Overlanding (adventure travel) has been gaining popularity, but it has been around for a while. In 2012, forum member ‘Flexfab’ turned his 1992 Ford Ranger in to an ‘Expedition Truck’.
According to Flexfab:
I bought this truck new in 1992 and promptly took it to Baja for 3 months. The truck has been nothing but “Old Faithful”, TTB and all. After wallowing around North America with the worst bump-steer ever engineered into a vehicle, it was time to turn it into a proper camping rig. Just thought I’d share a few of the build shots and some poser finish shots.
Quick List of Modifications:
- 35 x 17 Pro Comp Extreme MTs
- 1979 full-size Bronco Dana 44 front axle
- 4.56 gears and an ARB
- Bilstein 2.5 x 12 coil-overs
- Bilstein air bumps
- 5.0 Atlas transfer case
- 1992 F-150 8.8-inch rear axle
- 4.56 gears and a Detroit Locker
- All Pro Baja leaf rear springs
- Bilstein 5150 rear shocks
- 3″ Deaver shackles with flipped brackets
- 15 gal extra fuel cell
- 12,000 lb. winch
- 160 amp alternator
- Bushwacker cut out flares
- Tepui Kukenam roof top tent
Link:
Check out Flexfab’s ‘92 Ranger Expedition Truck‘ build thread.
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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.
