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Popular Chevy and GMC Truck Upgrades

01/02/2022 By BestCarAudio.com

When it comes to personalizing your Chevrolet or GMC truck, your local specialist mobile enhancement retailer offers a variety of stereo system, convenience and functionality upgrades to make your vehicle suit your needs and tastes. These upgrades can make your pickup truck more comfortable in hot or cold weather, allow you to store equipment safely or listen to your music as though you are front-row at your favorite concert. Let’s look at some of the options that are available.

Chevy and GMC Truck Audio System Upgrades

When it comes to listening to music in our vehicles, no vehicle manufacturer delivers a truly world-class listening experience. One of the best upgrades you can make is to add a dedicated subwoofer system. Even if you have a top-of-the-line Silverado High Country, a high-quality subwoofer will improve every aspect of the listening experience.

Chevy Truck Upgrades — MTI Acoustics has subwoofer enclosures designed specifically for late-model Chevrolet and GMC trucks. Their fit and finish is unmatched by any other “off the shelf” solution.

If you have a truck with limited smartphone connectivity, upgrading the radio with a new multimedia receiver that includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto can make your time behind the wheel safer and more productive. These integration solutions use the voice recognition system in your smartphone to allow you to make phone calls, send text messages, get navigation instructions or choose an entertainment option without having to look at the radio.

Safety and Parking System Upgrades

Another popular upgrade is to add a backup camera to your pickup truck. Without a camera, you risk damaging toys or lawn equipment or, most significantly, injuring children or adult pedestrians as you back into a parking spot or driveway. Backup cameras work automatically with an aftermarket radio, the factory-installed infotainment system or a new rearview mirror to show an image of everything behind the vehicle.

Blind spot camera systems are another popular upgrade. These systems add dedicated side-view cameras on either side of the vehicle to let you know if something or someone is beside the truck when you activate your turn signals.

Remote Starter System Adds Comfort Year-Round

While most of us in Canada and the northern US associate remote starters with cold winter mornings, they are equally convenient on a hot summer afternoon to let the air conditioning system cool the interior of your truck. Remote starters include a variety of options for remote controls, including compact one-way systems or two-way remotes with LED or LCD screens that let you know when the vehicle has started. You can even control your vehicle using your smartphone using a telematics solution like DroneMobile or SmartStart.

Window Tint and Paint Protection Film

Many mobile enhancement retailers offer window tinting and paint protection film installation services. Window tint can not only change the appearance of your pickup truck, high-quality ceramic and carbon films can reject more than 60% of the heat energy from the sun to make your vehicle more comfortable on a hot summer day. All window tints block more than 95% of the UV rays from the sun to protect your skin from blemishes and wrinkles.

Paint protection film, also called clear bra, is an extremely durable transparent coating that is applied to high-wear and impact-prone surfaces on your truck. The front bumper, front grille, hood, headlights and mirror covers can take a beating from gravel, rocks, sand and salt. Films from companies like 3M, Suntek and XPEL are made from a thick (6-8 mil) urethane plastic that absorbs impacts and scuffs to keep your truck looking like new for years and years.

Side Steps and Running Boards

If you have a lifted truck or an HD model that has a lot of ground clearance, a set of running boards or side steps can make getting in and out much safer. Modern truck steps are designed to bolt to existing mounting locations under the cab and very few require modifications to the vehicle.

If you like the clean look of your truck but want a step solution, look into the AMP Research PowerStep motorized side steps. This step platform sits up tight against the rocker panel as you drive then folds down to make it easy to get in and out as soon as you open a door.

Toolboxes and Tonneau Covers

If you use your truck for work, adding a high-quality toolbox is a great way to increase storage options. Heavy-duty tool boxes from companies like CamLocker and Dee Zee fit perfectly between the bed rails and include weather seals to ensure that hand and power tools are kept safe and dry.

A tonneau cover is one of the most popular upgrades for pickup trucks. You can choose from hard or soft covers in a variety of rolling and folding designs to suit your needs. Hard tonneau covers offer the benefit of additional security to keep the contents of your truck bed safe.

Upgrade Your Chevrolet or GMC Truck Today!

These are just a few of the options available to enhance your Chevy Silverado, GMC Sierra, 2500HD or 3500HD pickup truck. If you want to add one of the solutions we’ve talked about or something like heated seats, an upgraded lighting system, rear-seat entertainment or sound deadening, drop by your local specialist mobile enhancement retailer today.

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High-Output Air Horn System for Anchorage Jeep Grand Cherokee

05/26/2021 By John Schwartz

A client from here in Anchorage recently contacted the team at Perfectionist Auto Sound and Security to inquire about having us install a high-output air horn system on his 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The system that the client wanted wasn’t the sort of thing you’d find at Walmart or an auto parts store. This HornBlasters Conductor’s Special kit includes a high-performance compressor and four hand-tuned Shocker XL horns that deliver real train-horn performance.

