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Jim Oaks
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- Aug 2, 2000
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- Age
- 57
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- Nocona
- State - Country
- TX - USA
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- 2005 Jaguar XJ8
- Vehicle Year
- 2021
- Vehicle
- Ford Ranger
- Drive
- 4WD
- Engine
- 2.3 EcoBoost
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Total Lift
- 3.5-inches
- Tire Size
- 295/70/17
Congratulations to forum member 'boneshaker', our 2014 March Off-Road Truck Of The Month!
The Specs:
1995 2WD Ford Ranger converted to 4WD
Modifications:
1977 bronco front axle:
4.88 gears
Yukon zip locker
Warn premium hubs
Custom radius arms with Currie Enterprises Johnny Joints
Rear Axle:
1998 Ford Explorer (disc brake) 8.8
4.88 gears
Arb air locker
Custom forged axles made by Dutchman axles
14" Bilstein 5125 Shocks up front
12" Bilstein 5125 shocks out back
Early F-150 shock towers in front
Arb compressor
Fab Work:
Custom front spring perches
5/16 bellypan kinda overkill but badass
Ranger/Explorer combined leaf packs
I dropped down the front brackets 2.5"
Adjustable rear brackets
Home built 1-piece driveshaft
Goodyear Wrangler 35x12.5 MTR with Kevlar
For more photos and details click HERE.
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