This 1994 Ford Ranger 4×4 was built for rock crawling and trail riding while maintaining street ability and a low center of gravity.
The drivetrain consists of a 4.0L V6, 5-speed manual transmission, and BW1354 transfer case. The front and rear axles were replaced with Dana 44’s out of a Jeep JK Rubicon. Both have 4.88 gears, factory selectable lockers, PSC differential covers, and have been trussed for added strength. The front uses the Jeep style radius arm suspension, while the rear is leaf sprung. The suspension was setup with 4-inches of lift, and the wheel openings have been cut and enlarged. This makes room for 35×12.50 BFG KM2’s on Dick Cepek 17″ Torque wheels.
The bed was originally a long bed, but was bobbed 10-inches. It has a tool box mounted in the bed along with a bed mounted spare. The Ranger also features a custom rear bumper, rock sliders, and custom roll cage.
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Jim Oaks is the founder of TheRangerStation.com, the longest-running Ford Ranger resource online since 1999. With over 25 years of hands-on experience building and modifying Ford Rangers — including magazine-featured builds like Project Transformer — Jim has become one of the most trusted authorities in the Ford off-road and enthusiast space. In 2019, he was loaned a Ranger FX4 by Ford Motor Company to test and document across the TransAmerica Trail. Jim continues to inspire and guide Ranger owners around the world.
