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- Aug 2, 2000
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- 2005 Jaguar XJ8
- Vehicle Year
- 2021
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- Ford Ranger
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- 4WD
- Engine
- 2.3 EcoBoost
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Total Lift
- 3.5-inches
- Tire Size
- 295/70/17

Congratulations to forum member ‘escort_gts’, our April 2014 Off-Road Truck Of The Month winner!
The Specs:
1993 Ford Ranger 4×4
Custom transmission crossmember
2wd trans converted to 4wd and rebuilt
87 or 88 STX BW1350 w/front yoke and custom shift linkage
Aluminum one piece rear driveshaft from a 2002? 4wd ranger
Custom length front driveshaft made by Fort Wayne Clutch
35×12.50R15 BFG KM2 with Cragar V5 15×8 wheels
Ranger rear leafs with another ranger leaf added and custom made 3″ blocks
Beltech 6300 shackles
On Board Air using factory A/C compressor and 5 gallon tank mounted under bed
Electric mirror conversion
Custom tube bumper; 1.5″ DOM
Smittybuilt XRC8 winch
Custom snorkel with tractor pre-cleaner
Clear sidemarkers with aftermarket headlights and 80k HID bulbs
Upgraded steering with 7/8″ heims and 1.5x.25 DOM tierod
For more photos and details, click HERE.