History:

I have been modifying and off-roading Ford Rangers since I purchased my first Ranger in 1992.

In 1999, I created ‘The Ranger Station’ (www.therangerstation.com) as the Internet’s leading resource for off-road Ford Ranger and Bronco II enthusiasts. My goal was to share the modifications I had made to my Ranger and create a place for other enthusiasts to share information as well.

I began offering a few custom fabricated parts to enthusiasts in 2004. In 2005 I created ‘TRS Fab & Off-Road’ (trsfabandoffroad.com) and began selling parts online.

I eventually created an account with a parts distributor so I could offer a wide range of products. At the end of 2010 I decided to change the name from ‘TRS Fab & Off-Road’ and use my primary business name of ‘James Oaks Enterprises’ since I was no longer making parts. Over the next few years, I saw a decrease in the aftermarket products that were available for Ford Ranger enthusiasts, and it became more difficult to compete with companies such as Amazon. Finally at the end of 2016, I shut the site down. I myself had found that I was purchasing truck products from Amazon as well. If fact, in 2019 I purchased (5) Cooper Discoverer STT PRO mud terrains from Amazon because they had the best price, and I was able to make payments for 18-months without interest.

TRS Garage

In 2018 I contemplated re-opening my online business and prepare for the return of the 2019 Ford Ranger. Opening a new account with my distributor had become a challenge, and I wasn’t going to get the pricing I had before. I chose instead to create ‘TRS Garage’ and run it as an Amazon store.

Why Shop Here:

You’re probably wondering why anyone would come here instead of just visiting amazon.com directly. I search for Ranger products and categorize them here so they’re easier to find. Sort of like a special ‘Ford Ranger’ section of Amazon.

When you take the time to look and find the product here, TRS receives a small commission (Shopping here doesn’t affect your price). That’s right, even though you’re being directed to the Amazon site, and TRS has nothing to do with your order or the price, TRS earns a commission for referring you. So, the next time you look for something on Amazon, please visit this site first. That way a small percentage of whatever you spent is going back into the Ford Ranger community, instead of the pockets of Amazon.

Thanks For The Support!

You know the saying; every little bit helps. That little bit of commission that I earn from referring people to Amazon helps host gatherings and keep my Ranger on the trail. And for that, I think you!

Thanks,

Jim Oaks