One of the most visually appealing Ford Ranger’s to show up in our forums has been Badkarma’s 2001 Ford Ranger Edge.
The 2001 was the first year for the newer 207 horsepower 4.0L engine, but the SLA front 4WD axle has its limits. Badkarma overcame that by swapping in a Dana 44 solid front axle, and a 9-inch Ford rear axle from a 1979 Ford F-150. Both axles are equipped with 4.56 gears and lockers. It rides on 38.5 x 14.5 x 15 TSL SX tires.
The truck is wrapped in a wetland camo wrap and has matching woodland seat covers and interior trim panels.
Badkarma eventually removed the camo wrap and left it all white.
Even though this truck first showed up in 2007, it still serves as an inspiration to anyone building a 1998-2011.
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About The Author
Jim Oaks is the founder of The Ranger Station (TRS), 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 overlanding 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 adventures. TRS has been heavily referenced by enthusiasts, mechanics, and off-road builders looking for practical, experience-based information.
