Product Description
1997-2003 F-150 Extra Cab Short Bed with Flares, Lower Rocker Trim, Ten Pieces, 3.25" (TH37303)
TH37303 is tagged "3-door, 4-door, Pickup Truck, Extra Cab, Short Bed, w/ Flares" for the 1997-2003 Ford F-150. The kit is ten pieces of polished stainless steel, a 3.25" Lower Kit that "Spans from the bottom of the door UP to the specified width."
Flares make the difference
TH37302 is the same Extra Cab short bed kit without the flare tag. Same ten pieces, same width, same span. The only distinction in the records is "w/ Flares." The data doesn't say what changes in the pieces because of the flares, so the tag on your truck is what to go by: if your F-150 has flares, this one; if not, TH37302.
Not sure about your flares?
Take a photo of each wheel opening and the side of the truck, and call 877-752-3811. We'll compare with the product photos for both kits.
Other F-150 kits
Extra Cab long bed: TH37312, or TH37313 with flares. Two-door: TH37308 and TH37309 (short and long bed), TH37310 and TH37311 (the flare versions).
Door count
The row names both "3-door" and "4-door." The record doesn't explain how ten pieces fit each layout, so the dry fit is essential.
Material
The 1997-2003 F-150 Extra Cab short bed with flares takes ten 3.25" strips that QAA forms in the USA out of polished 26 gauge 304 stainless steel, rising from the door bottom on 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape. Per QAA, that tape will hold for a lifetime without harm.
Preview
Tape a line 3.25" above the bottom of each door. That's the top edge.
Ten pieces, labeled
Match each to a door or panel with the liner on; write its place on the liner.
Prep
Fix chips at the door bottoms, then wash, dry and alcohol-wipe the F-150.
Install
Lower edges flush with the door bottoms; peel, press, work along.
Care
Give the Extra Cab F-150 a full day before washing.
Pieces near the flares
If any piece runs close to a flare, dry-fit it with special care. The record doesn't describe how the flare kits are shaped near the wheel openings, so check the fit there against the product photos and stop if it doesn't match.
Door clearance
Open each door after its piece is on, liner still in place for the test, and look for any contact at the hinge side or the trailing edge.
What to send when you call
- Year and cab style.
- Bed length as you know it.
- Photos of the truck's wheel openings.
- A photo of the whole truck in profile.
Supplies
For prep, gather car soap, isopropyl alcohol, lint-free cloths, painter's tape, a marker, a tape measure and a plastic trim tool.
From the next day on, mild soap and a soft towel keep the F-150 trim clean.
Lining up the F-150 pieces
Measure piece positions from the door edges and wheel openings as you go, and keep them consistent.
Should any piece not match a spot during the dry run, leave its liner on and phone QAA with the SKU listed below.
For Extra Cab F-150 set TH37303 (UPC 691821411894), phone Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811.
TH37303 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | TH37303 |
| UPC | 691821411894 |
| 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: TH37303
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Ford F-150 | 1997-2003 | 3-door, 4-door, Pickup Truck, Extra Cab, Short Bed, w/ Flares |
Check your vehicle against every column here: year range, model, and body style all have to match. 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
- TH37302: 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: TH37303 Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
What's the difference between TH37303 and TH37302?
TH37303 is tagged "w/ Flares." Otherwise both are ten-piece, 3.25" Extra Cab short bed kits.
Which years?
1997-2003 Ford F-150.
How tall?
3.25", up from the bottom of the door.
Is there a long bed flare version?
Yes, TH37313 for the Extra Cab long bed.
