By now, hopefully you’ve read our complete coverage of Nitto Tire’s 2015 West Coast JK Experience presented by Discount Tire. There were 20 excellent examples of built JKs on this year’s trip and since we know you’re curious about the details on each, we’ve complied a spec list of each of the attending rigs. To help give you a clear picture on who’s who, we’ve separated the invited guest from the attending event sponsors.
Invited Guests
Driver: Randy J. Byers Co-driver: Terry Byers Stomping Grounds: Euless, Texas Year: 2007 Wrangler Unlimited Engine: 6.1L Hemi V-8 Transmission: 545RFE Transfer Case: Atlas 4-spd Front Axle: Dynatrac ProRock 60, RCV axleshafts, ARB Air Locker, 5.38 gears Rear Axle: Dynatrac ProRock 80, ARB Air Locker, 5.38 gears Suspension: EVO MFG Double Throwdown, EVO Lever, Currie Antirock sway bars Tires: 40x13.50R17 Nitto Trail Grappler Wheels: 17-in KMC Slab beadlock Armor: ‘Cage by Off Road Evolution, EVO MFG sliders and front bumper, Rock Hard 4x4 rear bumper Misc: Truck-Lite LED headlights, J.E. Reel driveshafts, Rigid LED lightbar, MasterCraft Safety seats, Tuffy console, Warn winch Driver: Chris Achey Co-driver: Leah Gustafson Stomping Grounds: Atlanta, Georgia Year: 2012 Wrangler Engine: 3.6L V-6 Transmission: Stock automatic Transfer Case: NVG241OR, 4:1 low range Front Axle: Dynatrac ProRock 44, RCV axleshafts, ARB Air Locker Rear Axle: Dynatrac ProRock 60 rear, ARB Air Locker Suspension: MetalCloak 3.5 w/6-pack shocks Tires: 37x12.50R17 Nitto Trail Grappler Wheels: 17-in Mustard Yellow Armor: Off-Camber Fab front bumper, GenRight sliders, Crawler Conceptz rear bumper Misc: J.W. Speaker headlights, MasterCraft Safety seats, Come Up winch Driver: CJ Maurer Co-driver: Tina Maurer Stomping Grounds: Williamston, New Jersey Year: 2009 Wrangler Rubicon Engine: 3.8L V-6 w/Ripp Supercharger Transmission: Six-spd manual Transfer Case: Atlas II, 5.0:1 low range Front Axle: Torq Motorsports JRat Offroad Sixty9, Foote chromoly axles, Yukon U-joints, ARB Air Locker, 5.38 gears Rear Axle: GM 14-bolt, ARB Air Locker, 5.38 gears Suspension: Rock Krawler long arm w/aluminum links and RK coilovers Tires: 40-in Goodyear MT/R Wheels: 17-in BTR Trophy Race beadlock Armor: Playtime Motorsports and Liquid Industries custom ‘cage, modified Synergy MFG sliders, Crawler Conceptz bumpers Misc: Front stretched 2 inches, rear stretched 8 inches, PSC Motorsports hydro-assist, Liquid Industries tie rod and draglink, Truck-Lite LED headlights, Rigid Industries fog lights, Corbeau seats, Warn winch Driver: Tony Smith Co-driver: Nick Jones Stomping Grounds: Chula Vista, California Year: 2010 Wrangler Rubicon Engine: 3.8L V-6 Transmission: Stock automatic Transfer Case: NVG241OR, 4:1 low range Front Axle: Stock Dana 44, RCV axleshafts, 5.38 gears Rear Axle: Stock Dana 44, TEN chromoly axleshafts, 5.38 gears Suspension: King coilovers Tires: 37x12.50R17 Nitto Trail Grappler Wheels: 17-in KMC Slab beadlock Armor: Rock Hard 4x4 ‘cage, OR-Fab bumpers, Poison Spyder Customs tire carrier Misc: 1350 CV front and rear driveshafts, Redneck Ram hydro-assist, Truck-Lite LED headlights, Rigid fog lights, Corbeau seats, Warn winch Driver: Jon Barry Co-driver: Russell Ziegler Stomping Grounds: Alberta, Canada Year: 2007 Wrangler Unlimited Engine: 5.7L Hemi V-8 Transmission: 545RFE Transfer Case: NVG241, 2.72:1 low range Front Axle: High-pinion Dana 60, chromoly axleshafts, ARB Air Locker, 