Product Description
Ford F-150 Extra Cab Short Bed 1997-2003 Lower Rocker Kit, 10 Pieces, 3.25" (TH37302)
TH37302 is one of eight linked 3.25" Lower Kits QAA lists for the 1997-2003 Ford F-150. This one is tagged "3-door, 4-door, Pickup Truck, Extra Cab, Short Bed," with no flares. It's ten pieces of polished stainless steel that "Spans from the bottom of the door UP to the specified width."
The eight F-150 kits at a glance
Every kit in the group is ten pieces at 3.25". They're split three ways: cab, bed and flares.
- Extra Cab, short bed: TH37302 (this page); with flares TH37303.
- Extra Cab, long bed: TH37312; with flares TH37313.
- 2-door, short bed: TH37308; with flares TH37310.
- 2-door, long bed: TH37309; with flares TH37311.
Answer three questions about your truck, and the list gives you one SKU.
The flares question
The record attaches "w/ Flares" to half the kits but doesn't describe how their pieces differ. If your F-150 has flares at the wheel openings, look at the flare versions; if it doesn't, stay with the plain ones. If you're unsure, call 877-752-3811 with a photo.
A door-count detail
This record lists both "3-door" and "4-door" on the same Extra Cab row. The long bed Extra Cab kits list only "3-door." The record doesn't explain why. If your Extra Cab's door layout makes you hesitate, phone before ordering.
A low, narrow band
3.25" measured up from the bottom of the door. Tape a line at that height on each door to preview the top edge.
Construction
Ten Extra Cab short bed strips, each 3.25" of polished 26 gauge 304 stainless steel made in the USA, start at the bottom of the door and mount with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape. That tape, QAA says, will hold for a lifetime without marking the 1997-2003 F-150.
Ten pieces
No layout in the record. Hold each to the truck with its liner on, find its place, and label it.
Door bottoms
Inspect the bottom edges for chips and rust; repair first. Wash, dry, and wipe with isopropyl alcohol.
Applying
Flush each lower edge with the door bottom, peel a few inches, press, and continue along.
Afterward
Check every door's swing, then wait a day before washing.
When you're unsure of the bed
The record doesn't give bed lengths, only "Short Bed" and "Long Bed." If you don't know which you have, a photo of the whole truck from the side, sent with a call, lets us check it against the product photos.
F-150 spacing
Measure each finished piece's distance from the door edges and keep later ones consistent. Where the sides differ, follow the photos.
Supplies
For prep you need car soap, isopropyl alcohol, lint-free cloths, painter's tape, a marker, a tape measure and a plastic tool. Pick a dry, mild day and work in the shade.
During the dry run, any piece that doesn't line up with a door or panel should keep its liner on; phone QAA with the SKU listed below.
Ongoing care: mild soap and a soft towel.
F-150 1997-2003 owners: our listing TH37302, barcode 691821257737 (UPC). Dial 877-752-3811.
TH37302 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | TH37302 |
| UPC | 691821257737 |
| Part type | Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit |
| Pieces in kit | 10 |
| Material | Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel |
| Finish | Polished to a mirror shine |
| Width | 3.25" |
| Coverage / notes | Spans from the bottom of the door UP to the specified width |
| Mounting | 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape; installs directly over the existing surface |
| Origin | Made in the USA |
| Fits | 1997-2003 Ford F-150 |
Fitment: TH37302
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Ford F-150 | 1997-2003 | 3-door, 4-door, Pickup Truck, Extra Cab, Short Bed |
Match the year, model, and body style in this table to your vehicle before ordering. Questions? Call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 with your year, make, model, and body style.
Other QAA trim cataloged for the 1997-2003 Ford F-150
- DH37305: 4-piece Door Handle Cover Kit
- TH37303: 10-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
- TH37308: 10-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
- TH37309: 10-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
- TH37310: 10-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
- TH37311: 10-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
- TH37312: 10-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
- TH37313: 10-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
Check the body style on each listing; some kits are specific to one body style.
Installation tips: Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
- Unpack all 10 pieces and match each one to its position on the vehicle, using the product photos, before fitting any of them.
- Each piece mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape, so clean and dry the mounting surface first; the tape needs paint or trim free of dirt and wax.
- Align the piece and press it firmly into place directly over the existing surface, working along its full length so the tape bonds evenly.
- Fit one piece at a time and compare each with the product photos and the pieces already in place.
These are general tips. Follow any instructions packed with your kit if they differ.
FAQ: TH37302 Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
Which F-150 does TH37302 fit?
1997-2003 F-150 Extra Cab, short bed, without the "w/ Flares" tag.
My truck has flares. Which kit?
The Extra Cab short bed flare version is TH37303.
How tall?
3.25", up from the bottom of the door.
How many pieces?
Ten.
