush's 4Runner!




As always, click here to view the Product Page: http://www.marlincrawler.com/armor/front-bumper/front-bumper

BigMike
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Bobby Hunter

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE tell me that the main bar of the bumper meet the bottom the fender height wise and is not and inch lower!!

Other wise looks awesome and I am super happy!!!

And PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE tell me ya'll kept the double bend stinger?
Tech head for 2nd gen Runners

IMMUDDY

Please tell me it will still fit a winch on a V6 4Runner with AC?
I have an Addicted Offraod front "winch" bumper that does not have room for a winch to fit.
If so I may have reason to be at Marlin on Monday.  :)
If I hit it just right, I might make it.

chim

Please post more pics and pics of stinger options before the sale is over!

suprawheeler

85 4Runner powered by 7mge,W56 trans,dual t-case, 5.29 gears and Toyota E-locker front and rear, Longfield 30 spline front axles and chromoly hub gears, Front Range full float rear axles, Tundra front brakes, v6 calipers and FJ60 rotors on rear, t-case e-brk, 6shooter knuckles with trunnion bearing eliminator kit, Stage 8 locking spindle nut, 41x14.50x16 Swamper Iroks.

BigMike

Comments noted :thumbs: Will be posting some new pictures later today :turtle:
Check out our new Rock Crawling Videos!
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"An informed question. But difficult to answer. I am what you see." -Nanaki

HogCanyonHopper

http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=88478.0
Where are we going? And why are we in a handbasket?

My friend is goin to moan this weekend - RockcrawlinJK

BigMike

Quote from: HogCanyonHopper on August 27, 2012, 03:40:05 PM
ETA on 79-83 front bumpers?
I'll check tomorrow.

Got some studio pictures taken today:





I also have some action photos from a trail ride over the weekend that I need to upload, and MAN I love this new bumper. I think this is the best looking bumper we've ever made. i really like the redesign to the lower bars. Everything flows together so nice, more room for driving lights, and improved mounting/support. I really like it!

Will be posting the action photos soon!

Mike
Check out our new Rock Crawling Videos!
2016 56-speed 580:1 Tacoma Rock Crawler   
1981 36-speed 511:1 3RZ-FE Rock Crawler
1987 6-speed Supercharged 4A-GZE MR2
Instagram: @SlowestTacoma
Things are only impossible until they are not.
"The worst of both worlds, the best of neither." -abnormaltoy
"An informed question. But difficult to answer. I am what you see." -Nanaki

ajordan1975

1990 4Runner, SAS, 22re, 5spd, Dual stock cases, Locked f/b, interior cage

BigMike

Quote from: chim on August 27, 2012, 09:55:48 AM
Please post more pics and pics of stinger options before the sale is over!

Our new Do-It-Yourself Stinger Kit has been posted!!

Features:

  • Choose between Long or Short stinger style
  • Stinger Main Tube is coped for easy installation
  • You get to choose what angle and position for your stinger!
  • Side Support Tubes are now oversized and stronger than before! (1" instead of 3/4" diameter)
  • Side Support Tubes are left straight so they can be modified to work with any angle
  • The only unique Stinger option on the market!

More info: http://www.marlincrawler.com/armor/front-bumper/front-bumper-stinger-kit

We are running an introductory price of $15 off now through Sept 3 :thumbs:

Check out our new Rock Crawling Videos!
2016 56-speed 580:1 Tacoma Rock Crawler   
1981 36-speed 511:1 3RZ-FE Rock Crawler
1987 6-speed Supercharged 4A-GZE MR2
Instagram: @SlowestTacoma
Things are only impossible until they are not.
"The worst of both worlds, the best of neither." -abnormaltoy
"An informed question. But difficult to answer. I am what you see." -Nanaki

Cheesemaker

Miss ya Dean (4THEWKN) & Kyle (KYOTA)!!

4THEWKN~9/17/2006  If it wasn't for you, I'd be driving something other than a Toyota!

My build up ~ project Kilchis! http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=32961.0
Zak's truck build ~ http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=64319.0;topicseen

Bobby Hunter

the the short on is the double bend? This is awesome its been worth the wait!!!
Tech head for 2nd gen Runners

BigMike

Yes Sir, the lower stinger is the short stinger. This is the style I have on my truck :thumbs:

I'll be posting pictures of the bumper installed soon (a stingerless version).

