Introduction

Welcome to the team behind The Ranger Station — the oldest and longest-running independent community dedicated to the Ford Ranger, Bronco II, and Ford’s compact and midsize trucks.

Founded in 1999, The Ranger Station has grown into a trusted technical resource and enthusiast forum serving thousands of members worldwide. Our articles, tech library, and discussion forums cover everything from factory specifications and common repairs to engine swaps, suspension builds, restorations, and serious off-road modifications.

The Ranger Station isn’t operated by a corporation or content farm. It’s built and maintained by experienced Ford Ranger owners who volunteer their time to preserve accurate information, moderate discussions, and help fellow enthusiasts keep their trucks on the road and trail. Our team isn’t just made up of enthusiasts — it includes engineers, mechanics, and industry professionals who actively oversee our forums and content to ensure we’re providing accurate, reliable information.

For more than 25 years, TRS has remained committed to real-world experience, accurate technical information, and a community-first approach that puts enthusiasts ahead of algorithms.

Click the username or image below to learn more about each member of the TRS staff.

Jim Oaks - The Ranger Station

Jim Oaks – Founder / Owner / Administrator

 

Ryan - Forum Administrator

Ryan – Forum Administrator

 

4x4Junkie - Forum Moderator

4x4Junkie – Forum Moderator

 

85_Ranger4x4 - Forum Moderator

85_Ranger4x4 – Forum Moderator – Event Staff

 

97RangerXLT – Forum Moderator

97RangerXLT – Forum Moderator

 

alwaysFlOoReD - Forum Moderator

alwaysFlOoReD – Forum Moderator

 

Bobby Walter

Bobbywalter – Technical Advisor

 

Curious Hound – Forum Moderator – Event Staff

 

fastpakr - Forum Moderator

fastpakr – Forum Moderator

 

JohnnyO - Event Staff

JohnnyO – Event Staff

 

Kunar - Forum Moderator

kunar – Forum Moderator

 

lil_Blue_ford - Forum Moderator

lil_Blue_Ford – Forum Moderator

 

RangerFabWorks - Forum Moderator

RangerFabWorks – Forum Moderator

 

Robertmangrum - Event staff

Robertmangrum.rm – Event Staff

 

Sgtsandman - Forum Moderator

sgtsandman – Forum Moderator

 

Shran - Forum Moderator

Shran – Forum Moderator

 

Snoranger - Forum Moderator - Event Staff

snoranger – Forum Moderator – Event Staff

 

Uncle Gump - Forum Moderator - Event Staff

Uncle Gump – Forum Moderator – Event Staff

 

Zman - Forum Moderator

ZMan – Forum Moderator

About The Author

Founder / Administrator at  | Staff Profile

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.