Pickup Truck Rental

Pickup truck rentals are great for moving different types of loads over short to medium distances. They have been used to haul many items, including cargo, and are very versatile. This is why they are so popular to rent and why so many rental companies now have them in stock.

The company you choose for your truck will depend on your individual requirements, and there are a few different services available when it comes to renting your truck. For example, most rental companies will offer a do-it-yourself type service where you load and drive the truck.

However, other services will come complete with a driver and people who can help you load up your things. Whilst this may cost more, it could also make your pickup truck rental much easier!

Most truck rental companies offer accessories to go with your pickup truck. However, you may also find that you need to pay extra depending on your needs. For example, you might decide to rent straps to tie down your things in the truck, loading ramps and so on - all of which cost more but can make moving loads much easier. Lastly, you will need to choose a service that offers a truck of the right size and that can carry as much weight as you need it to.

Once you know exactly what it is that you need, you can start contacting rental services and comparing quotes. There are many truck rental services out there so it is a good idea to get as many quotes as possible. In most cases it is best to find and individual pickup truck rental service that suits your needs, even if this will cost you a little bit more in the long run.

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Truck Lift Kits - The Sky is the Limit

A good friend of mine owned a 1968 C10 Long Bed pickup truck back in the late 70's and I could always call on him to borrow it to move furniture, haul firewood, or anything else I had a mind to. Of course I would have to rake all of the beer cans out of the truck bed first.

But the best thing I loved about that old truck is it didn't matter what you did to it; scratch the bed, ding the fender, scrape the tailgate, it all had been done a long time ago by other good buddies like me.

In those days, as I recall, trucks where for working men driven by guys with names like Buck, Dwayne, or Cooter, who liked to play in the mud and dings, scratches and dents where part of the fun. Well those days have long pasted and the custom truck craze has spawned over 70,000 accessories for trucks and SUVs enabling you to create the truck of your dreams.

We have long seen the "low look" custom trucks, but today many truck owners have decided to lift their rides for a high profile intimidating stance and ground clearing performance. Suspension Lift Kits can be found all over the internet to lift your truck from a mild 2 inches to a sky scraping 8.5 inches.

Truck lift kit manufactures like Pro Comp, SkyJacker®, Trail Master®, FabTech and Suspension Lift Kits make custom components to lift most Chevrolet, GMC, Dodge, Ford, Jeep and Toyota vehicles without cutting, grinding or welding.

These kits can usually be installed in a day or two by the average Joe with a bit of mechanical ability and the proper set of tools. Suspension lift kits vary greatly in components and performance depending on the manufacture. Cost for truck lift kits encompass a wide range in price from a mere $300.00 to well over $5,000.00.

The following points should be considered when purchasing a suspension lift kit:

• Height of the Lift: Will you be playing in the mud, driving over boulders or just want an bolder lifted stance when driving around town? If you live in a flood or hurricane prone area a little lift makes a lot sense.
  
  
• Lift the Front, Back or Both: You can purchase inexpensive lift kits to simply lift the rear of your truck or more expensive kits to lift the front and back different heights.
  
  
• Can You Use Stock Wheels and Tires: Some of the more expensive lift kits depending on height of lift will require you to change out your stock tires and wheels adding to the cost of the project.
  
  
• Are Shocks Included: Does the Lift Kit provide performance shocks to support the desired lift and performance? Some kits require you to upgrade to a performance shock adding to your cost of the lift.
  
  
• Basic Vehicle Modifications: Some Lift Kits require you to extend your steering column,lift your bumpers, lower your fan shroud and connected parts to prevent overheating. Some may require exhaust modifications and some welding and/or cutting may be necessary.
  
  
• Vehicles Factory Warranty: Installation of certain lift kit components may void your vehicle's factory warranty as it pertains to certain covered parts; check with your local dealer for warranty coverage before installation of a lift.
  
  
• Professional Installation or Do It Yourself: Some of the lift kits can be somewhat tricky to install and may require more than your two hands. If your good with tools, mechanical stuff and have a buddy who will help, you probably want have any problems. All the kits I reviewed come with complete instructions and tech support from the manufacturer.

With all the available suspension lift kits and systems on the market you should be able to find the right lift within your budget for your style. I recommend you do thorough research on the internet and even contact the manufacturer directly before purchasing a lift kit for your truck.

About The Author Hunter Jones is a Ford Truck owner and a sport truck enthusiast. He is also a writer for AllTruckLiftKits.com First Stop for Truck Lift Kits and suspension lift kits.

Pickup Truck Accessories - Bed Liners a Must?

One of the most popular pickup truck accessories is the bed liner. Bed liners range from expensive spray on liners to the lowly rubber bed mat. Here are the main options and the advantages of each.

Spray On Liners

Considered the premium option, spray liners from companies like Line-X and Rhino Linings are the best for a custom look and guaranteed performance. That guarantee is one big selling point. These liners custom fit any truck because they are indeed a paint on liner.

Now it's a really tough two part paint that includes rubber-like texture. One main trick to the liners is just the thickness of the coating. It's so thick that it's almost impossible to scratch through the coating to reach the truck bed itself.

This is a premium choice, but it's expensive and it's still paint. It's subject to damage, but it's easily repaired.

