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Alec’s Rock Crawling 1989 Ford Ranger
3 Jan 2025

Alec’s Rock Crawling 1989 Ford Ranger

by Jim Oaks | posted in: 1989-1992 Ford Ranger 4x4, 4WD Solid Axle Swap (SAS) | 0

Up until 2024, Alec Navarro, also known in our forum as RaceRanger97, has been best known for his 1997 Ford Ranger 2wd that’s been built to race in the desert (See RaceRanger97’s Ford Ranger). In 2024 Alec purchased this 1989 … Continued

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1989 Ford Ranger Rock Crawler
1 Sep 2022

1989 Ford Ranger Rock Crawler

by Jim Oaks | posted in: 1989-1992 Ford Ranger 4x4, 4WD Solid Axle Swap (SAS) | 0

TRS Forum Member ‘White Rhino’ has recently posted his 1989 Ford Ranger rock crawler for sale in our forum. The rock crawler is made up of a 1989 Ford Ranger extended cab on a 1988 Ford Ranger frame. The Ranger … Continued

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Big Darla 1997 Ford Ranger Rock Crawler
1 Dec 2020

Big Darla 1997 Ford Ranger Rock Crawler

by Jim Oaks | posted in: 1993-1997 Ford Ranger 4x4, 4WD Solid Axle Swap (SAS) | 0

Like many off-road trucks, “Big Darla” (owned by TRS forum member ‘XionicWaste‘ (Tommy Untiedt)) has seen many modifications and transformations since it first appeared in our forum in 2011. Tommy’s original truck was totaled by someone fleeing a hit-skip crash, … Continued

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