June 2025 Rig of the Month-Rick Fry


Congratulations to another K&I Legend! Rick Fry and Big Bird have been chosen June 2025 "Rig of the Month"! Rick has been with the club since 1995. That's 30 years of muddy fun... Big Bird is a Fry Fabrication custom built 1968/73 Jeepster/CJ5 cross. With a custom stretched and widened frame. Big Bird is currently running 5.3 small block with a manual T18 transmission. Axles are of the Dana 44 and 60 variety. The whole thing is supported by a high-tech Leaf Spring suspension. When you see Rick congratulate him on this honor and his longevity with this group!

May 2025 Rig of the Month-Matt Palsha

Congratulations to Matt Palsha for being chosen K&I Fourwheelers May 2025 "Rig of The Month"! Matt currently wheels a vintage 1988 YJ. This unique Jeep sports Tons, can't lose 42s and a super low CG leaf suspension...Congratulate Matt when you see him at the meeting or on the trails!

April 2025 Rig of the Month-Troy Slaughter

Congratulations, to Troy Slaughter and his extremely capable Jeep for being named K&I Four Wheelers April 2025 "Rig of the Month"! Boldly going where Buggies fear to go...Anyway congratulate Troy when you see him! I think you will agree this is a really cool build! 2005 Jeep LJ.

Wide Open LJ Chassis.

Wide open front and Rear 14 bolts ARBs front and rear

LS3 engine 6L80 trans Atlas 3.8

42” BFG Sticky’s

Custom Dash and PRP seats

March 2025 Rig of the Month- Mike Freeman

Congratulations, to the Legendary Mike Freeman! Mike and Mudcrutch have been chosen March K&I Four Wheelers "Rig of the Month. Mike's driving skill and Mudcrutch continue to demonstrate that you don't have to be in a buggy to do extreme wheeling. We don't have a lot of pictures of Mike as everyone is usually diving for cover when he hit an obstacle! Please add a few pictures if you have any!

February 2025 Rig of the Month- Tony Humphrey

Congratulations Tony Humphrey on being chosen February 2025 "Rig of the Month"! Tony is always willing to lend a helping hand whether it is trail guiding, picnic help or just dragging our past El Presidente up muddy hill! Jeep Specs:

2008 JKU

6.0 LS

4L80 Trans

Atlas T-Case

ORI’s

Dana 60 front

Sterling 10.5 in rear

43” Sticky Cousin Kissers

January 2025 Rig of the Month- Kyle Burns