#8 Josh Hall, Bowmanville, Ontario, Canada
Suzuki Samurai Buggy
Here's something unusual: it's a V-8-powered, nitrous-injected, Rockwell-rollin' Suzuki Samurai buggy. It certainly looks capable. Would you like to see how it handles those evil logs in the Frame Twister?
Engine: 6.0L Chevy V-8
Transmission: GM TH350 automatic
Transfer case: Atlas 2-spd 4.3:1
Axles, f/r: Rockwell 2 1/2-ton/Rockwell 2 1/2-ton
Traction aids, f/r: Welded/welded
Ratio: 6.72:1
Suspension, f/r: Four-link, Sway-A-Way air shocks and bumpstops/four-link, Sway-A-Way air shocks and bumpstops
Tires: 47-in Interco Super Swamper LTBs
Special features: Nitrous injection (150hp), Kevko baffled oilpan, Walbro fuel pump, Griffin aluminum radiator, Art Carr shifter, Surplus Centre double-ended steering ram, modified transmission, Ouverson Engineering axleshafts, 1410 U-joints, rear steering, beadlock wheels, Warn winch
Driver experience: 12 years

#9 Calvin Allison, Sylva, North Carolina
1993 Toyota Pickup
Allison says he doesn't belong to a four-wheel drive club, he's a "one-man wolf pack." He's successfully prowled a number of trails including the Gulches in South Carolina, and now he wants to point his buggy toward California.
Engine: 2.4L Toyota I-4
Transmission: Toyota 5-spd
Transfer case: Inchworm Gear double case
Axles, f/r: Dana 60/Dana 70
Traction aids, f/r: Detroit Locker/welded
Ratio: 5.86:1
Suspension, f/r: Four-link, FOX air shocks/four-link, Bilstein coilovers
Tires: 42-in Interco Super Swamper TSLs
Special features: Allied beadlocks, RPM Offroad drive flanges, PSC hydraulic steering, Optima YellowTop battery, T-Max 9,000-pound winch
Driver experience: 10 years

#10 Steven Montpas, Roseburg, Oregon
1949 Willys Pickup
With a compact 93-inch wheelbase, this unique rig looks like it could slither through the Mini Rubicon. If you send him to TTC, he says he'll steal an LT1 engine and 2 1/2-ton Rockwells from his other project and have 'em on this Willys by go-time.
Engine: 350ci Chevy V-8
Transmission: NP465 automatic
Transfer case: NP205
Axles, f/r: Dana 60/GM 14-bolt
Traction aids, f/r: Welded/welded
Ratio: 4.56:1
Suspension, f/r: Custom double leaf-springs/custom double leaf-springs, triangle three-link
Tires: 47-in Interco Super Swamper LTBs
Special features: Edelbrock 650cfm carburetor with offroad kit, performance camshaft, headers, rear-mount radiator, 25-gallon fuel tank, 35-spline outers, Warn Premium hubs, Hummer double beadlock wheels, disc brakes, hydraulic steering, front and rear Warn winches
Driver experience: 13 years

#11 Shane Vizenor, Fisher, Minnesota
2009 "Lil Nasty" Buggy
Vizenor is throwing his hat in the ring for the first time. His rig looks like a textbook hardcore buggy build, and he's ready to head west. Will you clear him for take-off?
Engine: 502ci Chevy V-8
Transmission: PTC TH400 with manual valve body
Transfer case: Atlas 2-spd 4.3:1
Axles, f/r: Rockwell 2 1/2-ton/Rockwell 2 1/2-ton
Traction aids, f/r: Ouverson locker/Ouverson locker
Ratio: 6.72:1
Suspension, f/r: Four-link, 14-in King coilovers/four-link, 14-in King coilovers
Tires: 47-in Interco Super Swamper LTBs
Special features: Ouverson axleshafts, Ouverson pinion braces, PSC steering components, rear steering, separate power steering pumps for front and rear axles, Derale coolers for transmission and power steering, 1410 U-joints, High Angle driveshafts, Currie antisway bars, dual winches
Driver experience: N/A

