The Ranger Station – Off-Road Trucks of The Month
The Ranger Station Off-Road Truck Of The Month (OTOTM) was a monthly feature that showcased some of the coolest and most creative Ford Rangers and Bronco IIs built by members of The Ranger Station community.
From 1999 through 2014, OTOTM highlighted trucks that stood out for their off-road capability, modifications, appearance, and the personality of the people who built them. Some were serious trail rigs, while others were daily drivers that had been modified for off-road use. Many represented the popular Ranger and Bronco II builds of their time, making this collection a unique look back at how these trucks were being customized over the years.
2014 was the final year we ran the program. The decision wasn’t because there was a shortage of great trucks. There were—and still are—plenty of amazing Rangers in the community. The problem was getting enough members to consistently nominate trucks and participate in the voting. As participation declined, it became increasingly difficult to keep the monthly feature going.
That doesn’t diminish what the feature accomplished. These photos are a snapshot of The Ranger Station’s community during an important period in the history of the site. Many of the trucks represented years of work by their owners, and the monthly contests gave members a reason to share their builds and recognize what others were doing.
Below is a list of the Truck of The Month winners. Unfortunately, some of them may be linked to a page outside of The Ranger Station that no longer work.
(Click The Images To View Their Page)
2014 Off-Road Truck Of The Month Winners |
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 stiluv
1999 Ford Ranger 4×4
January 2014 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 grips
1995 Ford Ranger 4×4
February 2014 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 boneshaker
1995 Ford Ranger 4×4
March 2014 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 escort_gts
1993 Ford Ranger 4×4
April 2014 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 Bray D
1996 Ford Ranger 4×4
May 2014 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 Kona
1991 Ford Ranger 4×4
June 2014 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 RICO9
1984 Ford Bronco II
July 2014 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 Rowdy Fitzgerald
1987 Ford Ranger
August 2014 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 AgPete139
1997 Ford Ranger 4×4
September 2014 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 PlumCrazy
1995 Ford Ranger 4×4
October 2014 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 MastuhWaffles
2007 Ford Ranger 2WD
November 2014 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 Creig
1987 Ford Ranger 4×4
December 2014 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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2013 Off-Road Truck Of The Month Winners |
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 Grunizzle
1991 Ford Ranger 4×4
January 2013 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 036speed
1990 Ford Ranger 4×4
February 2013 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 2004xlmiller
2004 Ford Ranger 2WD
March 2013 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 escort_gts
1993 Ford Ranger 4×4
April 2013 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 FordRanger89
1989 Ford Ranger 4×4
May 2013 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 Kevery
1999 Ford Ranger 4×4
June 2013 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 982wdRanger
1998 Ford Ranger 4×4
July 2013 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 Hagan
1986 Ford Ranger 4×4
August 2013 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 legoms013
2000 Ford Ranger 4×4
September 2013 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 dhkonrad
1993 Ford Ranger 4×4
October 2013 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 brinker88
1993 Ford Ranger 4×4
November 2013 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 85_Ranger
1985 Ford Ranger 4×4
December 2013 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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2012 Off-Road Truck Of The Month Winners |
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 74Bronco2
1989 Ford Bronco II 4×4
January 2012 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 escort_gts
1993 Ford Ranger 4×4
February 2012 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 Kage
1994 Ford Ranger 4×4
March 2012 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 XionicWaste
1997 Ford Ranger 4×4
April 2012 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 5speedin2.3
1997 Ford Ranger 4×4
May 2012 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 Stang5lgt
1992 Ford Ranger 4×4
June 2012 Off-Road Truck Of the Month
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 atrudeau
1992 Ford Ranger 4X4
July 2012 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 Nate W
1989 Ford Ranger 4X4
August 2012 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 BrayD
1996 Ford Ranger 4×4
September 2012 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 PlumCrazy
1995 Ford Ranger 4×4
October 2012 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 RANGERROD
1990 Ford Ranger
November 2012 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 Ford78
1999 Ford Ranger
December 2012 Off-Road Truck Of Month
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2011 Off-Road Truck Of The Month Winners |
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 Wahlstrom1
1997 Ford Ranger 4×4
January 2011 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 86 slo-vo
1994 Ford Ranger 4×4
February 2011 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 Josh40601
