Truck Accessories Tool Box

Now that your bumpers and doors have been taken care of, it’s time to pay a little extra attention to an area that is probably most susceptible to dents, dings, and scratches. The truck bed is often used to haul the most heavy-duty cargo, so it needs some heavy-duty protection. The bed floor is an obvious area for protection, but many people forget to protect the tops of the bed too. To protect these areas you need bed rails or rail caps (or both!). Bed rail caps fit snugly over the tops of your truck bed to protect the paint underneath. Bed rails serve a similar function; they do leave more paint exposed, but they can also be used to help secure cargo. For the ultimate protection, you can use bed rails in conjunction with bed rail caps, along with front and tailgate caps.

ICI’s Truck Bed Rails are made of high quality 1.9-inch 304 stainless steel tubing. The rails mount in your truck’s stake pockets for a quick and easy installation. They are custom-fit for specific makes and models, and have a shiny, chrome-like mirror finish. The bed rails are sold in pairs and have a limited lifetime warranty.

Wade’s Truck Bed Rail Caps are manufactured of a high-impact ABS material for the ultimate protection. They are easy to install, using 3M automotive tape, and are designed to give a factory-installed fit. They have a nice smooth finish and are available with or without holes for the truck’s stake pockets. Bed rail caps without holes give a sleeker look, but if you would like to add bed rails, then you will need the stake pockets accessible. These bed rail caps work well with truck caps, tonneau covers, and under-rail bed liners, so you don’t have to limit your accessories. For a complete look, matching tailgate and front end bed caps are also available. All have a limited lifetime warranty.

If you desire a more rugged look, Deflecta Shield’s Aluminum Wrap Bed Caps are the way to go. They are  constructed of  heavy-gauge aluminum with a tough diamond plate finish that will not rust, pit, or peel. These bed rail caps are vehicle specific, so they follow the contours of your truck’s year, make, and model. The caps also wrap around the ends, for additional protection. They are available with or without stake pocket holes in a polished aluminum or black powdercoat finish. They are quick and easy to install with stainless steel fasteners and have a limited one year warranty.

ICI Custom Fit Tubular Bed Rails

If you want to keep your auto looking its best, then you may want to invest in vehicle protectors. Specialized protectors are designed to fit the most commonly damaged areas of your vehicle and safeguard them from dents, dings, scuffs, and scratches. The most at-risk areas include those around the doors, trunk, or hatchback, due to their repeated opening and closing, as well as areas that protrude out farthest, such as front and rear bumpers. Keeping these areas blemish-free can keep your car looking brand new no matter what its model year is!

Powerflow’s Bumper Protector installs on the top of a vehicle’s rear bumper. This is an area that can be dented or scratched fairly easily, with repeated loading and unloading of the trunk or hatchback. This protector shields this vulnerable area with an attractive, textured black surface that does not fade. It is manufactured from OEM material and installs with 3M automotive-grade tape, so no drilling is required. The bumper protector is available in two sizes that will fit most vehicles, so be sure to measure your bumper before ordering!

Pacer manufactures an entire line of high-quality vehicle protectors to preserve the paint job and good looks of your auto. Their Full Width Bumper Guard Kit is a do-it-yourself kit to protect the entire edge of the bumper. Many bumper protectors protect only the corners of the bumper but with this kit, a streamlined, wrap-around look is achieved. The bumper guard is made of black flexible molded rubber with a smooth finish. It easily conforms to curved bumpers and uses strong acrylic adhesive, so there is no need for drilling. The bumper guard is 13 feet long, enough to be used on both front and rear bumpers, and 8 rounded end caps are included to give a factory-installed look.

Pacer also makes door guards to protect your vehicle’s door edges from potential dents and chips. No matter how careful you are, you will at some point open your car door into something, so door guards are a smart purchase. Pacer’s Slim Door Guards will protect door edges and add a custom look to your auto. They require no drilling to attach, just press on and you’re done! They are available in three colors: black, silver, and clear, so you can decide which would look best with your vehicle’s paint and trim. Door guards are 10 inches long and come in sets of 4.

Pacer Full Width Bumper Guard Kit

Some auto manufacturers have distinctive grille designs to distinguish their brand from the masses. Jeep, BMW, and Volvo grilles all have a specific look, so if you only see the grille, you know what car is attached.  Jeep has even sued over the right to have an exclusive grille design. So why is so much importance placed on grilles? For starters, they’re on the front of the vehicles, so they’re one of the first things that are seen. So perhaps you should take a page from the auto manufacturers and pay some attention to your vehicle’s grille. There is a wide array of Custom Billet Grilles available to add some shine and style to your vehicle front.

