33.Chrystal Smith
Idaho Springs, Colorado
1990 Suzuki Samurai
Chrystal wants to bring her modified Samurai to TTC and give the boys a banzai hi-yahh! Will she be TTC's first female driver?
Engine: Suzuki 1.3L I-4
Transmission: Stock five-speed
Transfer case: Calmini Rock Crawl 4.0:1
Axles, f/r: Custom Spidertrax (6 inches wider than stock)
Traction aids, f/r: Detroit/Detroit
Ratio: 5.13:1
Suspension, f/r: 6-inch YJ spring-over, Doetsch Tech shocks/YJ spring-over, Doetsch Tech shocks
Tires: 33-inch Goodyear MT/Rs
Special features: Warn 8000 winch, four-wheel disc brakes, Toyota power-steering conversion
Driver experience: 7 years
34.Dewayne Rhodes
Walla Walla, Washington
1987 Ford Ranger
This Ranger has no bolt-on kits of any kind, and the owner completed all of the buildup/fabrication.
Engine: Ford 4.0L V-6
Transmission: 2000 Ranger five-speed
Transfer case: NP205 with custom range box made from Ranger transfer case
Axles, f/r: High-pinion Dana 44/High-pinion Dana 44
Traction aids, f/r: Detroit Electrac/ARB
Ratio: 4.56:1
Suspension, f/r: Custom five-link, air springs/Five-link, air springs
Tires: 38.5-inch Boggers
Special features: Warn 9500 winch, rear Warn 8000, rear steer, hardened axleshafts and U-joints, custom aluminum flatbed, four-wheel disc brakes
Driver experience: 10 years
35.Robert Heath
St. Francisville, Louisiana
2005 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
This astounding Unlimited was taken from showroom-stock to trail animal in only 15 days. Its credentials are impeccable, but so are the Tank Trap's.
Engine: Chevy Ram Jet 350 V-8
Transmission: TH350
Transfer case: Atlas II
Axles, f/r: Dana 60/Dana 60
Traction aids, f/r: Detroit/Detroit
Ratio: 5.13:1
Suspension, f/r: Four-link, Sway-A-Way coilovers/Four-link, Sway-A-Way coilovers
Tires: 42-inch IROKs
Special features: Warn HS9500 winch, alloy axleshafts, CTM U-joints, hydraulic steering, 161:1 crawl ratio
Driver experience: 13 years
36.Robert Boggio
Winnemucca, Nevada
1986 Chevy S-10 Extended Cab
Robert says that prior to TTC his heavily outfitted S-10 will have double bead locks, a 100hp nitrous kit, an exocage, and a snorkel.
Engine: 1999 Chevy Vortec 6.0L V-8
Transmission: 1994 4L80-E
Transfer case: NP203/205
Axles, f/r: Dana 60/Dana 70HD
Traction aids, f/r: ARB/ARB
Ratio: 4.88:1
Suspension, f/r: Rear 1/2-ton Chevy leaves, add-a-leaf, Pro Comp shocks/Wagoneer leaves, Pro Comp shocks
Tires: 44-inch Swamper TSLs
Special features: Warn 9500ti winch, 35-spline axleshafts, CTM U-joints (front), crossover steering with hydro-assist
Driver experience: 32 years
37.Mike Sullivan
Hesperia, California
1974/1990 Chevy Blazer
Mike says that "almost everything has been cut, bent, twisted, or modified" in some way. If he is chosen, we can guarantee even more of that.
Engine: Chevy 454 V-8
Transmission: TH400
Transfer case: NP203/205
Axles, f/r: Dana 60/Dana 70
Traction aids, f/r: Detroit/Detroit
Ratio: 5.86:1
Suspension, f/r: Leaf springs/Leaf springs
Tires: 42-inch TSLs
Special features: Warn M12000 winch, line-lock rear brakes, Humvee wheels, hydraulic-assist steering, 1988 V3500 frame cut to fit Blazer body
Driver experience: 6 years
38.Brian H. Buck
Seymour, Wisconsin
1990 Ford Ranger
Brian says his Ranger was built "by hand using common materials and nothing on this truck is high-dollar or fancy." He's also positive and upbeat when he says that his truck "competitively performs with any truck." Brian, if you're chosen we'll let you prove it in the Tank Trap.
Engine: Propane Ford 460 V-8
Transmission: Ford C6
Transfer case: NP203/205
Axles, f/r: Dana 60/GM 14-bolt
Traction aids, f/r: Detroit/Welded spiders
Ratio: 3.77:1
Suspension f/r: Four-link, coil springs/Three-link, elliptical springs
Tires: 42-inch Swampers
Special features: Receiver-mounted 12,000-pound winch, bobbed bed, heavy-wall driveshafts, 122-inch wheelbase
Driver experience: 6 years
39.Kevin Meyers
Elk River, Minnesota
2004 Jeep tube Buggy
This Blue Torch buggy has what it takes, but will the readers grant Kevin's dirty desires? Vote today!
Engine: Vortec 454 with full roller valvetrain
Transmission: TH400
Transfer case: Atlas four-speed
Axles, f/r: Dana 60/GM 14-bolt
Traction aids, f/r: Detroit/Detroit
Ratio: 5.13:1
Suspension, f/r: Four-link, King coilovers/Three-link, King coilovers
Tires: 49-inch TSL IROKs
Special features: Hydraulic steering, Holley 950 Pro-Jection, four-wheel disc brakes, on-board welder, 18-gallon fuel cell, Warn HS 9500 winches front and rear
Driver experience: 17 years
40.Zack Moore
Roseburg, Oregon
1984, Toyota pickup
Zack's Yota is ready to rock. The only question is: Will the 38s get Zack through the mud pit?
Engine: Chevy 350 V-8
Transmission: SM465
Transfer case: NP205
Axles, f/r: Dana 60/GM 14-bolt
Traction aids, f/r: Lock Right/Detroit
Ratio: 4.10:1
Suspension, f/r: 4-inch YJ leaf springs/63-inch Chevy leaves
Tires: 38-inch TSL Swampers
Special features: Homemade flatbed, bumpers and rock sliders, crossover steering, Warn M8000 winch
Driver experience: 10 years
41.Terry Sipe
Carlisle, Pennsylvania
1992 Ford F-550 Aerostar
With 600 hp on tap, this minivan is no mall cruiser. Do readers want return of the flexivan this year?
Engine: 383ci Chevy V-8
Transmission: TCI TH350
Transfer case: NP205
Axles, f/r: Dana 70/Dana 80
Traction aids, f/r: Detroit/Detroit
Ratio: 5.38:1
Suspension, f/r: 22-inch leaf springs/24-inch leaves
Tires: 44-inch Super Swampers
Special features: Hydraulic steering, 2004 F-550 frame, 1992 Aerostar body, aftermarket neon lighting and strobes
Driver experience: 30 years