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Brian’s (deathbypsi) 1986 Bronco II AKA ‘Gilligan’
1 Jul 2018

Brian’s (deathbypsi) 1986 Bronco II AKA ‘Gilligan’

by Jim Oaks | posted in: 1984-1988 Ford Bronco II, 4WD Solid Axle Swap (SAS), V8 Powered Bronco II's | 0

  Brian’s (deathbypsi) 1986 Bronco II AKA ‘Gilligan’ This stout little Bronco II 4×4 is owned and built by forum member ‘deathbypsi’ (Brian R.). Brian found the Bronco II on South Bass Island (right outside of Put-In-Bay), off the shores … Continued

2002 Ford Ranger AKA “The Spicy Pickle”
1 Jul 2018

2002 Ford Ranger AKA “The Spicy Pickle”

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

Trying to build a truck that can do everything can be a challenge. Nick Czeczulin’s Ford Ranger looks like it’s a combination of pre-runner and rock crawler. The truck was built by SamCo Fabrication. SamCo Fabrication is Nevada’s premier off-road fabrication shop specializing … Continued

2002 Ford Ranger AKA "The Spicy Pickle"
Donnie Chambers (donaldcon) 1988 Bronco II
1 May 2018

Donnie Chambers (donaldcon) 1988 Bronco II

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

  Some of you may recognize this 1988 Bronco II owned by Donnie Chambers AKA donaldcon. I’m happy to feature it here and share some of the Bronco II’s history with you. Current Specifications 1988 Ford Bronco II 1991 Ford … Continued

Nemisus 1987 Ford Bronco II
2 Apr 2018

Nemisus 1987 Ford Bronco II

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

  One of the longtime Bronco II owners that has frequented the online forums over the years is ‘Nemisus’. He built up his 1987 Ford Bronco II with 8-inches of lift using Skyjacker and James Duff parts. He eventually replaced … Continued

4xranger 1984 Ford Bronco II
4 Feb 2018

4xranger 1984 Ford Bronco II

by Jim Oaks | posted in: 1984-1988 Ford Bronco II, 4WD Solid Axle Swap (SAS), V8 Powered Bronco II's | 0

  Wouldn’t it have been great if the Bronco II had come with an open top like the other Bronco’s ford produced? Some owners have overcome this by cutting the top off of their Bronco II’s. And some turn out … Continued

BroncoIIer’s 1988 Ford Bronco II
10 Dec 2017

BroncoIIer’s 1988 Ford Bronco II

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

  This nicely built 1988 Eddie Bauer Ford Bronco II is owned by forum member ‘BroncoIIer’.  When he bought his Bronco II, it already had a 4-inch Skyjacker suspension lift and 33″ x 12.50″ Interco TRXUS MT tires. After about 6 months, … Continued

Jody Treadway’s 1999 Ford Ranger
22 Nov 2017

Jody Treadway’s 1999 Ford Ranger

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

When it comes to a truck with nine lives, none may be a better example than Jody Treadway’s 1999 Ford Ranger. Purchased a little over three years ago in a semi-built but slightly rough condition, it wasn’t until the Carolina … Continued

Jody Treadway’s 1999 Ford Ranger
Ruth’s 1986 Bronco II
15 Aug 2017

Ruth’s 1986 Bronco II

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

  “Ruth’s” Bronco II was one of the extreme Bronco II’s that has graced this site, and I didn’t want it to be lost and forgotten with time. When Ruth bought the Bronco II, it was still stock. He lifted … Continued

2002 Ford Ranger SAS FX4
15 Jun 2017

2002 Ford Ranger SAS FX4

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

The amazing Ranger you see here is owned by TRS forum member ‘02Fx4red‘. When he initially purchased the truck, it was just your basic FX4. But the 2002 Ford Ranger FX4 was already a great truck with its 31-spline 8.8-Inch … Continued

2002 Ford Ranger SAS FX4
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
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
Grunizzle’s 1991 Ford Ranger 4×4
15 Jun 2017

Grunizzle’s 1991 Ford Ranger 4×4

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

I loved the factory color and STX stripes of Grunizzle’s 1991 Ford Ranger 4×4. The combination of the factory colors and the blue James Duff suspension and black wheels make for a nice looking 4×4. But as you can tell … Continued

Grunizzle's 1991 Ford Ranger 4x4

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