Watch the Yeti Custom Truck Demolish Winter

Here’s a video to cheer up anyone who’s already sick of winter’s wrath. Using a modified Ram 3500 Cummins diesel, 76-inch tractor tires, Unimog portal axles and a Samson machine, fabricator Rex Bailey built his Yeti custom truck (named after the abominable snowman) in 2007 to conquer up to three feet of snow like it was nothing. As the video shows, with that much clearance, the Yeti makes shoveling a thing of the past — if you’ve got the spare time to build one.

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The Ram Outfitter Is Now Open for Business!

“Sure,” you’re thinking, “I drive my Ram everywhere and wouldn’t even be seen dead in another vehicle if Ram made hearses, but what about those rare times when I’m actually out of my truck? What am I supposed to do then to show the world that I’m the biggest Ram fan on the planet?!?!”

 

Well, we’re glad you asked. Because you now have the chance to brand yourself, your wife or girlfriend, your kids, your friends’ kids, your friends’ kids’ friends (you get the picture), even your gear with a logo that will show everyone around that you know how to work.

 

Just click over to the Ram Trucks Outfitter to check out the offerings. Here are a few highlights for anyone on your Groundhog Day gift list:

 

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The Bubba Cooler ($32.95)

This foot-high stainless-steel cooler not only holds 128 ounces of your favorite beverage, it even uses Bubba Fat™ dual-wall insulation to amazingly keep that same beverage hot or cold! Perfect for camping, sporting events, and all those other big events in your life where careful control of your transported liquid’s temperature is crucial.

 

The Atomic Solar G-Shock Watch ($299.95)

From the multi-band atomic timekeeping to the stainless steel case, this shock- and water-resistant watch can take the pounding of hard work. Liek the Ram, it also comes fully equipped, with a 1/20 second chronograph, world time in 29 time zones, 12 and 24 hour formats, and an automatic calendar pre-programmed until 2099.

 

 

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The Women’s Dry-Tec Polo Shirt ($41.95)

This classic tailored Cutter & Buck polo is made of moisture-wicking fabric in red or charcoal, with dyed-to-match buttons, side vents, and embroidered Ram logo.

 

The Sandwich Visor Cap ($11.95)

This classy six-panel cap is the perfect accompaniment for your head. Made of 100% brushed cotton twill with a cloth backstrap with buckle, the cap rightfully comes only in black, with the Ram logo embroidered in gray.

 

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The Ram Stuffed Toy ($11.95)

Because every kid needs a cute and cuddly representation of a powerful, dangerous animal. This eight-inch-long stuffed Ram has flexible limbs for imaginative play and is fully machine washable for when it inevitably gets dropped in the mud.

 

The Leatherman Blast ($64.95)

This Ram-branded stainless steel multi-tool is loaded with everything from needlenose pliers and a knife to various screwdrivers and a saw. Best of all, it comes with Zytel comfort-grip inserts that allow you to keep working all day without destroying your hands.

 

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The Long-Sleeve Thermal Onesie ($12.95)

You’re never too young to learn what a real truck is. Educate your baby in style with this black Ram-branded onesie that features retro ribbed stitching.

 

 

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Finally, Get Live TV on the Road!

FLO TVIt’s an age-old quandary: It’s time to hit the road for that family trip, but the playoffs are on. What to do? At long last, now you no longer have to choose between mobility and entertainment. Last month, Chrysler became the first automaker to offer live mobile television inside its vehicles through FLO TV Auto Entertainment, which allows you to browse up to 20 channels — from ABC, CBS, NBC, and FOX to ESPN, MTV, Comedy Central and Nickelodeon — using a wireless remote control; the system’s tiny antenna is practically hidden (unlike most roof-mounted satellites). The Mopar package costs $629 (plus installation) and is offered on new Ram, Dodge, Chrysler, and Jeep vehicles — and can even be installed on some 2009 models. Check with your local Ram dealer for more details.

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Check Out the World’s Only 11-Passenger Ram

Ram-stretch-limoIf you happen to find yourself in London and in need of a classy group ride to a state function, formal party, or even your own wedding, you could do much worse than the unique offering from Easy Limo: a one-of-a-kind stretch Ram. With enough mood-lit room for 11 passengers, plush seating, and a fully-stocked bar — plus plenty of hauling room in the bed under the remote-control cover — you may just decide to keep your party on the road.

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Mitch Rall’s Ultimate Family Truck

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Mitch Rall traded in his ’04 dualie for a new ’09 half-ton Ram as soon as they were available, three weeks before the SEMA Show. It wasn’t just about wanting a new truck — it was more about creating something unique that no one else had. Mitch works at Ekstensive Metalworks of Houston, so he’s used to elaborate projects like this. Still, as you can imagine, it’s no easy task. First he and his crew had to disassemble everything. And we mean everything — the front, sheetmetal, grille, bumpers, bed, interior, and rear. Then the real work began. They modified the suspension and dropped the truck down. They got the fuse box out of the way, mounted two Kinetik batteries, and relocated the brake lines in the front of the truck.

And these were only the first few steps; a lot more work went into getting the Ram ready for the show — Sport Truck Magazine has a great recap of the whole process. At SEMA, it was featured as a part of Chrysler’s special Mopar Alley section, but sadly, Rall couldn’t make it to the show himself — although he had a good excuse: His wife was giving birth to their son. Now the newest Rall certainly has the coolest ride in the neighborhood!

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