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Ford Ranger Lightning Bolt
11 Aug 2026

Ford Ranger Lightning Bolt

by Jim Oaks | posted in: 1998-2003 Ford Ranger 2WD, Ford Concept Vehicles, V8 Powered Rangers | 0

2002 Ford Ranger Lightning Bolt Concept I’ve seen a lot of Ford Rangers over the decades both in person and online. Some of those Rangers have gone on to influence a generation of Ford Ranger owners, and some are so … Continued

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

bigfoot 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

Pro Street 1983 Ford Ranger
5 Jul 2021

Pro Street 1983 Ford Ranger

by Jim Oaks | posted in: 1983-1988 Ford Ranger 2WD, V8 Powered Rangers | 0

From the pictures it looks like this 1983 Ford Ranger got parked in a storage locker in the 1990’s, and has just seen the light of day. Custom cars and trucks of the 1990’s had wild paint jobs, and the … Continued

pro street ranger
Pro Street Ford Ranger
1 Jan 2021

Pro Street Ford Ranger

by Jim Oaks | posted in: 1983-1988 Ford Ranger 2WD, V8 Powered Rangers | 0

This pro street 1984 Ford Ranger recently popped up on eBay. I don’t know that “pro street” is a trend, but I bet this Ranger is a blast to drive. The Ranger now features a 302 CID V8 that’s been … Continued

pro street ranger
Gardner Mods LS Supercharged Drift Ranger
1 Nov 2020

Gardner Mods LS Supercharged Drift Ranger

by Jim Oaks | posted in: 2019-2023 Ford Ranger, V8 Powered Rangers | 0

Australians are best known for adding suspensions lifts and snorkels to their Ford Rangers, but Dave Gardner from Gardner Mods had a different plan for this Ford Ranger. Gardner Mods got the vehicle after it had been written off from … Continued

Gardner Mods Drift Ranger
Alexander Brothers 1984 Ford Ranger
15 Apr 2020

Alexander Brothers 1984 Ford Ranger

by Jim Oaks | posted in: 1983-1988 Ford Ranger 2WD, V8 Powered Rangers | 0

This custom 1984 Ford Ranger is said to have been built by Alexander Brothers Customs out of Detroit Michigan. It was started in 1988 and finished in 2003. A big part of its unique looks comes from its chopped (and … Continued

Alexander Brothers 1984 Ford Ranger
1992 Supercharged Ford Ranger
1 Mar 2020

1992 Supercharged Ford Ranger

by Jim Oaks | posted in: 1989-1992 Ford Ranger 2WD, V8 Powered Rangers | 0

Once in a while I like to look and see what I can find on Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, and ebay. Sometimes you can find some pretty cool project vehicles. This 1992 Ford Ranger was recently listed on ebay in February, … Continued

1992 Supercharged Ford Ranger
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
Jeremy Fitzpatrick’s 1991 Ford Ranger
1 Oct 2019

Jeremy Fitzpatrick’s 1991 Ford Ranger

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

One of the trucks that quickly got everyone’s attention at the 20th Anniversary Trail Ride was Jeremy Fitzpatrick’s 1991 Ford Ranger 4×4. What really surprised many of us is that he actually took the Ranger off-road. We’re glad he brought … Continued

Jeremy Fitzpatrick's 1991 Ford Ranger
SVT3773’s 1989 Ford Ranger
1 Apr 2019

SVT3773’s 1989 Ford Ranger

by Jim Oaks | posted in: 1989-1992 Ford Ranger 2WD, V8 Powered Rangers | 0

Introduction This is one of my most favorite 1982-1992 Ford Ranger builds. TRS Forum member ‘svt3773’ wanted to build his 1989 Ford Ranger into what he thought Carol Shelby would have built, if he was to build a Cobra version … Continued

SVT3773's 1989 Ford Ranger
‘Fire In The Hole’ Monster Ranger
4 Mar 2019

‘Fire In The Hole’ Monster Ranger

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

Sometimes bigger can be better. Sometimes you just want to build something ridiculous for the fun of it. Even if it’s not practical to use every day. Forum member ‘parkrangerjeremy’ did just that. He had a 1993 Ford Ranger 4×4 … Continued

Fire In The Hole!

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