Name: Kevin
Forum Name / Link: snoranger
Joined TRS: Nov 2007
Located: Jackson, NJ
Born: 1977
Occupation: Diesel mechanic for a government agency
Hobbies: Taking stuff apart and never putting it back together.
Vehicle Details: 2002 Ranger 2wd, 2.3l, 5spd, 4/5 drop
About The Author
Jim Oaks is the founder of The Ranger Station (TRS), 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 overlanding 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 adventures. TRS has been heavily referenced by enthusiasts, mechanics, and off-road builders looking for practical, experience-based information.