Product Description
Dakota Extra Cab w/ 15" Factory Molding (1997-2004): 10-Piece Full Rocker Kit, 5.5" (TH37990)
The tag on TH37990 is unusually specific: "2-door, Pickup Truck, Extra Cab, Short Bed W/ 15" Factory Molding." That last phrase is the key to this 1997-2004 Dodge Dakota kit. It's ten pieces of polished stainless steel, a Full Kit 5.5" tall, running "from the bottom of the molding to the bottom of the door."
What we know about the 15" molding
Only what the tag says. The record doesn't explain whether 15" refers to height, length or something else. What it does tell us is that this Extra Cab kit is shorter, 5.5" against 6.75" on the linked Extra Cab kit without the molding note (TH37989). The simplest test is to measure from the bottom of your molding to the bottom of the door. Close to five and a half inches points here.
Other linked Dakota kits
For the short bed tag without "Extra Cab," there are TH37992 (7") and TH37993 ("W/ Factory Molding," 5.5"). All four kits are ten-piece Full Kits.
The steel
The 1997-2004 Dakota Extra Cab short bed with 15" factory molding takes ten 5.5" pieces cut in the USA from polished 26 gauge 304 stainless, set from molding to door bottom with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape. QAA states the tape will hold for a lifetime without harm.
Start at the molding
The top edge of each piece sits right under the molding. Before you start, make sure the molding is tight along its full length. A loose end will leave a gap above the steel that no amount of pressing fixes.
Preparing
- Wash below the molding and dry completely.
- Wipe the Dakota with isopropyl alcohol.
- Repair chipped or flaking paint first.
- Lay out the ten pieces, match them to the photos and label the liners.
Applying
Hold each piece with painter's tape to check the fit. Peel back a few inches, press that end, and keep pressing as you pull the liner free. Give each finished piece firm hand pressure across its full face.
Wheel well trim on the sheet
Two four-piece wheel well fender trim moldings, WZ37990 and WZ37990-AP, are linked with "2-door, 4-door" tags. Check each listing for what sets them apart.
Tag note
The Extra Cab is tagged "2-door" here. We quote it as the record has it.
Finishing up
Swing each door through its full arc to check the edges. Wait a day before washing; then mild soap.
Call before ordering if
your measurement falls between the two Extra Cab widths, your molding has been replaced, or you can't tell which tag fits. Photos and 877-752-3811 sort it out quickly.
Supplies
Tape measure, painter's tape, a marker, car soap, isopropyl alcohol, clean towels and a plastic trim tool to press the top edge snug under the molding. Choose a dry, mild day and keep the truck out of direct sun.
Matching the sides
Once the first pieces are on, measure each from the door edges and wheel openings and keep later positions consistent, so the line runs true.
For the 5.5-inch Dakota set TH37990 (UPC 691821747924), call 877-752-3811.
TH37990 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | TH37990 |
| UPC | 691821747924 |
| 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 | 5.5" |
| 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: TH37990
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Dodge Dakota | 1997-2004 | 2-door, Pickup Truck, Extra Cab, Short Bed W/ 15" Factory Molding |
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 1997-2004 Dodge Dakota
- TH37989: 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: TH37990 Rocker Panel Trim, Full Kit
Which Dakota does TH37990 fit?
1997-2004 Dodge Dakota Extra Cab short bed with the 15" factory molding, per the tag.
What does "15" Factory Molding" mean?
The record doesn't define it. Measure from the molding to the door bottom and call 877-752-3811.
How tall is the trim?
5.5".
How many pieces?
Ten.
What if my Extra Cab has no molding note?
The linked 6.75" kit is TH37989.