Drop In Plastic Liners

Thick plastic liners offer even better protection than spray liners in some ways. Plastic resists impacts and prevents dents better than just about anything else. Plus, unlike spray liners, these are removable if you change your mind. Scratches can hardly reach through a plastic liner, since the material is so tough. Dent prevention may be the number one best feature.

Look out for water under a plastic liner. Hidden water under a liner can be the start of rust and corrosion. A multi-piece liner like the DualLiner beats that problem with better drainage built in.

Carpet Bed Rugs

Luxury carpet liners work especially well under tonneau covers or bed toppers. Not that carpet mats can't take the weather. It's just that they work better under cover. Carpet provides a non-skid surface that's soft on cargo while protecting both bed and load.

Rubber Bed Mats

No liner is tougher than thick rubber mats. Want to protect from impacts and dents? This is the top choice and the cheapest choice too. Even with a spray on liner, rubber mats offer dent and scratch protection for almost nothing. For frugal folks, these mats look great too, when you consider how little you spent.

Protect cargo and bed paint with one of the most popular pickup truck accessories, bed liners for trucks. For my money, seems like every truck needs at least one of the cheaper bed mats for at least basic protection.

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How to Choose a Truck Grille Guard

On the road, whether on a highway or out in the bush, you never know when you might have to stop suddenly. Furthermore, you never know when you might accidently hit something. What's stopping the impact from shattering your wind screen, smashing your truck and harming your passenger?

The answer? A grille guard.

A grille guard is a front protector for your truck. Grille guards protect your window, the radiator and most importantly, the passengers. Having a grille guard can not only save a life, but it can also save you thousands of dollars in repair costs.

Made out of tubular steel, grille guards have been designed to handle all types of weather and driving conditions. They are resistant and durable and offer the best front end protection for you truck. They come in a variety of styles and sizes depending on what you are looking for.

So how can you choose a guard that is suited for your truck, for your needs, and for your budget? Simple, read on.

1. First of all, when choosing a grille guard, you need to ensure that the guard is the right size and model for your truck. Most guards can fit Ford, GMC, Chevy, Dodge and Toyota but you need to speak to a manufacturer or retailer in order to determine which the best suited guard for your truck model and year is. If you don't, then you might have to drill new holes into the truck's underside. This is inconvenient and also can damage the look of your beloved truck.
   
   
2. Also, when choosing a grille guard, you should think about purchasing an entire grille guard package. This includes a skid plate and other components. This can complete the front end of your truck and give you the look and protection you want and need.
   
   
3. Determine the thickness of the guard as well. The thicker the better as it will offer more protection. However, this all comes down to the look you want and what you plan on using the truck for?
   
   Are you planning on 4 WD adventures every weekend into the rugged terrain where you will need to chop down bushes in the process? Or are you mostly on the highway, traveling to and from work sites? A thicker guard is best for protection, but they are also costly and heavier which means the fuel can go up in price as well.
   
   
4. Now it's time to choose your finish. Do you want chrome, stainless steel, and powder coated black? Your choice of finishing is what brings your grille guards all together.
   
   
5. Finally, decide on your style. Every company and manufacturer is different when it comes to grille guards. However, some of the best produced grille guards in the United States are the Rancher Grille Guard, the Big Tex Grille Guard and the Winch System grille guard. They look sleek and stylish. Of course, to determine what style is right for your truck, you need to weigh all your options.

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Pickup Truck Accessories - Bed Mats

Pickup truck accessories range from the useful to those just for fun. Bed protection can look good but it's mostly practical. That's especially true for the lowly rubber bed mat. Here's what I found when I bought one.

I just wanted a simple bed mat to protect the bed of my 1976 Chevy C-10 with just 48,000 original miles and all original paint. The need was for a custom bed mat and I needed it within a few days, for a one-time hauling job.

Now rubber bed mats may be one of the very best deals in any kind of pickup accessory. That's because they protect as well as, or better, than even the most expensive bed liner, but they cost nearly nothing. In my opinion, they look good doing it too.

First, I considered my favorite on-line sources. Some of the models available were not offered for my old truck. That seemed a little strange since that same bed configuration was offered for many years. But that was the case. The ones that were available would take longer than I wanted to wait.

So I broke out the phone book and started calling. The response when I mentioned the model year of the pickup was usually an amused chuckle. Then an explanation followed about how that was a special order and would take some time. No luck anywhere on the phone...

As a last resort, why not check the auto parts stores in the neighborhood?

The first stop yielded a helpful counter man and even a search through the paper catalog, but again it's going to take a week or more. So it's on to the other parts store, which happens to be right next door. No way would that work, I thought, but it's my last shot.

Same question was posed and the counter guy says he can make a call and maybe find one. So he does and the answer is that there is one and it would cost fifty bucks. "Is that OK?"

Huh? Fifty bucks, I thought. Well... Sure... It sort of sounded like a joke. "Check back tomorrow about noon," said the counter guy.

I did and there it was. A big, heavy, black rubber bed mat perfectly sized to fit my old truck and it only cost an even fifty bucks plus the tax. Such a deal...

Getting the right pickup truck accessories at the right price sometimes means being in the right place and asking the right person. Finding the right place may take some time and trial and error.

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