2006 Ultimate Adventure Truck and Driver Profiles - Fred Perry- 2005 Jeep Wrangler
Fred Perry - 2005 Jeep Wrangler
Driver: Fred Perry
Age:64
Occupation:Owner of Clemson 4 Wheel Center
Where did you come from?:Clemson, SC
Did you tow it out or drive it?:Towed
How long have you been off-roading?:40 years, and some farm driving before that
What got you into 4x4s?:Ex-partner and my brother
Favorite part of the trip:The two rock trails the first two days
Funniest thing you saw happen:James Watson jumping Tom Boyd
What was your least favorite part of the trip?:The aftermath of the mud hole
Hardtop, soft top, or no top:Half soft top
Would you want to work for a 4x4 mag now that you've met us and seen what we do?:No, sir! I enjoy watching, but forget joining you guys
Would you kick out your co-driver if we had a supermodel to ride in your truck?:Uh no, unless she could spot
Would you do it again next year, or would it be asking too much of your battered body?:Ready to go again right now
Favorite truck on the trip (besides your own):Pat Meiwes' Warn Jeep (I built that one too)
Co-Driver:Pat Murray
Age:43
Occupation:Owner of Murray's Body Shop
Vehicle: Perry-Built Jeep Wrangler YJ
--Looks like an Unlimited, but actually two TJ bodies grafted together
Year:2005
Tires/Wheels:39-inch BFG Krawlers/17x9 Walker Evans bead locks
Steering:AGR steering box with hydro-assist, crossover
Front suspension:Teraflex LCG, Clemson brackets, Fabtech air shocks
Rear suspension:Teraflex LCG, Fabtech air shocks
Front drivetrain:Hi-pinion 60, Detroit Locker, chromoly shafts, 4.88 gears, CTM U-joints
Rear drivetrain:Hi-pinion 60, Detroit Locker, chromoly shafts, 4.88 gears
Driveshafts:Custom 1350
Tranny:Auto from WJ
Transfer case(s)/ratio(s)/other mods:Atlas 3.8
Engine/Mods:4.7L WJ engine
Bumpers/rails/rollcage:Big Daddy aluminum bumpers and rails, custom rollcage
Winch:Warn
What (on your truck) gave you problems during the trip?:Shock shaft broke in rear.