Randy's Screamin' Lizard Special
Hard Facts
Owner: Randy Byers
Hometown: Euless, Texas
Wheeling Experience: 20-plus
Favorite Wheeling Spots: Moab, Utah
Vehicle: '07 Wrangler Unlimited
Engine: 6.1L Hemi
Transmission: 545RFE five-speed automatic
Transfer Case: NV241
Front Suspension: Full-Traction long-arm, 16-inch Off Road Evolution/King coilovers and air bumps
Rear Suspension: Full-Traction long-arm, Off Road Evolution Evo Lever Double Throwdown
Axles: Currie Rock Jock III (front and rear)
Ring and Pinion: 5.13
Differentials: ARB Air Locker (front and rear)
Wheels: Rock Crawler 17x9 with Staun internal beadlocks
Tires: 42x14.50x17 Goodyear MT/R Kevlar
Typical Fuel Economy: 12 mpg
Other Stuff: PSC ram assist, Screamin' Lizard customs tire carrier, Rock Hard sport cage, Mastercraft belts, Shrockworks stubby front bumper and rockers, Warn
Powerplant winch, AEV hood, Bestop Trek top, Tuffy center console
Estimated Value: N/A
Favorite Mod: 6.1L Hemi and Off Road Evolution Evo suspension
Least Favorite Mod: Bestop Trektop (old version)
If I Built It Again: "I would determine what I ultimately wanted and build it one time rather than constantly upgrading."
Joe's Daily Driver
Hard Facts
Owner: Joe Daro
Hometown: Phoenix, Arizona
Wheeling Experience: 14 years
Favorite Wheeling Spots: Arizona, Utah and Johnson Valley
Vehicle: '07 Wrangler Rubicon
Engine: Stock 3.8L V-6
Transmission: Stock automatic
Transfer Case: Stock NV241OR
Suspension: Rock Krawler 5.5-inch X-Factor Plus long-arm
Axles: Stock Rubicon Dana 44 with Superior shafts (front and rear)
Ring and Pinion: 5.38
Differentials: Stock Rubicon Locker (front and rear)
Wheels: 17x8 Walker Evans beadlocks
Tires: 40x13.50x17 Goodyear MT/R Kevlar
Estimated Value: $65,000
Typical Fuel Economy: 17.3 mpg
Other Stuff: Gen-Right bumpers and rockers, HID headlights and KC lights
Favorite Mod: 40-inch tires and long arm suspension
Least Favorite Mod: RIPP supercharger (removed)
If I Built It Again: "I'd install Dana 60s and 42-inch tires."