The Lund Bar Billet Grille is a great option. It is manufactured from premium T-6 aircraft-grade billet aluminum. This grille has a classic design featuring close-set bars and has more bars than competitive grilles for better looks and strength. Cutting-edge laser technology is used to cut the grille, providing unmatched precision and quality. Each grille is application specific for a perfect fit and has a nice polished finish, producing a great shine.

CCI’s Chrome Grille Inserts are another idea for upping your flash factor. No bolting, drilling, or cutting is required because the inserts are manufactured to snap on right over the factory grille. They are made of triple chrome-plated ABS and are application specific designs. They are the perfect add-on look, without any of the work because they are so quick and easy to install!

Precision Grille’s line of EZ Grilles is manufactured with easy installation in mind. The EZ Solid Designer Series melds easy installation, solid construction, and a unique design for the ultimate billet grille. These grilles are custom-designed for a perfect fit for your vehicle’s exact year, make, and model. They are made from a solid .25-inch thick plate of T6-6061 billet aluminum for increased rigidity, strength, and durability. Grilles are cut on both sides, providing cleaner, better gapped lines, which make their unique designs stand out even more. These grilles are covered by a 3-year warranty and are proudly made in the USA.

Precision EZ Solid Designer Starburst Billet Grille

The cargo area of your SUV can get pretty messy. Anything that you don’t want dirtying up your seats usually gets tossed back into the cargo area, but what if you want that area to stay organized and clean too? Nifty has designed the perfect system to achieve that very goal. It’s called Cargo-Logic, and it features liners, loks, and totes to protect your cargo area from dirt, spills, and general disorder.

Cargo-Logic Cargo Liners are durable, stain-proof mats that are designed to fit your specific SUVs cargo area. They look and feel like carpet, but are extra durable and feature a heavy-duty thermoplastic liner to protect from dirt, snow, water, and other liquids. The liners are very easy to clean: just hose off and let dry. They are scuff and scratch resistant, pet-friendly, and have a limited lifetime warranty against cracking and splitting. A raised outer lip contains spills, and if you want to reduce the likelihood of spills altogether, use Nifty Cargo-Logic Cargo Loks! Cargo Loks can be used to stabilized just about anything you have in your cargo area. Their bottoms have Velcro hooks, which will attach anywhere on the cargo liner and hold securely. This keeps cargo from colliding, sliding, and tipping over.  Two loks come with each cargo liner, and additional loks can be purchased separately.

You can keep everything orderly and upright with Cargo-Logic Totes. Made of water-resistant black material, these totes can keep groceries or other supplies organized and easily transportable. The totes have rigid plastic inner panels to maintain a rectangular shape and removable dividers to easily compartmentalize. Four bags of groceries fit perfectly, and using the two carrying handles, you can move all of your groceries from your SUV to your counter in one trip! Cargo-Logic totes fold up flat, so they won’t take up space when not in use, but they easily pop out when needed. So lay down your Cargo-Logic liner, fill your Cargo-Logic tote, and put a Lok at each corner (or push against the back seat and you’ll only need two loks) and see how orderly and tidy your cargo area can be.

Nifty Cargo-Logic Tote

Whether you’re hauling a trailer with your truck, adding some extra cargo space to your SUV, or loading up your bike on your car for an afternoon of riding, a trailer hitch is a necessary accessory. Many people only think of towing receivers as a component for the heavy towing of trailers, boats, or cars, but they have other uses too. Valley’s Front Mount Towing Receiver is a standard 2-inch receiver that provides a secure attachment on the front of your vehicle for cargo carriers, winches or other accessories. It is rated up to 500 lbs. tongue weight and 9,000 lbs. line pull. It has a corrosion-resistant, black polyester powdercoat finish and is very easy to install.

Valley Stealth Hitch Receivers are ideal for cars and SUVs that are towing small trailers or for hitch accessories like bike racks or cargo carriers. The receivers stay completely hidden from view by your vehicle’s bumper, maintaining the vehicle’s sleek lines. They have a solid, one-piece construction and are powdercoated with black polyester paint to resist corrosion. These stealth receivers are easy to install with no welding necessary, the hitch simply bolts on.

Curt Trailer Hitches are well-known for their high quality. They feature Weather-Tite construction, which uses state-of-the-art robotics for the ultimate rust-resistant seal.  The receiver tubes have open back ends, which lets dirt and moisture pass right through and not get trapped inside. The open end also makes cleaning much easier. Receivers are de-scaled, powdercoated, then baked for a smooth, high-gloss finish. They are available in a variety of styles: class I to class IV, concealed or exposed, square or round tubing, and drill or no-drill installation.

