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Custom TDK Rock Buggy

101 Inches Of Go
By Jordan May
Photography by Phil Howell
Custom Jeep Rock Buggy Driver Side
Custom Jeep Rock Buggy Wheel Tire
Circling the Warn hubs are... 
   
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Custom Jeep Rock Buggy Wheel Tire
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.
Custom Jeep Rock Buggy Passenger Side
The overall wheelbase of this... 
   
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Custom Jeep Rock Buggy Passenger Side
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.
Custom Jeep Rock Buggy Race Coilovers
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Custom Jeep Rock Buggy Race Coilovers
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.
Custom Jeep Rock Buggy Tube Frame
Custom Jeep Rock Buggy Transfer Case
When building something this... 
   
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Custom Jeep Rock Buggy Transfer Case
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.
Custom Jeep Rock Buggy Rock Guard
Chicks dig scars, right? Does... 
   
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Custom Jeep Rock Buggy Rock Guard
Chicks dig scars, right? Does that go for vehicles as well?
Custom Jeep Rock Buggy Rock Crawling
Custom Jeep Rock Buggy Dashboard
With the steering wheel removed,... 
   
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Custom Jeep Rock Buggy Dashboard
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.
Custom Jeep Rock Buggy Front Suspension
If you have any doubt that... 
   
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Custom Jeep Rock Buggy Front Suspension
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.
Custom Jeep Rock Buggy Engine
Located between a beautiful... 
   
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Custom Jeep Rock Buggy Engine
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.
Custom Jeep Rock Buggy Rear Suspension
The rearend matches the front... 
   
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Custom Jeep Rock Buggy Rear Suspension
The rearend matches the front using a Rockcrusher Dana 60 high-pinion axle stuffed with 5.35:1 gears and a Detroit Locker.
Custom Jeep Rock Buggy Rear Axle Detail
The front and rear disc brakes... 
   
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Custom Jeep Rock Buggy Rear Axle Detail
The front and rear disc brakes are from Wilwood.
Custom Jeep Rock Buggy Underbody Detail
From underneath, you can see... 
   
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Custom Jeep Rock Buggy Underbody Detail
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.
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