5.13 gears Rear Axle: GM 14-bolt, ARB Air Locker, 5.13 gears Suspension: Rock Krawler 5.5-in long arm, Currie Antirock sway bars Tires: 40x13.50R17 Nitto Trail Grappler Wheels: 17-in Trail Ready beadlock Armor: EVO MFG sliders and front bumper Misc: PSC Motorsports hydro-assist, TMR Customs crossover steering, Rigid Industries aux. lighting, J.W. Speaker headlights, Corbeau seats, Warn 8274 winch modified with a 9.5XP motor, Rugged Race Radios, Daystar hood latches Driver: Erik Salzman Co-driver: Duane Salzman Stomping Grounds: Saint Robert, Missouri Year: 2012 Wrangler Unlimited Engine: 3.6L V-6 Transmission: Stock automatic Transfer Case: NVG241, 2.72:1 low range Front Axle: High-pinion Dana 44, G2, axleshafts, JK Rubicon E-Locker, 4.88 gears Rear Axle: Dana 44, G2 axleshafts, ARB Air Locker, 4.88 gears Suspension: EVO MFG coil springs, Rock Krawler control arms, FOX shocks Tires: 37x12.50R17 Nitto Trail Grappler Wheels: 17-in ATX Chamber Pro II beadlock Armor: Rock Hard 4x4 ‘cage, EVO MFG sliders, Shrockworks bumpers Misc: J.E. Reel driveshafts, Synergy MFG tie rod, PSC Motorsports hydro-assist, Truck-Lite LED headlights, Rigid fog lights, Engo winch Driver: Jeremy Waters Co-driver: Ian Andrews Stomping Grounds: Kalispell, Montana Year: 2013 Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon Engine: 3.6L V-6 Transmission: Stock automatic Transfer Case: NVG241OR, 4:1 low range Front Axle: Ultimate Dana 60, E-Locker, 5.38 gears Rear Axle: Ultimate Dana 60, E-Locker, 5.38 gears Suspension: Rock Krawler 5.5-in long arm w/King shocks Tires: 39.5-in IROK Wheels: 20-in Spyderlock beadlock Armor: Rock Hard 4x4 ‘cage, MetalCloak sliders, GenRight bumpers Misc: PSC Motorsports hydro-assist, Rigid 50-in lightbar, Warn winch Driver: Jack Sobelman Stomping Grounds: Tustin, California Year: 2015 Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon Engine: 3.6L V-6 Transmission: Stock automatic Transfer Case: NVG241OR, 4:1 low range Front Axle: Dynatrac ProRock 44, RCV axleshafts, ARB Air Locker, 4.88 gears Rear Axle: Dynatrac ProRock 60, ARB Air Locker, 4.88 gears Suspension: EVO MFG bolt-on coilovers Tires: 37x12.50R17 Nitto Trail Grappler Wheels: 17-in KMC Slab beadlock Armor: Poison Spyder Customs ‘cage, EVO MFG bumpers and sliders Misc: Truck-Lite LED headlights, Warn winch
Sponsors
JK ExperienceDriver:Mel WadeCo-driver: Lisa Wade Year: 2013 Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 10th anniversary edition Engine: 3.6L V-6 Transmission: Stock automatic Transfer Case: NVG241OR, 4:1 low range Front Axle: Dynatrac ProRock 44, RCV axleshafts, ARB Air Locker, 5.38 gears Rear Axle: Dana 44, stock E-Locker, 5.38 gears Suspension:EVO MFG bolt-on coilovers Tires: 37x12.50R17 Nitto Trail GrapplerWheels: 17-in KMC Slab beadlock Armor: EVO MFG sliders and bumpers Misc: Warn winch, Truck-Lite LED headlights, Rigid fog lights, MCE Fenders Nitto TireDriver: Chris Corbett Co-driver: Will Gentile Year: 2007 Wrangler Unlimited Engine: 5.7L Hemi V-8 Transmission: 545RFE Transfer Case: Atlas 4-spd Front Axle: Dynatrac ProRock 44, RCV axleshafts, E-Locker, 5.13 gears Rear Axle: Dynatrac ProRock 60, ARB Air Locker, 5.13 gears Suspension: EVO MFG Double Throwdown, EVO Lever Tires: 40x13.50R17 Nitto Trail Grappler Wheels: 17-in KMC Slab beadlock Armor: EVO MFG bumpers and sliders, Rock Hard 4x4 ‘cage Misc: MasterCraft Safety seats, Warn winch, Rigid lighting Northridge 