When
truckers leave home for the road, there focus is usually on everything but
finding semi truck chrome accessories for their truck. However, something may
spark them to call us on a whim and ask: "where can I find semi truck
accessories to trick my truck?" Here are some tips to find the big rig
accessories you need.
Unlike light
truck accessories, Duarte Mobile
Repair accessories are manufacturered specifically for a truck, such as
Peterbilt accessories or Kenworth accessories. Or, semi truck accessory
manufacturers also produce universal accessories. Universal accessories are
designed to be used on all makes and models of trucks. If you have the VIN
available, a good semi truck accessory distributor can look up your truck and
see specific manufacturer diagrams to determine if accessories are specifically
made for your vehicle. For example, if you're looking for Peterbilt chrome or
Freightliner accessories, they are easier to locate with a VIN.
It makes it
much easier for a semi truck accessory supplier to find accessories for your
truck if they have a quality photo to work with when they communicate with semi
truck accessory manufacturers. In almost all cases, an experienced semi truck
accessory distributor can locate specific parts with a broadcast email to many
semi truck accessory manufacturers.
As any
expereinced Semi
Truck accessory distributor will tell you, 15-20 requests for paper
catalogs are received each day. Printing costs and paper are extremely
expensive so semi truck accesory manufacturers usually produce every two years.
Paper catalogs also significantly impact the cost structure of big rig
accessories. Online catalogs are the best to locate your semi truck accessories
because most manufacturers keep their websites current with the latest
additions to their product lines. For example, Rockwood products has several
new 2006 model Peterbilt accessories that you can only see on their website, or
a special flyer distributed through their dealers.
Let your
cell phone do your shopping Find a supplier willing to become your chrome guy that has the
knowledge and expertise to find what you need. Call them with your VIN, tell
them what you want, and let them do their job. We receive many calls each day
from truckers looking to trick their truck with the newest semi truck
accessories. The conversation always begins with " where can I find this
accessory"! Let the supplier find what you need and the entire transaction
can take place over the phone!
Older
trucks need love too! At
least two to three times a day someone calls with an older truck application.
They are usually frustrated because they haven't found any chrome for their truck.
Ask your supplier if a custom quote is available for the accessory you want.
this is not an unusual request. Semi truck manufacturers have the tooling in
place to make almost any customized semi truck accessory you request.
From roof to
fender to grill to cab, you can find all the accessories you need that will
have your truck reflecting your independent and freewheeling spirit. Using the
tips we discussed, you shouldn't have any problem dressing up your truck with
trickmytruck semi truck accessories.
