39. Roger King, Sparta, Tennessee
1964 Dodge WM300 Power Wagon
This rig's owner says he can stretch his wheelbase 36 inches "on the fly." We sure wouldn't mind seeing for ourselves how that setup works. Readers?
Engine: 408ci Dodge V-8 stroker
Transmission: Dodge NP435
Transfer case: Divorce-mount NP205
Axles, f/r: Rockwell 21/2-ton/Rockwell 21/2-ton
Traction aids, f/r: Detroit Locker/Ouverson spool
Ratio: 6.72:1
Suspension, f/r: Custom coilover, four-link/custom coilover, four-link
Tires: 49-in Interco IROKs
Special features: "Lots of stuff" including rear steer, Warn 8274 winch, and 36-inch adjustable wheelbase "on the fly"
Driver experience: 15 years
40. Eric Lozier, Clifton, Colorado
1987 Suzuki Samurai
It has been a few years since a Suzuki made an appearance at Top Truck. We've never hosted a Suzuki on Rockwells, however, and this Sami appears well set-up for the Mini-Con.
Engine: 454ci GM V-8
Transmission: TH350 w/TH400 converter
Transfer case: 3-spd Stak Mini Monster Box
Axles, f/r: Rockwell 21/2-ton/Rockwell 21/2-ton
Traction aids, f/r: Ouverson locker/Ouverson locker
Ratio: 6.72:1
Suspension, f/r: Custom coil, three-link/custom coil, four-link, 16-in nitro shocks
Tires: 38-in Interco Boggers
Special features: Smittybilt XRC8 winch in front, Ramsey 8000 in rear, full hydro steering, Holley 670 Pro-Jection, 36-in frame extension, front and rear cutting brakes, six-core radiator
Driver experience: 25 years
41. Casey Leftwich, Conyers, Georgia
1977 Jeep CJ-5
We don't know if there are any boulder fields as nasty as the Mini-Rubicon in the Georgia woods, but this CJ-5 certainly doesn't shy away from rockcrawling.
Engine: 6.0L GM Vortec V-8
Transmission: TH350 w/reverse manual valve body
Transfer case: NP203/205 doubler, Art Carr shifter
Axles, f/r: Dana 60/GM 14-bolt
Traction aids, f/r: Welded spiders/Detroit Locker
Ratio: 4.56:1
Suspension, f/r: Leaf springs, traction bar/custom four-link, 18-in nitro shocks
Tires: 46-in Mickey Thompson Baja Claws
Special features: Warn 9500 winch, full hydro steering, Optima battery, rear disc brakes, "heavily modified frame"
Driver experience: 10 years
42. Rory Sandstrom, Spring Creek, Nevada
1981 Jeep CJ-7
This rig's owner wheels it "every chance I get," adding, "My full-throttle assault vehicle is more than ready for TTC." Our loyal readers will make the final call.
Engine: 350ci Chevy Ramjet V-8
Transmission: Turbo 350
Transfer case: NP205 w/3:1 low-range
Axles, f/r: Dana 60/GM 14-bolt
Traction aids, f/r: Detroit Locker/Detroit Locker
Ratio: 5.13:1
Suspension, f/r: Custom soft-ride relocated leaf springs, Fabtech shocks/custom soft-ride relocated leaf springs, Fabtech shocks
Tires: 42-in Super Swampers
Special features: Warn 8000 winch, frontend moved 51/2 forward, rearend moved 3 inches back, AGR ram-assist steering
Driver experience: 14 years
43. Rob Espinoza, Pico Rivera, California
1973 Ford pickup
Besides giving us an idea for another TTC event, this aspirant proves he isn't afraid to whomp his truck. Still, a winch would be a handy addition before braving the hazards at Hollister Hills.
Engine: 460 Ford V-8, bored .060 over
Transmission: C6 automatic
Transfer case: NP205
Axles, f/r: 35-spline cut Dana 60/Dana 70
Traction aids, f/r: N/A
Ratio: 5.13:1
Suspension, f/r: Custom 63-in leaf springs/custom 61-in leaf springs
Tires: 44-in Interco Boggers
Special features: 850cfm Holley carb, 32-bolt beadlocks, 1410 yokes, custom tube bed
Driver experience: 24 years
44. Travis Oliver, Salem, Virginia
2000 Jeep Wrangler
About the only "Jeep" components remaining beneath the sheetmetal are its engine and transmission. If voted in, however, "A V-8 swap will be done," according to its owner.
Engine: 4.0L Jeep I-6
Transmission: NV3550
Transfer case: Stak 3-spd Monster Box
Axles, f/r: Rockwell 21/2-ton, Ouverson shafts/Rockwell 21/2-ton, Ouverson shafts
Traction aids, f/r: Ouverson locker/Ouverson spool
Ratio: 6.72:1
Suspension, f/r: Four-link, Fox 18-in coilovers/four-link, Fox 18-in coilovers
Tires: 47-in Interco grooved Swamper LTBs
Special features: Superwinch Epi9000 winch, 1410/1350 CV joints, 2-in DOM suspension links, Trailready beadlocks, RCI fuel cell, 116-in wheelbase, 102-in width
Driver experience: 10+ years