Ianf406

Have any of you guys seen/heard of/used this? Looks very similar to the Marlin Crawler that is available for Toyotas. At 700$, its way cheaper than an Atlas/terraflex/Klune etc.


http://www.behemothdrivetrain.com/si...RIVE_KITS.html

What do you think? Looks pretty easy to do.

superbee1970440

It looks interesting. If I read correctly, the $700 if for a "DIY kit" that doesn't come with the gears or assembled. Still descent price though.

Ianf406

Yea- says they can do the gears for 100-250 depending on what you want/need. They have one complete for the 231 on EBAY for 725. If it works correctly, this would be preferable to the terraflex as you gain additional low range gears instead of just 4:1 4lo (read alot about terralows exploding too). Still way cheaper than a 2200$ Atlas.

The only issue I see is how would you mount the Tcase Up? Especially with long arms like mine with a subframe? Just fab something up?

I guess you would also have to factor in new driveshafts and getting the levers to work into price.

superbee1970440

The mounting would suck for me too because I have an iro long arm with their crossmember. The driveshaft shortening/lengthening would be a factor too. But still, all told it would be half the price of an Atlas.

Ianf406

Exactly! Moving this up my to-do list unless someone has something negative to say. I know the concept works... Marlins are loved. I also have IRO. Might be cool to fab one up though- include a skid plate back... give Driveshaft plenty of room of course.

Ianf406

You know, after doing some quick math in my head, if I got the short one they offer, I could just flop the driveshafts.. front to rear, rear to front. my Tom Woods have tons of available slip on them.

andrewmp6

Look up reviews on him hes known for taking months to get you one if you wait,Others have gave up and made him give their money back.I would wait save up my money and get one from http://offroaddesign.com/catalog/Magnum%20Box.htm or http://www.high-impact.net/transmiss...e_brochure.htm both are not cheap but are well known and you will get your stuff when you order.

Ianf406

Thanks for the links- I would be okay waiting as long as I could stay in contact with him. Ill go search for some reviews.

The pre-built ones he lists on Ebay should be done already no? Maybe ill give hI'm a call. Thanks man!