Product Description
1997-2004 Dodge Dakota Short Bed with Factory Molding, Full Rocker Kit 5.5", 10 Pieces (TH37993)
Does your 1997-2004 Dakota short bed have factory molding along its sides? TH37993's tag, "2-door, Pickup Truck, Short Bed, W/ Factory Molding," is written for that truck. It's a ten-piece Full Kit in polished stainless steel, 5.5" tall, filling the space "from the bottom of the molding to the bottom of the door."
Molding or not
For a short bed tagged without "Extra Cab," QAA links two kits. With factory molding, this one at 5.5". Without a molding note, TH37992 at 7". The gap between them is an inch and a half, so a single measurement usually decides it.
How to measure
Hold a tape measure at the bottom edge of the molding and read down to the bottom of the door. Do it at the front and rear of the door. Five and a half inches is this kit. If your reading sits somewhere in between, or the molding on your truck isn't original, call 877-752-3811 with photos before ordering.
Extra Cab owners
Two more linked kits cover the Extra Cab: TH37989 (6.75") and TH37990 (5.5", "W/ 15" Factory Molding"). The cab tag is the first thing to match; the molding tag is the second.
What the record leaves open
It doesn't define what counts as "Factory Molding," and it doesn't map the ten pieces to positions on the truck. Both are better answered with the product photos than with words.
Built from
QAA cuts these Dakota pieces in the USA from polished 26 gauge 304 stainless steel.
Held by
The ten Dakota short bed pieces bond over the existing surface with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape. According to QAA, the tape will hold for a lifetime without harming the pickup.
Molding first
The top of every piece lines up with the molding's lower edge. Press along the molding before starting; if any part of it lifts, reattach it, since the steel will follow its line.
The work
- Wash and dry below the molding, then wipe with isopropyl alcohol.
- Match all ten Dakota pieces to the photos.
- Dry-fit each with painter's tape.
- Peel a few inches of liner, set the end, and press across as you peel.
- Firm pressure over the finished piece.
Wheel well trim
The sheet links WZ37990 and WZ37990-AP, four-piece wheel well fender trim moldings tagged "2-door, 4-door." How they differ isn't stated; check their listings.
Old paint, new trim
On a truck from these years, look for chalky or flaking paint in the band and fix it before installing.
Wrapping up
Check door swing, wait a day before washing, and use mild soap from then on.
Keep it consistent
Measure each finished Dakota piece from the door edges and keep the positions consistent.
Tools to have
Tape measure, painter's tape, a marker for the liners, car soap, isopropyl alcohol, lint-free towels and a plastic trim tool to press the top edge snug under the molding. A dry, mild day in the shade suits tape best.
Questions? Call 877-752-3811 with SKU TH37993.
Ten Dakota pieces, 5.5 inches wide: TH37993 with UPC 691821679980. Quality Automotive Trims is at 877-752-3811.
TH37993 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | TH37993 |
| UPC | 691821679980 |
| 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: TH37993
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Dodge Dakota | 1997-2004 | 2-door, Pickup Truck, Short Bed, W/ Factory Molding |
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 1997-2004 Dodge Dakota
- TH37989: 10-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Full Kit
- TH37990: 10-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Full Kit
- TH37992: 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: TH37993 Rocker Panel Trim, Full Kit
Which Dakota does TH37993 fit?
1997-2004 Dodge Dakota 2-door short bed with factory molding.
What if my truck has no factory molding?
The linked TH37992 is 7" and has no molding note.
How tall is it?
5.5", from the molding to the door bottom.
How many pieces?
Ten.
