This pro street 1984 Ford Ranger recently popped up on eBay. I don’t know that “pro street” is a trend, but I bet this Ranger is a blast to drive.
The Ranger now features a 302 CID V8 that’s been bored to a 306 CID. A 650 carb sits on an Edelbrock Air Gap intake manifold and feeds the fuel from a custom aluminum fuel cell. A Crane Cam and roller rockers controls the fuel and exhaust. 
A 2800 stall convertor sends the power to a C4 automatic transmission. Power is transferred to a Ford 9-inch positraction rear axle with 4:10 gears.
The Ranger rides on 18.50×31 Mickey Thompson rear tires and Centerline wheels.
If you noticed that the cab seems shorter it’s because it’s been chopped 3-1/2 inches. Even the suspension was lowered to give it a mean stance.
About The Author
Jim Oaks is the founder of The Ranger Station, one of the longest-running Ford Ranger enthusiast communities on the web. He has spent over three decades owning, modifying, repairing, and driving Ford Rangers on the street, trail, and cross-country routes.
Since launching TheRangerStation.com in 1999, Jim has documented thousands of real-world Ranger builds, technical repairs, drivetrain swaps, suspension modifications, and off-road tests contributed by owners worldwide. His work has been referenced by enthusiasts, mechanics, and off-road builders looking for practical, experience-based information rather than theoretical advice.
Jim’s hands-on experience includes long-distance overland travel, trail use, drivetrain and axle upgrades, suspension tuning, and platform comparisons across multiple Ranger generations. The content published on The Ranger Station is grounded in first-hand experience and community-verified data, not marketing claims or generic specifications.
