15.John Loyd
Billings, Missouri
1982 Jeep CJ-8
One serious CJ is what John is toying with here.
Engine: Vortec 383ci V-8
Transmission: TH400
Transfer case: Atlas
Axles, f/r: Dana 60/Dana 70
Traction aids, f/r: ARB Air Locker/ARB Air Locker
Ratio: 4.88:1
Suspension, f/r: Four-link, coil springs/Two-link, coil springs
Tires: 44-inch Super Swamper TSLs
Special features: Custom frame, full rollcage, hydro steering, interior air tank
Driver experience: 25 years
16.Cory Hanson
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
1989 Toyota pickup
A bobbed, 'Mogged, and Tubed Toy.
Engine: 406ci Chevy V-8
Transmission: TH700R4
Transfer case: NP241 with Super Short 32-spline SYE kit
Axles, f/r: Unimog 404/Unimog 404
Traction aids, f/r: Cable Locker/Cable Locker
Ratio: 7.56:1
Suspension, f/r: Four-link/Three-link, Fox shocks
Tires: 44x19.5-16.5 Super Swamper Boggers
Special features: Narrowed Unimog portal axles (!), exocage, four-wheel steering
Driver experience: 13 years
17.Dan Dibble
Collierville, Tennessee
2004 ASM rock buggy
A bulletproof buggy made for adventure.
Engine: 468ci GM V-8
Transmission: TH400
Transfer case: 32-spline Atlas 3.0
Axles, f/r: 2 1/2-ton Rockwell/2 1/2-ton Rockwell
Traction aids, f/r: Detroit Locker/Ouverson Locker
Ratio: 6.72:1
Suspension, f/r: Four-link with Fox coilovers/Four-link with Fox coilovers
Tires: 44x15 Super Swamper Boggers
Special features: Four-wheel steering, 4340 axleshafts, racing seats, five-point harnesses
Driver experience: 21 years
18.Jason Payne
Bakersfield, California
1996 Chevrolet K3500 Silverado
Chevy gone wild. This naked Silverado is a minimalist's dream.
Engine: Vortec 454ci V-8
Transmission: 4L80-E
Transfer case: B-W 44-01/NP205
Axles, f/r: High-pinion Dana 60/GM 14-bolt
Traction aids, f/r: ARB Air Locker/Detroit Locker
Ratio: 5.13:1
Suspension f/r: Dual triangulated four-link, Sway-A-Way coilovers/Dual triangulated four-link, Sway-A-Way coilovers
Tires: 44-inch Super Swamper TSL
Special features: Tapered and tubed frame, exocage, full underbody skidplate
Driver experience: 7 years
19.Chris Perry
Gasville, Arkansas
1987 Jeep Wrangler YJ
Will Chris' YJ be a Tank Trap tamer?
Engine: Vortec 350ci V-8
Transmission: 4L80-E
Transfer case: NP241
Axles, f/r: 2 1/2-ton Rockwell/2 1/2-ton Rockwell
Traction aids, f/r: Detroit/Detroit
Ratio: 6.72:1
Suspension, f/r: 4.5-inch HD Rubicon Express leaves/4.5-inch HD RE leaves
Tires: 44-inch Super Swamper TSL
Special features: Not available at press time
Driver experience: 6 years
20.Terry Gilpin
La Porte, Texas
1984 Chevrolet K-3500
This is a Chevy Hi-Boy with high hopes.
Engine: Chevy 468ci V-8
Transmission: SM465
Transfer case: NP205/Rockwell T136
Axles, f/r: 5-ton top loader/5-ton top loader
Traction aids, f/r: Welded spiders/Welded spiders
Ratio: 6.44:1
Suspension, f/r: 12-inch springs, dropped hangers/12-inch blocks, lowered hangers
Tires: 56-inch Firestone R2
Special features: Onboard air, front and rear PTOs
Driver experience: 22 years
21.Bob Watson
North Bend, Oregon
1972 Jeepster Commando
Bob's Jeepster is ready to pour its Blue Oval heart out.
Engine: Ford 460ci V-8
Transmission: ZF five-speed with PTO
Transfer case: B-W 13-56
Axles, f/r: High-pinion Dana 60/High-pinion Dana 60
Traction aids, f/r: ARB/ARB
Ratios: 5.38:1
Suspension, f/r: Leaf springs/Leaf springs, antiwrap bar
Tires: 44-inch Super Swamper Boggers
Special features: Shortened 1992 Ford F-350 frame and drivetrain, 100hp nitrous system, rollcage, modular winch mounting
Driver experience: 30 years
22.Tyler Lucas
White City, Oregon
1973 Chevrolet K-20
Tyler is hoping his simply tough Bow Tie will impress the readers.
Engine: Chevy 383ci V-8
Transmission: SM465
Transfer case: NP205
Axles, f/r: 2 1/2-ton Rockwell/2 1/2-ton Rockwell
Traction aids, f/r: Detroit/Welded spiders
Ratio: 6.72:1
Suspension, f/r: 10-inch Superlift springs/Monster Fab shackle flip, 6-inch Tuff Country leaves
Tires: 53-inch Michelin XZLs
Special features: 750-cfm Edelbrock carb
Driver experience: 10 years
23.Brent Burton
Colstrip, Montana
1997 Jeep Wrangler TJ
Will this stretched TJ be Fun Four All?
Engine: Corvette LS1 350ci V-8
Transmission: 4L60-E
Transfer case: NP231/Klune-V 4:1
Axles, f/r: 2 1/2-ton Rockwell/2 1/2-ton Rockwell
Traction aids, f/r: Spool/Spool
Ratio: 6.72:1
Suspension, f/r: Four-link, Sway-A-Way coilovers/Four-link, Sway-A-Way coilovers
Tires: 53-inch Michelin XMLs
Special features: Four-door conversion, 133-inch wheelbase, Art Carr shifter, rollcage
Driver experience: 27 years