BigMike


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Check out our new Rock Crawling Videos!
2016 56-speed 580:1 Tacoma Rock Crawler   
1981 36-speed 511:1 3RZ-FE Rock Crawler
1987 6-speed Supercharged 4A-GZE MR2
Instagram: @SlowestTacoma
Things are only impossible until they are not.
"The worst of both worlds, the best of neither." -abnormaltoy
"An informed question. But difficult to answer. I am what you see." -Nanaki

chim

I went to go order and the site doesn't reflect the $15 off in my cart...

BigMike

#14
Quote from: chim on August 28, 2012, 08:25:19 AM
I went to go order and the site doesn't reflect the $15 off in my cart...

Sorry for the confusion. The currently listed price of $50 is the intro price. It will go up to $65 after Labor Day.

Mike
Check out our new Rock Crawling Videos!
2016 56-speed 580:1 Tacoma Rock Crawler   
1981 36-speed 511:1 3RZ-FE Rock Crawler
1987 6-speed Supercharged 4A-GZE MR2
Instagram: @SlowestTacoma
Things are only impossible until they are not.
"The worst of both worlds, the best of neither." -abnormaltoy
"An informed question. But difficult to answer. I am what you see." -Nanaki

Addicted Offroad

Quote from: IMMUDDY on August 25, 2012, 02:58:26 PM
Please tell me it will still fit a winch on a V6 4Runner with AC?
I have an Addicted Offraod front "winch" bumper that does not have room for a winch to fit.
If so I may have reason to be at Marlin on Monday.  :)

News to me. Maybe the winch you are trying to use it too big.




New bumper looks nice Big Mike!

chim

Bumper is ordered! I feel like I have been waiting forever for this!

By the way, I love the Addicted Offroad bumper but it didn't have the receiver built in and the cost was just too high :(

BigMike

Quote from: Addicted Offroad on August 28, 2012, 12:54:48 PM
News to me. Maybe the winch you are trying to use it too big.

New bumper looks nice Big Mike!
Thanks Scotty! That's the issue we have, some fit while others don't.

Thanks for the order chim :bowdown: :bowdown:  we've been needing these back in stock for a long time now! :yesnod:
Check out our new Rock Crawling Videos!
2016 56-speed 580:1 Tacoma Rock Crawler   
1981 36-speed 511:1 3RZ-FE Rock Crawler
1987 6-speed Supercharged 4A-GZE MR2
Instagram: @SlowestTacoma
Things are only impossible until they are not.
"The worst of both worlds, the best of neither." -abnormaltoy
"An informed question. But difficult to answer. I am what you see." -Nanaki

Slobbermouth

Will you be offering the special pricing as the 1st and 2nd gen models are introduced ?  Including the stinger ?

HogCanyonHopper

http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=88478.0
Where are we going? And why are we in a handbasket?

My friend is goin to moan this weekend - RockcrawlinJK

BigMike

Hey guys,

I just posted some pictures of this Bumper in action on our Facebook Gallery.

Check em all out here!! https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151043323957725.438826.178624092724&type=1



BigMike
Check out our new Rock Crawling Videos!
2016 56-speed 580:1 Tacoma Rock Crawler   
1981 36-speed 511:1 3RZ-FE Rock Crawler
1987 6-speed Supercharged 4A-GZE MR2
Instagram: @SlowestTacoma
Things are only impossible until they are not.
"The worst of both worlds, the best of neither." -abnormaltoy
"An informed question. But difficult to answer. I am what you see." -Nanaki

jeffs84runner

#21
So if I order front bumper for my 95 does it have these extra side frame mounts like on this 4runner?  It does say either "8 or 10 bolt mounts" on the store page.   It just doesn't say anything or show these extra tabs on the store page.
Thanks
Jeff

Quote from: BigMike on August 24, 2012, 04:53:43 PM
We've just released our NEW Front Bumper design! The first version we are introducing is for IFS-style frames, namely 1986-1995 Toyota pickups and 4Runners. We will have 1979-83 and 1984-85 styles available soon.
Regular price will be $399. We are running an Introductory Price of just $349 until Sept 3!

What's New?
  • We have created a new one piece frame brace to increase strength and minimize installation trouble. This new brace includes our steel Turtle Cutout logo and is beefy!
  • New lower bar design that increases strength in two ways:
    • Spreads frame support closer to the outside corners
    • Places the bumper closer to the side frame support brackets for 3rd gen applications.
  • The new lower bar design provides more room for blinkers and/or larger driving & Rock Crawling lights!
  • The new lower bar design also is continuous across the bumper instead of our old design which was disjointed at the bottom. This provides increased strength and improves the bumper's appearance.
  • The Stinger is now available via an optional install-yourself kit! Now you get to choose the height and the angle of the Stinger! (More information and pictures coming soon!)
  • Our USA-Made HREW Tubing is still stronger than a competitors "DOM" tubing!

