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Just Bought Your First Pickup Truck? 3 Aftermarket Truck Parts That Are Very Popular

31 March 2017 by Kent Alvarez

If you finally decided to trade in your car for that pickup truck you have always dreamed of owning, then you are likely enjoying your brand-new driving experience. Pickup trucks are handy, versatile automobiles, which is why they are so popular. Many pickup truck drivers equip their trucks with aftermarket truck parts to customize their trucks' appearance, performance, and even make them more versatile. 

Read on to learn about 3 popular aftermarket truck parts and their unique benefits. 

1. Truck Tonneau Covers

One great asset you have now that you didn't have when driving a car is a truck bed that you can haul virtually anything in. More experienced truck drivers know that bad weather can put a scheduled haul on hold, so many own truck tonneau covers, which are covers for the truck bed. These covers lie on top of the bed and can be easily removed to fill the bed with a load of anything you would like to haul and then put back in place to protect the load from rain and the other outdoor elements. 

There are two main types of truck tonneau covers, including soft covers and hard covers. They both offer great protection from the elements, but some hard covers are also equipped with locks that can secure your loads and keep them safe from thieves. 

2. Specialty Truck Tailgates

While some pickup truck owners choose to add tailgate covers to their tailgates, others choose to replace the stock tailgates altogether. If you just want to protect your tailgate and add a touch of your own personal style to your truck, then a tailgate cover will likely fit your needs. 

However, there are many different types of aftermarket pickup truck tailgates, and some offer some very unique advantages. Vented tailgates are very popular, and some pickup truck owners feel that these tailgates make their trucks easier to handle when driving. 

Some pickup truck owners also opt to replace their stock tailgates with aftermarket ones so they have one less part to worry about repairing if their truck is every rear-ended. 

3. Grill Accessories

Just like when customizing your pickup truck's tailgate, you have many options for making your grill all your own. You can buy a grill cover or grill guard to customize the appearance of your grill while protecting it from damage. Or you can opt to replace the grill altogether with an aftermarket grill. No matter which option you choose, or if you plan to leave your grill as-is, you can also find grill decorations that you simply snap onto your grill to have some fun with it. 

If you just bought your first pickup truck, then you may be wondering just what truck parts you can add to it to improve its appearance and/or performance. These three aftermarket truck parts are very popular among pickup truck owners, but you can find many more at a truck equipment store to consider. For more information, contact a company like Godfrey Brake Service & Supply.

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