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1998-2003 Ford Ranger 4×4

Bryan Smith – TREC Racer C747
14 Jun 2017

Bryan Smith – TREC Racer C747

by Jim Oaks | posted in: 1998-2003 Ford Ranger 4x4, Off-Road Racing | 0

Who says off-road racing has to be an expensive hobby? TREC = Trail Racing Endurance Circuit. TREC is a race help within the Badlands Off-Road Park in Attica Indiana. The 12-mile course traverses sand dunes, woods, hills, mud, water crossings, … Continued

Bryan Smith - TREC Racer C747
Billy Diesel 7.3L Ford Ranger Dually Diesel
14 Jun 2017

Billy Diesel 7.3L Ford Ranger Dually Diesel

by Jim Oaks | posted in: 1998-2003 Ford Ranger 4x4, 4WD Solid Axle Swap (SAS), Diesel Powered Rangers | 0

Billy Diesel is a member of our forum and has been building this impressive dually Ranger. You would probably never guess that there is a 7.3L turbo diesel lurking under that hood, or that one could even fit in a … Continued

Billy Diesel 7.3L Ford Ranger Dually Diesel
Ford78’s 1999 Ford Ranger SAS 4×4
30 Nov 2016

Ford78’s 1999 Ford Ranger SAS 4×4

by Jim Oaks | posted in: 1998-2003 Ford Ranger 4x4, 4WD Solid Axle Swap (SAS) | 0

Seeing a 1998-2011 Ford Ranger converted to a solid front axle (SAS) isn’t all that rare, but it is rare to see one that’s been done with front leaf springs. When forum member Ford78 built this 1999 Ford Ranger 3.0L … Continued

Ford78's 1999 Ford Ranger SAS 4x4
Badkarma 2001 Ford Ranger SAS 4×4
24 Nov 2016

Badkarma 2001 Ford Ranger SAS 4×4

by Jim Oaks | posted in: 1998-2003 Ford Ranger 4x4, 4WD Solid Axle Swap (SAS) | 0

One of the most visually appealing Ford Ranger’s to show up in our forums has been Badkarma’s 2001 Ford Ranger Edge. The 2001 was the first year for the newer 207 horsepower 4.0L engine, but the SLA front 4WD axle … Continued

Badkarma 2001 Ford Ranger SAS 4x4
Ford Back Country Ranger Blast Concept Truck
1 Jan 2001

Ford Back Country Ranger Blast Concept Truck

by Jim Oaks | posted in: 1998-2003 Ford Ranger 4x4, Ford Concept Vehicles | 0

Ford Motor Company presented over 24 show vehicles at the 2001 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas. Highlights included the Back Country Ranger “Blast”. The Blast features rigid impact beams in place of doors, and retractable roof … Continued

Back Country Ranger Blast Concept Truck

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