One of the first things you should determine when purchasing your truck hitch is the maximum weight and towing capacity of your vehicle. There are two types of hitch accessory for your truck. The first is for bigger payloads. The weight-distributing hitch has an attachment that slides into the receiver. It has two spring bars that provides leverage to the pulling vehicle. The other type if the weight-carrying hitch that does not have an attachment. This type is better for lighter carrying loads.

After you have decided what type of hitch would be best for your vehicle it is time to install. Most hitches should not need drill or welding equipment. Be sure when you are installing that the hitch clears the spare tire, suspension component and the tailpipe. It is also important for the distance from the ground to the inside top of the ball coupling to be the same as the distance from the ground to the receiver.

If needed consult your local truck experts like Trick Trucks for any additional help or advice on your truck accessories!

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This article from RyanChevrolet.com tries to shed some light on this argument.

Drop-in liners have been around for decades. They are made of plastic composite and are molded for specific makes and models. Drop-in liners are designed to bend and flex, making them relatively easy to install.

However it is that same flexibility that makes installation easy that also causes the drop-in liner’s biggest drawback. The plastic liner expands and contracts with the changing weather. This causes gaps to form between the liner and the truck bed, allowing rain to seep in and form mold and/or rust.

Spray-on bed liners, meanwhile, have gained immense popularity over the past few years. There are several features that make this type of liner so intriguing, including:

1. Durability – these liners are built to last.

2. The Slide Factor – unlike drop-in liners, these liners better resist slippage.

3. Fading – these liners resist fading in the hot summer sun.

4. Versatility – these liners can be applied to most surfaces.

5. Rust Prevention – spray-on liners bond to your truck bed, meaning there is no room for rust.

If you think you could benefit from a new truck bed liner, Trick Trucks is here for you. All products can be purchased in our showroom and can be professionally installed at all of our twelve locations. If you have any questions, please contact Trick Trucks by calling 1-866-60 TRICK or click here today! Hard to find items (including grilles) are our specialty.

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1) Glare Protection

Driving during the day with the sun glaring down upon you can be a real strain on your eyes. And you do not always have a pair of sunglasses handy, do you? So what are you to do? Well, one solution is to get your windows tinted. This will help to reduce glare, which will dramatically reduce the strain on your eyes.

2) Skin Protection

Exposure to ultraviolet rays from sunlight account for 90% of the symptoms of premature skin aging (a process called photo aging). Ultraviolet rays are also the primary cause of skin cancer. You cannot always control your exposure to the sun, but one way to lessen your time under these harsh ultraviolet rays is to tint your windows. This can help to block up to 99.9% of both UVA and UVB rays. Drivers who commute on a regular basis are 50% more likely to develop skin cancer on the left hand side of their face and left arm with no U.V. protection on their windows.

3) Greener Driving

The concept of going green is starting to really catch on. By lowering your vehicle’s emissions, you can help tolower green house gasses. Window tinting will help to make your care more efficient by keeping your car cooler in the summer month, thus using less air conditioning and less gas.

4) Protect Your Interior

Sun and heat fade fabric colors and deteriorate textile fibers. Darker colors and finer weaves are particularly susceptible to the effects of sun and heat. Window tinting can help to shield your interior from the outside world.

5) Privacy

If privacy is important to you, window tinting is the way to go. It is that simple.

If you think you could benefit from window tinting, Trick Trucks is here for you. All products can be purchased in our showroom and can be professionally installed at all of our twelve locations. If you have any questions, please contact Trick Trucks by calling 1-866-60 TRICK or click here today! Hard to find items (including grilles) are our specialty

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Each Trick Trucks location offers full service installation of all parts and accessories. With over 30 years of service, our counter sales staff will keep you up to speed on the latest accessories that we can install on your vehicle. Whether it is your own personal vehicle, or your work truck, Trick Trucks will provide factory authorized service for all of your installation needs. All work is guaranteed and all factory warrantees apply.

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Once you have purchased your new toolbox, all you need to do is mount it. This article from eHow.com explains how…

1. Measure the dimensions of the tool box and the truck bed to make sure that the tool box will fit appropriately. Place adhesive protective tape on the rails (only where the tool box will rest).

2. Place the tool box in the bed of the truck and open the lid to make sure that it opens unimpeded. Mark where holes will be drilled into the truck bed and make sure that they align with the tool box. Leave the lid open and drill the holes through the tool box into the bed. Holes might have to be drilled into the rails of the truck, depending on the design of the tool box.

3. Place the bolts through the newly drilled holes. Lock the bolts in place by tightening them with lock washers and nuts

Of course, if you would rather leave the installation to the professionals, Trick Trucks is here for you. All products can be purchased in our showroom and can be professionally installed at all of our twelve locations. If you have any questions, please contact Trick Trucks by calling 1-866-60 TRICK or click here today! Hard to find items (including grilles) are our specialty

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Each Trick Trucks location offers full service installation of all parts and accessories. With over 30 years of service, our counter sales staff will keep you up to speed on the latest accessories that we can install on your vehicle. Whether it is your own personal vehicle, or your work truck, Trick Trucks will provide factory authorized service for all of your installation needs. All work is guaranteed and all factory warrantees apply.

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