Forum member ‘ericbphoto’ (Eric Benner) brought his 1993 Ford Ranger Splash 4×4 to the 20th Anniversary Trail Ride in Ohio, and he was definitely not afraid to wheel it. I was surprised at how well the truck worked, and the fact that he never broke an axle shaft or locking hub wheeling it so hard.
This has definitely been a well thought out build, and works great.
Eric did get the Ranger high centered after sliding off of some rocks, but we were able to get him back under way without breaking anything. Hopefully we’ll be able to wheel some more together in the future.
Specifications:
- 3.0L V6
- M50D 5-Speed manual transmission
- Skyjacker Class-II 6-Inch suspension lift with extended radius arms
- Superlift Superunner Steering
- 31-Spline Ford 8.8-inch rear axle from a FX4 Ranger
- Dana 35 TTB front axle
- Yukon 4.56 gears
- Aussie Lockers
- Front c-clip eliminator
- 35×12.50×15 BFGoodrich All Terrains on steel wheels
- Jeep front tube bumper modified to fit
- Rear receiver hitch
- VIAIR air compressor and tank
Link:
To view Eric’s build thread, check out Project 1993 Splash 4×4
More Photos:
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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.
