Downhill with NO driver in a 2016 Toyota Tacoma

Having your truck idle on its own up a hill is very impressive, but doing this safely downhill with no brakes requires an entire new level of control!
Watch as we demonstrate the amazing control and increase of traction that comes with installing our Marlin Crawler TacoBox system into a 1995 or newer Toyota automatic or manual 4WD truck or SUV.
Please do not attempt this yourself.
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Truck details: Triple Marlin Crawler Transfer Case 2016 Toyota Tacoma, 580:1 Crawl Ratio, 56 gear ratios, 40" tires
Build thread: www.marlincrawler.com/bm2
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[@16driver16]

I had a jeep once that crawled like that down hills... but that was when it was in park lol.

[@MarlinCrawlerMedia]

While this is pretty funny, we have installed our Toyota-based Dual Case setups into a few Jeeps. The biggest issue as we all know is the wheelbase, but we have some customers with stretched wheelbase Jeeps in the 300 to 400:1 range thanks to Toyota and Marlin Crawler components! (Note: These are highly custom applications and we do not offer any standard kits for this.)

[@receptionist4to8]

16driver16 lol!!

[@EvilVish]

🤣 and i thaught my nissan was only of its kind 🤣🤣

[@alihsas]

:) hahahah

[@Creeshee]

im more impressed that he started the truck in gear

[@lazydragonslayer]

Creeshee I thought the same thing...

[@andrewprina931]

Toyotas have been able to do that for a long time. My 91 was able to do that

[@lazydragonslayer]

Andrew Prina my ‘95 4Runner has a clutch start cancel button but, if its in gear my starter motor will have to turn the entire drive train... leaching the entire truck forward.

[@andrewprina931]

lazydragonslayer that's what he does in this video. Yours wouldn't jump as much if you regear the pig

[@stpbasss3773]

It's the Marlin gearing he has a video starting one one a steep incline in gear.

[@shaneintegra]

Been saving up for a while to put one in my 97 4runner. These things are a work of art!

[@flavorwaster]

Love the reduction gearing, but I'm a bronco guy and I'm not that hungry for a whole box of tacos.

[@wesbohn6552]

As usual, Marlin crawler FTW! I love mine, you don't know what you're missing till you try it

[@misfit138zwc]

I’ve seen most of your videos after seeing an old 92 Toyota pickup with a set up out in the Mojave desert some time ago and instantly was hooked. TacoBox will definitely be one of my next big upgrades for my 2012 Taco TuRD OFF-ROAD! 👍🏼

[@MarlinCrawlerMedia]

Hell yeah!! Comment of the week! :-D

[@ninobustos8410]

3:48. That’s how I sound when I’m about to sneeze. Lol

[@Tacomaholic]

Truly amazing stuff!

[@silverdragon8077]

Finally, a video with an access cab doing off road stuff

[@ChadMc74]

Ok make it go up on its own now

[@MarlinCrawlerMedia]

10-4! Please see "580:1 Triple Case Demonstration in a 3rd gen 2016 Toyota Tacoma": kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYq6qn2li5eibLc

[@markmitzlaff5187]

Great work guys! Keep up the good work. Would love this setup in my 10 trail teams FJ.

[@xxcanucksxx]

Great setup, love Nathan's commentary

[@sbfhawk4343]

Dude this a must have for Tacoma Owners its basically a better then a freaking mule

[@45calwheelers]

Yep I’m running the ultimate combo and just got sold to add the third case. Dam big mike love the taco 🌮

[@MarlinCrawlerMedia]

Thank you for the comment and also love that you have an Ultimate! We'd like to add, however, that Triple cases are purely only for bragging rights, showing off, and amazing product demonstrations. Less than 1% of our customers run Triple Cases. Both Marlin and BigMike run Triples in all their rigs because it allows them to showcase all of our available gearing options so potential customers can see first-hand speed differences between each setup (for example: precisely what BigMike was able to do in kzbin.info/www/bejne/jaO1c5Wea5KYfbc). But, if you do go Triples, then yes we know you're gonna love it and impress the hell out of everyone around ya! On our Marlin Crawler Forum we have an unofficial Triple Case club. You just might spot it in the signature and avatar text of some of our members! Happy Crawl'n!

[@danzoller7397]

Draging the hitch on rocks covered on the warrenty right lol

[@MarlinCrawlerMedia]

Hahahahahah!! Mike better go check his owner's manual 😂

[@atch9790]

There’s nothing better 💪🏻

[@trailrunnah8886]

Wow! Damn that's impressive.

