Product Description
Ford F-150 Regular Cab Short Bed 1997-2003 Stainless Lower Rocker Kit, 10 Pieces, 3.25" (TH37308)
TH37308 is tagged "2-door, Pickup Truck, Short Bed" for the 1997-2003 Ford F-150, with no flares. It's ten pieces of polished stainless steel, a Lower Kit 3.25" wide, spanning "from the bottom of the door UP to the specified width."
Two doors, short bed, no flares
Those three facts identify this kit among the eight linked F-150 kits. The long bed version is TH37309. With flares, the short bed is TH37310 and the long bed TH37311. The Extra Cab kits are TH37302, TH37303, TH37312 and TH37313.
Ten pieces for a two-door
Ten is a lot more than the number of doors. The record doesn't say where the extras go. The photos are your guide: lay the pieces out, find each one's place on the truck with its liner on, and label it. Anything without an obvious home is a reason to call 877-752-3811 before peeling.
What 3.25" looks like
From the bottom edge of each door, the steel rises three and a quarter inches. Put a strip of painter's tape at that height and look at the truck from across the driveway.
Linked accessories
DH37304 (door handle cover kit, "With 2 keyholes") and DH37305 ("Does not include passenger key access") are tagged 2-door pickup. PP37308 is a pillar post kit tagged Crew Cab. Check each listing for its finish and fit.
Steel and tape
The 2-door 1997-2003 F-150 short bed gets ten 3.25" strips of USA-made polished 26 gauge 304 stainless steel, set on 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape from the door bottom up over the existing surface. According to QAA, the tape will hold for a lifetime without harming the truck.
Before installing
Crouch and look along the bottom edge of each door. Fix chips and rust there first. Then wash, dry and wipe the band with alcohol.
Putting it on
Flush each piece to the door bottom with the liner on; check. Peel a few inches, press, then work along as the liner comes away.
Care
The F-150 needs a day before washing.
Bed length
The record gives "Short Bed" and "Long Bed" without dimensions. If you're not sure which you have, send a side photo with a call and we'll compare it with the kit photos.
Door swing
After each door piece goes on, open the door fully and check the hinge side and trailing edge for contact.
Even F-150 joints
Measure each piece's position from fixed points like the door edges and wheel openings, and keep the rest consistent.
Supplies
Car soap, isopropyl alcohol, lint-free cloths, painter's tape and a marker, a tape measure, a plastic tool. A dry, mild day out of direct sun suits the tape.
Wash the two-door F-150 with mild soap from then on.
Why so many pieces?
The record doesn't say how ten pieces are arranged on a two-door truck. The product photos show the layout, so study them before you start, and follow them rather than guessing.
Have the F-150 kit's SKU and UPC nearby for the call.
Two-door F-150 kit TH37308, UPC 691821442799: Quality Automotive Trims, 877-752-3811.
TH37308 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | TH37308 |
| UPC | 691821442799 |
| 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: TH37308
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Ford F-150 | 1997-2003 | 2-door, Pickup Truck, 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
- TH37302: 10-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
- TH37303: 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: TH37308 Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
Which F-150 does TH37308 fit?
1997-2003, 2-door pickup, short bed, without flares.
Long bed version?
TH37309.
How tall?
3.25", up from the bottom of the door.
How many pieces?
Ten.
