Name: Richard Mckenzie
Forum Name / Link: alwaysFlOoReD
Joined TRS: 2009
Location: Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
Year Born: 1962
Occupation: Self-employed
Hobbies: working on various vehicles, fabrication, metal working, learning
Vehicle Details: 1991 Ford Ranger race truck, stock 4.0/m5od/3.73 LS, stock 1987 Ford Ranger STX Hirider factory lift, custom front dual shocks, cab cage, 63″ Chevy leafs, spring under, bell tech shackles, fuel cell, 29×8.5r15 tsl
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About The Author
Jim Oaks is the founder of The Ranger Station, one of the longest-running Ford Ranger enthusiast communities on the web. He has spent over three decades owning, modifying, repairing, and driving Ford Rangers on the street, trail, and cross-country routes.
Since launching TheRangerStation.com in 1999, Jim has documented thousands of real-world Ranger builds, technical repairs, drivetrain swaps, suspension modifications, and off-road tests contributed by owners worldwide. His work has been referenced by enthusiasts, mechanics, and off-road builders looking for practical, experience-based information rather than theoretical advice.
Jim’s hands-on experience includes long-distance overland travel, trail use, drivetrain and axle upgrades, suspension tuning, and platform comparisons across multiple Ranger generations. The content published on The Ranger Station is grounded in first-hand experience and community-verified data, not marketing claims or generic specifications.