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Ford Auto Nights Ford Ranger XLT Tremor
26 Nov 2020

Ford Auto Nights Ford Ranger XLT Tremor

by Jim Oaks | posted in: 2019-2023 Ford Ranger, Overlanding & Adventure Rigs | 0

DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 18, 2020 – For once, what happened in Vegas, does not have to stay there. After COVID-19 knocked out this year’s SEMA show in Sin City, Ford is pivoting to virtually reveal epic customizations of the company’s latest … Continued

Ford Auto Nights Ford Ranger XLT Tremor
USCGC130’s 1997 Ford Ranger Adventure Truck
1 Aug 2020

USCGC130’s 1997 Ford Ranger Adventure Truck

by Jim Oaks | posted in: 1993-1997 Ford Ranger 4x4, Overlanding & Adventure Rigs | 0

Two things I really love are older Ford Rangers and adventure travel. When I saw this 1997 Ford Ranger 4×4 being built by forum member ‘USCGC130’ it quickly captured my attention. After following the build for a while, I sent … Continued

USCGC130's 1997 Ford Ranger Adventure Truck
1992 Ford Ranger Expedition
1 Feb 2020

1992 Ford Ranger Expedition

by Jim Oaks | posted in: 1989-1992 Ford Ranger 4x4, 4WD Solid Axle Swap (SAS), Overlanding & Adventure Rigs | 0

Overlanding (adventure travel) has been gaining popularity, but it has been around for a while. In 2012, forum member ‘Flexfab’ turned his 1992 Ford Ranger in to an ‘Expedition Truck’. According to Flexfab: I bought this truck new in 1992 … Continued

1992 Ford Ranger Expedition Truck
The ‘Loan Ranger’ – 2019 Ford Ranger FX4
28 Jun 2019

The ‘Loan Ranger’ – 2019 Ford Ranger FX4

by Jim Oaks | posted in: 2019-2023 Ford Ranger, Overlanding & Adventure Rigs, TRS Trucks | 0

(Looks like a backdrop, but this photo was really taken in Colorado!) In March 2019, Ford loaned me a 2019 Ford Ranger FX4 to use for 6-months to celebrate 20-years of TheRangerStation.com. Ford allowed me to modify the truck as … Continued

The 'Loan Ranger' - 2019 Ford Ranger
Overland Expo West – 2019
26 May 2019

Overland Expo West – 2019

by Jim Oaks | posted in: Overlanding & Adventure Rigs, Vagabonds & Adventures | 0

Overland Expo West 2019 – And Why You Should Go To An Overland Expo! I love to travel and discover new areas. I’ve done everything from a random 1-day roadtrip, to a trip that lasted 22-days. These trips always involve … Continued

Overland Expo - Why You Should Go
Overlanding Ford Bronco II
1 Oct 2018

Overlanding Ford Bronco II

by Jim Oaks | posted in: 1984-1988 Ford Bronco II, Overlanding & Adventure Rigs | 0

  You don’t see a lot of Ford Bronco II’s set up for overlanding, so it’s nice when you actually find one. Chris Rodriguez has done a great job setting his up for some off pavement adventures. The stock Dana 28 … Continued

Overlanding – 2006 Ford Ranger FX4
15 Jul 2018

Overlanding – 2006 Ford Ranger FX4

by Jim Oaks | posted in: 2004-2011 Ford Ranger 4x4, Overlanding & Adventure Rigs | 0

This 2006 Ford Ranger FX4 based out of Steinbach Manitoba has been set up to overland and explore the beauty that Canada has to offer. It doesn’t take an expensive expedition vehicle to get out and travel. The 2006 Ford … Continued

Overlanding - 2006 Ford Ranger FX4
2001 Ford Ranger 4×4 Overlander
2 Mar 2018

2001 Ford Ranger 4×4 Overlander

by Jim Oaks | posted in: 1998-2003 Ford Ranger 4x4, Overlanding & Adventure Rigs | 0

This 2001 Ford Ranger 4×4 was purchased with the intended purpose of being a work truck, but it didn’t stay that way long. After exploring the options for lifting this Ranger, the owner chose to add a 3-inch body lift … Continued

2001 Ford Ranger 4x4 Overlander
Mr Bossley’s 2008 Ford Ranger Overlander
3 Feb 2018

Mr Bossley’s 2008 Ford Ranger Overlander

by Jim Oaks | posted in: 2004-2011 Ford Ranger 4x4, Overlanding & Adventure Rigs | 0

Have you been wheeling this winter? I love a cool Ford Ranger (no pun intended). I love them even more when I can watch the build of the truck as it progresses with the owners vision. Case in point is … Continued

2008 Ford Ranger Overlander
Harley’s Eddie Bauer Bronco II
10 Dec 2017

Harley’s Eddie Bauer Bronco II

by Jim Oaks | posted in: 1984-1988 Ford Bronco II, Overlanding & Adventure Rigs | 0

Eddie Bauer was a sportsman, merchant, and inventor whose knack for design produced some of the twentieth century’s most useful outerwear and recreational equipment. He was among the first to use goose down to line and insulate jackets and created … Continued

Safari Pacific Exploration Ford Ranger
14 Jun 2017

Safari Pacific Exploration Ford Ranger

by Jim Oaks | posted in: 1998-2003 Ford Ranger 2WD, 2WD Off-Road Rangers, Overlanding & Adventure Rigs | 0

Travis Schanafelt is a member of The Ranger Station that posts under the name ‘schanusa‘. He has a website: Trav Schan Travis is probably best known on this forum for his Ranger build that involved shortening the bed and extending … Continued

Safari Pacific Exploration Ford Ranger
Ultimate Adventure Bronco II
26 Apr 2017

Ultimate Adventure Bronco II

by Jim Oaks | posted in: 1984-1988 Ford Bronco II, 4WD Solid Axle Swap (SAS), Overlanding & Adventure Rigs | 0

  This 1986 Ford Bronco II is built and owned by Shay Stepp of Barstow, California. In 2010, Shay and his co-driver Casey Donaldson, were selected to participate in 4Wheel & Off-Road Magazines Ultimate Adventure. With the event being held in the … Continued

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