Hi my name is Ryan and i am 18, i have been into the 4x4 scene ever since i took my dads suburban on the trail. i have recently saved up some cash and am looking for my first truck. i have been looking at a late model ford ranger. particularly a 90-94 ford ranger with the 4.0l v6 and a 5 speed. i was planning on putting a 6 inch lift and 33 inch tires on it. i was wondering what everyone thinks of this truck and if you guys could help me decide what lifet system, tires and rims i should put on it. my budget is pretty tight. so if u guys could give me some feedback and some suggestions that would be great. thanks alot.  

hey, I just got a 90 bronco as my first 4x4 and i have to warn you that early ford trucks are going to give you some problems.  Watch the power steering and starters.  As for what you plan on, with a 6" lift I'd go with Rancho or ProComp.  As for your tires and rims, I'd go with 35s rather than 33s.  33s you'll have a whole lotta space but since you have a tight budget like me I suggest going to Desertrat.com  They have some crazy good deals on tires and rims (one in particular with goodyear and us wheel).   Hope I helped somewhat.  

hey thanks alot for the advice. i will be checking out that sight and qill definatly be taking yiur suggestions. thanks for the help. i would like to see ur bronco when it is all finished, that would be a sweet truck. thanks again  

hey hows it going i just picked up a 79 bronco as my first truck its nice to know that some people are still running fords off road they seem to be dwindleing away  

I just got an 89 k5 blazer 4 my 1st truck...chevy's n gmc's rule!!!! anybody wanna go muddin?  

Hey depending on what kind of wheeling you plan on doing, I would ditch the Ranger and get a Toyota.  Any straight axle toy will do, and youre not going to spend an arm and a leg.  A fuel injected 22R is fairly good on gas.  An early 80 toy with a 6 inch lift and 35's with the right gears will get you anywhere.  Good luck with you truck.......  Happy wheeling.

i know how you feel.fords are slowly leaving the trails.its a sad sight.i have a 90 f250 that i still run the trails with.and as long as itll run itll be on the trail