Name: Eric Benner
Forum Name / Link: Ericbphoto
Location: Wellford, SC
Born: 1964
Occupation: Equipment Services Associate (industrial Maintenance Technician) with BMW Manufacturing Co.
Hobbies: photography, camping, hiking, Offroading, Wrenching, RC models (mostly boats), Woodworking
Vehicle: 1993 Ranger Splash 4×4, 3.0L, 6″ Skyjacker lift, 35″ tires, Dana 35 w/Aussie Locker in front, Ford 8.8″ w/Aussie locker in rear, 4.56 gears. Also DD 1997 F150 RWD, 4.6L
Joined: Feb, 2016 – Moderator since 2020
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.