Ram 1500 Upfit Review: 4 Must-Have Upgrades for Work Trucks

Last updated June 30, 2026

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Front-End Protection and Easy Cab Access

This RAM 1500 work truck build starts with a Luverne Prowler Max grille guard mounted up front, which protects the entire front end of the vehicle in off-road conditions or any general work situation where debris, branches, and brush are a regular hazard during the workday. It is a genuinely well-built piece of equipment that adds real, functional protection without looking like an afterthought bolted onto the front of the truck.

Paired directly with the grille guard in this build are a set of Luverne running boards built specifically for the crew cab configuration, running the full length of the truck from front to back along both sides. They look genuinely factory installed once mounted, which is about the highest compliment you can pay an aftermarket running board: clean fitment lines, proper alignment with the body panels, and no visible gap or mismatch that would otherwise give away an aftermarket installation to a casual observer.

Bed Protection Top to Bottom

Moving to the rear of the truck, this build uses the WeatherTech AlloyCover hard folding tonneau cover, a genuinely nice sectional design that protects the top of the entire bed while still allowing complete access whenever you need to load or unload cargo. It stands out as one of the cleanest practical ways to keep weather, debris, and prying eyes off of whatever you happen to be hauling on a given day.

Underneath that tonneau cover sits a BedRug Impact Liner, which finishes off the overall bed protection package with a rubberized hard surface across the entire floor and BedRug's signature carpeted texture running up the sidewalls. Between the durable rubber bottom surface and the protected, carpeted sidewalls, the entire bed stays genuinely protected and continues looking clean no matter what gets loaded in and dragged back out of it on a daily basis over the life of the truck.

Together, these four individual upgrades cover the most common pain points that show up repeatedly on a RAM 1500 work truck used for daily trade work: front-end impact protection, easier and more dignified cab access for the crew, a fully weatherproof bed cover, and a bed liner genuinely capable of taking real abuse without breaking down over time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can these four upgrades be installed in any order, or does sequence matter?

Generally these four products can be installed independently of one another and in any order that is convenient for your schedule, since they do not physically interfere with each other's installation process.

Will the WeatherTech AlloyCover still work properly with the BedRug Impact Liner installed underneath it?

Yes. The two products are designed to be compatible together, with the tonneau cover sitting above the bed rail and the liner installed within the bed itself below it.

Do the Luverne running boards and grille guard need to be purchased as a matched set?

No. They are sold and can be purchased as separate, independent products. They are simply shown together in this particular build because they complement each other well visually and functionally on the same truck.

Are these upgrades reversible if I ever want to remove them or sell the truck?

Each of these products is designed with installation methods that are largely reversible, though some, like the grille guard brackets, involve more extensive mounting points than others, such as the bed liner, which can be removed relatively easily.

If you are looking for products like these to make your work truck more efficient in the field, check out the full lineup at Upfit Supply.