[@king-tutvaaj5163]

Badass I love that crawler

[@Mr73Baja]

Slow speed ahead captain!

[@dogtroscious2510]

Thats just badass

[@evanch123456]

Dude just hops out like I got this and grins :)

[@jackmeoff6667]

SLOW DOWN! There are children around!

[@daveyxe]

.......damn kids driving around so fast!

[@Jacob-tq2kv]

You can be your own spotter haha

[@myhonchosg]

Tacoma 😍😍😍

[@randysd4211]

Dude that is super fn crazy i cannot believe it can do that. That thing is awsome👍👌

[@MarlinCrawlerMedia]

Thank you for your great comment Randy!! Do you currently have a Toyota truck? If so what year/model? Thanks!

[@TacomaDad]

Cannot wait to get my taco box installed! I don’t think I’ll ever hit 37-40s but I’ll get to 35s lol. Love these videos. I want that sticker on the side, where does that come from?

[@wordreet]

Well don't just stand there, put some coffee on! 😉

[@hoslogistics]

Amazing

[@rogeriodeoliveira9372]

Impressive BUT can it go back up in REVERSE?!!!

[@danielmariscal7599]

Haha I really doubt it

[@thomashazell1003]

It would probably be easier

[@ReubenHorner]

@@m.youtube.com-r Have you driven a car recently? Reverse is always higher than 1st

[@tacticalant3841]

Reuben Horner - right, but your talking 560:1 ratio, you wouldn’t tell the difference .

[@enlightenCA]

Started in gear! nice flex.

[@michaelg.gartman1148]

That's cool!

[@mt-of5dh]

I puckered during that little free fall and its not even my truck...... nice build

[@Scottcharliemurphey]

Now THAT'S crawl control!

[@justinrcguy6775]

i need this for my RC rigs lol

[@ka4172]

Damned cool!! Does it fit in my long wheelbase Samurai? Ha ha!

[@valiantthor-]

I'd love to a video showing how you trimmed your fenders. They look sweet!!

[@justeyFLY1]

Looks like a wreck disaster super slow-mo that's a badass feature though which my for on it had it

[@stpbasss3773]

Lol the whole time I'm looking at the terrain for RC crawler lines 😂😂

[@panosdamianelis8862]

Its fantastic!!!! How it cost for hilux 1 kd 3.0L diezel 4 cylinder?

[@collinbooker]

Would a dual transfer case for the 3rd gen Tacoma fit a 5th gen 4Runner with the manual transfer case? Sick video btw guys

[@silvermonk13]

AMAZING! But where can I get that front bumper?

[@wessmann]

Wow!

[@jorgeluisburgoacosio9998]

You should do a SAND RECOVERY video, be able to turn the wheels slowly enough to go forward without the extra spinning is the key to sand recovery and climbing a sand dune just to show off 💁🏻‍♂️

[@ramblerclassicman221]

God I want one for my T100 😫. Stock 4.70s, needs lockers and a dual t-case setup. What’s the idle speed of the Tacoma? It’s a manual I’m assuming?

[@DRTMaverick]

Can this be driven at highway speed as well? I'm thinking of getting a dual transfercase or something similar for my xterra but I don't want to make it a SAS'd crawler-only towed to the ATV park vehicle, I want it highway driveable but with a high ratio like this

[@KTMcaptain]

Taco Box... Hope you trademarked that... Taco bell might make something sounding like that in the future

[@MarlinCrawlerMedia]

We have thought about TM it before... We've been using the name ever since we created the first Dual T/Case Tacoma back in 2001. Perhaps it's time to revisit this!

[@KTMcaptain]

MarlinCrawlerMedia lol. I love the name, and the gear shaped taco shell.

[@johnsmith-wd5sq]

Yea, But the Taco box in the truck wont give you the Hershey Squirts!

[@merikahani1648]

Legend says he is still crawling and has not reached home..his mom is worried...😉

[@dbizm]

Can the taco box be used in front of a J231 transfer case?

[@ulicsc.5103]

Can you drive this truck normally also? Or you have to towed everywhere?

[@pacogerte1832]

Bad ass.

[@MaucTopa]

When will they be in stock again?

[@prismatic9804]

Maaaan, I don't care what people say about dual casing an automatic, I want one so I can do this ridiculousness

[@MarlinCrawlerMedia]

Hello Bryce, thanks for the comment. What do you normally hear from people regarding low gearing in an Automatic?

[@prismatic9804]

MarlinCrawlerMedia just regarding overpowering braking. I think I'm definitely going to get a dual case now since I figure you can just shift into neutral prior to braking.