4x4Driver: Oliver Crane Co-driver: Malo Castro Year: 2008 Wrangler Unlimited Engine: 3.8L V-6 Transmission: Six-spd manual Transfer Case: NVG241OR, 4:1 low range Front Axle: Dynatrac ProRock 44, ARB Air Locker, 5.13 gears Rear Axle: Dynatrac ProRock 60, ARB Air Locker, 5.13 gears Suspension: EVO MFG Double Throwdown Tires: 37x12.50R17 Nitto Trail Grappler Wheels: 17-in ATX Slab beadlock Armor: Poison Spyder Customs ‘cage, EVO MFG sliders, EVO MFG front bumper, Poison Spyder Customs rear bumper Misc: PSC Motorsports hydro-assist, Synergy tie rod, MasterCraft Safety seats, Truck-Lite LED heated-series headlights, ARB Intensity fog lights, Rigid race lights and light bar, Warn winch Mine DraftingDriver: Erik Ames Co-driver: Seana Ames Year: 2013 Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon Engine: 6.4L Hemi V-8 Transmission: NAG1 Transfer Case: Atlas II, 4.3:1 low range Front Axle: Dynatrac ProRock 60, ARB Air Locker, 5.38 gears Rear Axle: Dynatrac ProRock 80, ARB Air Locker, 5.38 gears Suspension: EVO MFG Double Throwdown Tires: 40x13.50R17 Nitto Trail Grappler Wheels: 17-in Rock Monster double beadlock Armor: Poison Spyder Customs ‘cage, EVO MFG bumpers and sliders Misc: PSC Motorsports hydro-assist, frame notched up front for steering clearance and additional up travel, Warn winch KMC WheelsDriver: Russ Huff Co-driver: Kevin Overton Year: 2013 Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon Engine: 3.6L V-6 Transmission: Stock automatic Transfer Case: NVG241OR, 4:1 low range Front Axle: Dynatrac ProRock 60, ARB Air Locker, 5.38 gears Rear Axle: Dynatrac ProRock 60, ARB Air Locker, 5.38 gears Suspension: EVO MFG Double Throwdown, EVO Lever, rear Currie Antirock Tires: 40x13.50R17 Nitto Trail GrapplerWheels: 17-in KMC Slab beadlock Armor: EVO MFG bumpers and sliders Misc: PSC Motorsports hydro-assist, Truck-Lite LED headlights, Rigid aux lights, Warn winch Discount TireDriver: Mark MacGuinness Co-driver: Addam Templeton Year: 2007 Wrangler Unlimited-Truck Engine: 5.3L GM V-8 Transmission:6L80e Transfer Case: Atlas 4-spd Front Axle: Dynatrac ProRock 60, RCV axleshafts, ARB Air Locker, 5.38 gears Rear Axle: Dynatrac ProRock 80, ARB Air Locker, 5.38 gears Suspension: EVO MFG Double Throwdown Tires: 40x13.50R17 Nitto Trail Grappler Wheels: 17-in Raceline beadlock Armor: EVO MFG Misc: Custom built bed and pickup conversion by Off Road Evolution, Odyssey Batteries, sPOD, PSC Motorsports hydro-assist, MasterCraft Safety seats EVO Manufacturing Driver: Dave Roberts Co-driver: Kelly Carter Year: 2012 Wrangler Unlimited Engine: 3.6L V-6 Transmission: Stock automatic Transfer Case: Atlas II, 4.3:1 low range Front Axle: Dynatrac ProRock 60, ARB Air Locker, 5.38 gears Rear Axle: Dynatrac low-pinion Trail Series full-float 60, ARB Air Locker, 5.38 gears Suspension: EVO MFG Double Throwdown, EVO Lever, rear Currie Antirock Tires: 40x13.50R17 Nitto Mud GrapplerWheels: 17-in KMC Slab beadlock Armor: Poison Spyder Customs ‘cage, EVO MFG tire carrier, front bumper, and sliders Misc: J.E. Reel driveshafts, Off Road Evolution high steer, PSC Motorsports hydro-assist, Rigid headlights and aux lights, Warn winch Rigid IndustriesDriver: Steve Adams Co-driver: Mitch Wilston Year: 2008 Wrangler Unlimited Engine: 6.2L GM V-8 Transmission: 4L80E Transfer Case: Atlas II Front Axle: High-pinion Dana 60, ARB Air Locker, 5.13 gears Rear Axle: Sterling 10.25, ARB Air Locker, 5.13 gears