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 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 Ranger 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.
