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1998-2003 Ford Ranger 4×4

legoms013 2000 Ford Ranger
15 Jun 2017

legoms013 2000 Ford Ranger

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

Sometimes there really is more to a truck than meets the eye. Forum member ‘legoms013’s Ford Ranger is a perfect example of that. Looking closely you’ve probably concluded that it’s a newer style Ford Ranger with a front solid axle … Continued

legoms013 2000 Ford Ranger
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
Ozziemo27’s 1999 Ford Ranger 4×4
1 Jul 2010

Ozziemo27’s 1999 Ford Ranger 4×4

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

June 2010 Off-Road Truck of the Month When ozziemo27 introduced his 1999 Ford Ranger to The Ranger Station in April 2010, it was already a work in progress. The regular-cab XLT started out as a stock 4×4 with a 4.0L … Continued

Fx4wannabe01 2001 Ford Ranger 4×4
1 Mar 2010

Fx4wannabe01 2001 Ford Ranger 4×4

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

Fx4wannabe01 2001 Ford Ranger XLT 4×4 Shane, better known on The Ranger Station forums as Fx4wannabe01, introduced himself to the community back in September 2008. At the time, he had a Deep Wedgewood Blue 2001 Ford Ranger XLT 4×4 SuperCab … Continued

Quasi242’s 2000 Ford Ranger 4×4
5 Feb 2010

Quasi242’s 2000 Ford Ranger 4×4

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

Quasi242’s 2000 Ford Ranger 4×4 Long Travel Build From RCD Suspension Lift to Dixon Brothers Racing Long Travel When Matt Cawley’s Ford Ranger appeared in the April 2009 issue of 4 Wheel Drive & Sport Utility magazine, it was already … Continued

Rwenzing’s 5.0L Supercharged Ranger FX4
31 Jan 2009

Rwenzing’s 5.0L Supercharged Ranger FX4

by Jim Oaks | posted in: 1998-2003 Ford Ranger 4x4, V8 Powered Rangers | 0

Rwenzing’s 5.0L Supercharged Ranger FX4 The Ranger Station’s December 2008 Truck of the Month and 2008 Truck of the Year Some modified trucks are impressive because of the parts that were installed. Others are impressive because of the thought and … Continued

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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