Name: Ryan Costello
Forum Name / Link: ryan
Location: Montclair, NJ
Year Born: 1981
Occupation: EHS
Hobbies: Jeeps, cooking, and video games.
Details about your vehicle and modifications:
Over the years I had an 89 B2 with 6″ of jeep springs, a SASed 97 explorer, and a couple jeeps that I’ve beaten the crap out of. Currently have a 2008 JKU Rubicon on 39″ Krawler Red Labels
How long you’ve been a member of TRS?
I joined in November 2001, and became a Moderator in the summer of 2002.
Ryan has gone from laying his Bronco II on it’s side, to wheeling a full blown rock buggy.
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.