Sweet looks that range from burly to smooth and stylin' Premium protection for your sensitive truck paint Simple mounting to your vehicle in virtually no time Extreme tie-down strength for securing the heavy loads Top-shelf durability thanks to tough materials or truck custom accessories.

Service Tip 1: Improve the look of your standard truck

Stock truck bodies look pretty boring as-is. And nothing says ugly like a dinged, scratched or dented body especially the caps. You might think this frightening body condition would be confined to painting, plumbing and auto glass installer trucks, but it's an everyday problem for anybody who actually uses their truck as a truck.

Caps and side rails do quite a remodel job on these uncovered stretches of paint. Truck side rails top your truck with the wicked appearance of smooth black or mirror-polished steel. A matte finish can lend a tough edge to your vehicle. Or, some extra shine can do your truck's body good and is sure to turn heads. Truck Side Caps can bring smooth and rugged looks with the best of them, too-not just for a fresh appearance, but also for covering old marks.

Service Tip 2: Premium protection for the paint on your truck side rails

A key function of truck caps and truck side rails is stopping damage before it hits your paint. Loading boxes, tools, bikes and more gets much less precarious with your top protected by a set of caps. And, they're custom-molded to the exact shape and size of your vehicle, leaving no space uncovered. Truck Side Rails are also effective guardians, rejecting items that would otherwise dent your truck. They keep large cargo from bashing either at the cab or at the gate, along with safe containment of stacked loads thanks to heightened tie down points. This way, you won't have to take it so easy on your heavy-duty rig.

Service Tip 3: Quick and simple mounting

Truck caps are one of the easiest to install accessories for your vehicle. Most require no drilling to mount securely, instead, attaching with double-sided, heavy-duty adhesive foam tape. Caps go from in-the-box to mounted-in-place in a couple minutes, at most. Truck Side Rails typically mount just as fast to the stake pockets of your vehicle. Fitting directly in the pocket, truck side rails use a bolt and a backing plate for securing to the top of the body. Vehicles without stake pockets will require minor drilling.

Service Tip 4: Sturdy tie-down strength securing your truck's heavy load

Securing large items in your truck can be a tricky proposition. Lashing them down to a set of truck rails makes a huge difference in cargo stability. In fact, some of our truck rails are equipped to handle an incredible 500lbs. or more of weight capacity. Boxes, furniture and even random gear stay anchored in place where you intended. Plus, they're stronger and more convenient than in-bed cleats and hooks.

Service Tip 5: Durability due to strong materials

C caps and truck side rails are both built to last. Truck caps, which thrive on durability to combat the harsh conditions of the top of your truck , use either a plastic composite material or sheet metal such as stainless steel or aluminum. They're specially crafted to last without fading, denting or otherwise losing their looks. Pure steel tubing is the material of choice for rails, as these sturdy center supports are the anchor point for your heavy loads. Thanks to their all-steel construction, truck side rails have the capacity they need for holding any load in place. Thick-wall tubing is used for the center bar; cast steel for the ends.

For the ultimate in protection and looks, the combination of both truck caps and truck side rails is without a doubt the way to go. One of the leading manufacturers of top notch truck products is Putco. Putco truck rails can be found online at AutoAnything.com.

About the Author

Chris Andretti writes copy and does research for AutoAnything.com. Improve your truck with new caps and rails and purchase a set of Putco rails for greater truck style and protection.