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4WD Solid Axle Swap (SAS)

Ms Bigfoot & Bigfoot Ford Ranger
1 Mar 2025

Ms Bigfoot & Bigfoot Ford Ranger

by Jim Oaks | posted in: 1983-1988 Ford Ranger 4x4, 1989-1992 Ford Ranger 4x4, 4WD Solid Axle Swap (SAS), V8 Powered Rangers | 0

In 1974 Bob Chandler purchased a new 1974 Ford F-250 4×4 and started modifying it, and in 1975 he opened up Midwest Four Wheel Drive as a 4-wheel drive shop servicing the St. Louis, Missouri area. The 1974 Ford F-250 … Continued

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1984 Mini Monster Ford Ranger
4 Feb 2025

1984 Mini Monster Ford Ranger

by Jim Oaks | posted in: 1983-1988 Ford Ranger 4x4, 4WD Solid Axle Swap (SAS) | 0

This 1984 Ford Ranger 4×4 looks like it should be on its way to the 4Wheel Jamboree Nationals during the 1990’s. Anyone remember those? It’s definitely a time capsule of what the show trucks looked like then. The Ranger has … Continued

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Alec’s Rock Crawling 1989 Ford Ranger
3 Jan 2025

Alec’s Rock Crawling 1989 Ford Ranger

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

Up until 2024, Alec Navarro, also known in our forum as RaceRanger97, has been best known for his 1997 Ford Ranger 2wd that’s been built to race in the desert (See RaceRanger97’s Ford Ranger). In 2024 Alec purchased this 1989 … Continued

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Kirby N – 2024 Truck of The Year
16 Dec 2024

Kirby N – 2024 Truck of The Year

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

UPDATE: Kirby N’s 1991 Ford Ranger STX 4×4 was voted as the March 2024 Truck of The Month and then in December voted as the 2024 Truck of The Year. Forum member ‘Kirby N.’ always wanted to build a 1989-1992 … Continued

Kirbys 1991 SAS Ford Ranger
Mudtruggy May 2024 Truck of The Month
2 May 2024

Mudtruggy May 2024 Truck of The Month

by Jim Oaks | posted in: 1998-2003 Ford Ranger 4x4, 4WD Solid Axle Swap (SAS), Off-Road Racing, V8 Powered Rangers | 0

Forum member ‘mudtruggy’ began the build of this 1999 Ford Ranger with his oldest son in 2008, and recently finished it with his youngest son. He started out with a 1978 Ford F-150 4×4 that he had purchased 20 years … Continued

1989 Ford Ranger Rock Crawler
1 Sep 2022

1989 Ford Ranger Rock Crawler

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

TRS Forum Member ‘White Rhino’ has recently posted his 1989 Ford Ranger rock crawler for sale in our forum. The rock crawler is made up of a 1989 Ford Ranger extended cab on a 1988 Ford Ranger frame. The Ranger … Continued

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1995 Rock Crushing Ford Ranger
1 Jul 2022

1995 Rock Crushing Ford Ranger

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

This 1995 Ford Ranger spent most of its life as a rental truck until James Tow purchased it and turned it in to the off-road beast you see here. Clayton Cushman, the master of metal at Cushman Customs, built the … Continued

Tim Nichols 1-Ton 1999 Ford Ranger
3 Feb 2022

Tim Nichols 1-Ton 1999 Ford Ranger

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

Tim Nichols 1999 Ford Ranger 4×4 had a life similar to many of our readers trucks. It received a 4-inch lift, an Explorer 31-spline 8.8-inch axle, and 35-inch tires. After destroying some CV shafts and rack and pinion assemblies, the … Continued

Big Darla 1997 Ford Ranger Rock Crawler
1 Dec 2020

Big Darla 1997 Ford Ranger Rock Crawler

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

Like many off-road trucks, “Big Darla” (owned by TRS forum member ‘XionicWaste‘ (Tommy Untiedt)) has seen many modifications and transformations since it first appeared in our forum in 2011. Tommy’s original truck was totaled by someone fleeing a hit-skip crash, … Continued

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Daniel Siler’s 1994 Rock Crawl Ranger
1 Sep 2020

Daniel Siler’s 1994 Rock Crawl Ranger

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

Since the time his grandfather gave him his first truck, a 1969 Ford, Blackfoot native Danny Siler said he has been obsessed. “Trucks have just been my life,” Siler said. “I don’t even own any cars. I own trucks. Wheeling … Continued

Daniel Siler's 1994 Rock Crawl Ranger
1992 Ford Ranger Expedition Truck
1 Feb 2020

1992 Ford Ranger Expedition Truck

by Jim Oaks | posted in: 1989-1992 Ford Ranger 4x4, 4WD Solid Axle Swap (SAS), Overlanding & Adventure | 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
Jeff Conner’s 1994 Ford Ranger 4×4
1 Dec 2019

Jeff Conner’s 1994 Ford Ranger 4×4

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

Jeff Conner contacted me through our facebook page, and shared some photos of his 1994 Ford Ranger 4×4. Even with just a quick glance, how can you not like this Ranger riding on a solid front axle and 44-inch tires? … Continued

Jeff Conner's 1994 Ford Ranger 4x4

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