Over the years, the evolution of the rock buggy has become more apparent in the world of four-wheeling and rockcrawling. As with most action sports, people get tired of building up moderately equipped vehicles they have to drive to work the next day and instead search for something a little more extreme. In Tony Scott's case, he was looking to build a new rockcrawling rig that would satisfy his hunger for taking on the higher-level trails to which he was quickly becoming accustomed.
The creation of his new vehicle began at the doorstep of ThrottleDown Kustoms of Moore, Montana. The company's proven track record of building some truly unique four-wheel-drive vehicles from production to rolling chassis was more than enough to convince Tony he had found the right shop.
Circling the Warn hubs are...
Circling the Warn hubs are massive 40x13.50R17 Goodyear MT/R tires and 17x10 Allied beadlock wheels. If you have the clearance, running tires this size will make obstacles like "The Crack" in Moab, Utah, a breeze.
The overall wheelbase of this...
The overall wheelbase of this buggy is 101 inches, making it the perfect length for getting through just about anything. You might be saying to yourself, "This sure does look like a Jeep Wrangler with a well-built 'cage." But it's not. Tony crafted the hood and aluminum side panels himself to give it the Jeep look and added a Jeep-style front grille to finish it off.
When it comes to absorbing...
When it comes to absorbing impact or searching for maximum wheel travel, there is nothing more capable than coilover shocks. These 16-inch Sway-A-Way RaceRunner coilovers are a perfect choice for the four-link suspension.
When building something this...
When building something this custom, there is no point in going cheap when it comes to your transfer case. Tony chose an Atlas II transfer case with a 3.8:1 ratio.
Chicks dig scars, right? Does...
Chicks dig scars, right? Does that go for vehicles as well?
With the steering wheel removed,...
With the steering wheel removed, we can see an entire lineup of Auto Meter gauges. When pushing your vehicle to its limits, it's very important to know precisely what it's doing, including the things you can't see.
If you have any doubt that...
If you have any doubt that Tony pushes his vehicle, just spend a few minutes underneath it and witness the battle wounds. This custom-designed front end is supported by a Rockcrusher Dana 60 high-pinion axle stuffed with Randy's Ring & Pinion 5.35:1 gears and a Detroit Locker. This buggy also sports a hydraulic steering setup from Performance Off-Road Solutions.
Located between a beautiful...
Located between a beautiful set of coilovers is a Chevrolet 350ci motor equipped with a Howell fuel injection system, Hedman headers, and MSD ignition. This much power is sure to keep Tony's right foot happy in the trenches.
The rearend matches the front...
The rearend matches the front using a Rockcrusher Dana 60 high-pinion axle stuffed with 5.35:1 gears and a Detroit Locker.
The front and rear disc brakes...
The front and rear disc brakes are from Wilwood.
From underneath, you can see...
From underneath, you can see the four-link suspension system designed by ThrottleDown Kustoms that helps Tony achieve maximum articulation over any terrain. Linked suspension systems are becoming more popular because of their nearly unlimited potential.