Car Aftermarket Options

A turbo is a forced induction upgrade made to a car to improve its top end and acceleration performance. Garrett turbos are considered some of the best, most well-made performance turbos...

An aftermarket stereo can usually provide better quality than the factory version in your Toyota vehicle. If you are looking to replace the stereo in your Toyota, make sure you get a version that...

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...

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....

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...

If you've ever seen a racing movie or a modded car drive by, you definitely know the sound they are capable of making. Custom exhaust systems can cost thousands of dollars when you figure in an...

While there have been many different Corvettes on the market, radio removal in the C4 and C5 will give you a good idea of how to remove a Corvette radio. Removing the radio in the C4 Corvette and...

Some models of the popular Mazda 3 are equipped with the upgraded Bose stereo system. The Bose amp is mounted on the floorboard, underneath the driver's seat. Accessing the Bose amp isn't too...

Lowering a truck or a car that has a leaf spring suspension isn't uncommon and can be done in your own garage in a few hours. To do this, use longer u-bolts and lowering block. A u-bolt is a...

Header bolts are the replacement fasteners used to attach aftermarket performance headers to an engine. Since the exhaust header is designed differently than many factory original equipment...

Hitches can be attached to your vehicle aftermarket to give you the ability to move loads or tow cars. Installing the right bolts allows you to safely secure your weight load to your vehicle.

Installing an aftermarket steering wheel is one of the easiest ways to spice up your car's interior and perhaps make the vehicle more enjoyable to drive. Grant sells a wide range of wheels that...

Replacing the Honda Prelude's stock exhaust manifold with a header is a common high-performance modification. The stock manifold is designed for quiet operation; therefore, it is much more...

The spoiler on the Hyundai coupe is installed by drilling holes into the trunk lid, and then securing the spoiler with adhesive and heavy-duty bolts. Removing a spoiler is much simpler than...

Custom exhausts are popular additions to a car, and headers are the first thing to get installed. Over time, header bolts can loosen, and you have to tighten them. Getting at header bolts isn't...

Old trucks are cool, but unfortunately, not all of them have held up to the test of time. Older products wear out, particularly the wood used to construct the bed floor. Replacing them isn't...

Anti-roll bars, also referred to as anti-sway bars or sway-bars, perform exactly the function that their name implies, which is reduce the amount of roll that a car experiences during cornering....

A step bumper hitch bolts to the flat portion of the bumper on your Chevy S10 just below the rear license plate mount. The Reese Step Bumper is designed with a 2-inch receiver, so you can use it...

The Dodge Ram is one of the most popular full-size trucks in America. Owners love to customize their Ram, often by swapping the factory grille with an aftermarket one. Removing the factory grille...

The V-6 Toyota RAV4 has enough torque to warrant using a trailer hitch and has a stated towing capacity of 3,500 lbs. (1,587.57 kg). However, the RAV4 didn't always come equipped with one because...

The factory seat fabric in modern vehicles is essentially a very tight slipcover. It covers the seat foam using attachment clips rather than stitching. The Dodge Ram is no exception. If you are...

Customizing a car engine increases the value of the car as well as the "shock value." There are a multitude of products on the market. When customizing an engine, while the aesthetics are...

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...

A class 1 trailer hitch is the lowest-duty trailer hitch and is generally rated to handle up to 2,000-pounds gross trailer weight and 200-pounds of tongue weight. Procedures for attaching the...

The Jeep should be parked on a flat, level concrete surface. Many vehicles do not rest perfectly level. Jeeps that are not level at the start of installation will continue to be off-angle once the...

Many drivers seek a way to improve the look of their vehicles. One of the most effective ways of doing so is to purchase an Aero Kit, which will give your car a bolder, more aggressive look as...

Today, I will be installing a trailer hitch on a Toyota Camry. If your car doesn’t have a trailer wiring harness, you should consider installing one along with the hitch. So let’s get started,...

More often than not, one part that rusts before the rest of the pickup is the truck bed itself. Replacing the bed and buying a brand new one is oftentimes costly and inconvenient, as the new bed...

Air conditioning units for motor homes and campers have been standardized to fit into 14 x 14-inch vent openings on the RV's roof. They accept three-phase alternating current and can be installed...

Today, the trailer hitch we are installing on the Mazda CX-9 looks like it is hidden unless you look closely. So let’s get started, just follow the steps below to continue.

Coilover shock absorbers use a metal coil wrapped around the outer shock casing to provide assistance to the suspension when towing or hauling heavy loads. The shocks on most trucks can be...

The Mercury Mariner is a great vehicle to tow trailers. So let’s get started, just follow the steps below to continue.

The Hyundai Entourage is a great vehicle to tow a small boat, an ATV, or even a jet-ski. So let’s get install that trailer hitch so we can start hauling. Just follow the steps below to continue.

The Pontiac Vibe is a small car, but can tow small trailers. So let’s get started, just follow the steps below to find out how to install a trailer hitch on a Pontiac Vibe.

The Jeep Liberty is a great off-road vehicle but can also tow trailers. So let’s install that tow hitch on that Jeep Liberty. Just follow the steps below to continue.

The Honda Element is a great vehicle for towing light trailers. Let’s install that trailer hitch, just follow the steps below to continue.

The Honda Odyssey is a vehicle that can hold a lot of stuff. Some even comes with a roof rack. But if you need even more room to haul your belongings, then you might want to install a trailer...

The Ford Escape Hybrid is a great vehicle to tow a trailer. So let’s install that trailer hitch, just follow the steps below to continue.

A Dodge Ram 1500 van is the right vehicle to tow trailers. So let’s install that trailer hitch and you will be towing your trailer in no time.

Installing a trailer hitch on a Dodge Caravan is completely different then installing a trailer hitch on a Chrysler Town and Country. So let’s get started, just follow the steps below to continue.

This trailer hitch is for the stow and go seating Chrysler town and Country. So let’s get started, just follow the steps below to continue.

So you want your Dodge Grand Caravan to have the ability to tow a trailer? Well then you need a trailer hitch. So let’s get started, just follow the steps below to continue.

Truck steps not only dress your pickup but can provide practical protection for your vehicle and family. Truck steps keep brushes and branches off your truck's exterior when 4-wheeling, and for...

Mounting a winch onto the front of your off-road or recovery vehicle is an extremely effective method of extracting a vehicle that is stuck. The general rule states to install a winch that can...

The torsion bars on a truck or SUV connect the front-end steering assembly to the center cross member of the vehicle attached to the frame. Torsion bars apply downward pressure to the front...

A hitch is an extension to a vehicle--usually a truck--that allows you to tow something behind you. This could be anything from a simple trailer to a camper or 5th-wheel. The hitch itself is a...

S-10s are no longer being made by Chevrolet, but are still very popular with the after-maket and custom truck crowd. Most S-10s that are modified are lowered close to the ground. The best way to...

If you ever tried to climb in the bed of your truck and find it a bit difficult? Well now you don’t have to worry about that. The bed step makes it so easy for you to get to the bed of your truck....

The t-rex Billet grille gives your vehicle that sporty look. It makes your vehicle look better. Once the project is done, you will be satisfied. So let’s get started. Just follow the steps below...

It often seems like car and truck makers have conspired to make it difficult or impossible to install a trailer hitch. Custom fit hitches from companies such as Draw-Tite and Valley make it a lot...