Valley Front Mount Hitch Receivers

For over a week, I’ve been glued to my TV watching the Olympics. I always like to watch the skiers racing down the mountains, trying to keep up with all the twists and turns. The snowboard cross and short track skating have been great too: with all the intensity you never know who is going to win! I love watching all the athletes emblazoned in stars and stripes competing for our great country. Currently, we are topping the medal count, and what better way to celebrate than with some USA themed auto and truck accessories?

Carr’s Universal Hitch Step is available in 14 graphic designs, including “USA” with stars and an American flag. They are constructed of die-cast aluminum and fit any 2-inch square receiver opening. They easily fold down when you need a step and lock back up into place when you don’t. The design is visible when in the upright position. These hitch steps have a lifetime warranty and are made in the USA.

Tenna Toys manufactures an American Flag Antenna that is die stamped from solid 1/8-inch steel. Its antenna wire is made of high quality spring steel and provides great radio reception. Tenna Toys install in under a minute and fit most US and foreign vehicles. Other designs are available as well, such as the Chevy and Dodge logos, and an edgy skull and crossbones. These designs are available in satin black powdercoat or chrome. They have a five year warranty against rust and corrosion and are made in the USA.

The EGR Patriotic Bug Shield features wavy stars and stripes that look like they are being blown by the wind. It is custom molded from a tough and durable polymer material and offers full hood and fender protection. It is aerodynamically designed to deflect stones and bugs over the windshield. The wavy patriotic bug shield is available for many popular vehicles and provides a custom fit, perfectly contoured to each vehicle. So show your American pride during the Winter Olympics, and all year ’round with some great patriotic accessories for your car or truck.

CARR Universal Hitch Steps

Last week 49 of the 50 states had snow on the ground. Snow on the ground means snow (and salt!) on your shoes, which can be tracked into your car, damaging your vehicle’s carpeting. Once the snow starts melting, slush and mud are the usual culprits. So how can you protect your auto from all this moisture, mud, and salt? Invest in some quality floor protection to keep your carpets safe, clean, and looking like new!

Nifty’s Catch-It Floor Mats are an ideal form of protection. They are constructed of Vyram, a tough material that resists mud, snow, and chemicals. They have a series of raised blocks along the sides to scrape debris off your shoes, and central drip channels to direct liquids to the bottom of the mat, away from your shoes and clothing. A raised lip keeps the liquid from spilling onto your vehicle’s carpet. Catch It Mats are very easy to clean, just rinse off with a hose. They are custom molded to fit specific vehicles and come in black, gray, and tan.

If you like the carpeted look, Nifty has a different product that will fit your needs. The Catch All is just as resilient as the Catch It, but has a plush OE nylon carpet surface, so it will blend into your vehicle’s interior. These floor guards are custom molded to match your vehicle make, model, and year, providing a perfect fit. Catch Alls have a moisture barrier that prevents seepage, and an electronically welded heel pad (on driver’s side) for extra durability. The floor guards also have a patented snap fastener system to keep them securely in place. The Catch All offers great protection and great style, is available in three colors, and is made in the USA.

It’s also a good idea to protect your vehicle’s cargo area. After some slides down the hill or a romp with your dog, you don’t want a snowy sled or pet ruining your rear carpeting. Highland All Weather Mats are the perfect solution. The cargo mats are super durable and will not stiffen or crack. They have a textured surface to trap snow and dirt and to keep cargo from sliding. The cargo mats also have multiple raised lips to keep moisture and grime on the mat, not spilling over the edges onto your carpet. They are available in black tan or gray, and are made in the USA.

Nifty Catch-All Premium Floor Protection

The Jobox brand is well-known for security, strength, and durability. In fact, Jobox is an industry leader in the manufacture of on-site and truck storage. Their on-site storage chests have innovative and practical features that set them apart from competitors. For example, Jobox has developed the Site-Vault Security System, which locks at three points and has cover plates protecting all three lock hooks. It also requires only one padlock for convenience, but surrounds the padlock with fully-welded 14-gauge steel, making the single padlock more secure than the double padlocks found on other storage. Joboxes also include EZ-Loader Skid Bolsters, allowing them to be forklifted from all sides, for maximum convenience. The bolsters also reinforce the bottom of the Jobox to help store heavy loads and to protect the box if dropped.

Joboxes come in a variety of styles, including the classic gang box. These boxes have heavily reinforced lids to protect against break-ins and support any heavy cargo placed on their tops. They have 1-inch locking arms to support lids when they are open, and staked and welded hinges with pins that cannot be driven out. Gang boxes also have recessed side handles to eliminate injuries when lifting the box, and to protect handles when they are not being used. Jobox gang boxes are available in a variety of sizes with optional removable trays also available.

