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Quick and Easy Upgrades: Minute Mods

Updated on May 5, 2025

Written by

RealTruck Expert Team

Edited by Frank Bisciotti

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While there are plenty of truck upgrades that require professional installation or substantial sweat equity, there are also mods you can make yourself in mere minutes, sometimes with no tools required. These minute mods help keep your truck cool and clean while expanding its utility.

Husky Liners Rear Wheel Well Guards

Leaving your wheel wells exposed not only gives your truck an unfinished appearance, it can also lead to pitting and rusting of the wheel well over the years. These rear wheel well guards protect your truck from the harmful effects of accumulating snow, mud, and road salt. They can be installed in your driveway in a matter of minutes.

VIDEO: How to Install Husky Wheel Well Guards on a 2015+ Ford F-150

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Gator Retriever Tool

The Gator Retriever Tool makes it easy to snag hard-to-reach items in your truck bed. It telescopes for additional reach and can be used as a cargo bar to keep items separated when necessary.

VIDEO: Gator Retriever Tool | Fast Facts

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Gator Rubber Truck Bed Mat

It doesn't get much easier than installing this bed mat from Gator. Simply unroll the mat and lay it flat in your truck bed. This simple mod helps preserve your truck's value by minimizing dents and dings caused by shifting cargo. A matching tailgate mat is also available.

VIDEO: Gator Rubber Truck Bed Mat | Fast Facts

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UWS Crossover Toolbox

This staple truck accessory gives you a secure space to store tools and other goods, keeping your truck cab less cluttered. UWS uses heavy-gauge, diamond pate aluminum in the construction of this toolbox, making it lightweight, durable, and immune to rust.

VIDEO: Gator Rubber Truck Bed Mat | Fast Facts

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More Minute Mods

Carr Folding Hitch Steps

Tailgate Caps

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TruxSeal Tailgate Seal

TruxSeal insulation spray in a plastic bag on a blue vehicle trunk.

Diode Dynamics Tail Lights

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Putco LED Headlight Bulbs

Car LED headlight bulb with connectors and driver, partially wrapped in blue fabric.

Recon Third Brake Lights

Front view of a sleek, modern car headlight against a dark background.

Other Quick and Easy Upgrades

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Make sure your truck looks its best.

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Personalize your pickup truck.

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Great upgrades on a budget.

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