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Ford’s smallest truck received a big off-road update Monday. The truckmaker announced it would port its popular hardcore off-road package from the Super Duty series into the 2021 Ford Ranger Tremor. The brute pickup will boast hardware updates including a factory lift, chunky tires, updated suspension, and an accessory-power package. …

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The 2021 Ford Ranger will offer the Tremor package, an off-road-oriented package notable for giving the pickup bigger wheels and a lifted Fox suspension. The Tremor package also adds skid plates, recovery hooks, a six-switch auxiliary power bank, and a locking rear differential. The Tremor package can be had on …