Product Description
Chevrolet S-10 1998-2002 Short Bed w/ Molding & Flares: Lower Rocker Kit, 5", 10 Pieces (TH38188)
TH38188 is the 1998-2002 Chevrolet S-10 kit for a two-door short bed with both molding and flares. All four linked S-10 kits are 5" Lower Kits with ten pieces, so the tag is everything: "2-door, Pickup Truck, Short Bed, w/ Molding, w/ Flares."
Match your tag
- TH38188 (this one): 2-door, short bed, molding, flares.
- TH38190: 2-door, short bed, molding, NO flares.
- TH38189: Extra Cab short bed ("2-door, 3-door"), molding, flares.
- TH38195: 2-door, long bed, NO molding, NO flares.
Four checks on your truck: cab, bed length, molding, flares. If all four line up with this kit's tag, you've found it.
What changes between them?
On paper, nothing but the tag. Width, piece count and placement note are identical. The record doesn't explain how the flare or molding versions differ physically, so the product photos are the place to compare. If your truck doesn't match any of the four tags exactly, call 877-752-3811.
Placement
"Spans from the bottom of the door UP to the specified width." The lower edge follows the door bottom, and the steel rises five inches.
Material
The 1998-2002 S-10 short bed kit is ten polished 26 gauge 304 stainless pieces made in the USA, fixed over the existing door surface with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape. QAA states the tape will hold for a lifetime without damaging the pickup.
Flares on the job
Pieces that end close to a flare need a careful dry run. Hold each with painter's tape and be sure the ends sit flat on the body before the liner comes off.
Molding above
Since this tag says "w/ Molding," check where your molding sits relative to a five-inch band. If the two overlap on your truck, call before installing.
Prep
Inspect the bottom of each door for chips or rust and repair them. Wash, dry and wipe with isopropyl alcohol.
Applying
Sort the ten pieces with the photos and label the liners. Dry-fit, then peel a few inches, set, and press along. Finish each piece with firm hand pressure.
Tools
Painter's tape, a tape measure, marker, car soap, alcohol, lint-free towels.
Afterward
Open every S-10 door fully to check clearance, then wait a day before washing.
Holding the S-10 positions
Use the same S-10 positions, measured from the door edges and wheel openings.
Why it's worth confirming each tag
Ordering the wrong one of four similar kits is the mistake to avoid here. Write down your truck's cab, bed and whether it has molding and flares before you open the listings, then read each tag against your notes. A photo of the whole side, sent with a call to 877-752-3811, removes any doubt.
Weather and timing
Tape bonds best on a dry, mild day with the truck parked in the shade. Avoid installing right after a rain or on a cold morning, when moisture can hide on the lower body.
What you get
Ten pieces of polished steel and nothing else is listed: the record doesn't mention tools, promoter or instructions, so gather your own supplies.
Chevy S-10 TH38188 carries UPC 691821720620. Quality Automotive Trims is reachable at 877-752-3811.
TH38188 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | TH38188 |
| UPC | 691821720620 |
| 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 | 5" |
| 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 | 1998-2002 Chevrolet S-10 |
Fitment: TH38188
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet S-10 | 1998-2002 | 2-door, Pickup Truck, Short Bed, w/ Molding, w/ Flares |
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 1998-2002 Chevrolet S-10
- TH38189: 10-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
- TH38190: 10-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
- TH38195: 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: TH38188 Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
Which S-10 is TH38188 for?
1998-2002 Chevrolet S-10 2-door short bed with molding and flares.
My truck has no flares. Which kit?
TH38190 is tagged short bed, w/ Molding, NO Flares.
How tall is the trim?
5", from the bottom of the door up.
How many pieces?
Ten.
