Sundowners 4x4 Club - Kalamazoo, MI
Rig Of The Month - September 2008
Driver: Reuben Mishler
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Specs: 1995 Jeep Wrangler, cold air intake, Dynoflow exhaust, Airraid throttlebody spacer, satin black Outlaw II's wrapped in 31x10.50x15 Wrangler Silent Armors, slip yoke eliminator, 4WD extended driveshaft, Richmond Posilock rear end, 4:10 gears, 3.5" Black Diamond lift, Herculiner interior, Rugged Ridge seats w/ Corbeau 3 point harnesses, custom made grill guard with Smittybuilt XRC8 winch, custom rear bumper with jerry can holder.
Best Run: Silver Lake
Worst Run: The highway!
Best Mod : Custom front and rear bumpers
Worst Mod: Still running the 2.5L
Words of Wisdom: Drive it like you stole it!.
Rig Of The Month - August 2008
Driver: Ricky Leverett
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Specs: 1996 Jeep Cherokee XJ, 8" radius arm setup up front, 7.5" leaf springs in rear w/ 1.5" shackles, Milemarker 8000 winch on custom bumper, Highlift jack, 2 - 6" offroad lights, Uniden CB, 33" tires, onboard air w/ 11 gal tank.
Best Run: On Dummond Island, that place is great.
Worst Run:
Best Mod :
Worst Mod:
Words of Wisdom: I'm still learning.
Rig Of The Month - April 2008
Driver: Michael C. Henning
Nickname: Great Pumpkin
Specs: 1978 Dodge PowerWagon, Stepside, 318, RV cam, 360 intake, Holley 2 barrel, 727 trans, NP 203, Dana 44 front, full time 4wd, Chysler 9 1/4 rear axle with Auburn posi.
Best Run: Dummond Island
Worst Run: Kalkaska 6 years ago, Hot, Dusty and Miserable.
Best Mod : 360 Intake w/ Holley Carb.
Worst Mod: none yet.
Words of Wisdom: Any day off pavement is a good day!
Rig Of The Month - March 2008
Driver: Charlie Caldwell
Nickname: F.N.G.
Specs: 2002 TJ, 4.0 Auto, 5" Total Lift, Ox Locker / Truetrac LS, 35" Goodyear MTR's, SYE / Woods Driveshaft.
Best Run: February 2007 Evart,MI
Worst Run: The daily drive to work.
Best Mod : Airing down.
Worst Mod: Everything works well so far.
Words of Wisdom: Washing up after a day on the trail, $6.50, Using your jeep for it's intended purpose, PRICELESS!!!!!
Rig Of The Month - February 2008
Driver: Scott Layman
Nickname: Scotty
Specs: 1995 Toyota Extended Cab, 1KZ-TE 3L Turbo Diesel , Solid Front Axle, 4" All Pro Suspension, Crossover Steering, Aussie Lockers Front and Rear, ARB Bullbar and M8000 Winch.
Best Run: Canada Run October 2007
Worst Run: Winter Run~Evart 2007
Best Mod : 1KZ-TE 3L Turbo Diesel Engine
Worst Mod: 32x11.5 BFG AT Tires
Words of Wisdom:
Rig Of The Month - January 2008
Driver: Mike Doxey
Nickname: Dr. Jekyl
Specs:77 CJ7, 383 Chevy stroker full roller motor with Hooker Super Comp headers, Super Trapp mufflers & Weiand intake. 750 Holley carb (customized for the bumps). MSD 6AL ignition. 4 Wheel Drive Hardware fiberglass body, hood and fenders. T18 4 speed tranny, model 20 transfer case. 56:1 crawl ratio. Corporate 20 rear diff with moser 1 piece axles and Detroit Locker, Dana 44 front axle shortened to stock jeep width with Detroit Locker. 456 Gears both ends. 4 wheel disc brakes. 4 inch lift. 35" Ground Hogs. 6 point roll cage with Summit racing seats and 5 point harness. Junk K-mart radio (I'd rather hear the Chevy). 8000 lb. warn winch. Custom rear bumper w/2" receiver built in.
Best Run: Canada 2005
Worst Run: Allegan Forest about 1982 (flopped it on her side)
Best Mod : Chevy Stroker
Worst Mod: Freakin Kmart radio
Words of Wisdom: You know you've been wheelin when you have to clean the poly-wogs out of the air cleaner.