1994 Ford Ranger 4×4
March 2011 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 59Bisquik
1986 Ford Bronco II 4×4
April 2011 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 crazywhiteboy
1997 Ford Ranger 4×4
May 2011 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 –weezl–
2007 Ford Ranger FX4
June 2011 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 disciplerocks
1989 Ford Bronco II
July 2011 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 97TrailRigDD
1997 Ford Ranger 4×4
August 2011 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 Ranger Sport Honduras
1999 Ford Ranger 2WD
September 2011 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 kroussinoffroad
1994 Mazda B4000 4×4
October 2011 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 The Jester Race
1987 Ford Bronco II
November 2011 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 railman
1996 Ford Ranger 4X4
December 2011 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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2010 Off-Road Truck Of The Month Winners |
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 Quasi242
2000 Ford Ranger
January 2010 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 Fx4wannabe01
2001 Ford Ranger 4×4
February 2010 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 littleredrangerhood
1988 Ford Ranger 4×4
March 2010 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 84ranger302
1984 Ford Ranger 4×4
April 2010 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 CheapThrillB2
2003 Ford Ranger 4×4
May 2010 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 ozziemo
1999 Ford Ranger 4×4
June 2010 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 NMB2
1984 Ford Bronco II
July 2010 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 gwaii
1991 Ford Ranger 4×4
August 2010 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
** 2010 Off-Road Truck Of The Year **
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 RUTH
1986 Ford Bronco II
September 2010 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 Simonsays
1988 Ford Ranger 4×4
October 2010 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 Kyle M
1993 Ford Ranger 4×4
November 2010 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 Sasquatch_Ryda
1991 Ford Ranger 4×4
December 2010 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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2009 Off-Road Truck Of The Month Winners |
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 Metalmacguyver’s
1997 Ford Ranger 4X4
January 2009 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 Todd’s
1990 B-Ranger 4X4
February 2009 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 Crawlin91
1991 Ford Ranger 4X4
March 2009 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 RaceRanger97’s
1997 Ford Ranger 2WD
April 2009 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 JeepRecoveryTeam
1994 Ford Ranger 4×4
May 2009 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 Struck
1990 Ford Ranger 4×4
June 2009 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 D. T. Starr
1990 Ford Ranger 4X4
July 2009 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 BlackBII
1990 Ford Bronco II
August 2009 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 c_note
2002 Ford Ranger 4×4
September 2009 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 RangerSVT
1996 Ranger 4X4
October 2009 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 BIGBLOCK44RANGER
1991 Ford Ranger 4×4
November 2009 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 LittleBigFoot
2000 Ford Ranger 4×4
December 2009 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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2008 Off-Road Truck Of The Month Winners |
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 Kris’
1987 Ford Bronco II 4X4
January 2008 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 Holshotracer’s
1992 Ford Ranger 4X4
February 2008 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 Bray D’s
1996 Ford Ranger 4X4
March 2008 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 Pimtool’s
1990 Ford Ranger 4×4
April 2008 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 4X4 Junkie’s
1990 Ford Bronco II
May 2008 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 Colin Mitchell’s
1997 Ford Ranger
June 2008 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 rangerslim’s
1989 Ford Ranger 4×4
July 2008 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 Dishtowel’s
1986 Ford Bronco II
August 2008 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 Andrew’s (Wahlstrom1)
1997 Ford Ranger 4×4
September 2008 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 Scooter’s
1989 Ford Bronco II 4×4
October 2008 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 Maori Expeditions
2001 Ford Ranger
November 2008 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 redneckdanger
1987 Ford Ranger 4X4
December 2008 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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2007 Off-Road Truck Of The Month Winners |
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 ryanrebel125’s (Ryan)
1994 Ford Ranger 4X4
January 2007 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 CheapThrillB2’s
1993 Ford Explorer 4X4
February 2007 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 littleredrangerhood
1988 Ford Ranger 4X4
March 2007 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 redneckwelder01 (Ted)
1988 Ford Bronco II
April 2007 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 Punisher
1988 Ford Bronco II 4X4
May 2007 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 Evan’s
1991 Ford Explorer 4X4
June 2007 Off-Road truck Of The Month
