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The TRS-3 2021 Ford Ranger FX4
10 Oct 2024

The TRS-3 2021 Ford Ranger FX4

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

What is the TRS-3 Ford Ranger and how did it get its name? At the beginning of the 1990’s I purchased a 1983 Ford Ranger 4×4 to tow a small watercraft but ended up selling the watercraft because I became … Continued

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, 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
Jim Oaks’ 1996 Ford Ranger 4×4 (TRS-2)
14 Jun 2017

Jim Oaks’ 1996 Ford Ranger 4×4 (TRS-2)

by Jim Oaks | posted in: 1993-1997 Ford Ranger 4x4, TRS Trucks | 0

The Ranger seen on this page is my 1996 Ford Ranger SuperCab 4×4 that I call TRS-2. The buildup of this truck came as a result of a lot of luck, and a great opportunity. In April 2003 I hosted … Continued

Jim Oaks' 1996 Ford Ranger 4x4 (TRS-2)
Jim Oaks’ 1983 Ford Ranger 4×4 (TRS-1)
14 Jun 2017

Jim Oaks’ 1983 Ford Ranger 4×4 (TRS-1)

by Jim Oaks | posted in: 1983-1988 Ford Ranger 4x4, TRS Trucks, V8 Powered Rangers | 0

This is the TRS-1 1983 Ford Ranger 4×4. When I bought this truck, I didn’t buy it to be an off-road vehicle. I bought it back around 1991/1992 because I needed a small truck to tow my Yamaha Waverunner to … Continued

Jim Oaks' 1983 Ranger 4x4 (TRS-1)

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