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Off-Road Readers' Rides - May 2012

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By Agustin Jimenez

Bow Tie Tow Rig

Vehicle: 2000 Chevy Silverado 2500
Owner: Kristopher Carlson
Location: USA
Chassis: Stock
Engine: 6.0L V-8, Cold Air Intake, Magnaflow exhaust, Diablosport Tuner
Drivetrain: Built 4L80E, NP246 T-case, 9.5-Inch IFS front differential, 14-Bolt rear, 3.73 gears
Suspension: Stock for now but planning on making some room for 37s!
Steering: Stock
Brakes: Stock
Tires/Wheels: 245/75R16 Michelins on factory 16-Inch alloy wheels, soon to be 37s
Interior: Auto Meter gauges, electronic trailer brake controller
Other Parts: Future plans are to add a bigger cam, as well as headers


Sin City Bomber

Vehicle: 2005 Chevy Silverado 1500
Owner: Josh Green
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Chassis: Stock
Engine: 5.3L V-8, K&N intake
Drivetrain: 4L60E with 2000 RPM stall torque converter, 10-Bolt rear
Suspension: CST long travel kit in front, Deaver leaf springs in rear, Bilstein 5100 shocks all around 
Steering: Stock
Brakes: Stock
Tires/Wheels: 35x12.5R17 Mud Claw Radial MT on 17-Inch Pro Comp wheels
Interior: Kenwood double-din touch screen head unit, black bandanna hanging from rear view mirror
Other Parts: Hannemann fiberglass fenders & bedsides, custom front bumper with skid plate and two Hella off road lights, Silverstar headlights, chrome fuel door, Stubby antenna
Favorite Off-Road Area: Anywhere there’s dirt!


Blue Blood Dakota

Vehicle: 2000 Dodge Dakota SLT
Owner: Pete Koehler
Location: New Haven, Michigan
Chassis: Removed all IFS parts and Chrysler 9.25 rear axle, fabricated brackets to accept ‘78 Bronco suspension and axles.
Engine: 4.7L V-8, cold air intake, Jeep high-output camshafts, bored out throttle body, Magnaflow exhaust
Drivetrain: 45RFE Automatic, torque management modification, NV231 T-Case, ‘78 Bronco front D44 with a TrueTrac, Yukon axleshafts, Warn hubs, ‘78 Bronco rear 9-Inch with a Detroit Locker, Yukon axleshafts, custom front driveshaft, 4.56 gears
Suspension: 4-Inch Bronco coils up front, 7-Inch Alcan leafs out back, dual Pro Comp shocks up front, Pro Comp shocks in the rear
Steering: Notched and reinforced frame to accept Bronco steering box, 4-Inch drop pitman arm, Pro Comp steering stabilizer
Brakes: Vented front disc, 11-Inch rear drum
Tires/Wheels: 36-Inch Super Swamper TSL Radials on 15-Inch black steel wheels.
Interior: Stock
Other Parts: 3-Inch body lift, rear tube bumper with integrated hitch, center mounted rear traction bar, custom gear attached to rear pinion yoke for ABS/Speedometer sensor.
Favorite Off-Road Area: Anywhere in northern Michigan.

By Agustin Jimenez
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