31: Marty York, Moline, Illinois '82 Chevrolet K-20
The rig belongs to the President of the Mud Slut Offroad club. Think it'll do well in our Mud Pit?
Engine: 383ci GM V-8
Transmission: Maxwell-built Turbo 400
Transfer case: Divorced NP205
Axles, f/r: Dana 60/GM 14-bolt
Traction aids, f/r: Ox Locker/Spool
Ratio: 5.13:1
Suspension, f/r: 12-inch Superlift leaf springs/8-inch leaf springs with shackle flip
Tires: 44x19.5x16.5 Interco Boggers
Special features: Built to whomp mud with reckless abandon, and yank itself out with the 12,000-pound Warn winch if necessary. The Holley 750 double-pumper on the stroked small-block gets those big Boggers spinning.
Driver experience: 5+ years
32: Jason Gray, Amity, Oregon '75 GMC K-10
Gray says thanks for the chance to compete, and is hoping he'll get to show what his checkered-flag GMC is made of at this year's TTC.
Engine: 454ci GM V-8
Transmission: Turbo 400
Transfer case: Doubled NP203/205
Axles, f/r: Dana 60/14-Bolt
Traction aids, f/r: Ox Locker/Welded
Ratio: 4.10:1
Suspension, f/r: /52-inch leaf springs/Triangulated three-link with 2.5-inch Fox air shocks
Tires: Interco 44-inch Boggers
Special features: Tube-framed and narrowed, this fullsize GMC looks like it would fit mighty nice up in the Tank Trap canyon, while the 44-inch Boggers look like it might just defy the Mud Pit.
Driver experience: 13 years
33: Justin Foxworthy, Georgetown, California '84 Toyota Pickup
There is no fear when it comes to trail damage in this rig, and that is why this Toyota will feel right at home at TTC. Do you want to see it compete?
Engine: 4.3L GM V-6
Transmission: Turbo 400
Transfer case: Atlas II 4.3
Axles, f/r: Dana 60/Dana 60
Traction aids, f/r: ARB Air Locker/ARB Air Locker
Ratio: 5.38:1
Suspension, f/r: Leaf springs, Bilstein shocks/Leaf springs, Bilstein shocks
Tires: 42-inch Interco Super Swampers
Special features: It may not be the prettiest rig, but if it can't scare the boulders out of the way, it looks like it doesn't mind pushing them. Full hydro steering, beefy chromoly axles, and Bilstein shocks make the case for this rig.
Driver experience: 9 years
34: Gary Porter, Copemish, Michigan '77 Ford F-150
All about function here, save the pretty for the tow rig in the parking lot.
Engine: 514ci Ford V-8
Transmission: Ford C6 with E4OD internals
Transfer case: NP205
Axles, f/r: Dana 60/Dana 60
Traction aids, f/r: Ox Locker/Welded
Ratio: 4.88:1
Suspension, f/r: Four-link, King coilovers/Four-link, King coilovers
Tires: 44-inch Interco Boggers
Special features: Fourteen-inch King coilovers, a front mid-mounted engine (moved back 18 inches), and Ramsey PTO winch make this essentials-only F-150 one for the Ford guys to get excited about.
Driver experience: 24 years
35: Terry Sipe, Carlisle, Pennsylvania '92 Ford Aerostar
Seriously, how could you not?
Engine: 383ci GM V-8 (est. 600 hp)
Transmission: TCI Turbo 350
Transfer case: NP205
Axles, f/r: 2.5-ton Rockwell/2.5-ton Rockwell
Traction aids, f/r: Detroit Locker/Detroit Locker
Ratio: 6.72:1
Suspension, f/r: Four-link, Bilstein coilovers/Four-link, Bilstein coilovers
Tires: 44x18.5x16.5 Interco Super Swamper TSLs
Special features: It is a ginormous Aerostar minivan on Rockwells, `nuff said.
Driver experience: 30 years
36: John Retzloff, Covelo, California '77 GMC K-10
Lots of backyard ingenuity could make this the sleeper of the competition.