[@MarlinCrawlerMedia]

Thank you for the response Bryce. While this is true, you're correct in that once you've geared down so much you'll be moving slow enough that yes it can always be shifted into Neutral! 😁

[@BurtBowers]

Amazing things that truck can do looks n sounds like it probably took few scraps underneath & to the rear at the end of this vid I also noticed that the ticking clatter sound coming from the engine it sounds like my 2017 trd offroad I hear most people say it is common for 2016, 2017 & the 18''s to make that ticking clatter sound.

[@MarlinCrawlerMedia]

From what we understand, this is the self-cleaning of the D-4S direct injection system when it's not in use (at low RPM and controlled on interval by the ECU).

[@oreocadriel664]

Super

[@patmason7276]

What's the fun in that.Trail control on alot of new vehicles and super low gear.

[@nobodyschild967]

NASA should install TacoBox on them Rovers they be crawlin on Mars with! On the other hand im still waiting to be notified wen stock is in for my 1st gen sequoia....NICE!!!

[@bryceoleski5680]

You guys should sponsor the next Mars rover. This is amazing.

[@FirstnameLastname-ni9uh]

How does this work? Why isn't gravity pullying it down ?

[@terry1390]

I want one and I don’t even rock crawl. I live in mid Michigan. Just sand and pine trees. Be fun to go the sand pit and watch it crawl down. I have 2021 Tacoma and never get stuck here unless your just trying to get it stuck

[@peterpaul7267]

SpongeBob- "IIII NEEEED IIIIT!"

[@kiheirc3195]

That is fuc#!ND awesome

[@smb7647]

Nice, I thought I was the only owner of a 2dr ecab..everyone here in Ma for some reason wants more doors..like 4wheeling a bus

[@Kyle-dv8hs]

Just curious how does the grade affect oil pressure?

[@MarlinCrawlerMedia]

Thank you for the question Kyle. Most production car engines use an oil pan with a sump located beneath the engine. An oil pick-up tube extends to the bottom of the sump where oil is pumped from (in Toyota's case by way of a crescent gear pump). Because a sump is the lowest point of the engine oil reserve, it relies on gravity for oil to accumulate. As the engine is rotated on any axis away from level, the oil shifts away from the sump. If the engine undergoes sufficient tilt, then the oil pick-up tube will no longer be fully submerged in oil resulting in loss of oil pressure. Historically speaking, Toyota low pressure sensors turn on at pressure levels of 5 PSI or lower. Having the warning on is not a concern in this case because the engine is only idling and idling at a greatly reduced load -- in this case a load reduction of 580 times. Generally speaking, engines are designed to operate at 10 PSI oil pressure per 1,000 RPM engine speed, and when an engine is idling at 600 RPM as in the case here, oil pressure of around 5 PSI is perfectly normal. Even when undergoing low pressure, oil is still flowing so there is no concern for damage. Now, if BigMike decided to rev the engine over say 2K RPM for a prolonged period of time with low pressure then there would be a concern. But luckily the who point of Rock Crawling is to Crawl a greatly reduced need for throttle input is a major advantage of the Marlin Crawler (we use torque not speed). The point the video makes is that the slope angle is so severe that it even has caused the oil to run out of the oil pan sump.....and yet the increased acceleration effect do the gravity still makes zero difference on the engine idle speed and traction at this angle when the TacoBox is engaged. 😎

[@Msherwood5341]

light comes on when the oil pickup that sits in the oil pan no longer is sucking in enough oil. At a steep grade like that all the oil moved to the front of the pan leaving the pickup in a dry spot.

[@AlwaysRollingCorp]

Oil starvation not good for the engine

[@garrykennedy5484]

Can I put this in my 2000 Toyota 4Runner? I know how to cut and weld.

[@garrykennedy5484]

That's way better than my 6.4-1 in my Samurai with toyota axles.

[@WillRRoberts]

Just awesome! What lift are you running?

[@MarlinCrawlerMedia]

Thank you for the comment Will! The specs of BigMike's suspension setup that was used at the time of this filming may be found in his build thread at www.marlincrawler.com/bm2. Thanks!

[@WillRRoberts]

MarlinCrawlerMedia thanks for the reply! I’ll look into his build. I’m starting mine in the next month or so. Maybe I’ll go wild and give you guys a call!

[@marcochavanne]

I wish you guys could figure out how to turn that Taco into the world's biggest RC crawler.

[@santiagograciano8402]

Ghost ride to whip!

[@effinhaoli808]

Hey Mike is the long travel on this truck going to be for sale soon?

