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1993-1997 Ford Ranger 4×4

1997 Ford Ranger 4×4 – Ranch Ranger
15 Jun 2017

1997 Ford Ranger 4×4 – Ranch Ranger

by Jim Oaks | posted in: 1993-1997 Ford Ranger 4x4, V8 Powered Rangers | 0

This 1997 Ford Ranger 4×4 is owned by Andy Waters of Moorpark, California. Its tube frame was built by Weitzel Motorsports of Santee, California. Additional work was done by Stewart Raceworks of El Cajon along with Unique Metal of Oceanside, … Continued

1997 Ford Ranger 4x4 - Ranch Ranger
PlumCrazy’s 1995 Ford Ranger 4×4
15 Jun 2017

PlumCrazy’s 1995 Ford Ranger 4×4

by Jim Oaks | posted in: 1993-1997 Ford Ranger 4x4 | 0

(2014 TRS Off-Road Truck Of The Year) One of the most capable off-road rigs at The Ranger Station is this 1995 Ford Ranger 4×4 owned by Seth Schacht (aka ‘PlumCrazy’). This truck is such an impressive off-road rig, that it … Continued

PlumCrazy's 1995 Ford Ranger 4x4
Patricio Leguia ‘PatoV6’ 1997 Ford Ranger 4×4
15 Jun 2017

Patricio Leguia ‘PatoV6’ 1997 Ford Ranger 4×4

by Jim Oaks | posted in: 1993-1997 Ford Ranger 4x4, 4WD Solid Axle Swap (SAS) | 0

Our Chile forum member Patov6 (Patricio Leguia) is the owner and builder of this 1997 Ford Ranger 4×4. Like most people, Patov6 started out with a stock Ford Ranger with a basic suspension and body lift. But the more he … Continued

Patricio Leguia 'PatoV6' 1997 Ford Ranger 4x4
Not All There Racing
14 Jun 2017

Not All There Racing

by Jim Oaks | posted in: 1993-1997 Ford Ranger 4x4, Off-Road Racing | 0

Recently I had the opportunity to talk to Aaron Matthew-“Air” for short, President of Uconn Off-Road and the owner/driver of Not All There Racing about the 1995 Ford Ranger he’s building to replace the Bronco he races…….. What have you … Continued

Not All There Racing
Bray Dierker (‘Bray D’) 1996 Ford Ranger 4×4
14 Jun 2017

Bray Dierker (‘Bray D’) 1996 Ford Ranger 4×4

by Jim Oaks | posted in: 1993-1997 Ford Ranger 4x4, 4WD Solid Axle Swap (SAS) | 0

Forum Member ‘Bray D’ and his Ford Ranger is well known amongst our forum members. This well thought out trail rig sees regular trail duty, and Bray and his Ford Ranger even participated in the Petersen-s 4Wheel & Off-Road 2012 … Continued

Bray Dierker ('Bray D') 1996 Ford Ranger 4x4
Jim Oaks’ 1996 Ford Ranger 4×4 (TRS-2)
14 Jun 2017

Jim Oaks’ 1996 Ford Ranger 4×4 (TRS-2)

by Jim Oaks | posted in: 1993-1997 Ford Ranger 4x4, TRS Trucks | 0

The Ranger seen on this page is my 1996 Ford Ranger SuperCab 4×4 that I call TRS-2. The buildup of this truck came as a result of a lot of luck, and a great opportunity. In April 2003 I hosted … Continued

Jim Oaks' 1996 Ford Ranger 4x4 (TRS-2)
Dhkonrad 1993 Ford Ranger 4×4
31 Dec 2013

Dhkonrad 1993 Ford Ranger 4×4

by Jim Oaks | posted in: 1993-1997 Ford Ranger 4x4, 4WD Solid Axle Swap (SAS) | 0

2013 Off-Road Truck of The Year Each month The Ranger Station holds a ‘Off-Road Truck of The Month’ contest in our forums. Members nominate vehicles for the first half of the month and then vote on them during the second … Continued

CrazyWhiteBoy 1997 Ford Ranger 4×4 SAS
27 Nov 2011

CrazyWhiteBoy 1997 Ford Ranger 4×4 SAS

by Jim Oaks | posted in: 1993-1997 Ford Ranger 4x4, 4WD Solid Axle Swap (SAS) | 0

May 2011 Off-Road Truck of The Month CrazyWhiteBoy 1997 Ford Ranger 4×4 SAS This 1997 Ford Ranger 4×4 is owned by forum member CrazyWhiteBoy. It’s powered by a 4.0L V6 that’s backed by a 5-speed manual transmission and BW1354 manual … Continued

CrazyWhiteBoy 1997 Ford Ranger 4x4 SAS
Wahlstrom1 1997 Ford Ranger 4×4
5 Jan 2011

Wahlstrom1 1997 Ford Ranger 4×4

by Jim Oaks | posted in: 1993-1997 Ford Ranger 4x4, 4WD Solid Axle Swap (SAS) | 0

  2011 Off-Road Truck Of The Year: Wahlstrom1 1997 Ford Ranger Every year, The Ranger Station’s Off-Road Truck Of The Month winners compete for the title of Off-Road Truck Of The Year. After another year of impressive Rangers and tough … Continued

Brian Barker’s 1993 Ford Ranger
27 Nov 2010

Brian Barker’s 1993 Ford Ranger

by Jim Oaks | posted in: 1993-1997 Ford Ranger 4x4, 4WD Solid Axle Swap (SAS), Off-Road Racing, V8 Powered Rangers | 0

Brian Barker’s 1993 Ford Ranger – 2010 Top Truck Challenge   Results – Finished 7th overall after battling with transmissions problems. Finished 1st in Tow Test Finished 3rd in Mud Pit Specifications: Owner name/city: Brian Barker/Plamondon, Alberta, Canada Occupation: Auto … Continued

Brian Barker's 1993 Ford Ranger
Brendank69’s 1-Ton SAS Ranger
5 Dec 2008

Brendank69’s 1-Ton SAS Ranger

by Jim Oaks | posted in: 1993-1997 Ford Ranger 4x4 | 0

For our 2008-2009 Winter issue I wanted to bring you a variety of vehicles to try and cover different styles of builds going on in the forum. There’s always a few that stand out. Some more than others. This solid … Continued

1994 Ford Ranger Sky Splash Concept
21 Aug 1995

1994 Ford Ranger Sky Splash Concept

by Jim Oaks | posted in: 1993-1997 Ford Ranger 4x4, Ford Concept Vehicles | 0

The Sky Splash was audacious. “Attention hang glider buffs!” said Ford’s release. “Ford has developed a concept vehicle just for you.” The features went above and beyond to turn the truck into the perfect hang-glider launcher as per the press … Continued

1994 Ford Ranger Sky Splash Concept

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