Few men in the world can resist a good vehicle. While for women the car is used exclusively to transport them from one place to another, men consider them their pets, four-wheelers to which they pay a lot of attention and love, and investing in them to improve appearance and performance is not a problem.
A nice truck is already an impressive piece of machinery, but you can take it to the next level with customization. This is not only something that can work only on sports cars. A nice customized truck will stand out on the road and show off some personality. Modifications can also be done to make it more functional, efficient, or safe. Let’s take a look at a few simple ways that you can customize a truck.
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Apply Car Wraps
The car reveals much more about the man than they thought. Research has revealed that in as many as 48 percent of cases, people choose their new car according to color, and more than a third of them are even willing to pay extra for their favorite color.
Wraps can be a cost-effective way to customize your car but they’re great for trucks as well. You can either go for a full job or only for decals. This can be a great way to give your truck a look and finish that you could never get through paint. For more cool wraps be sure to check remixwraps.com
There are so many types of wraps and finishes that you can go for. You can go for a matte black “murdered out” look, or go for something more original, like a color-shifting wrap, for instance.
Another reason why you should consider wrapping your truck is to protect the paint. If you do a lot of off-roading or contract work, you probably already know how fast it can ruin the paint. With car wraps, you will keep the underlying color looking good as new, preserving the truck’s appearance and value.
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Get New Rims and Tires
This is by far the easiest and fastest way to make your truck look fiercer and more luxurious. A nice set of rims with beefy tires will make your truck stand out instantly. It can also improve performance. You should be careful with the size, however. If you like to go off-road, then you shouldn’t go over 17”. Going for something bigger also means that you’ll have to pay more, so think twice about getting those 20” rims.
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Use a Lift Kit
This is another option that will make your truck both look better and be more performant. This is a great addition to your new set of wheels as well and will allow you to pick bigger ones without having to worry about contact. You don’t have to spend thousands per inch of elevation either.
Leveling kits can add as much as 3 inches to the vehicle’s height and work by correcting the factory-designed rake. Another option would be to go with a suspension or body lift. This will be more expensive, however, and will have to be performed by a professional if you don’t want to void your warranty.
Side Rails
Factory running boards are often there as placeholders and are not very strong. If you want something that will last and will also protect your vehicle against debris, get yourself some real side rails. These will make your truck look like a true off-roader while reducing road clearance.
Air exhauster
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True truck lovers like to modify the exhaust system to get better sound and possibly increase engine power. The sound can very easily be changed and muted by removing or changing the pot. The most common way is to remove the resonator, if the car has it, because its role is to repel sound waves, so the resonator silences them.
Vehicle interior
Upholstery is something that will definitely change and improve the interior of any vehicle. There are a variety of materials to choose from today, and most choose between leather upholstery and leather because it looks better, and is very easy to maintain.
Glass tinting
Every car looks more powerful when the windows are tinted. Of course, they don’t have to be 100% black (banned in many countries, at least on the front seat), but a slight blackout will significantly improve the look of your truck, while also protecting you from strong sunlight while driving.
LED lights for car headlights
Newer vehicles today have LED lighting, but if you have an older model, don’t worry, this is something you can even do yourself if you are skilled enough. In addition to making this light easier for you to drive, your truck will look much better.
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Truck bumper
You have to admit that the look of the trunk is incomplete without an iron front bumper. The bumper will protect you in the event of a collision, and also reduce damage to the car. However, when buying a bumper, you can’t have too much freedom, at least when it comes to a classic car. In off-road vehicles, a metal bumper is allowed. We are sure that your truck with such bumper will entice you with the sighs of passers-by on the road.
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Conclusion
These are all simple things that you could do right now to give your truck an instant upgrade. Most of these are actually useful as well, so give them a closer look.
What is also very important is the regular maintenance of the vehicle. Maintaining a car regularly is very worthwhile, but many realize it is too late. Many make the mistake of saving on maintenance. It only repairs the essentials or drives until the car stops. Thus, small irregularities turn into failures, and failures into real accidents. This includes regular servicing and replacement of spare parts, but also keeping the car clean, especially on winter days when sprinkling salt on the road could damage the paint and lead to corrosion.
Something you can do every day to save your car is – drive carefully. Dangerous and careless driving can destroy your car, but also put you and other road users in danger.
