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 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 Ranger off-road and enthusiast space.
Since launching TheRangerStation.com, Jim has documented thousands of real-world Ranger builds, technical repairs, drivetrain swaps, suspension modifications, and off-road adventures contributed by owners worldwide. TheRangerStation.com has been referenced in print, video and online by enthusiasts, mechanics, and off-road builders looking for practical, and experience-based information.