Exterior Aftermarket Options

Fog lights are auxiliary lights located on the front of a vehicle. These lights are typically used when safe driving requires the driver to see further through adverse weather conditions than...

The GM line of trucks has been around since the beginning of the automobile and has produced several different body styles with lots of different brand names, including Chevrolet, GMC and...

The Toyota pickup is known for its reliability and longevity, which makes it a vehicle widely seen on roads across the country. As a result, customizing the trucks by lifting them higher for...

Summit Racing has been selling high-performance parts for vehicles since the late 1960s and has become one of the largest mail order parts suppliers. The Summit traction bar is designed for...

There are several ways to lower your vehicle, and one of the more popular ones is to replace the lower control arms with a dropped set of control arms, lowering the spring pocket in relation to...

The Jeep Wrangler is classified as an SUV, but in many ways it defies classification. It is useful for towing and hauling but does not hold as many passengers as other sports utility vehicles. It...

Jeeps have an amazing array of aftermarket parts including soft doors and soft tops. Several companies, such as Kayline and Bestop, are well known for their Jeep products. Several types of doors...

Truck caps, or camper shells, add a sense of style and beauty to a truck as well as offer necessary and welcome functionality. Having a truck cap is a great way to carry around items without...

Roof lights make any truck look better. They give the truck a tougher, stronger look. Getting roof lights installed on your truck professionally is a very expensive upgrade; luckily, this is...

Leftover paint presents the largest volume of material collected by household hazardous waste programs, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Because paint includes potentially...

Building a custom truck is about taking the function and utility of your truck and modifying it to meet your needs. One popular method is lowering your vehicle closer to the ground. Lowering a...

The Chevrolet S-10 pickup is huge in the minitruck customizing world, and there are lots of modifications that people can do to them. One popular alteration involves installing Cadillac taillights...

Lowered trucks have been around for a while now, and they're popular because of the improvements in handling, as well as their sportier appearance. The lowered trucks are mostly two-wheel drive,...

Racing stripes can give a car a unique, striking appearance. Some people, however, prefer a more classic, conservative look to their cars that a racing stripe or fancy decal clashes with. Racing...

Just about every motorcycle comes from the factory with decals on the gas tank: The tank badge decals either identify the brand or the model of bike. For anyone who is interested in personalizing...

Over half the states in the U.S. require a front and a rear license plate, however, because some states don't require front plates, auto manufacturers do not install the front plate brackets at...

The Dodge Charger belongs to a family of Dodge and Chrysler vehicles known as "LX" vehicles. These vehicles include the Chrysler 300, Dodge Magnum and Dodge Challenger. LX owners commonly...

Aftermarket HID fog lights for the Scion TC are available from most auto parts stores, or from trusted sources like Autoloc. An HID fog light replaces the factory ballast with an HID ballast. The...

A car canopy can help protect your vehicle from the elements, and such canopies come in different sizes for whichever size vehicle you have. They can come in different shapes, and reading their...

Lacquer paint is the least recommended paint to use on cars by most experts. It's cheaper than than the others, is easier to apply and has a very glossy finish. However, it fades and chips more...

Exhaust stacks are a custom look that truck enthusiasts are beginning to install. It provides a light or medium-duty passenger vehicle with the custom look of a big rig. Companies such as...

Aluminum as a material of motorcycle construction and dress has become more and more prominent in recent years as manufacturers aim to make low-weight economic bikes. Some claim that the material...

The Saturn SL was the sedan version of the Saturn S-series vehicles. The S-series was discontinued in 2002, when it was replaced by the Saturn Ion. The S-series only received a redesign once in...

One of the more popular modifications on a car or truck is to adjust the suspension, be it to lower the vehicle or raise it. Both of those methods involve changing out the front coil springs, and...

Auto window tint provides sunshade and insulation from heat. However, the film can degrade after a few years of wear. In order to install a new coat of film, the old coat must be completely...

