(At the 2019 Ford Ranger start of production celebration in Detroit, Michigan)
Name: Caleb Johnson
Forum Name / Link: fastpakr
Location: Roanoke, VA
Year Born: 1980
Occupation: Telecommunications Manager
Hobbies: Running and backpacking. Love to ride motorcycles but they’re all torn apart right now.
Vehicle Details: 1994 Ranger 2.3 that I picked up in 2008. Former owner of an ’86 Ranger, ’84 and ’86 Bronco II’s, and a ’94 Explorer.
How long you’ve been a member of TRS: Since a few months before TRS/RRORC split – whenever that was… 2001?
(Gathering with TRS Staff in Detroit Michigan for the debut of the 2019 Ford Ranger)
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.