When it came time to design the interior, trail safety was paramount, so the first thing Therrien did was send the TJ to Innovative Chassis in Ocala, Florida, where the staff designed a custom heavy-duty six-point rollcage. In addition to being functional, the cage features a trick design that routes the A-pillar rollbar behind the dash. This design not only keeps the bar out of the driver and passenger's way, but also offers clean looks. Next, he designed a custom full trunk, which offers safe, secure storage for the plethora of trail supplies he carries at all times. Finally, he sprayed the rollbar and entire interior of the body tub with durable Gator Liner paint, which offers a low-maintenance, protective covering that stands up to hard trail use.
The computer age may have coined the term multi-tasking, but Therrien's TJ defines it with its ability to easily handle any type of challenge with ease.
SpecificationsVehicle: '98 Jeep Wrangler
Owner/Hometown: Jerry Therrien/ Tarpon Springs, Florida
Engine: 4.0L I-6
Induction: Turbo City throttle-body kit; K&N air filter
Transmission: Stock automatic
Transfer case/Low range: Atlas II/3.8:1
Frontend: Dana 30, ARB Air Locker
Rearend: Dana 44, ARB Air Locker
Ring-and-pinion: 4.56:1
Brakes: Front and rear disc
Suspension: Rubicon Express4-1/2-inch, Doetsch Tech shock absorbers
Tires/Wheels: 35x12.50R15 BFGMud-Terrains/10x15 bead lock rims
Added features: Warn 9,000-pound winch; Rockcrawler bumpers; Rubicon Express upper and lower control arms; reinforced factory control arm mounts; Rubicon Express tie rod; Rusty's tie rod components; full underbody skidplating; full rollcage; Turbo City throttle-body kit; K&N air filter; Borla header; Gibson exhaust