One of the 2019 Ford Ranger concepts that really stood out at the 2018 SEMA show in Las Vegas this year was the ‘Ranger X’ built by BDS Suspension.
Project Ranger X takes Ranger’s built-in performance and capability to the next level in the form of this ultimate back-country adventurer. The truck features a custom long-bed conversion and Knapheide utility box with custom-built rack system for tools, supplies and recovery gear. Ranger X is ready to do battle with Mother Nature with a BDS Suspension six-inch suspension lift kit with upper control arms, Fox 2.5 Factory Series DSC coil-overs, AirLift rear airbag system and KMC XD Series Grenade off-road wheels wearing BFGoodrich Mud Terrain KM3 tires. A WARN Ascent front bumper with Zeon 10-S winch, rock sliders and full underbody skid plates keep the truck protected out on the trail. Ranger X is ready to tackle the deepest wilderness and the most extreme adventures.
Base vehicle
- 2019 Ranger XLT 4×4 SuperCrew
- 2.3-liter EcoBoost I4 engine
- 10-speed automatic transmission
Powertrain
- Ford Performance by Borla cat-back exhaust with black chrome tips and differential cover
Chassis
- Custom long-bed conversion on 136-inch wheelbase
- BDS Suspension six-inch suspension lift with upper control arms
- Fox 2.5 Factory Series DSC coil-overs
- AirLift rear airbag system
- Extended rear driveshaft
Wheels and tires
- KMC XD Series Grenade off-road wheels, 17 x 9 inches
- BFGoodrich Mud Terrain KM3 tires, 35 x 12.50 inches
Exterior
- Black with fiery orange custom stripes
- Knapheide utility box with custom-built rack system
- WARN Ascent front bumper and Zeon 10-S winch with Factor 55 FlatLink
- Custom rock sliders and rear bumper
- RIGID Radiance, SR-M and Scene Series LED lighting
- Bushwacker front fender flares
- Dometic CFX 40-watt electric cooler
- MaxTrax MKII recovery devices
- Rotopax 2.5-gallon FuelpaX containers
- Amp Research fuel door
Interior
- Ford Performance by WARN Industries recovery kit includes 22-foot by two-inch blue recovery strap rated to 14,400 pounds, ¾-inch D-shackle rated to 18,000 pounds, storage bag and winching gloves
- Ford Accessories tray-style floor liner
- sPod SE eight-switch touch screen relay system
- KICKER audio system
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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.
