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Truck accessories and off road truck parts are one of the most popular upgrades for owners. Performance truck products also help perform tasks both on and off the road. Below are the top five truck parts and accessories. The below top 5 must-have aftermarket truck accessories help to make your truck or SUV unique and help it to stand out from the rest.
LED Light Bars
LED light bars provide both nighttime illumination and improved looks. LED bulbs use less battery power than incandescent bulbs with similar brightness, making them very popular. Light bars can be bolted to brush guards, roll bars, roofs, cargo and bed areas, as well as be used for other functions. Adding a light bar to your pickup truck or SUV gives it a distinctive look that will help you stand out from the rest.
Hitch And Hitch Towing Receivers
Towing hitch receivers are one of the most popular aftermarket truck accessories as they are required to pull trailers, campers, tow dollies, and more. The standard hitch sizes are 1.25”, 2”, 2.5”, and 3”. Make sure you purchase the correct class / weight rating for what you are pulling in addition to matching your vehicle towing limits:
Class 1 : Up to 2,000 lbs (Cars & Crossovers)
Class 2: Up to 3,500 lbs (Cars, Crossovers, & Minivans)
Class 3: Up to 8,000 lbs (Crossovers, Vans, SUVs, & Trucks)
Class 4: Up to 10,000 lbs (Trucks & SUVs)
Class 5 “Xtra Duty”: 16,000-17,000 lbs (Trucks & SUVs)
Class 5 “Commercial Duty”: 18,000-20,000 lbs (Dually & Chassis Cab Trucks)
It is important to understand that the towing capacity is always limited to the lowest-rated component involved in your setup; the trailer, hitch, vehicle, or accessory. If you need more capacity, upgrade all of the component(s) that are below the minimum capacity. Ideally, the trailer hitch you purchase should match the vehicle’s towing capacity to keep all towing possibilities available to you.
Truck Bed Covers
Truck bed covers are a popular aftermarket truck accessory that helps to secure and protect valuables, improve fuel efficiency, hide scratches and dings, and improve the overall look of your pickup truck. Most are installed without any drilling required, making installation reversible. The most common materials for tonneau covers are vinyl and fiberglass. Vinyl designs are available in a roll-up or tri-fold version. Fiberglass hard tops are the most expensive option, but provide the most secure and durable bed cover on the market. The truck tonneau or bed cover is an upgrade that can be installed easily and with simple hand tools.
Truck Lift Kits
Truck suspension kits help to increase both ground and tire clearance as well as providing your truck or SUV the off-road look you want. There are two types of lift kits: suspension and body. Suspension lift kits are offered in heights ranging from 2” to as much as an 8”. They involve replacing or adding front or rear suspension components that will lift the chassis up. Body lift kits are available in 1” to 3” in height, lifting the body off of the frame. These kits typically replace the body mounts with spacers, which lifts the body higher off of the frame.
Truck Bed Tents
Last in our list of top 5 must-have aftermarket truck accessories are truck bed tents and awnings. Truck bed tents allow your pickup, SUV, Jeep, or van to become a living space, allowing you to set up camp and enjoy the outdoors for any adventure. These accessories also help protect you and your family and friends from the elements providing shade, shelter from rain, and a barrier from bugs. Over time, you can also save money using vehicle tents as you save on hotel room costs you would otherwise incur from staying overnight away from your home.
