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How to Customize Your Peterbilt 379 with Aftermarket Parts (Within a Budget)
The Peterbilt 379 truck is an iconic, bold, and rugged-looking classic, beloved among owner-operators all over America.
This truck model is renowned for its capacity to be customizable down to the last detail.
If you’re looking for the best ways to start customizing, check out this guide!
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Coolest-Looking Pete 379 Custom Rigs
Customizations on a Budget
Temporary Customizations
Customizations for Performance
Customizations for Driver Comfort 
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13th Mar 2025
Peterbilt 379 Short Hoods vs Long Hoods
Your Peterbilt 379 hood is more than metal—it’s a statement. Short hoods turn tight, extended hoods turn heads.
Which one’s right for your rig?
Let’s break it down.
Peterbilt 379 Hood Design Manufacturers
Jones Performance Fiberglass Hoods
This is one of the cheapest fiberglass hoods available from Jones Performance.
Average Cost: $2,595.99
Among the highest-priced options is the 119 BBC Short Hood Fiberglass Hood.
Average Cost: $3,799.99
BESTfit
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12th Mar 2025
Are Semi Truck Grille Guards Worth the Money?
Ever seen another truck driver barreling down the highway with a 14-gauge stainless steel or chrome grille guard and wondered, “Do I really need one of those?”
For most commercial semi-truck drivers, the answer is YES!
All it takes is one deer for your brand new truck to get thrashed, leaving you with a hefty bill to pay.
And if that's not enough reason, some insurance companies will waive your deductible when you have a grille guard installed. Pretty cool, right?
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7th Mar 2025
What are the Best West Coast Mirror Styles for Semi Trucks?
The West Coast mirror has been a staple of commercial trucks since trucking started.
Constructed for pure functionality, this style of mirror provides maximum rear view, enabling drivers to maneuver down the highways, through loading docks, and in tight urban areas with confidence.
A good flat glass mirror is essential for clear visibility, and most West Coast mirror assembly products come with motorized and heated models for comfort regardless of the weather.
West Coast mirrors come in a range
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6th Mar 2025
Top 5 Mudflaps to Consider in 2025
Mud flaps are essential for truckers to stay DOT-compliant on the road and protect other vehicles from fly-off roadway debris. But they’re also a low-cost opportunity to add a hint of style and customization to their commercial truck.
The majority of semi truck mud flaps are made from composite materials like thermoplastic resin, rubber, polypropylene, and ABS plastic (a thermoplastic polymer).
They’re also an excellent way to start adding some personality and uniqueness to you
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4th Mar 2025