Name: Brett
Forum Name / Link: Shran
Joined TRS: 2008
Located: Rapid City, SD
Born: 1986
Occupation: IT/Tech Industry
Hobbies: Building/collecting various RBVs (obviously), vintage computers, Coleman gear, shooting sports, adventure camping/overlanding/rock crawling and various other outdoor activities
Vehicle Details: I own six RBVs including a V8/SAS Ranger, stepside/high rider Ranger hybrid, and an Explorer built for overland style adventure
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.