2019 Ford Ranger Featured at SEMA
With the build announcement made public right before SEMA there were a number of news sites and media outlets that jumped on 2019 Ford Ranger press release. Several outlets shared the build renderings, backstory to the builds and created even more buzz for these revival of the midsize truck back in North American just a few short months away. Among them was BDS’s Project Ranger X, a motorsports themed utilitarian truck capable offroad and ready for an adventure. For more on Project Ranger X see the links below and head to the full buildup coverage. Ranger X Coverage: Build Intro Build Update #1 Build Update #2 Build Update #3 Build Update #4 Finished Build Media Coverage: Ford’s media announcement: https://media.ford.com/content/fordmedia/fna/us/en/media-kits/2018/ford-at-sema-2018.html FourWheeler.com ran a first look feature story on the build along with photos of the completed project: http://www.fourwheeler.com/sema/2017/mtsema18-bds-project-ranger-x-first-look/ CarAndDriver.com ran a feature on all 7 Rangers debuting at the…
BDS Recap Video from the 2018 SEMA Show
Check out the recap video as we walk around the 2018 SEMA Show in Las Vegas.
BDS hits the air waves on The Truck Show Podcast
Each year as the SEMA Show draws near social media and media outlets have an influx of content with OEs, aftermarket manufacturers and vehicle builders show off their latest creations and newest releases. While video is king a new (old) media is gaining steam in the form of a truck and offroad focused podcast that airs weekly on iTunes and other podcast services. Going by the originally title “The Truck Show Podcast” the show regularly has industry professionals, celebrities, and representatives on to talk truck, Jeep, current trends, upcoming OE news, cover events and more. I’ve personally been a listener of the show since the beginning and have enjoyed the info, the interviews and the commentary. (Mountered Parameters!) its an inside joke you’ll have to listen to get the backstory. I’ve had the chance to be on the show a couple times in some capacity, from a random EJS on…
Project Ranger X: Ready for SEMA 2018
Built up and ready for an adventure. With just 5 short weeks, the BDS build team took one of the first 2019 Ford Rangers in existence and overhauled it into a show stopper. Built for capability out on the trail, great looks with a strong stance and plenty of utility with room to haul gear BDS’s Project Ranger X elevates the Ranger to the next level. Starting with a pre-production 2019 Ranger right off the assembly line, this truck was torn down, the frame was extended, service bed and custom rack fitted, a BDS suspension lift installed and larger tires and accessories were added. We documented the build in a 5-part build series that followed the team as they transformed this 2019 Ford Ranger from stock to fully custom, click the links below to check out how it all came together. Build Intro Build Update #1 Build Update #2 Build…
Project Ranger X: Week 4-5 Build Update
?? Go Back to Update #3 | See the Completed Project RangerX | Jump Ahead to SEMA 2018 Preview Ranger X – Build Update #4 The SEMA crunch is getting real, with just 2 build days to go until we need to hit the road for Vegas, there is still a lot to get done on this build, from wiring, assembly and final installation and graphics. At this point the shop is operating like a well oiled machine with everyone doing their part to get the job done. The “To Do” list is starting to dwindle down and their’s a light at the end of the tunnel. All the parts are back from paint and powder coat, the Warn winch and Rigid lights are installed in the bumpers and its getting bolted up front for the final time. With the larger wheels and tires we needed some additional tire coverage.…
Project Ranger X: Week 3 Build Update
? Go Back to Update #2 | Jump Ahead to Update #4 Ranger X – Build Update #3 We’re back again with our latest update on Project Ranger X. The last couple weeks have been controlled chaos around teh shop as the BDS engineering team takes on the 5-week overhaul of our 2019 Ranger along with prototyping suspension kits for all of the other 2019 Ranger that will be on display at the show in Ford’s booth, building up our 2019 Chevy Silverado 1500 and prototyping several new lift systems for the Wrangler JL and other new applications to debut at the show. Now nearing the end of our 3rd full week with the 2019 Ranger we’re buttoning up the rear suspension ahead of the service box getting back from paint while its all easily accessible. With the new extended 136″ wheelbase and converted the factory mono leaf setup over…