Engine: 454ci GM V-8
Transmission: SM465
Transfer case: Doubled NP203/205
Axles, f/r: Dana 60/14-bolt
Traction aids, f/r: Ox Locker/Detroit Locker
Ratio: 4.88:1
Suspension, f/r: 6-inch-lift Superlift leaf springs, 1.5-inch shackle/63-inch-length Chevy leaf springs
Tires: 38x15.5/16.5 Interco TSLs
Special features: Narrowed body and functional mods, such as stiffened frame, new suspension mounting positions, AGR steering.
Driver experience: N/A
37: Skip Gay, Windsor, Maine '94 Jeep Wrangler YJ
For the square-headlight-loving Jeep enthusiasts out there, this may be your pick.
Engine: 355ci GM V-8 with nitrous (est. 500 hp)
Transmission: SM465
Transfer case: NP205 with pinion brake
Axles, f/r: Dana 60 narrowed/Dana 60 narrowed
Traction aids, f/r: Detroit Locker/Detroit Locker
Ratio: 5.38:1
Suspension, f/r: Four-link, 40 inches of travel/Quad-elliptic three-link, 40 inches of travel
Tires: 44-inch Interco Super Swampers
Special features: Really trick suspension with 40 inches of claimed wheel travel, a 500hp nitrous-enhanced V-8 and hardly anything left stock--here is another rig that looks like it was built to pass the TTC test.
Driver experience: 25 years
38: Omar Quijada, Tucson, Arizona '97 Jeep Wrangler
A TJ built for the rigors of wheeling, but will it stand up to the rigors of the Tank Trap?
Engine: 350ci Vortec V-8
Transmission: 4L60E
Transfer case: Stak three-speed Monster Box
Axles, f/r: Dana 60/Dana 70
Traction aids, f/r: Detroit Locker/Detroit Locker
Ratio: 4.10:1Suspension, f/r: Triangulated four-link/Triangulated four-link
Tires: 42x14.50/15 Interco Super Swamper TSLs
Special features: With custom four-linked suspension, a Stak Monster three-speed transfer case, and a fuel-injected Vortec small-block and four-speed automatic transmission, a really cool new-school buildup that looks ready to take on TTC.
Driver experience: 6 years
39: Robert Taylor, Mobile, Alabama '88 Jeep Wrangler YJ
This potent package remains simple for reliability's sake.
Engine: EFI 4.0L I-6 stroked out to 4.6L
Transmission: TF 999
Transfer case: Atlas II (3.8)
Axles, f/r: Dana 60/Dana 60
Traction aids, f/r: Detroit Locker/Spool
Ratio: 5.13:1
Suspension, f/r: Alcan 2-inch springs over axle/Four-link, 4-inch TJ coil springs
Tires: 42-inch Super Swamper TSLs
Special features: Warn 9,000-pound winch, Tom Wood's driveshafts, bead-locked wheels
Driver experience: 20 years
40: Rich Sterzoy, Mobile, Alabama '89 Jeep Wrangler YJ
This rig represents a non-traditional arrangement of trail-proven brute. Will it be enough to secure Rich a spot in the Top 10? It's up to you.
Engine: 4.2L I-6 bored 0.030 over
Transmission: NV3550
Transfer case: Atlas II 3.8
Axles, f/r: Dana 60/Dana 60
Traction aids, f/r: Detroit Locker/Detroit Locker
Ratio: 5.38:1
Suspension, f/r: Alcan springs over axle/Four-link, quarter-elliptical springs
Tires: 42-inch Super Swamper TSLs
Special features: Howell EFI, DUI distributor, PSC hydraulic steering, full rollcage, Dedenbear knuckles, fuel cell, bead locks, Poison Spyder body armor, Warn 8,000-pound winch, Tom Wood's driveshafts
Driver experience: 20 years
Be sure to check out page 5 to see the rest of the '08 TTC Hopefuls!