When it comes to creating a state-of-the-art buggy, there are certain "givens." The givens include such things as stout axles, a powerful engine, lots of ground clearance, generous approach and departure angles, a flexy but stable suspension, and of course, big meats. In other words, a rig like Missouri pipefitter Brett Jerome's TJ buggy. It's no wonder you voted him in.
Specifications
Owner name/city: Brett Jerome/Blue Springs, Missouri
Occupation: Pipefitter
Vehicle model: Jeep TJ/buggy
Estimated value: $50,000
Engine/aspiration: 8.1L Chevy V-8, 3-in exhaust, Dynomax Race Bullet mufflers
Transmission: TH400, heavy-duty clutches and sprag, Summit Racing cooler
Transfer case: NP203/205 doubler
Suspension (f/r): Double triangulated, Fox 2.5 air shocks, Poly Performance limiting straps/double triangulated, Fox 2.5 air shocks, Poly Performance limiting straps
Axles (f/r): 2 1/2-ton Rockwell, Ouverson locker, pinion brake, axleshafts/2 1/2-ton Rockwell, Ouverson spool, pinion brake, axleshafts
Axle ratio: 6.72:1
Wheels: 20x12 Stazworks double beadlock
Tires: 54-in Mickey Thompson Baja Claw TTC