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 Patricio Leguía’s (Patov6)
1997 Ford Ranger 4X4
July 2007 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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None Nominated August 2007 |
 cbluepit’s
1993 Ford Ranger 4X4
September 2007 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 Cheap Thrills
1987 Ford Bronco II 4X4
October 2007 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 Sasquatch_Ryda
1991 Ford Ranger 4X4
November 2007 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 BIIHawg
1989 Ford Bronco II 4X4
December 2007 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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2006 Off-Road Truck Of The Month Winners |
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 Ranger Interceptor’s
2002 Ford Ranger 4X4
January 2006 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 Jeff’s (crbunit)
1994 Ford Ranger 4X4
February 2006 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 D. T. Starr’s
1990 Ford Ranger 4X4
March 2006 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 McRanger (Brian)
1993 Ford Ranger 4X4
April 2006 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 Josh Wirsching (Burnside)
1989 Ford Bronco II
May 2006 Off-Road truck Of The Month
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 94rangeroffroad (Sean)
1994 Ford Ranger 2WD
June 2006 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 Not All There (Aaron)
1995 Ford Ranger 4X4
July 2006 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 Todd’s
1990 Ford Bronco II
August 2006 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 DangerRanger84’s
1984 Ford Ranger 4X4
September 2006 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 Jackedranger’s (Keith Fessler)
1992 Ford Ranger 4X4
October 2006 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 Dirtraider (Ned Dalzell)
1994 Ford Ranger 4X4
November 2006 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 Stegomon’s (Anthony Smith)
1987 Ford Ranger 4X4
December 2006 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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2005 Off-Road Truck Of The Month Winners |
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 ST Ranger
1986 Ford Ranger 4X4
January 2005 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 Warlord’s
1994 Ford Ranger 4X4
February 2005 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 BLOODBANE’S
1984 Ford Ranger 4X4
March 2005 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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None Nominated April 2005 |
 KJell’s
Ford Ranger 4X4
May 2005 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 Shawn (4X4 Junkie)
1994 Ford Ranger 4X4
June 2005 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 Combs Customs
Ford Bronco II
July 2005 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 Joel Haywood’s
1991 Ford Ranger 4X4
August 2005 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 Chad’s
1989 Ford Ranger 4X4
September 2005 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 ProjectNiteMare
1988 Ford Ranger 4X4
October 2005 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 JohnnyU’s
1986 Ford Ranger 4X4
November 2005 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 Justin Wheeler’s
1984 Ford Bronco II
December 2005 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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2004 Off-Road Truck Of The Month Winners |
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None Nominated January 2004 |
 Brian McPhail
1993 Ford Ranger 4X4
February 2004 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 Casey Cravens
1991 Ford Ranger 4X4
March 2004 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 Ryan Nwu’s
1989 Bronco II
April 2004 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 Steve Tsang
1994 Ford Ranger 4×4
September 2004 Off-Road Truck of The Month
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 Mark Stasticha
1988 Ford Ranger 4X4
October 2004 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 James (GeorgiaBII)
November 2004 Off-road Truck Of The Month
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 Craig’s Renegade Logger’
1988 Ford Ranger 4X4
December 2004 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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2003 Off-Road Truck Of The Month Winners |
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 Byron Smith’s
1987 Ford Ranger 4X4
January 2003 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
2004 Off-Road Truck Of The Year
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 B2 Krawler
Bronco II
February 2003 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 Jeremy Blackwell’s
1997 Ford Ranger 4X4
March 2003 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 Eric Hanus
1994 Ford Ranger 4X4
April 2003 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 Jon Prince’s
1985 Ford Ranger 4X4
May 2003 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 Pegalis’
1985 Bronco II
June 2003 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 Reid Hinsley’s
1988 Sherrod Bronco II
July 2003 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 Michael A Stenger’s
2000 Ford Ranger
August 2003 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 Larry Marlowe’s
1994 Ford Ranger 4X4
September 2003 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 Brian Hoades
1985 Bronco II
October 2003 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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None Nominated November 2003 |
 Ric Prussman’s
1988 Bronco II
December 2003 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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2002 Off-Road Truck Of The Month Winners |
