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So Many Truck Accessories!

Trucks are ready to be customized like your girlfriend's favorite outfit. So many choices for accessories are available and makes the truck reflect your personality! Let's check out some of the things you can choose!

BULL BARS

Should a front bumper not be enough to really protect your truck, then consider a bull bar, which is a large bumper that comes up in front of your truck to protect more of the front-end. These are usually in an upside down “U” shape so that they do not block off your grille or airflow into your engine. While most drivers probably don’t need these, they are particularly useful if you like to take your truck off-road and hit the trail. Even the most careful driver can end up in some tough situations off-road, and bull bars can protect the front of your truck when that happens.

HOOD AND GRILLE PROTECTORS

While you’re protecting the front of your truck, you should also consider “protectors” to help get that job done. Rather than bulky bumpers, these truck accessories are often smaller and go over more specific parts of your truck, such as the front of your hood or the grille. Again, this is a level of protection that you probably won’t need if you just like to drive around town in your vehicle. But for off-roading, these items can save your paint job and prevent expensive dings due to flying rocks or other debris.

LIGHTING

Few truck accessories make as much of an immediate impact as lighting, which you can get for either the inside or outside of your vehicle. Interior lighting can have a dramatic effect on the overall look and feel of the inside of your truck – and many high-end trim levels include lighting that creates a more sophisticated and unique atmosphere inside. If you go for exterior lighting, just be sure to choose something that is rugged and will last a long time. Also be sure to work with a dealer or installer that understands local and state traffic laws, as some types of lighting may be restricted or banned in certain areas.

FLOOR MATS AND SEAT COVERS

While not as flashy or high-tech as something like a computer programmer for your truck, never underestimate the importance of good quality floor mats and seat covers. Protecting the inside of your vehicle is a great way to keep the value of your truck up and make sure it looks good for years. No matter how careful you are, the unexpected will happen – so having mats and covers that you can easily clean or replace, instead of the actual upholstery or floorboards of your vehicle, is a huge benefit.

TRUCK BED LINERS

Any truck you buy is probably going to come with some kind of truck bed liner from the dealership, but consider upgrading from what they provide. There are different types of liners, all of varying levels of quality and permanence. If you buy a truck that just has a mat that was unrolled into the truck bed and left there for you, then you should definitely consider something to better protect your vehicle.

Drop-in liners are more expensive than a standard mat or rug, but they fit better and provide more protection for your vehicle. If you really want to protect your truck bed, particularly from spilled liquids like paint, then consider a spray-on liner. Rather than simply inserting a liner into your truck bed, they will spray a liquid that dries hard to form a protective layer. You should have a professional install a spray-on liner, rather than trying to do it yourself, as minor mistakes can seriously impact the look, feel, and effectiveness of the liner.

TOWING ACCESSORIES

Trucks are great for towing trailers, campers, and boats behind them. If you buy a heavy-duty pickup with a huge towing capacity, then you need to make sure you have the proper truck accessories to actually take advantage of that. For conventional towing, you want to have a high-quality hitch that’s easy to use and will stay secure. You also need a wiring kit so you can connect a trailer or camper to your brake light system and other electronics.

For more advanced towing needs, you’ll want to go with a fifth-wheel or gooseneck setup. These truck accessories might require professional installation and you definitely want to make sure you don’t take any risks or make mistakes while hooking up a trailer. The results of 10,000 lbs of machinery coming detached from the back of your vehicle while cruising down the highway would be catastrophic, even lethal. So make sure you know your trailer or camper is secure.

When you are looking for experts who can install any accessory on your truck, Classy Chassis is the place to go for Ashland, Mansfield and all of Northeastern Ohio! We have a wide selection of truck accessories, so you can find the right fit for your truck!
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