27. Derek Trent, Sparks, Nevada
"151-Proof" Buggy
This rig looks like it could pack a serious punch. Do you want to see it under water at TTC? Vote now.
Engine: 403ci GM LS2 V-8
Transmission: TH 400
Transfer case: Atlas II (3:1)
Axles, f/r: Portal-Tek Super 14/Portal-Tek Super 14
Traction aids, f/r: ARB Air Locker/ARB Air Locker
Ratio: 5.13:1
Suspension, f/r: Four-link, coilovers/four-link, coilovers
Tires: 42-in Interco IROKs
Special features: Ramsey winch, tube chassis, fuel cell, J.E. Reel drivelines
Driver experience: 20 years
28. Peps Paloma, Moreno Valley, California
1998 Toyota Tacoma
This green machine may fall short in the power department, but rest assured, Peps says he knows how to turn heads on the trail. Will you give him a chance to prove it?
Engine: 2.4L Toyota I-4
Transmission: Toyota W-56 manual
Transfer case: Dual Toyota w/Marlin Crawler adapter
Axles, f/r: Dana 60/Dana70
Traction aids, f/r: Detroit/spool
Ratio: 5.38:1
Suspension, f/r: 5-in All-Pro leaf springs/5-in All-Pro leaf springs, Bilstein shocks
Tires: 42-in Interco Super Swamper TSLs
Special features: Full cage, beadlocks, twin sticks
Driver experience: 15 years
29. Joachim Gueppner, Neidenstein, Germany
"Sledge Hammer" Garage-Built Buggy
If picked, Joachim may very well get our Long Distance award. However, first he needs your vote.
Engine: 502ci GM Ramjet V-8
Transmission: TH400
Transfer case: Atlas II (3:1)
Axles, f/r: Rockwell 21/2-ton/Rockwell 21/2-ton
Traction aids, f/r: Detroit Locker/Detroit Locker
Ratio: N/A
Suspension, f/r: Double-triangulated 4-link, Sway-A-Way 2.5-in air shocks/double-triangulated 4-link, Sway-A-Way 2.5-in air shocks
Tires: 54-in Interco Boggers (not shown)
Special features: PSC hydraulic steering, Ramsey 9500 Patriot Profile winch, Stazworks double beadlocks
Driver experience: 15 years
30. Bruce Norval, Sturtevant, Wisconsin
1988 Jeep Wrangler YJ
Undoubtedly, Bruce knows his way around a mud bog, but will his Jeep succumb to the savage terrain of the Mini Rubicon? There's only one way to find out.
Engine: 302ci Mercury V-8
Transmission: T-18
Transfer case: NP 205
Axles, f/r: Rockwell 21/2-ton/Rockwell 21/2-ton
Traction aids, f/r: Welded spider/welded spiders
Ratio: 6.72:1
Suspension, f/r: Four-link, coil springs/four-link, coil springs
Tires: 48-in Michelin XLs
Special features: Ramsey 9000 winch
Driver experience: 9 years
31. Ryan "Spider" Moore, Duncan, B. C., Canada
1981 Chevy K5 Blazer
This rig has graced our pages a time or two before, but this time Ryan has some new additions that should make for some good entertainment on the DVD.
Engine: Supercharged 454ci GM V-8, propane injection
Transmission: Dual SM 465 manuals
Transfer case: NP 205
Axles, f/r: Rockwell 5-ton/Rockwell 5-ton
Traction aids, f/r: Welded spiders/welded spiders
Ratio: 6.44:1
Suspension, f/r: Three-link, coilovers/double-triangulated four-link, coilovers
Tires: 54-in Mickey Thompson Claws (not shown)
Special features: M12000 Tabor winch, four-wheel steering, full tube chassis
Driver experience: "Long enough"
32. Jim Olson, Boise, Idaho
1978 Chevy Silverado Truggy
This rig represents the average wheeler we see on the trail, but will the average wheeler pick it to represent at TTC? It's up to you.
Engine: 350ci GM V-8
Transmission: TH 400
Transfer case: NP 203/205 w/ORD Doubler
Axles, f/r: Dana 60/GM Corporate 14-bolt
Traction aids, f/r: Ox Locker/Detroit Locker
Ratio: 5.13:1
Suspension, f/r: Multilink, 14-in Fox coilovers/multilink, 16-in Fox coilovers
Tires: 44-in Pit Bull Rockers
Special features: H1 beadlocks, Warn 12000 winch, exocage, onboard air, air bumps
Driver experience: 5 years