33. Kevin Engleking, Seymour, Indiana
1990 Ford F-150
Surprise, you're entered. Kevin's girlfriend secretly sent in this entry in hope of making his dream a reality. Let's hope she's his spotter if he gets enough votes.
Engine: 351ci Ford Windsor V-8
Transmission: Stock 5-spd
Transfer case: NP 205
Axles, f/r: Dana 60/ Ford 101/4-in
Traction aids, f/r: Detroit Locker/welded spiders
Ratio: 5.38:1
Suspension, f/r: Radius arms, three-link, coil springs/triangulated four-link, coil springs
Tires: 46-in Mickey Thompson Baja Claws
Special features: Ramsey Pro 9000 winch
Driver experience: 12 years
34. Christopher Bowman, Mountain Home, Idaho
1982 Dodge W300
Want to see corn-fed Mopar muscle duke it out in the Tank Trap? Cast your vote!
Engine: 360ci Dodge V-8
Transmission: TorqueFlite 727
Transfer case: Twin-stick NP205
Axles, f/r: Rockwell 21/2-ton/Rockwell 21/2-ton
Traction aids, f/r: Welded spiders/welded spiders
Ratio: 6.72:1
Suspension, f/r: Leaf springs/leaf springs, shackle flip
Tires: 44-in Interco Boggers
Special features: Rear cutting brake, Optima battery, Warn 8274 winch
Driver experience: 10 years
35. Sean Lipscomb, West Point, Virginia
1976 International Scout
Scouts always seem to do well at TTC-could this be Sean's lucky year?
Engine: 383ci GM V-8
Transmission: T-18
Transfer case: NP 203/205 w/ORD doubler
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: Three-link, coil springs/four-link, coil springs
Tires: 44-in Interco Super Swamper TSLs
Special features: Rear steer, aircraft landing lights, Warn 12000 winch
Driver experience: 16 years
36. Joe Quichocho, Mangilao, Guam
Tube Chassis CJ-7 Buggy
This island buggy may soon be Stateside for a week of serious TTC thrashing. We think it would look cool sitting in the middle of the Mud Pit. Do you?
Engine: 502ci GM V-8 (550 hp, 580 lb-ft)
Transmission: Hughes TH 400 w/manual valve body
Transfer case: Atlas 4-spd (5.44:1)
Axles, f/r: Rockwell 21/2-ton, Rockwell 21/2-ton)
Traction aids, f/r: Ouverson 47-spline locker/Ouverson 47-spline locker
Ratio: 6.72:1
Suspension, f/r: Four-link, Fox coilovers/four-link, Fox coilovers
Tires: 44-in Interco Boggers
Special features: Custom-built chassis, rear steer, Trailready double beadlocks, 2-in Ouverson axleshafts, Auto Meter gauges, Corbeau seats, ACCEL fuel injection, MSD ignition, Warn HS 9500i winch, Will run 47-in Super Swamper LTBs if voted in
Driver experience: 9 years
37. Joe Collins, Middleburg, Florida
1986 Ford Ranger
This rig belongs to the founder and organizer of Florida's South Eastern Tough Truck Challenge event series. Will the readers enable Joe to participate in the real thing?
Engine: 414ci Ford Windsor V-8
Transmission: Monster Motorsports C6
Transfer case: NP 203/205 w/ORD doubler
Axles, f/r: Dynatrac Pro Rock 60/GM Corporate 14-bolt
Traction aids, f/r: ARB Air Locker/Detroit Locker
Ratio: 4.88:1
Suspension, f/r: Four-link, air bags/four-link, air bags
Tires: 46-in Mickey Thompson Claws
Special features: Warn 9500 winch, full exocage
Driver experience: 10 years
38. Cory Casper, Idaho Falls, Idaho
1998 Dodge Durango
Back for more? Yep. If picked, last year's alternate will again show off his SUV's abilities at TTC, but this time, the points will be counted.
Engine: 429ci Ford V-8
Transmission: C6
Transfer case: B-W 1345 manual
Axles, f/r: Rockwell 21/2-ton/Rockwell 21/2-ton
Traction aids, f/r: Grizzly Locker/Grizzly Locker
Ratio: 6.72:1
Suspension, f/r: Three-link, coilovers/6-in Superlift leaf springs
Tires: 47-in Pit Bull Growlers
Special features: Warn 15000 winch, dual batteries, re-centered H1 beadlocks, Trail Gear hydraulic steering
Driver experience: 14 years