When What’s Inside? Family rolled up to Unplugged Performance with Derral Eves’ Tesla Cybertruck, the goal was simple: turn a “stock Cyber Beast” into something that looks as tough as it claims to be. What happened over the next two weeks was more than a visual makeover. It was a smart, purpose-built transformation that solves real weak points in the factory truck while making it undeniably more aggressive.
In the video, the contrast is the whole story. The Cybertruck’s stainless body panels are famously robust, but the factory plastics down low (bumpers, side rockers, trim) are the opposite of “apocalypse ready.” That’s exactly why this build will resonate with owners: it upgrades the parts that actually take the hits.
Steel Where It Matters: INVINCIBLE Heavy Duty Protection
The foundation of the build is Unplugged Performance’s steel armor strategy: replace vulnerable factory plastics with heavy-duty steel components that can take real-world abuse.
Up front, Derral’s truck received a steel front bumper paired with an optional steel bull bar. This isn’t just for looks, even though it changes the whole attitude of the truck. It’s about protecting critical areas at the front end and giving the Cybertruck the kind of impact resistance the design suggests it should have from the factory.
On the sides, the factory plastic rockers were replaced with heavy-duty steel rock sliders that also function as usable steps. That matters whether you’re climbing in daily with the suspension raised or crawling through terrain where door panels and lower edges can get punished.
Around back, the build adds a steel rear bumper system that goes beyond a simple swap. Unplugged Performance reinforced the entire mounting structure with a wider trailer hitch design to properly support the steel bumper. The result is a rear end you can actually stand on, use as a working platform, and even lift from using integrated high-lift jack points. And it’s expandable: the bumper is designed as an ecosystem with provisions for future add-ons like swing arms, modular panels, and gear mounting.
Light the Trail: Serious 48V-Integrated Lighting
A huge part of making a Cybertruck feel “ready” is visibility. This build included a bull bar with an integrated 32-inch light bar, plus additional 11-inch lights integrated into the bumper. The point isn’t just brightness for the sake of flexing. It’s confidence on dark roads, remote trails, and bad-weather night driving.
The video also notes that the truck is currently happy with cameras and FSD, while acknowledging a real-world truth: future software or sensor iterations can change compatibility expectations. That transparency is exactly how owners should think about functional upgrades. Enjoy the capability now, and choose engineered solutions that respect factory systems.
V2 Carbon Fiber Fenders: Wider, Cleaner, Still “Cybertruck”
Body mods can easily look out of place, but these V2 carbon fenders were designed to stay true to the Cybertruck’s angular DNA. They add width, cover factory plastic fenders (which must remain to house components), and incorporate clean cutouts for the charge port and cameras. The detail that hits hardest is that they look like they could have come from Tesla, just more aggressive.
UP-RW Cyber Wheel: The Upgrade Everyone Notices Without Losing Efficiency
The wheels are the centerpiece: UP-RW Cyber Wheel for the Cybertruck (RW = Road Warrior). In the video, Ben explains the goal most owners want but few wheels deliver: better design without sacrificing efficiency. These wheels are engineered to perform nearly like the most efficient factory 20-inch covered wheels, while still allowing proper brake cooling. Translation: you get the stance and the look your friends keep begging you to fix, without paying for it in range.
XPEL Stealth Satin PPF: The Finish That Ties It Together
Finally, the wrap: XPEL Stealth satin PPF. It takes the truck from “stainless refrigerator” to stealth-fighter, while adding protection for daily driving and trail duty. Satin also hides dust and grime better than high-gloss, which matters for a truck that’s meant to be used.
This build matters because it’s balanced. It’s not random mods. It’s a coherent “Road Warrior” formula: steel protection, real lighting, functional aero-conscious wheels, and a finish that makes the whole truck feel intentional.
If you’re ready to build your own version, start with the protection and wheels. That’s where you’ll feel the difference first, every single day.
