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Darren Parsons Ranger Raptor
1 Dec 2018

Darren Parsons Ranger Raptor

by Jim Oaks | posted in: 1993-1997 Ford Ranger 2WD, 2WD Off-Road Rangers, Ford Ranger Raptor, Off-Road Racing, V8 Powered Rangers | 0

Darren Parsons posted his Ford Ranger project in our forum back in 2012. A lot has changed since then. Like many projects, they are always evolving. Looking at this Ranger, it may be confusing as to what it really is. … Continued

Darren Parsons Ranger Raptor
1986 Ford Ranger 460 Drag Truck
1 Oct 2018

1986 Ford Ranger 460 Drag Truck

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

There’s something about the style and body lines of the first generation Ford Ranger that make them cool candidates as a hot rod. This 1986 dark red Ford Ranger is definitely a cool example of one. The tiny 170 CID … Continued

460 Ranger Drag Truck
1983 Ford Ranger D-Ranged
2 Apr 2018

1983 Ford Ranger D-Ranged

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

The body lines of the 1983-1988 Ford Ranger will probably always be my favorite. When I saw this truck, I felt that it needed to be preserved here at TheRangerStation.com. This 1983 Ford Ranger was owned and built by Chick Deitz … Continued

1983 Ford Ranger D-Ranged
RaceRanger97’s Ford Ranger
1 Dec 2017

RaceRanger97’s Ford Ranger

by Jim Oaks | posted in: 1993-1997 Ford Ranger 2WD, 2WD Off-Road Rangers, Off-Road Racing, V8 Powered Rangers | 0

2009 Off-Road Truck of The Year As the owner of The Ranger Station, I’ve had the occasion to watch member vehicles transform over the years. Sometimes you can see a members skills grow and develop as their vehicle transforms. One … Continued

RaceRanger97's Ford Ranger
1985 351C Ford Ranger
23 Nov 2017

1985 351C Ford Ranger

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

By Edward Kohler This 1985 Ford Ranger was a suggestion by my father (r.i.p.). He said, “Why don’t you put a small block in one of those Rangers?” At first, I was like, “No way.” I didn’t have the confidence … Continued

1985 351C Ford Ranger
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
1997 Ford Ranger 4×4 – Ranch Ranger
15 Jun 2017

1997 Ford Ranger 4×4 – Ranch Ranger

by Jim Oaks | posted in: 1993-1997 Ford Ranger 4x4, V8 Powered Rangers | 0

This 1997 Ford Ranger 4×4 is owned by Andy Waters of Moorpark, California. Its tube frame was built by Weitzel Motorsports of Santee, California. Additional work was done by Stewart Raceworks of El Cajon along with Unique Metal of Oceanside, … Continued

1997 Ford Ranger 4x4 - Ranch Ranger
Too Sloww 1997 Ford Ranger
15 Jun 2017

Too Sloww 1997 Ford Ranger

by Jim Oaks | posted in: 1993-1997 Ford Ranger 2WD, V8 Powered Rangers | 0

This 1997 Ford Ranger owned by ‘Uncle Fester’ is a beautiful example of a customized truck. Don’t think this is another mini truck that was purchased used and given a new life. The owner bought this truck new in 1997, … Continued

Too Sloww 1997 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
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

TRS-1: The 1983 Ford Ranger That Started TheRangerStation.com 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 … Continued

Jim Oaks' 1983 Ranger 4x4 (TRS-1)
DeRanged Power Stroke Ford Ranger
3 Feb 2011

DeRanged Power Stroke Ford Ranger

by Jim Oaks | posted in: 2004-2011 Ford Ranger 2WD, Racing On Pavement, V8 Powered Rangers | 0

Dalpilot’s ‘DeRanged’ Power Stroke Ford Ranger There are plenty of ways to make a Ranger fast. Dalpilot decided to put a 1,000+ horsepower 6.0L Power Stroke diesel in one. The truck, named DeRanged, started life as a 2000 extended-cab Ranger … Continued

Gwaii 1986 Ford Ranger Beast
31 Dec 2010

Gwaii 1986 Ford Ranger Beast

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

2010 Off-Road Truck of the Year: Gwaii’s 1986 Ford Ranger Every once in a while, a truck comes along that makes you stop and look twice. Tom Lilley’s 1986 Ford Ranger is one of those trucks. By the time it … Continued

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