The Chevy S-10 pickup was very successful in its 24-year run, and several aftermarket parts are available for them. Swapping the coil springs on these trucks can be done to lower the vehicle or...

The Jeep Wrangler nameplate first appeared in 1987, although similar Jeep vehicles have been manufactured for decades. One of the features Wrangler owners love about their vehicles is the ability...

Camping or driving to a campground in your Toyota Prius is a viable option as long as you understand the features and limitations of the car. It is best to consider the number of passengers and...

Painting your brake calipers is an ideal way to have your vehicle stand out from the crowd. Brake calipers are visible through the wheels of your car and, when painted, can add a colorful accent....

Off road lighting is a great way to improve visibility for your vehicle. Lighting options are available from mild to long-range spot lights. Most options are also available in low- and high-beam...

Truck beds are convenient, but sometimes you need a flatbed to haul your goods. Building a flatbed takes a few hours of time, but it's a lot cheaper than buying one. It does take some skill with a...

Decals on motorhomes are typically made of vinyl with an adhesive backing. While they are, for the most part, permanent, they can be removed by heating the adhesive backing to a point where it no...

Emergency lighting is a simple thing to do if you don't skip any steps outlined here. If you don't you run the risk of burning up your electrical system. Be careful to understand the process,...

A body kit consists of a stylish front bumper cover, rear bumper cover and side skirts to replace the plain factory parts. The kits are aftermarket accessories and are made for just about every...

Your car's horn makes a distinctive sound by design. So that other motorists can easily recognize your vehicle based on the sound of the horn, smaller cars are equipped with a higher-pitched horn...

The most simple way to wire emergency lights to your vehicle. You will learn how to run the wires to the fuse box and place a toggle switch to power the lights on and off

Lifting a truck 3 inches using a suspension lift requires changing the front springs and shock absorbers in the front and installing shocks and a block in the rear. The kits differ according to...

Are you a Police Officer wanting to wire emergency lights to your personal vehicle? A Volunteer Fireman putting strobes on your pickup truck? Someone who just wants flashing lights on your car for...

If you routinely paint automobiles in a body shop or at your home, you may need to purchase a spray paint gun. These guns come with all the necessary tools for a custom paint job.

Today, I will be installing a trailer wiring harness on a Chevy Express van. I have already installed the trailer towing hitch. So let’s get started, just follow the steps below to continue.

Lowering your car has a lot of advantages: better handling, lower center of gravity and a better look. But sometimes a static drop with lowering springs is a bit too low. Coilovers are adjustable...

A fifth wheel is used to pull some trailers and the RV trailer that we live in when camping. So let’s get started, just follow the steps below to continue.

Underbody light kits are available in many different styles and colors, and provide a number of possibilities for the car enthusiast to give their ride a clean and modern look. Most kits come in...

Truck caps not only add aesthetic value to your pickup truck, they also come in handy by helping to safely carry precious cargo or making camping easier. Truck caps are designed for specific makes...

Although many of us would like to drive a custom car, few of us can afford the custom price tag. Smoked tail lights can create a custom look on any car. If you have a free weekend, you can smoke...

Running boards can dramatically alter the appearance of your vehicle. The running boards also provide easier passage into your truck or van as it gives you that extra step into the passenger...

Fiberglass cars are not as common as metal/steel cars; they're generally kit cars, race cars and custom-made car bodies used by automotive enthusiasts. Fiberglass is not as durable as metal and...

Make an LED light tube to brighten any occasion. This LED light tube will work from a wall socket and can also plug into a car's cigarette lighter. Use these tubes for parties, on car camp-outs,...

Many exterior aftermarket upgrades involve at least some paint and bodywork to make it noticeable. Ground effects can make a difference in the appearance of your car, painted or not. Most people...

A dropped or lowered truck is almost the opposite of the raised monster trucks. A dropped or lowered Chevy truck sits low to the ground. The Chevy truck can range from being a few inches lower...