6.Chris Parkos
Prescott, Wisconsin
1983 Ford Ranger
A Ranger has never qualified for Top Truck Challenge. Could this be the year a Dearborn mini breaks through?
Engine: 460 Ford V-8
Transmission: Ford C6
Transfer case: NP205
Axles, f/r: Dana 60/Dana 70
Traction aids, f/r: Spool, Detroit
Ratio: 5.13:1
Suspension, f/r: Four-link, King coilovers/Four-link, King coilovers
Tires: 39.5x18-15 TSL Boggers
Special features: 1979 Bronco frame, Holley Pro-Jection, hydraulic steering, Warn 12000 winch
Driver experience: 8 years
7.Scott Sidwell
Glencoe, Minnesota
Mystery Jeep 1
The entry form says it's an 2005 Wrangler ... gotta be in there somewhere.
Engine: 514ci Ford V-8
Transmission: Ford C6HD
Transfer case: NP205/Klune V
Axles, f/r: Dana 60/Dana 60
Traction aids, f/r: Detroit/spool
Ratio: 5.38:1
Suspension, f/r: Skyjacker leaves/Skyjacker leaves
Tires: 44x21-16 TSL Swampers
Special features: Custom frame, high-steer conversion, Holley Truck Avenger carb, Warn winch
Driver experience: 25 years
8.Rory Eckhardt
Casper, Wyoming
1979 Ford F-150
Rory says his Ford was "built for bogging." Your vote decides if it 'wheels the Mini Rubicon too.
Engine: 514ci Ford V-8
Transmission: Ford C6
Transfer case: NP203/205
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: Four-link, Peterbilt airbags/Four-link, Peterbilt airbags
Tires: 49-inch Super Swamper IROKs
Special features: Holley 1050 Dominator carb, pinion brakes, rear steer, Warn 8000 winch
Driver experience: 22 years
9.Corey Fowler
Ithaca, Michigan
Mystery Jeep 2
Corey calls his rig a "65 (?) Scrambler," but as there weren't no such critter, we'll let you figure it out.
Engine: 455ci Olds V-8
Transmission: TH400
Transfer case: NP205
Axles, f/r: 2 1/2-ton Rockwell/2 1/2-ton Rockwell
Traction aids, f/r: Detroit/Detroit
Ratios: 6.72:1
Suspension, f/r: Four-link, Bronco coils/Reverse four-link, Bronco II coils
Tires: 44x19.5-15 TSL Boggers
Special features: Holley 770 Truck Avenger carb, custom cage and body panels, four-wheel steering, MileMarker 12000 winch
Driver experience: 6 years
10.Geoff Grothe
Washougal, Washington
1966 Ford Bronco
This clean-looking Bronco likes to play on the dunes. Is it flexy enough for the Frame Twister?
Engine: 5.0L Mustang V-8
Transmission: T-18
Transfer case: 4:1 Dana 300
Axles, f/r: Dana 60/GM 14-bolt
Traction aids, f/r: Detroit/Welded spiders
Ratio: 5.13:1
Suspension, f/r: Triangulated four-link, Sway-A-Way coilovers/triangulated four-link, Sway-A-Way coilovers
Tires: 44-inch TSL Boggers
Special features: Body narrowed 8 inches, full hydraulic steering, custom tubing, Warn XD9000i winch
Driver experience: N/A
11.Addie Sheeley
Walden, New York
1997 Jeep Wrangler TJ
Addie was voted in last year, but had to cancel at the last minute. Will readers give her a second chance?
Engine: Corvette LS6 V-8
Transmission: TH400
Transfer case: Atlas II 4.3
Axles, f/r: Dynatrac ProRock Dana 60/Dynatrac ProRock Dana 60
Traction aids, f/r: Detroit/Detroit
Ratio: 4.88:1
Suspension, f/r: Rubicon Express 5.5-inch long-arm/RE 5.5-inch long-arm
Tires: 38.5x11.00-15 TSL Boggers
Special features: AGR hydraulic steering, Power Master welder, Warn 8274 winch
Driver experience: 20 years
12.Frank Wininger
Wasilla, Alaska
1973 Jeep CJ-5
If at first ... try again. An entrant last year, Frank's hoping the readers give him a shot this time around.
Engine: Ford 302 H.O. V-8
Transmission: NP435
Transfer case: Atlas II 4.3
Axles, f/r: High-pinion Dana 60/Dana 60
Traction aids, f/r: Detroit/Spool
Ratio: 4.56:1
Suspension, f/r: Three-link, Sway-A-Way coilovers/Triangulated four-link, Rock Equipment coilovers
Tires: 44x19.5-15 TSL Boggers
Special features: 35-spline axles, wheelbase stretched 18 inches, full hydraulic steering, 22-gallon fuel cell, Warn 8274 winch
Driver experience: 8 years
13.Dana Bishop
Stockton Springs, Maine
1979 Ford F-350
More than a shop truck. Maybe a Top Truck?
Engine: Ford 468ci V-8
Transmission: Ford C6
Transfer case: NP205
Axles, f/r: Dana 60/Dana 60
Traction aids, f/r: Detroit/Spool
Ratio: 4.88:1
Suspension, f/r: Coil springs/Custom leaf springs
Tires: 44x16.5-19.5 Super Swamper Boggers
Special features: Rear PTO winch, full cage, racing seats
Driver experience: 13 years
14.Brett Jerome
Blue Springs, Missouri
1992 Jeep Wrangler YJ
A high-flying YJ built for serious fun.
Engine: Vortec 350ci V-8
Transmission: TH350
Transfer case: NP203/NP205
Axles, f/r: Dana 60/GM 14-bolt
Traction aids, f/r: Detroit Locker/Welded spiders
Ratio: 5.13:1
Suspension f/r: Three-link, XJ coils/Four-link, XJ coils
Tires: 44-inch Super Swamper TSLs
\Special features: Full hydro steering, 117-inch wheelbase, upgraded driveline
Driver experience: 10 years