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
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.