Name: Anson J. Nichols
Forum Name / Link: 97RangerXLT
Location: Fishers, IN
Year Born: 1971
Occupation: Prod Support Analyst for a large hospital system (IT)
Hobbies: Hiking, Camping, Computers, Cars
Vehicle Details: 1997 Ranger SuperCab 4×4. 4.0 and Automatic transmission with Warn Jeep hubs
How long you’ve been a member of TRS: Since September of 2007, right after the site was changed. Moderator since 2013,
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.