Forum member ‘ericbphoto’ (Eric Benner) brought his 1993 Ford Ranger Splash 4×4 to the 20th Anniversary Trail Ride in Ohio, and he was definitely not afraid to wheel it. I was surprised at how well the truck worked, and the fact that he never broke an axle shaft or locking hub wheeling it so hard.
This has definitely been a well thought out build, and works great.
Eric did get the Ranger high centered after sliding off of some rocks, but we were able to get him back under way without breaking anything. Hopefully we’ll be able to wheel some more together in the future.
Specifications:
- 3.0L V6
- M50D 5-Speed manual transmission
- Skyjacker Class-II 6-Inch suspension lift with extended radius arms
- Superlift Superunner Steering
- 31-Spline Ford 8.8-inch rear axle from a FX4 Ranger
- Dana 35 TTB front axle
- Yukon 4.56 gears
- Aussie Lockers
- Front c-clip eliminator
- 35×12.50×15 BFGoodrich All Terrains on steel wheels
- Jeep front tube bumper modified to fit
- Rear receiver hitch
- VIAIR air compressor and tank
Link:
To view Eric’s build thread, check out Project 1993 Splash 4×4
More Photos:
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About The Author
Jim Oaks is the founder of The Ranger Station, one of the longest-running Ford Ranger enthusiast communities on the web. He has spent over three decades owning, modifying, repairing, and driving Ford Rangers on the street, trail, and cross-country routes.
Since launching TheRangerStation.com in 1999, Jim has documented thousands of real-world Ranger builds, technical repairs, drivetrain swaps, suspension modifications, and off-road tests contributed by owners worldwide. His work has been referenced by enthusiasts, mechanics, and off-road builders looking for practical, experience-based information rather than theoretical advice.
Jim’s hands-on experience includes long-distance overland travel, trail use, drivetrain and axle upgrades, suspension tuning, and platform comparisons across multiple Ranger generations. The content published on The Ranger Station is grounded in first-hand experience and community-verified data, not marketing claims or generic specifications.
