Name: Jim Oaks
Forum Name / Link: Jim Oaks
Located: Roanoke, Texas
Born: 1967
Occupation: Retired State Trooper
Hobbies: Keeping this place up and running, random road trips, and surviving online dating.
Vehicle Details:
TRS-1 1983 Ford Ranger (featured HERE) – parted out and scrapped
TRS-2 1996 Ford Ranger Extended Cab 4×4 (featured HERE)
1984 Bronco II 4×4 (featured HERE) – regretfully sold
Currently driving a 2016 Ford Expedition 4×4. I hope to purchase a home with a garage in 2018 to start a new Ranger build.
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.