When it comes to towing power or hauling for work or play, Ford F-150 is the king. And why it wouldn't be? America best selling truck for over four decades, F150 is a combination of smart performance, massive utility, and comfortable cabin. This sophisticated pickup truck does it all. And even though there is so much to appreciate about this great invention, there are always ways to make it even better. And there is no shortage of F150 compatible aftermarket accessories that make America's favorite workhorse even better.
There is a multitude of customization options out there for modern-day trucks, especially one as popular as the F Series. From simple bolt-on aesthetic improvements to more work-intensive tow/haul and performance upgrades. However, let's touch on the most common and much-needed accessories you'd want to get your hands on as soon as your drive your new truck off the lot.
Tonneau Cover or Bed Cover
Sure you can fit an enormous amount of gear and cargo in that big, wide-open bed, but when it comes to halt at the rest stop, your gear is out in the open, exposed to the environmental factors, and prone to itchy hands of the outlaws. But it doesn't have to be that way.
A quality bed cover can turn your truck's bed into a private, weather-resistant "vault" that keeps your belongings safe in the bed when parked and from flying out on the highway at 75 mph. There are quite a few types of covers available in the market but we narrow down to 3 most popular types:-
Retractable
Hard Tri-Fold
Soft Tri-Fold
Upgrade your Floor Mats
Compared to an average passenger car, pickup trucks have a tougher life. And why would they not, after all these F150s are built "Ford Tough" for a reason. But who doesn't like a nice clean comfortable cabin? And that's where this great invention comes in. Floor mats are the last line of defense between your truck's flooring and your muddy boots or the large Coke.
Most high-quality liners are made to custom fit each vehicle, using factory retention posts and fit like a glove. Whether your F150 is a work truck or a leisure drive, an investment into a high-quality set of Floor Liners or All-Weather Mats always pays back
Steps
No matter how tall you are, the importance of convenient access in and out of your vehicle (probably 50 times a day) can not be overstated. If you were able to snag a great deal on a premium edition, it'd come with a set of OEM running boards, or even better, OEM Retractable Power Steps. But most of the 7000 trucks sold in America every day are not Platinums or King Ranch. And so these entry-level trucks do not have factory steps on them.
However, there's no shortage of aftermarket step options, the design, and form of which blow the factory option out of the water. Nerf Bars, either 3" or 5", are the most commonly sold aftermarket step. They give the truck an aggressive look, make hopping in and out easier, and provides additional protection to the sides.
A retractable Power Step is another popular option, that opens out with your door and retracts back in as you close it. Thanks to the guys/girls in the aftermarket, these luxuries are no longer limited to the 70K trucks.
Auxillary Lighting
When driving out in the country, or the dark hilly roads of Central Texas, nothing is better than the luxury to be able to see a little bit more. Most trucks do not have good enough headlights, and even in 2021 LED lights are exclusive to the high-end packages.
This is where you lean in, push in the little black button and turn on your big bright light bar mounted on the roof, or in the front. Installation of auxiliary lighting is not a tough job as it once was, in fact, many trucks now come with switches that do......nothing. For this exact purpose!
If your truck has these switches, the manufacturer deliberately made it a lot easier for you to hook up auxiliary lighting. If not, it is easy to find a good quality harness to make your custom lighting system work! If that's too much, simply swap out your headlight bulbs for brighter, wider beams and Plug n Play designed LED Headlight bulbs. Future Trucks offers auxiliary lightbars and replacement LED headlight bulbs with CSP chip, grab yours at www.futuretrucks.us.
Bull Bars
Bull Bars are underrated. This little addition makes for the ultimate front-end protection on a budget. Whether it is from debris when offroading or from a drunk driver in McDonald's drive-thru who backed up into your truck for no reason (yup, that happens), bull bars defend the bumper and grille against damagers, keeping them in a tip-top shape. As they should be!
A built-in light bar is an excellent form of auxiliary lighting that can complement or even replace your headlights when needed. Most Bull Bars in the market come with easy to install, bolt-on brackets that can be put on without professional tools or any mechanical skills.