Product Description
Dodge Dakota Short Bed 1997-2004 Stainless Full Rocker Kit, 7", 10 Pieces (TH37992)
TH37992 is the tallest of the four linked 1997-2004 Dodge Dakota rocker kits at 7". Its tag reads "2-door, Pickup Truck, Short Bed," with no Extra Cab and no molding note. The kit is ten pieces of polished stainless steel, a Full Kit that spans "from the bottom of the molding to the bottom of the door."
Telling it apart
Two Dakota tags say "Short Bed" without "Extra Cab": this one at 7" and TH37993 at 5.5", tagged "W/ Factory Molding." The versions tagged for the other cab are TH37989 (6.75") and TH37990 (5.5", "W/ 15" Factory Molding"). Same piece count across all four.
A measurement settles it
Take a tape measure to your truck's door, from the bottom of the molding to the bottom of the door, at the front and the rear. Seven inches matches this record. Five and a half matches the factory molding kit. Anything else, call 877-752-3811 before ordering.
Cab tags
This record doesn't say regular cab; it just omits "Extra Cab." If your truck has an extended cab, the Extra Cab kits are the ones tagged for it.
Polished 304
The ten Dakota pieces are polished 26 gauge 304 stainless steel made in the USA, applied over the existing finish with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape. QAA says the tape will hold for a lifetime without damaging the pickup.
Ten pieces on a two-door
The record doesn't assign positions, so let the product photos guide you. Sort the set and mark the liners before you start.
Clean and inspect
Wash and dry from the molding down, then wipe with isopropyl alcohol. A seven-inch band is a big area; any flaking or chalky paint inside it needs fixing first, since the tape can only hold to sound paint.
Laying the pieces
Painter's tape holds each piece for a dry fit. When the top edge meets the molding and the lower edge follows the door, peel a little liner at one end, press, and continue across. Work out trapped air toward the open end as you go.
Wheel well moldings
WZ37990 and WZ37990-AP, four-piece wheel well fender trim moldings, are linked. Read each listing to see how they differ.
Tools
Tape measure, painter's tape, marker, car soap, isopropyl alcohol, lint-free towels and a plastic squeegee.
After installing
Open and close the doors to confirm clearance. Let the tape settle a day before washing.
Dakota door-edge distances
Measure each Dakota piece's distance from the door edges and keep it consistent.
Older trucks
On a Dakota of this age, check that the molding is tight along its full run. A loose or missing section changes the gap you measured and leaves the steel's top edge without a clean line to meet. Repair it before ordering.
When to call
If your measurement lands between seven and five and a half inches, if you aren't sure about the cab tag, or if the molding has been replaced, send photos with your call to 877-752-3811.
7-inch Dakota kit TH37992 (UPC 691821406593): Quality Automotive Trims answers at 877-752-3811.
TH37992 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | TH37992 |
| UPC | 691821406593 |
| 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 | 7" |
| 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: TH37992
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Dodge Dakota | 1997-2004 | 2-door, Pickup Truck, Short Bed |
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
- TH37990: 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: TH37992 Rocker Panel Trim, Full Kit
Which Dakota is TH37992 for?
1997-2004 Dodge Dakota 2-door short bed pickup, with no molding note.
How tall is it?
7", molding to door bottom.
What if my truck has factory molding?
The linked TH37993 is 5.5" and tagged "W/ Factory Molding."
How many pieces?
Ten.