Grand Cherokee Air Horn System

The project started with us creating a mounting panel that fits into the storage area in the back of the Jeep. With a layer of black carpet in place for a neat and tidy look, we mounted the Viair 444C compressor and the two-gallon, six-port air tank to the panel. We plumbed the compressor into the tank and installed the pressure gauge to be visible from the rear of the vehicle. Using our CNC laser, our team fabricated a 2-inch acrylic plastic spacer that fits under the spare tire hold-down nut to secure everything in place.

The Viair compressor is rated for 100% duty cycle and can fill the tank back to full pressure in about one minute. The horn system has enough air to blast at full output for at least four seconds. That’s well more than enough to get anyone’s attention.

Train Horn Installation

Next, we set to work mounting the quartet of Shocker XL horns and the brass-body solenoid valve under the vehicle. The valve features a 16 mm orifice to ensure maximum airflow to the horns. The horns themselves are tucked up close to the floor and are aimed rearward so that they won’t fill with dirt, water, snow or slush. The solenoid is bolted securely to the truck’s floor, and all the wiring is protected from damage and moisture using automotive-grade cloth tape before being routed with existing wiring under the vehicle.

With everything installed, it was time to test the system. Of course, we warned everyone in the shop about our intentions before giving this the first blast. Sweet-mother-of-pearl, this system is insanely loud! Even with the bay doors closed, we bet they could hear us up the street at the gas station. Our apologies to our neighbors.

The client was absolutely thrilled with the installation and loved how loud the air horn system is. He was excited to get the truck back on the road and give his friends a demonstration. If you’re interested in upgrading your vehicle, drop by Perfectionist Auto Sound and Security and speak with one of our experts. If you can’t get to the store during regular business hours, give us a call or send our team an e-mail.

Upgrade Your Truck or SUV with a Grille Guard or Heavy-Duty Bumper

05/20/2021 By John Schwartz

Whether you’re searching for protection, functionality or style, Perfectionist Auto Sound and Security in Anchorage can help you find the perfect bumper, grille guard or front grille insert for your truck or SUV. We offer class-leading brands like Ranch Hand, Hammerhead Armor, Rigid, Iron Cross and Royalty Core that provide durable construction and perfect fitment to make your vehicle look and function better. Best of all, our team of vehicle enhancement technicians can install your upgrade and integrate a winch or auxiliary lighting with precision and expertise to deliver reliable performance.

Front Grille Inserts Add Style

The grille on the front of your truck or SUV is one of your vehicle’s most prominent styling components. We offer upgraded grille inserts from Royalty Core and Rigid Industries. Royalty Core grilles are fabricated from premium T304 stainless steel and include a variety of color matching options along with custom made-to-order solutions. Rigid Industries is best known for its top-quality LED lighting. Their stainless-steel grille inserts include provisions for 20-inch E-Series or Radiance Plus light bars to ensure that you can see safely once the sun sets.

Fabricated Bumpers Increase Functionality

If you’re looking for rugged styling for your truck, then a set of fabricated bumpers might be the perfect upgrade. We have solutions with provisions for winches, upgraded lighting and heavy-duty towing applications. The bumpers mount securely to the vehicle frame and are available in durable or ready-to-paint finishes. Many options from Iron Cross Automotive, Hammerhead Armor and Ranch Hand work perfectly with original equipment parking sensors and forward-facing cameras. We can add these safety technologies to your truck if they didn’t come with the vehicle.

Protect Yourself with a Grille Guard

Whether for work or play, the front of your truck, SUV or Jeep is exposed to a variety of extreme challenges. Boulders, trees and stumps on a trail or wildlife jumping out in front of your vehicle on the freeway could be a recipe for disaster. The high-strength grille guards from Ranch Hand and Hammerhead Armor are designed to protect you from injury and help prevent damage to your vehicle. Just like our bumper upgrades, many solutions work with the factory-installed collision avoidance technologies on your vehicle.

Enhance and Protect Your Truck, SUV or Jeep at Perfectionist

Drop by Perfectionist Auto Sound and Security in Anchorage to learn about the grille insert, bumper and grill guard upgrades available to enhance and protect your vehicle. A team member will help you choose a solution that fulfills your criteria for functionality and styling, and then our outstanding technicians can complete the installation for you. If you can’t visit our store, give us a call or send us an e-mail using our online contact form.

