Name: Eric Benner
Forum Name / Link: Ericbphoto
Location: Wellford, SC
Born: 1964
Occupation: Equipment Services Associate (industrial Maintenance Technician) with BMW Manufacturing Co.
Hobbies: photography, camping, hiking, Offroading, Wrenching, RC models (mostly boats), Woodworking
Vehicle: 1993 Ranger Splash 4×4, 3.0L, 6″ Skyjacker lift, 35″ tires, Dana 35 w/Aussie Locker in front, Ford 8.8″ w/Aussie locker in rear, 4.56 gears. Also DD 1997 F150 RWD, 4.6L
Joined: Feb, 2016 – Moderator since 2020
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 off-road and enthusiast space. In 2019, he was loaned a Ranger FX4 by Ford Motor Company to test and document across the TransAmerica Trail. Jim continues to inspire and guide Ranger owners around the world.