Car Aftermarket Options

Trucks have experienced a bit of a renaissance in recent years. No longer are they just the workhorse of the farm or tool for the contractor; they're also family vehicles with room for kids and...

The Chevrolet Silverado truck is manufactured with a front torsion bar suspension system on four-wheel-drive models. The system is used to provide room for the transfer case, which is not required...

Jeep Wranglers are already fierce-looking vehicles, but with nerf bars the Jeeps can become that much more stylish. You can install these step bars with a few tools and supplies. Installing nerf...

A multiple spark distribution (MSD) is a type of capacitor-discharge ignition that delivers a series of high-voltage sparks over a longer duration than a single spark coil ignition. This brings...

Changing the rope on your winch may be done for a number or reasons, including rope damage, switching to a larger size rope, or maybe switching to a synthetic rope. The process is not difficult...

One of the most useful modifications for the Jeep Wrangler SUV is adding a snorkel to serve as the engine air intake. This raises the point at which air is drawn into the engine, making it...

Installing seat covers in your Ford Mustang is an inexpensive way to customize the car. Perhaps you are not satisfied with the interior of the Mustang, or want to protect the original seat...

Cold air intake systems are aftermarket additions available to many different types of diesel and gasoline powered vehicles. Unlike superchargers and turbochargers, the cold air intake system has...

If you want to replace the factory radio in your Chevy vehicle with an aftermarket version, you first need to unlock and remove the old radio. While there are similarities in the procedure between...

Many first generation (1986 to 1991) Ford Aerostars used the company's time-tested and venerable 100-hp 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine. Ford also made good number of Mustangs, Thunderbirds and...

The transition slot is also called the idle transfer slot, and its purpose is to help smoothly transfer fuel from an idle position to an off-idle position.

Building a performance vehicle involves customizing every aspect of the car, including the interior. Racing seats give the driver more stability in the corners, plus keep you tightly in the seat...

Replacing your car's audio receiver is usually the first step in building a new stereo system. While car audio shops can charge an arm and a leg to install your new stereo, you can often hook it...

Car speakers alone will only provide so much in the way of quality and volume. For a truly powerful and complete sound, audio enthusiasts power their speakers with an amplifier. To supply your...

Fisheye mirrors have a surface that bulges outward, called a convex mirror. They are useful for compressing a wide field of view into a narrower one, often seen on parking garages where an exiting...

Building a custom car involves working on every part of the automobile, from top to bottom. One of the cheapest and easiest options for your five-speed car is a custom shifter knob. Not only does...

The first thing that most people do to their car or truck is install a new car stereo. That's not only because of how easy they are to install at home with minimal tools, but also because of the...

Overhead clearance lights are used mainly on larger vehicles that haul trailers. Kits are now available so that you can add these to your Dodge truck. Recon and Putco are two retailers that...

The Chevy Avalanche was introduced in 2002. It shares most of its interior components with the Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra pickup trucks. The second-generation Avalanche was introduced in 2007,...

Tinting windows in cars and in homes is popular and offers various benefits. A window tint not only looks good but also filters UV rays from penetrating the glass and insulates the home and the...

Window tint (or film, as it is correctly known) is described as any kind of treatment applied to a window to alter some characteristic of the light before it passes through. Residential and...

Modern Chevrolet trucks use torsion bar suspensions for four-wheel-drive models. These front springs have the advantage of size and can be adjusted with small bolts where the bar meets the frame....

Chevrolet trucks and SUVs are manufactured with torsion bar suspension springs, which have the advantages of adjustment bolts and compact size. The adjustment bolt can raise the idle height of the...

In its relatively short life, Saturn produced a number of ambitious and quietly revolutionary car designs. Though underpowered by today's standards, Saturns with their all-independent suspensions...

Adding a trailer hitch to your Jeep will increase its capabilities. With a trailer hitch, you will be able to haul cargo on a flat trailer, tow a boat or provide a place to attach a cargo holder....

A throttle body is defined as a valve of any type used to regulate airflow into an engine. These assemblies almost always use either one or two large butterfly valves, which modulate airflow into...

Performance vehicles are built with purpose in mind. They need to go fast, handle well and perform to whatever standards the owner wants. Most performance vehicles have a roll bar to protect...

Scooters are fun toys to have for a ride around town. But once you're done with your trip, you'll need to pack your scooter for the drive home. One option is a scooter lift, which attaches to the...

Coilover spring shocks have an outer spring attached to the shock body that provides extra support for towing or trailering heavy load and can give added stability to cars and trucks whose stock...

The right shock for a vehicle depends on its intended use. Off-road trucks that are lifted and fitted with beefy tires require a high-performance gas-pressurized shock, or even two or more on one...

Fishtail stainless exhaust tips are made for motorcycles as well as cars, where they are usually used on vintage American hot rods. As the name implies, fishtail exhaust tips are shaped like a...

The Pionner DEH-1700 is an in-dash car stereo with a detachable faceplate. If you've recently installed the system in your vehicle, you'll need to program some of its options. If you're battery...

If you want to add a little flair to the interior of your Volkswagen Jetta MK IV, installing a manual shift knob might be a good place to start. Not only is the shift knob a central piece of the...

Installing a set of rectangle stainless steel exhaust tips is a great way to improve the appearance of your exhaust, particularly if the tips that are on the car now are plain or look ratty. This...

Camper shells add an extra level of utility to your truck. With a shell, you can place things inside of the bed and not have to worry about them getting damaged by the elements. Shells also can...

A truck is a great utility vehicle, able to carry heavy loads and still transport a crew of people around town. Sometimes, you want to protect those goods for transport, so you install a shell on...

Installing a cold air intake into your Dodge Neon is one of the most affordable and effective ways to instantly increase the performance of your car. Cold air intakes are a small and easy upgrade...

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...

Protecting your vehicle goes further than just routine maintenance. Car enthusiasts need to protect the inside and the outside of their vehicles as well. Truck bed liners are a great way to...

Fiberglass is a smooth, hard surface that looks terrific when properly painted. Custom door panels are often made from this material as well as the panels in some new cars.

The stock Dodge Dakota intake does a good job of bringing fresh air into the intake manifold from outside of the engine bay. However, the added air flow provided by an aftermarket cold air intake...

A key component to a quality car stereo is the amplifier. When installing an amplifier, you need to locate a suitable path for laying the main power wire (or hot wire), from the battery to the...

Its clear that the Smart Car is becoming more and more popular, but who wants to ride around in a moped with 4 wheels and get laughed at. Now you can make your neighbors and co-workers jealous...

BMW owners have many options when it comes to factory installed audio systems. There are also even more options for aftermarket stereos and other media. When upgrading or repairing your BMW...

The most popular and easiest aftermarket upgrade for Sebring owners is the addition of a CD player. There are specific steps necessary to perform the switch from the factory-installed stereo...

Building a performance car means that you want to have a fast car that also functions well. To make sure everything does work in harmony, gauges can help immensely. The aftermarket has tons of...

A car's braking system is one of its most important components. Good quality brakes are not only necessary for performance but also essential for safe driving. Brakes require occasional...

Installing new speakers into a Toyota Corolla, including the removal of the current speakers, is a bit more difficult than with other vehicles. This is because the speakers in a Corolla are more...

The first modification most people do to their vehicle is to install a custom stereo. It seems like a daunting task, but with the help of modern tools and parts that make installation easier, the...

Though Harley Davidson rarely changes their logo entirely, many of their newer motorcycles have bigger, flashier emblems on their tanks that would spice up the look of an older bike. Make your...