Casper painted the Durango...
Casper painted the Durango Hunter Green and white with custom flames, and then figured there was no reason to destroy his work, so he fabbed and installed a custom exocage. This 'cage has an integrated stinger, winch mount, rock sliders, and light tabs. The winch is a Warn M12000, and the lights are from Light Force. The rig rolls on 47-inch Pitbull Growlers mounted to custom re-centered Hummer H1 wheels.
Somewhere, there's a soccer mom missing an SUV. But hey, it's for the best. This is Corey Casper's Durango, and he knows how to build a rig. After all, he's the owner of Casper Customs 4x4 Parts. To create the rig you see here, Casper blended parts from Chrysler, Ford, and GM. The result is a unique rig that not only marries components from different manufacturers, but combines old and new tech to create a capable machine. You voted this rig the Alternate for 2009.
Specifications
Owner name/city: Corey Casper/Ammon, Idaho
Occupation: Casper Customs 4x4 Parts
Vehicle model: 1998 Dodge Durango
Estimated value: N/A
Engine/aspiration: 429ci Ford V-8, bored 0.040 over, Edelbrock 750cfm carb, Flowmaster exhaust
Transmission: C6
Transfer case: BorgWarner 13-45
Suspension (f/r): Three-link, F-O-A coilovers/Dodge 6-in 1/2-ton Superlift leaf springs, Pro Comp ES9000 shocks
Axles (f/r): Ford high-pinion Dana 60, Detroit Locker/Corporate 14-bolt, Detroit Locker
Axle ratio: 5.38:1
Wheels: 16.5-in re-centered Hummer H1 beadlock
Tires: 47x21.0-16.5 Pitbull Growler
 Simple can be good. Out back,...  Simple can be good. Out back, Casper kept things basic, but he added some stoutness. He swapped in a beefy Detroit-locked GM 14-bolt axle and a pair of Dodge 1/2-ton, 6-inch-lift Superlift leaf springs with Pro Comp ES9000 shocks. |  The mall-friendly IFS has...  The mall-friendly IFS has been replaced by a flexy, custom multi-link/F-O-A remote-reservoir coilover setup. This system locates a Ford high-pinion Dana 60 with 5.38 cogs, Yukon axleshafts, and a Detroit Locker. Naturally, the steering system has also been enhanced with custom heavy-duty linkage and hydraulic assist. |  Things are pretty cushy in...  Things are pretty cushy in the Durango's cabin. Casper and his passengers sit on the factory leather seats and Casper grasps a Grant steering wheel while gazing over Speedhut gauges emblazoned with his company's logo and a flame pattern that matches the rig's exterior design. Also inside the rig is a B&M shifter, Cobra CB radio and JVC audio system. |
 Under the hood is a 429ci...  Under the hood is a 429ci Ford V-8 topped with an Edelbrock intake and 750cfm carb. Other engine goodies include a Flowmaster exhaust, MSD ignition, Painless Dual Battery Control System, and a pair of Optima YellowTop batteries. Power is sent downstream to a C6 transmission before it's routed to the axles via a Borg-Warner 13-45 transfer case. | | |