Project JKOH

ABOUT THE BUILD

King of the Hammers is one of the toughest off-road races in the world. It is 120 miles of brutal rockcrawling, high-speed desert sections, and terrain that destroys rigs built specifically for it. Most purpose-built race cars don’t make it to the finish line. So the idea of sending a nearly stock Jeep JK into that environment sounded… a little crazy.

That challenge is exactly why JKOH was born.

Created by Dave Cole (Hammerking) and Larry McRae (Poison Spyder), JKOH started as a bone-stock 2011 Jeep JK Sport Unlimited. The mission was simple: take real aftermarket parts that everyday Jeep owners actually use, bolt them onto a showroom JK, and turn it into a KOH-ready race rig, in just a couple of weeks.

It was ambitious, rushed, and right up Poison Spyder’s alley. With support from some of the best companies in the off-road world, JKOH became a legitimate race entry. And more importantly, it proved what a properly outfitted JK could really do.

JKOH went on to inspire a dealer-ready conversion package, giving Jeep owners the chance to build their own version of this race-inspired project.

WHY POISON SPYDER

RACE-PROVEN
PROTECTION

KOH exposes every weak point on a vehicle, so JKOH needed armor that could take direct hits at both crawl speeds and race speeds. Adding Poison Spyder armor gave the JK the clearance, strength, and durability it needed to survive King of the Hammers.

BACKED BY REAL
RACING EXPERIENCE

Poison Spyder designs come from years of racing, testing, and breaking parts in the desert and on the rocks. JKOH benefited directly from that experience. Every component was chosen because it had already been proven in the toughest conditions.

REAL-WORLD PARTS
FOR REAL JEEP OWNERS

Nothing on JKOH was a one-off race piece. The Poison Spyder components used on this build are the same production parts Jeep owners can buy and bolt onto their own rigs.

BUILD LIST

Tap through the sections to see the upgrades.

Armor Powertrain & Performance Exterior Interior & Safety / Recovery

Poison Spyder front and rear bumpers providing maximum clearance and serious protection.
Poison Spyder Brawler Rockers protecting the lower tub from ledges, rocks, and side impacts.
Poison Spyder Crusher Corners reinforcing the rear tub for high-impact durability.
Poison Spyder front and rear Crusher Flares to add tire clearance and shield from debris.
Poison Spyder Bombshell front and rear diff covers to guard the gears.
Custom Ultra4 chromoly cage for reinforcement and safety.

EVO Double-Throw-Down suspension, combining a front coilover system and rear EVO-lever setup with King Shocks 2.0 coilovers and 2.5 triple-bypass shocks.
Currie RockJock 60 front axle with 35-spline Detroit Locker.
Currie low-pinion full-floater Dana 60 rear axle with 40-spline ARB Air Locker.
Avenger supercharger for added power.
Dynomax high-flow exhaust for improved throttle response.

Raceline 17" beadlock wheels wrapped in BFGoodrich 39" Red Label Krawlers.
Custom exterior graphics and powder coating.

PRP racing seats, harnesses, and window nets to keep driver and passengers secure.
Race-focused interior layout built for visibility, comfort, and quick access during troubleshooting.
Warn winch with Dominion Off-Road synthetic line for recovery.
sPOD power distribution system to manage all lighting and accessories.

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