[@MarlinCrawlerMedia]

Hello Mr. Norton, thank you for your question. We are working hard at getting our new RCLT IFS setup available! For updates, please see www.marlincrawler.com/rclt Thanks!

[@jasonfoo8651]

You guys are KING! I love what you guys do! Fuck yea TOYOTA!

[@sbdr.1241]

Hold my beer while get out & look.

[@ejshelby5460]

Where is the box installed?

[@7150285]

For engine braking. Gasoline engine uses vaccuum braking. For diesel it's compression braking correct? Gasoline pistons/cylinders pulling vaccuum to brake. Diesel compressing pistons/cylinders to brake

[@dundeeecroc]

Do you have to shorten the rear driveshaft for a Marlin crawler box?

[@MarlinCrawlerMedia]

Yes. You are adding about 8.5" to the drivetrain, so the rear shaft has to be shortened and the front lengthened.

[@dundeeecroc]

@@MarlinCrawlerMedia WOW, okay!! Wished you had a Marlin Crawler place here in Virginia!! you should look into it... check out the place called , " The Cove Campgrounds" and check out their events calendar. they Host all kinds of ATV's 4x4's of every caliber. I have a rust free 1985 Toyota 4runner SR5 5 speed sitting on 35's with 5:29's. need to do more.... and Happy New Year to Y'all!!

[@rogerdalemckinney2889]

I wonder what kind of box it is

[@timothymroberts2949]

Can this be done on a tundra?

[@Msherwood5341]

The oil light came on and you let it keep going into a steeper pitch? might wanna check those rod bearings.

[@MarlinCrawlerMedia]

Thanks for the comment Mike! Oil pressure 5 PSI or lower is not damaging to an engine at an unloaded idle. Even though oil pressure is low, there is still oil volume moving. Believe us, we have been in extreme angles with zero oil pressure for many a prolonged period of time in both 4cyl and 6cyl Toyota applications running our Dual and Triple Transfer Case products. Because our gearing vastly multiplies torque, we can do very difficult maneuvers all from the safety of a smooth, quiet, low-load idle with very low oil pressures. Happy Crawl'n!

[@MR-dv6ms]

hat thing could climb a wall, thats awesome

[@TwinShards]

Look Mom! *No hand* ! Mom:

[@EvanMoon]

Impressive, most impressive (Darth Vader). It seems that every video the vehicle has put in low range and then the taco box is selected on or off. So the taco box cannot be used by it self correct?

[@MarlinCrawlerMedia]

Excellent question Evan! The TacoBox is a two speed reduction box with neutral that has a High Range of 1.00:1 and a Low Range of either 2.28:1 or 4.70:1 depending on what kit you order. Both are Dual Case setups but the later is what we call the Ultimate or TacoBox Supreme. When the TacoBox is in its 1.00:1 High Range, torque enters and leaves at the same rate of. In this gear you could say it is disabled and the truck drives 100% like factory both on and off-road. The truck has no clue that it exists. This is how we can daily drive our Rock Crawlers. In short, the TacoBox is a separate unit from the transmission and transfer case and can be engaged or disengaged at any time. With the TacoBox, you t/case transforms into a four speed transfer case as follows: (1) TacoBox High + T/Case High = 1.00:1 -- daily driver mode (2) TacoBox High + T/Case Low = Factory off-road capability (3) TacoBox Low + T/Case High = 1.8-times improved off-road capability (4) TacoBox Low + T/Case Low = 4.7-times improved off-road capability (The last two examples using our Dual Ultimate setup) The choice to go as slow and in control as you like is the new choice you have with the TacoBox mode you select!

[@MarlinCrawlerMedia]

The following video shows the Dual Ultimate / TacoBox Supreme gearing differences and what they mean in real trail use: How the TacoBox improves your truck's off-road capability kzbin.info/www/bejne/jaO1c5Wea5KYfbc

[@MarlinCrawlerMedia]

Btw This is the first time Darth Vadar has visited our channel so thank you very much!!! 😎

[@Jgriffin0808081]

Drooling

[@allanwagner4570]

This alone makes me want to buy a Toyota

[@Bibibosh]

Is it using fuel?

[@mtnseekerone]

Had a 76 Dodge Ramcharger that with granny gear in low range was impressive like this but no way the same gear ratio.

[@Gamingandoutdooradventures]

You need to get some crawl boxes for 2017 Tacoma

[@MarlinCrawlerMedia]

Thank you for the comment! We are working on fulfilling existing TacoBox (crawl box) orders and will be changing the website listing as In Stock later this fall!

[@mikefoehr235]

Waiting for comments on how the frame will rot away.

