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Truck accessories
Before the 1990s after-market truck accessories were typically used for work and included snowplows, spreaders, and lift gates. However, with the introduction of the extended cab, trucks appealed more to urban audiences and were purchased for their style as much as their utility. Businesses realized that consumers wanted more than a toolbox for their trucks.
Truck drivers developed an appetite for truck accessories to make their truck look slicker. Manufacturers introduced products like chrome fenders and hood deflectors. Moreover, manufacturers collaborated with designers so that the truck could easily accommodate accessories without drilling.
Perhaps the most popular truck accessories are truck bed covers, also known as tonneau covers. These covers fit snugly over a truck bed and protect belongings from weather and theft. Covers can be hard or soft, but hardcovers have a larger market share because most truckers feel that they gave a better overall appearance to the truck. In addition, hardcovers can be painted to match the truck and can be locked, making them secure from theft.
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