It is often said that a picture is worth a thousand words…Well if that’s the case, the owners of Jagged Extreme have a few thousand words they’d like to share with you…

Justin and Brandon Schueler have come along way in the past two years. While they were busy building jeeps for their families rock crawling interests they were introduced to the Yamaha Rhino by an acquaintance who had bought one of the first ones available in the Phoenix area. Not long after that introduction, the two men purchased that same Rhino and began some custom work that would soon attract more than just a little attention. The stock green vehicle that originally entered the shop now sports a bright flamed paint job, custom roll cage, custom wheels, and many other new features…The finished product was such a success that everyone around with Rhinos, as well as those with them on order, wanted theirs customized as well.

“Before I knew it there were five Rhinos lined up for work.” Remarked Justin as he holds up pictures of their first machine. This was the machine that made its debut at the Sand Sports Super Show in 2004. With just the exposure from that show, and the introduction of their web site, Jagged Extreme moved into a larger facility to help contain their overflowing business that has now expanded to the limits of this new building as well. Not bad for a company that doesn’t even advertise.

On the day I visited the shop, the crew was busy working on their newest creation for the 2005 Sand Sports Super Show. This baby had been stripped down to the bone, painted, polished, and completely customized. Tilt steering, fuel cell, aluminum A-arms, tricked out rims, and custom seats with harnesses! To truly appreciate the creative talent that has been poured into these vehicles you’ve got to see them in person. Care and pride in workmanship are two qualities that are highly apparent in the products that leave this shop. As we walked next to the line of stock Rhinos ready to be transformed, Justin informed me that people from all over the country have their vehicles shipped to Jagged Extreme for custom work. Some of these vehicles are shipped to the shop before the owner has even seen them. “They contact us to discuss what changes they want made, and before we’re through with the work, they’re adding more.” Remarked Bill Schueler, as he stood next to their newest creation. Uncle Ted (Ted Nugent) even had the plastic for his rhino shipped to the shop for a custom paint job to debut on his upcoming reality show, Wanted Ted or Alive.

Now that you’ve seen some of the goods, you’ve got to be asking; so how much? Well, for the custom paint, wheels, etc…( something along the lines of the Orange Rhino) you’re looking at somewhere around $3,000- $6,000, but if you want to add the stereo and the electronics to go with it you’re looking in the neighborhood of $4,000- $7,000. For those of you that want the Full Monty, like the red rhino creation, then you’ll have to give Bill a call to discuss the price.

Jagged Extreme is by no means a shop for Yamaha Rhinos only. They will customize just about anything off road, such as; ATV’s, Jeeps, Polaris Rangers, and the new Arctic Cat Prowler. At this point in time, the majority of their work is concentrated on the Yamaha Rhino due to its growing popularity with consumers as a multi-use vehicle.

Jagged Extreme is also a one stop shop for parts for those who enjoy turning the wrench for themselves. In the very near future Jagged Extreme plans to have their full blown parts list available on their site so you can have access them any time. For more information, you can visit Jagged Extreme on the web @ jaggedx.com.