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 Jon Eric’s
1996 Ford Ranger 4X4
January 2002 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 Justin Smith’s
1995 Ranger 4×4
February 2002 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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None Nominated March 2002 |
 Gabriel Starr’s
1987 Bronco II
April 2002 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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None Nominated May 2002 |
 Dwight DeFord’s
1986 Ford Ranger 4X4
June 2002 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 Eric Tibbs ‘Hiroller’
1994 Ford Ranger 4×4
July 2002 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 Dean Schimmenti’s
1997 Ford Ranger 4X4
August 2002 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 Mark Newman’s ‘351 Ranger’
1984 Ford Ranger 4X4
September 2002 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 Matt Dresselhaus’
1986 Ford Ranger 4×4
October 2002 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 Dave Love’s
1998 Ford Ranger 4×4
November 2002 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 Jim Westling’s – 2
1989 Bronco II
December 2002 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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2001 Off-Road Truck Of The Month Winners |
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 Ryan Rose’s
1994 Ford Ranger 2WD
January 2001 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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None Nominated February 2001 |
 March 2001 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
Richard Starck’s
1993 Ford Ranger 4X4
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 April 2001 Offroad Ranger Of The Month
Dave McQuay’s
1991 Ford Ranger 4X4
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 Dustin Messinger’s
1987 Ford Ranger 4X4
May 2001 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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None Nominated June 2001 |
 Don Greco’s ‘MudRanger’
1998 Ford Ranger 4X4
July 2001 Off-Road Ranger Of The Month
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None Nominated August 2001 |
 Tracy Davis’
1993 Ford Ranger 4X4
September 2000 Off-Road Ranger Of The Month
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 Bobby Woolworth’s
2000 Ford Ranger 4X4
October 2001 Off-Road Ranger Of The Month
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None Nominated November 2001 |
 Dan Strà
1994 Ford Ranger 4X4
December 2001 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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2000 Off-Road Truck Of The Month Winners |
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 Chad Zauner’s
1987 Ford Ranger 4X4
January 2000 Offroad Ranger Of The Month
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None Nominated February 2000 |
 Frank Whiston’s
1994 Ford Ranger 4×4
March 2000 Off-Road Ranger Of The Month
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 Cory Longenecker’s
1996 Ford Ranger 2WD
April 2000 Off-Road Ranger Of The Month
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 Jonathan Richer’s
1988 Ford Ranger 2WD
May 2000 Offroad Ranger Of The Month
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 Patrick Carr’s
2000 Ford Ranger 4X4
June 2000 Offroad Ranger Of The Month
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None Nominated July 2000 |
 Bryan Kemp
1999 Ford Ranger 4X4
August 2000 Offroad Ranger Of The Month
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Tracy Davis’
1993 Ford Ranger 4×4
September 2000 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 Joe Benek ‘Splashman’
1993 Ford Ranger 4×4
October 2000 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 James Wuertele’s
1992 Ford Ranger 4X4
November 2000 Off-Road Truck Of The Month
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 David Knighten
1998 Ford Ranger 4×4
December 2000 Offroad Ranger Of The Month
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1999 Ranger Of The Month Winners |
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| None Chosen
January 1999 |
None Chosen
February 1999 |
None Chosen
March 1999 |
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None Chosen April 1999 |
 Jeff Straw’s
1995 Ford Ranger 2WD
May 1999 Offroad Ranger Of The Month
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None Chosen June 1999 |
 Mike DeHosse’s
1986 Ford Ranger 4×4
July 1999 Ranger Of The Month
1999 Ranger Of The Year
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 Mike Littrell’s
1998 Ford Ranger 4X4
August 1999 Ranger Of The Month
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 Scott Sarazin’s
1987 Ford Ranger 4×4
September 1999 Ranger Of The Month
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None Chosen October 1999 |
None Chosen November 1999 |
 Clyde Pfleegor’s
1993 Ford Ranger 4×4
December 1999 Offroad Ranger Of The Month
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About The Author
Jim Oaks is the founder of TheRangerStation.com, the longest-running Ford Ranger resource online since 1999. With over 25 years of hands-on experience building and modifying Ford Rangers — including magazine-featured builds like Project Transformer — Jim has become one of the most trusted authorities in the Ford Ranger off-road and enthusiast space.
Since launching TheRangerStation.com, Jim has documented thousands of real-world Ranger builds, technical repairs, drivetrain swaps, suspension modifications, and off-road adventures contributed by owners worldwide. TheRangerStation.com has been referenced in print, video and online by enthusiasts, mechanics, and off-road builders looking for practical, and experience-based information.