[@dougscustomcargarage3434]

A Hot Box is better than a taco box lol Nice stuff amazing

[@cjeam9199]

I don’t quite understand how it still doesn’t push the engine speed up much? In my vehicle going downhill in the lowest gear using engine braking the rpm will be pushed up towards the redline with my feet off the pedals. With this low gearing I would have still expected that, but does the torque applied through the drive train and back into the engine get reduced by the gearing too? Meaning it cannot speed the engine up?

[@MarlinCrawlerMedia]

Hello cjeam. Herein lies the true power of the Marlin Crawler, and is precisely how Marlin changed the way the world goes off-roading when he created Rock Crawling a quarter of a century ago. The massive difference that a tremendous reduction in gearing makes is unbelievable. If you ever see a Marlin Crawler Turtle sticker on a rig the next time you're on a trail, definitely ask for a demonstration. It is sometimes difficult to understand just how much of an improvement the Marlin Crawler makes until you've truly experienced it for yourself! Side note: Your very last sentence has given us a new solid video demonstration idea that we will do on our next video marketing trip! Thanks!

[@justinmartin8887]

Yup, the torque is reduced 580:1

[@ilovebohol]

Justin Martin correction, the gearing is REDUCED by a factor of.... therefore, the torque ratio has been amplified by a factor of... in this case by 580:1.

[@MarlinCrawlerMedia]

You're both correct depending on which direction the torque flow is being observed. cjeam appeared to be viewing the torque load moving "back into the engine" 👍🏼

[@cjeam9199]

MarlinCrawlerMedia Yup that’s just how I was thinking of it. Thanks. Very very cool effect. Excellent idea.

[@evanhasson6032]

Who makes that badass bumper?!

[@MarlinCrawlerMedia]

Thank you for the comment Evan! BigMike designed it and a close friend built it, and we are looking to produce them for 3rd gen Tacos hopefully sometime mid to late next year! more details are found in his build thread here: www.marlincrawler.com/bm2

[@evanhasson6032]

Sweet id love to pick one up next year!

[@O.D.B.420]

I would like to see a standard 2016 Tacoma in the same setting. (Because I have one and don't want to use mine to try it.)

[@dreadfulbadger]

I dont have one but i would be willing to use yours to try it. ;)

[@harvesthawk5772]

Might need to work on that departure angle a bit.

[@jessemartinez90]

So how fast can you go on the freeway?

[@MarlinCrawlerMedia]

Thank you for the comment Jesse! Toyota electronically limits the top speed for the Tacoma at 110 MPH and BigMike is 100% certain it has plenty of power to get there today. As for our TacoBox, we have speed rated its large, oversized and heavy duty double-row mainshaft bearing in high range to be 127 MPH with 37" tires and 5.29:1 Ring & Pinions. Thanks!

[@jessemartinez90]

That's cool 80 is the top speed for me. Lol. What's the website so I can check it out

[@jonaathansimons7938]

I have an '89 XJ Cherokee w/dual NP231 cases behind an AW4 automatic. 94.(something):1 w/4.56 axles. Walking down a steep incline is easy...*UNTIL* you loose traction on loose dirt/gravel/mud/etc., then you'll play hell tryin' to catch up wheel speed to ground speed to regain control. Experience talking here...

[@shanepowell5115]

THOSE SILLY LITTLE DAMN ELFS

[@JsGarage]

Pop that motor out and rig up a bicycle to try and move it haha

[@MarlinCrawlerMedia]

BigMike here and YES I've thought about doing this!! Would be such a fun (and useless) project!

[@JsGarage]

MarlinCrawlerMedia haha sure would

[@SgtRudySmithbRet]

MarlinCrawlerMedia useless projects are the best projects, sometimes

[@JsGarage]

Rudy Smith haha sure are. I don’t think I’ve seen anyone pedal a bicycle and move a truck. That would be epic especially if it could crawl a hill too haha.

[@nothingfree3524]

hey i see strings! 😀

[@Binderbird4X4Firebird]

You need to go to SFR Corporation and get some super friction reducer oil product for your engine and you will never replace a bearing piston or anything ever again due to low or no oil pressure sfr

[@h001139]

I fucking need one of those

[@SimonPhoenix313]

I’ll buy one right now cash... where do I sign?

[@MarlinCrawlerMedia]

Thank you for your comment Simon! Please visit here and follow the links for your engine type, thanks! www.marlincrawler.com/transfer-case/built-units

[@SimonPhoenix313]

MarlinCrawlerMedia sold out? Oh no 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@damnitdang]

Even though I'm doing LT, and not much rock crawling. it's still MC>TG