Product Spotlight: AMP Research PowerStep Motorized Running Boards

05/20/2021 By John Schwartz

If you have a tall truck, SUV or van and are shopping for a side step or running board, drop by Perfectionist Auto Sound and Security in Anchorage and ask about the AMP Research PowerSteps. These motorized steps offer the convenience and safety benefits of a running board for getting in and out of your vehicle, then fold up tight against the rocker panel as you drive.

Truck Step Convenience and Style

PowerStep running boards mount directly to the chassis of your vehicle to provide a solid platform. The steps are constructed from a durable 6063 marine-grade aluminum extrusion that’s powder-coated with a corrosion- and wear-resistant PTFE finish. The motor and idler linkage assemblies are cast from an aluminum alloy and include precision-machined stainless steel pivot pins for excellent longevity and stability. AMP Research includes LED illumination on all models of PowerSteps to help you see around the product in the dark.

How Do AMP Research PowerStep Truck Steps Work?

When you drive, the step platform is tucked up tight against the rocker panel of your pickup truck, van or SUV. This retracted location offers good ground clearance and minimal aerodynamic drag compared to a fixed step or board. As soon as you open a door, the steps motorize down into place without the need for you to press any buttons. Once the last door is closed, the steps retract automatically after 3 seconds. Again, you don’t have to press any buttons — it’s all automatic.

PowerStep Options for Every Application

AMP Research offers the PowerSteps in three models to suit your vehicle and needs. The classic PowerStep features a single high-torque motor and extends 6 to 7 inches below the pinch weld on the bottom of the cab. This height is more than twice the distance offered by most other fixed steps and boards. The PowerStep XL is an extended design that’s optimized for extreme duty and lifted truck applications. The XL series adds an additional 3 inches to the extension length. For those who need the most-durable step available, the PowerStep Extreme is the right choice. These steps include dual motors to help you power through mud, ice and snow that may build up on the system while you’re driving. Best of all, all models are backed by a comprehensive, hassle-free, five-year, 60,000-mile warranty to the original owner.

Upgrade Your Safety and Convenience at Perfectionist

Whether you’re looking for a way to climb into a pickup truck with a 4-inch lift kit and tall tires or want to help the kids get in and out of the family SUV with increased safety, a set of AMP Research PowerSteps from Perfectionist Auto Sound and Security in Anchorage would be a perfect choice. Drop by our store today to find out what’s available for your vehicle.

Upgrade Your Truck or Van with Side Steps or Nerf Bars

05/12/2021 By John Schwartz

If you own a truck, van or SUV, then a set of side steps or nerf bars from Perfectionist Auto Sound and Security in Anchorage would be a great upgrade. These steps and bars not only make it easier to get in and out of your vehicle; they also give it a rugged off-road look that’s an excellent match for a new wheel and tire package or upgraded bumpers. Let’s look at some of the brands we carry and the options that are available.

Truck Side Steps Add Convenience

Side steps come in a wide variety of styles. There are the typical one-piece tubes or extrusions that run the length of the cab. These may have an integrated rubber or perforated step pad that improves traction when your boots are wet, snowy or muddy. Fabricated steps are based on either a tubular or welded main chassis and many feature welded or bolt-on step extensions. Fabricated steps and nerf bars with integrated steps can be similar in design. Powder-coated, chrome, anodized and bedliner finishes are the most-popular options. Many brands also offer custom-painted solutions to match a personalized build.

Steps for Every Truck, Van and SUV

We carry popular brands like N-FAB, Iron Cross Automotive, Westin, AMP Research, Aries, Go Rhino and Dee Zee to ensure we have a fitment and style that works with your vehicle. Most companies offer vehicle-specific designs that locate the step platforms perfectly for regular, extended, quad and mega-cab applications. We can often provide matching truck bedside and rear steps to make loading and unloading cargo easier. Most of the solutions we offer are designed to bolt directly to the frame or chassis of your vehicle with no modifications or drilling required.

Expert Installation Services

Our team of expert technicians doesn’t just deliver the best car audio upgrades in Anchorage; they are also excellent at installing accessories. We’ll ensure the steps are level with your vehicle and aligned perfectly for even step distance from the cab or chassis. We always torque all fasteners to the provided specifications. If you’ve chosen steps with lights or a motorized option like the AMP Research PowerStep, nobody is better at routing and integrating the wiring into your vehicle.

Find the Best Truck Accessories at Perfectionist

If you are shopping for the best running board, sidestep or nerf bar solution for your car, truck or SUV, we invite you to visit Perfectionist Auto Sound and Security in Anchorage and speak with one of our product specialists. We’ll help you sort through the hundreds of options available to choose a solution that matches your needs and vehicle perfectly. Give us a call or send our team an e-mail using our contact page for more information.