Name: David
Forum Name / Link: RangerFabWorks
Joined TRS: January 31. 2009
Located: Long Island Ny
Born: 1991
Occupation: School bus driver/ mechanic
Hobbies: Guitar. Bowling. Youtuber. Carpentry
Vehicle Details: 1990 ranger. 2wd short bed. 302. Gt40p heads. E303 cam. Edelbrock performer intake. M5r2 trans. Hurst shifter. 4.10 gears
1988 ranger. 2wd long bed. 355 sbc. Lunati cam. Vortec heads. Edelbrock air gap intake. 2800 stall. Th350. 3.73 gears
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.