Car Aftermarket Options

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...

Mud flaps, or splash guards, serve an important purpose, protecting your vehicle, other vehicles and pedestrians from getting hit by rocks or other debris churned up by your rotating tires....

Ever since the first pickup truck was sold, owners have been discovering ways to cover the tuck bed to keep out the weather or to conceal valuables. In the late 1960s truck bed covers, commonly...

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...

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....

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...

Adding a bed liner to your pickup truck is one of the easiest and best ways to protect it from the damage that can occur when carrying a load. Bed liners can also be used to conceal old damage and...

A brush guard is a type of framework that is bolted onto a truck or sports utility vehicle. It is typically constructed from steel and is used to safeguard your vehicle from road debris, such as...

At first glance, the mix of letters and numbers found on the sidewall of a truck tire may seem like they don't make any sense. Each of these letters and numbers actually refers specifically to a...

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...

Chevrolet pickup trucks can be customized to suit the owner's taste or upgraded for higher-performance using inexpensive, common parts. The Chevy truck carries some of the most popular parts...

Tonneau covers are manufactured to cover a truck bed and have several beneficial features. A truck is a versatile vehicle because it can carry objects that otherwise need a trailer to haul. Tools...

A camper top is a useful after-market addition to any pickup truck. It prevents items from flying out of the bed of the truck, is lockable if you are carrying something valuable and is an ideal...

Truck bed covers are essential for anyone hauling loads that must be protected from the elements. Covers are also a great way to keep your load from being ejected on especially bumpy terrain. Some...

Truck camper wiring is typically split into two subsystems: the 110-volt appliance system and the 12-volt chassis system. The 110-volt system is designed to power the air conditioning and other...

Painting a truck yourself is a good way to gain experience in automotive painting, save money on a good paint job and get the exact paint job you want. Even inexperienced painters can paint a...

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...

Rhino Liner is a popular brand of spray-in bed liner that provides protection for the bed of your pickup truck. Rhino Liner can protect your bed from scratches, rust and corrosion. It is usually...

Have you had to hitch your boat, trailer, U-haul, motorcycle trailer, flat bed trailer,or any other type of item that your going to pull behind your truck or SUV by yourself. Night time is the...

Snow chains are useful devices that provide increased traction in adverse weather conditions most often found during the winter months. Snow chains are chain devices that fit on the tires of your...

So you’ve decided that it’s time to install a new exhaust system on your truck. The only problem is, you’re a busy person and you don’t have time – or the equipment – to get the job done...

Ford is one of the most popular auto makers and manufacturers in the world; Ford trucks are some of the most dependable and highest selling across the United States. Though Ford trucks come...

While a car's suspension is a vital part that should be kept in good repair, it can also be used to customize your car. Adding a custom suspension, whether raised or lowered, can greatly improve...

Mini trucks are cheap, affordable and easy to work on. As a result, people are always working on building them in cool and different ways. One of them is lowering a truck, but, sometimes, low just...

A pickup truck bedliner is an easy, effective way to protect the bed from damage when hauling loads. They can also provide a non-slip surface for awkward objects that like to slide on unprotected...

Trucks used to have bumpers made of steel with either a painted or chrome finish on them. Now most new trucks have a painted plastic bumper cover with a lower portion of grey or black plastic on...

Chevrolet trucks have been manufactured with similar engines and drive train setup for nearly three decades. This makes upgrading them relatively easy, and inexpensive bolt-on parts can...

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...

Truck manufacturers typically sell several different versions of the same model with varying degrees of payload capacity. This capacity is noted in the model number, such as Chevrolet C/K 1500,...

A contractor's truck rack is a very handy and necessary accessory for a contractor or builder. It provides for storage of ladders, equipment, ropes, and many more tools you use on the job. It also...

LED tailgate light bars have become a popular addition to trucks, and have additional safety benefits. The light bar, manufactured from acrylic plastics and a row of light emitting diodes (LEDs),...

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...

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...

The Chevrolet S-10 pickup truck is a relatively easy vehicle to repair. Manufactured on a platform dating back to 1982, the basic components have changed very little over the years. S-10's were...

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....

Truck beds get scratched and dinged if used to haul things. Over time, this and exposure to moisture and sunlight can damage the finish. You can give your truck a new look while at the same time...

Starting a truck using keyless entry allows you to warm up a freezing cab in the winter, remove ice from your windows and defrost your windshield. Starting your truck is as easy as hitting a few...

Semi-trailers use special hitches to haul their loads. These loads are too heavy for a standard ball hitch. There is a version of this type of hitch that a regular heavy-duty truck can use to haul...

Truck cabs are very susceptible to rust, since cabs receive many scratches and dings. Rust can appear just days after bare metal is exposed in even the smallest scratch. The rust eventually...

Faded paint is a popular paint theme for trucks and hot rods. Some faded vehicles use only two colors faded together one time, while others may use several colors, fading two colors together...

Installing a truck box in your Nissan Titan can be both an easy job and a gratifying one. The proper box can upgrade the value of your Titan, keep your valuables safe and free up cab space, as...

Adjust a Chevy lift kit by tightening bolts after the truck is lowered back down to the ground. Learn how to adjust a truck lift kit on a Chevy 4X4 truck truck in this free lift kit installation...

Install a front differential bracket on a Chevy 4X4 truck truck between the frame and front differential. Learn how to install a front differential bracket on a Chevy 4X4 truck in this free Chevy...

Installing the front cross member of a Skyjacker suspension lift on a Chevy 4X4 truck truck gives the truck the actual lift in height. Learn how to install the front cross member on a Chevy 4X4...

When installing the rear cross member on a Chevy 4X4 truck truck make sure that the sides are set right. Learn how to install the rear cross member on a Chevy 4X4 truck in this free Chevy truck...

Remove the rear suspension on a Chevy 4X4 truck truck by unbolting the four U-bolt brackets that hold the leaf springs to the axle. Learn how to remove the rear suspension on a Chevy 4X4 truck in...

Install a rear suspension lift on a Chevy 4X4 truck truck by bolting the rear lift spring on both ends of the truck. Learn how to install a rear suspension lift on a Chevy 4X4 truck in this free...

Install rear shock absorbers on a Chevy 4X4 truck truck by bolting two bolts on top and one bolt on the the bottom. Learn how to install rear shock absorbers on a Chevy truck in this free lift kit...