Jobox Piano Boxes feature lids that fold up and back, leaving the top and much of the front of the box open. This configuration makes it much easier to store heavier items because the clearance height is much lower than in traditional boxes. Optional drop-front boxes are even easier to load, with a front panel that folds down into a ramp, allowing heavy items to be wheeled right into the box. Piano boxes have plenty of room for storage, with bins located along the sides and shelves along the back. Side and top handles are recessed for safety, and gas spring guards assist with the opening and closing of the lid. Side walls are thicker, with recessed edges that allow the lid to overlap, for protection from pry bars and moisture. Piano boxes are available in a variety of sizes, including a high-capacity box that is almost 5 feet tall and has 75% more storage capacity.

The Job Site Field Office is the largest and most complex of the Jobox models. It is over 6 feet tall, and its main door opens to reveal an entire workstation with plenty of specialized storage. The main door has stainless steel hinges and a door safety pin latch for extra durability and safety. The main compartment has an upper storage shelf, steel pegboard, side storage bins, and overhead tube storage. The large white desktop is easily propped up and has storage underneath. Beneath the main door, two additional doors open to reveal more storage space. These cabinets have stainless steel hinges and extra shelf storage built into the doors. A 30 cubic ft. storage locker can be accessed from the side, and stores objects up to 60-inches in length.

Jobox Job Site Field Office

Alarms are a great way to get attention, or in some cases, avoid attention. They can deter thieves, express the need for help in an emergency, or make pedestrians aware of your presence. In any of these circumstances, alarms lead to greater safety, which is always desirable, and sometimes even life-saving.

The Lawman by Wolo is a great Remote Car Alarm.  It has built-in adjustable motion/shock sensor anti-scan electronics as well as a current-sensing arming delay that prevents false triggering from electrical cooling fans. The transmitter emits a piercing alarm when activated and can be turned on manually in an emergency situation. It has an LED warning light to indicate that the alarm is activated and the vehicle is protected. It produces an audible chirp when arming or disarming alarm, so potential thieves will hear that your vehicle is protected.  Alarm comes with a mini key chain transmitter, for convenience, and radio frequency is FCC approved.

Another Wolo Car Security Alarm is the Autokeeper. It is very easy to install with a one-wire power connection. The Autokeeper has a built-in motion/shock sensor, and can be activated for the transmitter in “panic” mode. When activated, an audible beep sounds every ten seconds to indicate that the vehicle is protected. The alarm also produces a sound when activated and deactivated so you will know the alarm’s status. The Autokeeper has a built-in electric turn-off timer, so the alarm will sound long enough to deter thieves, but will shut off to minimize annoyance. Two mini key chain transmitters are included, and alarm is FCC approved.

Another type of alarm that can keep you safe, albeit in a different way, is a Talking Backup Alarm. Wolo’s backup alarm announces in a clear voice, “Attention Please! This Car is Backing Up!” to alert surrounding vehicles and pedestrians. This warning is especially useful in parking lots where there are many pedestrians, as it can help prevent dangerous accidents from occurring. It can also come in handy to you, as you will now have a verbal reminder when you are traveling in reverse: no more driving into your garage door because you thought you were in reverse! This alarm is easily installed into any 12-Volt Vehicle, and is also available with the warning message translated into Spanish.

Wolo Lawman Alarm

Show the man in your life that you really love him by getting him a thoughtful Valentine’s Day present. Guys are said to be hard to shop for, but it’s really not too hard. What does he love almost as much as you? His vehicle! So check out some great Valentine’s Day Auto Accessories.

If he loves fast, sleek, stylish cars, Chrome Wheel Skins are the perfect gift. CCI’s wheel skins fit over the vehicle’s steel or alloy wheels transforming them into impressive and expensive-looking chrome wheels. They are made of triple chrome-plated, high-impact ABS and are very easy to install. They come in 4 piece sets, and are available in over 100 styles.

If he has a truck or SUV and wants a more rugged look, Grab Handles, are a great choice. Manufactured by Highland, they are 11-inches long and made of stainless steel. They can be mounted next to doors to give you something to hold onto when climbing into a tall truck or SUV. They are the perfect accent, and will make any vehicle look tougher. The grab handles come in pairs with all mounting hardware included.

If he would rather be fishing and has a great sense of humor, the Fishermon Truck Antenna will definitely amuse him. This tuned antenna insert will make his vehicle’s antenna look just like a fishing pole! It is 31-inches long and fits most cars and trucks. The original Fishermon is made of stainless steel and has working guides. New additions to the line include a black fiberglass spin rod, a black fiberlass bait cast rod, and a silver fiberglass ice fishing type rod. So whether he could use a little shine, needs to get a grip, or should have a laugh, remember that auto and truck accessories are the way to go this Valentine’s Day!

CCI Chrome Wheel Skins