Recent content by TrainerTed61

Looks pretty. Nice evolution of appearance. But, rear disks, box frame, clearance for larger tires without chopping, coils all around, better charging system, actual low-end torque, better seats, 6-speed manual available or who cares?

Iron Pig Off Road has done all the mods to my truck. Good guys.

BudBuilt

Where in Virginia are you?

I love it. No leaking at all. I don't think they were selling too many, so who knows? Love the 4.7:1 low range. I wish the stock low was this ratio. Double low is crazy slow. I use the Marlin low more than stock, just wish I could use my rear locker without using stock low.

HAHA, no, the folks at Iron Pig took care of that. Pretty clean look, I think.

Tidying up.

Well, it's finally in my truck. Just picked the truck up from Iron Pig Off Road today. Testing commences tomorrow

To each his own. I have some experience with this stuff and know what I want.

Axle regear does not achieve the same thing. I want that crawl ratio. I like the current driveability in non technical situations and road manners. We have a 2nd Gen 4dr 6speed TRD OR in the training fleet. It has been used and abused by students and I have driven it extensively in tight Eastern...

The axle regear is a possibility, though not my preference. I am reevaluating things at this point.

My recent updates from Marlin: Response to inquiry on 6 August 2019 "Ted, Unfortunately, we do not have an ETA on when that one will be available. The coupler and adapter plate have been sent off to be machined, then once those get back to us we are going to test fitment and make sure everything...

So, even with the automatic, there are/were oil level issues? Maybe the new seal and output shaft revisions will solve this. The BIG question is how does she do off road now?