Solid-Axle 1994 Ford Ranger Built for Rockcrawling and Overlanding
Adventure trailer, 35-inch tires, and a truckload of fun.
Jered KorfhageWriter
Solid-Axle 1994 Ford Ranger Built for Rockcrawling and Overlanding
Adventure trailer, 35-inch tires, and a truckload of fun.
Jered KorfhageWriter
Cody Jones and his 1994 Ford Ranger are always ready for an adventure whether that means a multi-state off-road trip or crawling the rocky Texas trails. We met Cody at theFour WheelerOverland Adventure where he showed us how his 1994 Ford Ranger is outfitted for all his exploration needs.
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EngineThe 1994 Ford Ranger's 4.0L V-6 shows 199,279 miles on the clock and is still running strong, sending power to the five-speed manual transmission and BorgWarner transfer case.
Wheels and TiresBFGoodrich T/A KM2 mud-terrain tires in the 35-inch variety handle relations with the dirt. Cody chose to run 17-inch Dick Cepek Torque wheels.
InteriorThe interior of the 1994 Ford Ranger is mostly stock aside from the Cobra CB radio, aftermarket head unit, and ARB switches.
Front Axle and SuspensionCody's 1994 Ford Ranger has the solid Dana 44 from a JK Wrangler Rubicon. The axle has 4.88 gears, Rock Krawler upper and lower control arms, Bilstein 5100 shocks, and the Rubicon Wrangler's original electric locker.
Rear Axle and SuspensionThe rear axle under the 1994 Ford Ranger is another transplant from a JK Wrangler Rubicon and has 4.88 gears, a Poison Spyder differential cover, leaf springs, Skyjacker shocks, a truss from EVO MFG, and the Rubicon Wrangler's factory electric locker.
ArmorRocksliders made from 2-inch steel tubing keep the sheetmetal protected when Cody chooses the difficult lines.
RollcageCody's Ranger has a custom-built rollcage tied into the frame.
SteeringCody's 1994 Ford Ranger uses tie rod ends from a JK Wrangler, and GM 1-ton steering components help with aiming the tires.
CargoThe bed of the 1994 Ford Ranger is largely occupied by the fullsize spare tire on its custom-built carrier. Additional gear includes a Canyon cooler, four fuel cans, portable air compressor, spare fluids, and a Hi-Lift jack.
Overland M100 TrailerCody pulls an M100 trailer behind the 1994 Ford Ranger, and it is outfitted with a TuffStuff rooftop tent, 270-degree awning, and 35-inch General Grabber tires.
Trailer CargoSliding trays on the trailer hold, among other camping supplies, the means by which Cody and friends stew up hearty camp meals—a dual-burner propane stove.
Electrical hookups, a switch panel, and a battery box are mounted on the trailer's tongue.
Shortened WheelbaseThe Ford Ranger had 10 inches removed from its bed to enhance the truck's trail-navigation abilities.
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