--- title: "Summer Scores: Short-Money Truck Mods That Punch Above Their Price" date: "2026-08-21" modified: "2026-08-21" authors: - name: "Andrew P. Collins" job_title: "Executive Editor" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/andrew-p-collins" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/summer-scores-short-money-truck-mods-that-punch-above-their-price" categories: - "Accessories" - "Deals" - "News" - "The Garage" --- # Summer Scores: Short-Money Truck Mods That Punch Above Their Price ![Summer truck upgrade deals]() One of my many jobs here at *The Drive* is designated window shopper. I'm always scouting for deals on car parts and accessories. Today we're running down a haul of low-spend, high-impact truck products—stuff that's value-oriented but still solid. Your bang-for-buck buys. There are still plenty of summer weekends left, and tailgating season's right around the corner. So if you're looking to do some fun mods where a little money goes a long way, here are some picks to check out. This Summer Scores catalog features deals and discount codes you won't find elsewhere—take advantage of stacked savings that make certain products cheaper than ever! ## Oedro Floor Mats [![]()]() [Shop the deal]() | Price: $129.99 | Sale: **57% off** | Discount Code: **OEMATS20** (unlocks 20% off) Fitment: 2015-2026 Ford F-150 (more available) Get form-fitted floor mats for less from Odero. These durable model-specific floor mats install in minutes and stay locked in place, protecting your floor from slush and spills. --- ## Flashark Headers [![]()]() [Shop the deal]() | Price: $129.99-$299.99 | Discount Code: **DRIVE** (Unlocks savings up to $180) Fitment: Silverado, Sierra, Tahoe, Suburban, Avalanche, Yukon, Escalade (GM 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L V8s) Give some growl to your Chevy V8 without spending much money. Long-tube and shorty header options available. Full disclosure: You might want to pay somebody to install these if you're not experienced with wrenches; header bolts can be a bear. --- ## Oedro Storage Box [![]()]() [Shop the deal]() | Price: $139.00 | Sale: **53% off** | Discount Code: **OEMATS20** (unlocks 20% off) Fitment: 2019-2026 Chevrolet Three-in-one under-seat storage box. Great for tools, sports equipment, winter accessories, hunting, and fishing stuff, whatever. Installs in minutes. One-year warranty. --- ## Auxito Grille Lights [![]()]() [Shop the deal]() | Price: $159.00 | Discount Code: **XPLORE1** (unlocks 20% off) Fitment: Universal These are kind of corny, but also kind of awesome. I think as long as you install them cleanly, they can add coolness. Super-wide trucks like the Ford Raptor and HD trucks need lights like this for DOT compliance, but you can mount them on kei truck or anything in between if you want. I like this particular set because it comes with a remote control for changing brightness, colors, DRL functions, and dynamic modes. Yeah, can you tell I was a Hot Import Nights kid 20 years ago? (Just to be clear: These are decorative accent lights, not visibility aids.) --- ## Napier Truck Tents [![]()]() [Shop the deal]() | Price: $115.00-$375.00 | Discount Code: **THEDRIVE30** (unlocks 30% off) Fitment: Universal Napier makes a range of overland and tailgate setup accessories, including rooftop tents, ground tents, campsite accessories, and truck bed tents. Truck bed tents are fun in a really specific camping scenario—when you have minimal cargo and want to camp out somewhere soggy. Check out the catalog to see these and other styles of tents in action. ## Dickies Seat Covers [![]()]() [Shop the deal]() | Price: $87.99 | Discount Code: **AUTOPARTS** (unlocks 15% off orders $35+, 20$ off $100+) Fitment: Crew-Cab Trucks I have spent way too much time thinking about seat covers. I've tried some of the really expensive ones, and honestly, they all ultimately have the same issue: They still look like seat covers, not custom upholstery. So with that in mind, I don't recommend getting covers to restyle your interior. Rather, just get ones that will protect your seats from your grubby self and pets and whatnot. As I said, I've used a ton, and so far Dickies-branded ones have the best "spend the least but get the most durability" ratio. I have a bench seat cover from these guys I got when my dog Bramble was a puppy; she's four now and still has not managed to meaningfully damage it. ## Summit Exhaust Tips [![]()]() [Shop the deal]() | Price: $21.99-$49.99 Fitment: Universal When I was a kid, I thought chrome exhaust tips were an absolute requirement for any cool-looking vehicle. Then in my teens and 20s, I decided they were incredibly lame. Now that I'm almost 40, I'm coming back around, and in fact I really appreciate a subtle-but-shiny tailpipe tip these days. The key is—don't get a ridiculous one the size of a trash can. Just get something that fits cleanly over your existing steel pipe, and I bet you'll be surprised at how much it classes up your vehicle. ## United Pacific License Plate Frames [![]()]() [Shop the deal]() $6.99-$8.99 (and up) Fitment: Universal Another spot where a little piece of metal goes a long way. Adding a clean plate frame in [black]() or [chrome]() adds a touch of class and finish for almost no money. These are super cheap because they're steel; if you want to step up to aluminum, you can also find that (in [black]() or [chrome]()) for about $40. ## Sylvania License Plate Bulbs [![]()]() [Shop the deal]() | $23.99 description price | Discount Code: **AUTOPARTS** (unlocks 15% off orders $35+, 20$ off $100+) Fitment: Universal (confirm fitment with your make/model) There's something about a crisp, 6000K cool-white light on the back of a vehicle that just makes it look a little extra fancy. I don't necessarily recommend replacing all your vehicle bulbs with LEDs, but the license plate ones really help modernize an older vehicle, especially in dusk and early morning hours. This is an area where I recommend reaching for a real brand, too. There are cheaper alternatives on eBay, but I've been really pleased with Sylvania ZEVO's longevity and brightness (I run these on most of my cars). This "168" size will fit many license plate lights, but double-check your application before buying. *Full disclosure: Prices were accurate at the time of publication but may change by the time you read this.* ## Author As Executive Editor, Andrew touches everything on the site from daily news coverage to feature stories, sponsored content, product reviews, road testing vehicles, ecommerce, and more. He's held pretty much every role there is to have at an automotive news site and has been with The Drive's publisher Recurrent since 2020. Andrew's a lifetime gearhead and longtime writer with a particularly strong penchant for road trips, off-road adventures, and archaic vehicles. His passions outside of the automotive world include skiing, obsolete video games, and his dog Bramble who occationally helps review cars. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()