#12 Brooke Spencer, Sagle, Idaho
2009 FJ40 Buggy
Chrysler-powered, Rockwell-axled, coilover-suspended and Toyota-bodied, this rig is very unique. Would you like to see it blasting up the Hill Climb? Full disclosure: Spencer says that it will be driven by Ron Adams, Jr.
Engine: 440ci Chrysler V-8
Transmission: Chrysler Torquflite 727
Transfer case: NP205, Klune-V Goliath
Axles, f/r: Rockwell 2 1/2-ton/Rockwell 2 1/2-ton
Traction aids, f/r: Yukon Grizzly locker/spool
Ratio: 6.72:1
Suspension, f/r: Four-link, 2.5 Sway-A-Way coilovers, Fox bumpstops/four-link, 2.5 Sway-A-Way coilovers, Fox bumpstops
Tires: 46-in Mickey Thompson Baja Claws
Special features: Propane-powered, DOM chassis, Warn 8274 winch
Driver experience: 5 years

#13 Robert Peterson, Morgan Hill, California
1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Have you ever seen a ZJ on 39.5s? How about a ZJ on 39.5s in the Tank Trap? Sounds like a recipe for entertainment to us. If you give him the votes, he'll bring it!
Engine: 5.2L Chrysler V-8
Transmission: Chrysler 42RE automatic
Transfer case: Atlas 4.3:1
Axles, f/r: Dana 60/GM 14-bolt
Traction aids, f/r: ARB Air Locker/mini-spool
Ratio: 5.13:1
Suspension, f/r: Three-link, 14-in Fox Racing 2.5 air shocks/four-link, 16-in Fox Racing 2.5 air shocks
Tires: 39.5x13.5-16.5 Interco IROKs
Special features: PSC full hydraulic steering, homemade welder and on-board air, Hummer beadlocks, front and rear winches, Currie Antirock
Driver experience: 20+

#14 Randall Key, Weelowee, Alabama
2008 RTC Chassis Buggy
Maybe this custom-built buggy is the key to TTC victory. Do you think it has the credentials to compete? Only your votes will get him in.
Engine: 523ci Ford V-8
Transmission: Ford C6 automatic
Transfer case: Stak 3-spd Monster Box
Axles, f/r: Rockwell 2 1/2-ton/Rockwell 2 1/2-ton
Traction aids, f/r: Locker/spool
Ratio: 6.72:1
Suspension, f/r: Four-link, King 2.5 coilovers/four-link, King 2.5 coilovers
Tires: 47x14-16.5 cut Interco Super Swamper LTBs
Special features: Double beadlocked MRW wheels, 2-in Ouverson axleshafts, full PSC hydraulic steering, Wilwood brakes, Corbeau seats, Warn RC9000 winch
Driver experience: 5 years

#15 Randy Smith, Hermiston, Oregon
1984 Jeep CJ-8 Scrambler
We are huge Scrambler fans, and while this one certainly looks like a TTC competitor, do you really want to see it get tuna-canned in the Tank Trap? Knowing our readers, the answer is probably "Yes."
Engine: 454ci GM V-8
Transmission: GM Turbo 400 automatic
Transfer case: NP203/205 doubler
Axles, f/r: Dana 60/GM GM 14-bolt
Traction aids, f/r: Detroit Locker/spool
Ratio: 5.38:1
Suspension, f/r: Leaf springs/leaf springs, traction bar
Tires: 42-in Pitbull Rockers
Special features: Full hydraulic steering, 35-spline chromoly front axleshafts, AFW frame
Driver experience: 20 years

#16 Jake Yeoman, Reno, Nevada
1995 Jeep Wrangler
Here is one from the square headlight crowd to prove that YJs are real Jeeps. Is it worthy of the Top Truck field? Let him know by casting your vote.
Engine: 4.0L Jeep I-6
Transmission: Chrysler AX15 manual
Transfer case: Atlas 5.0
Axles, f/r: Dana 60/Dana 70
Traction aids, f/r: None Listed
Ratio: 7.17:1
Suspension, f/r: Four-link, coilovers/four-link, coilovers
Tires: 49-in Interco IROKs
Special features: Warn 8274 winch, PRP Seats, chromoly axles
Driver experience: 16 years