Suspension: Rock Krawler long arm w/coilovers, Currie Antirock sway bars Tires: 40x13.50R17 Nitto Trail GrapplerWheels: 17-in Method beadlock Armor: Poison Spyder Custom’s ‘cage, sliders, and bumpers Misc: PSC Motorsports hydro-assist, Rigid light bar, flood, headlights, duallys, and fogs, Warn winch, ARB Fridge/Freeze JKS ManufacturingDriver: Pete Williamsen Co-driver: Ali Mansour Year: 2007 Wrangler Rubicon Engine: 3.8L V-6 w/Sprintex Stage II supercharge/intercooler Transmission: Stock automatic Transfer Case: NVG241OR, 4:1 low range Front Axle: Rubicon Dana 44, trussed, RCV axleshafts, factory E-locker 5.13 gears Rear Axle: Rubicon Dana 44, factory E-locker, 5.13 gears Suspension: JKS J-Spec w/JKS ACOS Pro bumpstops, J-Axis control arms, and JKS Flex-connect sway bar system, Fox shocks Tires: 37x12.50R17 Nitto Trail Grappler Wheels: 17-in Rock Monster double beadlock Armor: GenRight ‘cage, JCR bumpers, Nemesis sliders Misc: JKS sector-shaft brace, Truck-Lite LED headlights, VIAIR compressor, Warn winch Trail JeepsDriver: Weston Blackie Co-driver: Chris Fieweger Year: 2014 Wrangler Unlimited Engine: 3.6L V-6 Transmission: NAG1 Transfer Case: NVG241OR, 4:1 low range Front Axle: Dynatrac ProRock 60, RCV axleshafts, ARB Air Locker, 5.38 gears Rear Axle: Dynatrac ProRock 80, ARB Air Locker, 5.38 gears Suspension: EVO MFG Double Throwdown, EVO Lever, Currie Antirock sway bars Tires: 40x13.50R17 Nitto Trail GrapplerWheels: 17-in Trail Ready beadlock Armor: Synergy MFG weld-in ‘cage, EVO MFG sliders, JCR bumpers Misc: EVO high steer, PSC Motorsports hydro-assist, Truck-Lite LED headlights, warn winch DynatracDriver: Tony Carvallo Co-driver: Evan Murphy Year: 2013 Wrangler Unlimited Engine: 3.6L V-6 Transmission: Stock automatic Transfer Case: NVG241, 2.72 low range Front Axle: Dynatrac ProRock XD60, Auburn ECTED Max Locker, 5.38 gears Rear Axle: Dynatrac ProRock XD60, Auburn ECTED Max Locker, 5.38 gears Suspension: EVO MFG Enforcer system Tires: 39-in BFG Krawlers Wheels: 17-in Trail Ready beadlock Armor: EVO MFG bumpers Misc: Dynatrac high steer, ARB Fridge/Freeze, Mopar hi-line fenders, Warn winch Ad-ArtDriver: Andrew Gorman Co-driver: Harris Wells Year: 2012 JK8 Engine: 3.6L V-6 Transmission: Stock automatic Transfer Case: Atlas II Front Axle: Dynatrac ProRock 44, RCV axleshafts, ARB Air Locker, 5.13 gears Rear Axle: Dynatrac ProRock 60, ARB Air Locker, 5.13 gears Suspension: EVO MFG bolt-on coilovers, King bumpstosps, Currie Antirock sway bars Tires:37x12.50R17 Nitto Trail GrapplerWheels: 17-in Walker Evans beadlock Armor: EVO MFG front bumper and sliders Misc: J.E. Reel driveshafts, Warn winch, JK8 conversion completed by Off Road Evolution Not That, ThisDriver: David Ehlers Year: 2009 Wrangler Unlimited Engine: 3.8L V-6 Transmission: Six-spd manual Transfer Case: Atlas II, 5:1 low range Front Axle: Dynatrac ProRock 44, RCV axleshafts, ARB Air Locker, 5.13 gears Rear Axle: Dynatrac ProRock 60, ARB Air Locker, 5.13 gears Suspension: EVO MFG Double Throwdown, EVO Lever Tires: 37-in Toyo Open Country Mud Terrain Wheels: 17-in KMC Slab beadlock Armor: EVO MFG ‘cage, sliders, and front bumper Misc: J.E. Reel driveshafts, PSC Motorsports hydro-assist, Rigid aux lights, Truck-Lite LED headlights, sPOD, Warn winch, ARB Fridge/Freeze, MasterCraft Safety seats For more information on JKX and to find out how you can be part of next year's trip, visit www.jk-experience.com.
