While the exterior of your truck is what everyone else sees, you spend the most time in the interior. So what is more important for you: the outside or the inside? Many truck owners will tell you that they would prefer the place that they spend time in to be as comfortable and capable as possible. After all, you buy a truck for yourself and your use, not for onlookers. At 4 Wheel Parts, we recognize this, and that's why we've put together this handy little guide on what you can do for your truck in terms of interior upgrades.

Need some inspiration for components? Head over to our Interior Parts & Accessories section, where you'll find plenty of truck interior accessories to view and purchase. So, let's get right into what can be changed on your truck, be it a minor mod or a custom truck interior.

What Can You Change Inside Your Truck

You can change anything, really. The sky is the limit. However, there are some considerations you should make when changing your truck interior. Some changes can be done by yourself, and others require the services of a professional. We've categorized the most popular truck interior changes into simple ones and major ones, and we'll take you through both types now, including examples of each.

Simple Interior Changes

Simple interior changes are easily reversible, most of which can be done by yourself in a DIY fashion, and will not impact your truck's resale value as they can be removed when it's time to sell your vehicle. Some of the most popular simple interior changes include:

• A new set of floor mats will help keep your factory carpets and mats intact, as well as add some visual enhancement to the cabin. You can purchase fitted mats for most vehicles, so ensure that you buy a set that's designed for your truck.
• A set of seat covers that, like floor mats, will protect your factory seats and add a different color dimension to your cabin. Once again, you can find these custom-made for your truck's make and model, and you should purchase the correct match, especially if your vehicle comes with features such as in-seat airbags.
• Install a dash camera, which is a matter of attaching the camera to your windshield using a suction cup or adhesive pad, routing the wiring in an unintrusive manner, and plugging it into a USB port, which can be found in the center console, or you may purchase an adapter that plugs into your vehicle's 12v power port.
• A new gear knob, hand brake handle, or pedal covers can easily add further customization to your vehicle.

Major Interior Changes

Major interior changes are those that require some customization, possibly new wiring or splicing into wiring harnesses, and may even need programming to play nice with your vehicle's electronic systems. These include:

• Installing a set of new seats for better comfort, adjustability, or sportiness. This should be done by a professional to ensure a proper fit, and any wiring for electrical adjustment or seat heating should be safely done with appropriate fuses and relays as necessary.
• Upgrading your vehicle's infotainment system, such as adding a new head unit to give you Android Auto or Apple CarPlay, as well as upgraded speakers, amplifier, and subwoofer.
• An entire custom interior, that includes re-trimming the dash, door cards, seats, and adding extra storage or design elements.
• Installing a new steering wheel, particularly one with multifunction controls that will need to be connected and programmed to work with your car's systems.
• Upgrading a basic HVAC system to a higher-spec one that may have been offered on top-level trims of your truck, such as automatic climate control or dual-zone climate control. This can be quite involved as there may be changes required under the hood as well.

Pros of Interior Changes

There are quite a few advantages to upgrading your truck interior. These include:

• Improved comfort, especially with seat and soft furnishings upgrades, making your truck a more pleasant and homely place to be.
• Adding a personal touch to it that couldn't be done at the manufacturer, making your truck truly your own and possibly one-of-a-kind.
• Installing premium features that weren't specified, installed, or available for your truck from the manufacturer. This can also help refresh an older truck, bringing it into the modern era without breaking the bank.
• Can help refresh a tired old interior, as if your truck's interior needs refurbishment or replacement, this is the best time to make it our own.

Cons of Interior Changes

However, there are also a few downsides to making interior changes, particularly major ones, to your truck. Here are some of the downsides that you need to bear in mind.

• It may hurt your resale value at the time of sale, as not everyone will have the same tastes as you, and some buyers seek trucks that are as original as possible.
• Some modifications can negatively impact your truck's comfort, and even its safety, so you should always ensure that mods do not compromise the safety aspect in particular.
• Some changes, particularly ones that you DIY may prove to be more complex than initially thought, especially if they require splicing into wiring harnesses, or making structural changes.
• Always check with your insurance company as to what is permitted, as you may be voiding your insurance with some changes if they are not permitted in the terms and conditions.

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