Product Description
1997-2004 Dodge Dakota Extra Cab Short Bed Full Rocker Kit, 10 Pieces, 6.75" (TH37989)
TH37989 is one of four linked Dakota rocker kits for 1997-2004, and the one tagged "2-door, Pickup Truck, Extra Cab, Short Bed" with no molding note. It's a ten-piece polished stainless steel Full Kit, 6.75" tall, that spans "from the bottom of the molding to the bottom of the door."
The four Dakota kits
- TH37989 (this one): Extra Cab, Short Bed, 6.75".
- TH37990: Extra Cab, Short Bed "W/ 15" Factory Molding," 5.5".
- TH37992: Short Bed, 7".
- TH37993: Short Bed, "W/ Factory Molding," 5.5".
All four are ten pieces and Full Kits. Cab and molding tags are the dividing lines.
Molding tag check
Two of the four tags mention factory molding; this one doesn't. The record doesn't define what "factory molding" looks like or how the 15" figure is measured, so we can't describe it. If your Extra Cab has body-side molding and you aren't sure whether it's the factory piece the other tag means, measure from the molding's bottom to the door bottom: this kit is 6.75", the molding version 5.5". Readings near either figure, or neither, are worth a call to 877-752-3811 with photos.
A tag detail
The record calls the Extra Cab "2-door." We list that as given; it doesn't change the fit question, which turns on cab, bed and molding.
Wheel well trim
WZ37990 and WZ37990-AP, both four-piece wheel well fender trim moldings tagged "2-door, 4-door," are linked. The listings don't spell out how the two differ here, so read each one or ask us.
Material
The 1997-2004 Dakota Extra Cab short bed takes ten 6.75" pieces of USA-made polished 26 gauge 304 stainless steel, set from molding to door bottom with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape over the existing surface. QAA states the tape will hold for a lifetime with no harm to the Dodge.
Ten pieces
The data doesn't lay out positions. Use the product photos to sort pieces by place, then label each liner.
Install notes
Wash, dry and alcohol-wipe the full band from molding to door bottom. Dry-fit each piece with its top against the molding. Peel a few inches, set it, and work across pressing firmly. Swing the doors afterward to check clearance.
Older paint
Trucks from these years often have tired paint low on the body. Fix any flaking or chalky areas first.
Care
Leave the 6.75-inch Dakota trim a day before washing, then use mild soap.
Dakota spacing
Measure each Dakota piece from the door edges and wheel openings and keep those readings.
Supplies
A tape measure, painter's tape, a marker for labeling liners, car soap, isopropyl alcohol, lint-free towels and a plastic squeegee. Work in the shade on a dry, mild day; tape grabs poorly on a cold or damp panel.
Before you call
Have your cab and bed, a photo of the full side of the truck, and your molding-to-door-bottom measurement at the front and rear of the door. With those three, we can tell you which of the four Dakota kits matches, or whether none does.
For the 6.75-inch Dakota kit TH37989, UPC 691821306527, ring 877-752-3811.
TH37989 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | TH37989 |
| UPC | 691821306527 |
| Part type | Rocker Panel Trim, Full Kit |
| Pieces in kit | 10 |
| Material | Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel |
| Finish | Polished to a mirror shine |
| Width | 6.75" |
| Coverage / notes | Spans from the bottom of the molding to the bottom of the door |
| Mounting | 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape; installs directly over the existing surface |
| Origin | Made in the USA |
| Fits | 1997-2004 Dodge Dakota |
Fitment: TH37989
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Dodge Dakota | 1997-2004 | 2-door, Pickup Truck, Extra Cab, Short Bed |
Fitment is listed exactly as QAA catalogs it. Confirm the body style as well as the year and model. Questions? Call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 with your year, make, model, and body style.
Other QAA trim cataloged for the 1997-2004 Dodge Dakota
- TH37990: 10-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Full Kit
- TH37992: 10-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Full Kit
- TH37993: 10-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Full Kit
- WZ37990: 4-piece Wheel Well Fender Trim Molding
- WZ37990-AP: 4-piece Wheel Well Fender Trim Molding
Check the body style on each listing; some kits are specific to one body style.
Installation tips: Rocker Panel Trim, Full 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: TH37989 Rocker Panel Trim, Full Kit
Which Dakota is TH37989 for?
1997-2004 Dodge Dakota Extra Cab short bed, tagged without a molding note.
My Extra Cab has the 15" factory molding. Which kit?
TH37990, a 5.5" Full Kit tagged for that truck.
How tall is it?
6.75", molding to door bottom.
How many pieces?
Ten.