We'll be posting some action photos after the weekend :thumbs:

Until then here is a pic of us testing fitting it to Goldrush's 4Runner!




As always, click here to view the Product Page: http://www.marlincrawler.com/armor/front-bumper/front-bumper

BigMike

edit BigMike: Removed the double quote
1984 4runner sold :-(
1997 FZJ80 sold :-(
1995 SAS'd 4runner sold :-(
Current Whip 1996 LX450

Rubicon Tested, Mother Approved...

Buy Marlin!

BigMike

Quote from: jeffs84runner on September 01, 2012, 02:49:33 PM
So if I order front bumper for my 95 does it have these extra side frame mounts like on this 4runner?  It does say either "8 or 10 bolt mounts" on the store page.   It just doesn't say anything or show these extra tabs on the store page.
Thanks
Jeff

Thank you for your question Jeff. The IFS-frame bumper we currently have in stock (fits 1986-1995 Pickups & 4Runners) has the 10 bolt frame mount feature, while the Live Axle bumper that we are currently developing (fits 1979-1985 Pickups & 4Runners) has the 8 bolt frame mount feature.

Yes, the bumper shown on the Gold 4Runner has an extra side mount plates to fit 4 additional frame bolt holes that are found on 1989-1995 models. This will be exactly how your bumper will look for your 1995 4Runner. It still has 10 bolt mounts, we just have to change the upper bracket to a side bracket to fit these applications.

I will update the website with information for this shortly :thumbs:

Regards,
BigMike
Check out our new Rock Crawling Videos!
2016 56-speed 580:1 Tacoma Rock Crawler   
1981 36-speed 511:1 3RZ-FE Rock Crawler
1987 6-speed Supercharged 4A-GZE MR2
Instagram: @SlowestTacoma
Things are only impossible until they are not.
"The worst of both worlds, the best of neither." -abnormaltoy
"An informed question. But difficult to answer. I am what you see." -Nanaki

jeffs84runner

Great news thanks Mike!  BTW is the shop going to be open on Monday, (tomorrow)? 
1984 4runner sold :-(
1997 FZJ80 sold :-(
1995 SAS'd 4runner sold :-(
Current Whip 1996 LX450

Rubicon Tested, Mother Approved...

Buy Marlin!

BigMike

Quote from: jeffs84runner on September 02, 2012, 08:05:05 AM
Great news thanks Mike!  BTW is the shop going to be open on Monday, (tomorrow)? 

Sorry but no, we are closed for Labor Day. We'll be open again Tuesday at 6am :thumbs:
Check out our new Rock Crawling Videos!
2016 56-speed 580:1 Tacoma Rock Crawler   
1981 36-speed 511:1 3RZ-FE Rock Crawler
1987 6-speed Supercharged 4A-GZE MR2
Instagram: @SlowestTacoma
Things are only impossible until they are not.
"The worst of both worlds, the best of neither." -abnormaltoy
"An informed question. But difficult to answer. I am what you see." -Nanaki

HogCanyonHopper

http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=88478.0
Where are we going? And why are we in a handbasket?

My friend is goin to moan this weekend - RockcrawlinJK

chim

I mounted my bumper this weekend and this was my only complaint...

This tab did not line up..



And you can see on the opposite side it didn't line up but the tried to fix in the manufacturing process..


Also, I received the wrong size bolts for these locations..

But, overall Im still very happy.. Still need to weld stinger on :)



ExploreSystems

Awesome new bumper! Cant wait to order one. Thanks :biggthumpup:
85 4Runner 22RE Auto W Marlin HiSteer=30 Spline Longs-V6 diffs 4:88 F&R ARBs F&R Hi Pinion Front= FJ 17" Steelies 255/70/17 BFG MT Skinnines=Marlin rear bumper...im sure there is more

BigMike

Thank you for the photos chim! The offset hole detail is very helpful, thank you!

:beerchug:
Check out our new Rock Crawling Videos!
2016 56-speed 580:1 Tacoma Rock Crawler   
1981 36-speed 511:1 3RZ-FE Rock Crawler
1987 6-speed Supercharged 4A-GZE MR2
Instagram: @SlowestTacoma
Things are only impossible until they are not.
"The worst of both worlds, the best of neither." -abnormaltoy
"An informed question. But difficult to answer. I am what you see." -Nanaki

muddluvr

Got mine on, the side support tubes were not shipped with the stinger. will have to wait and get those on when they come...

mine fit without modifying the holes fit perfectly....