Product Description
1998-2002 Chevy S-10 Extra Cab Short Bed, Molding & Flares: 10-Piece Lower Rocker Trim, 5" (TH38189)
Among the 1998-2002 Chevrolet S-10 rocker kits QAA links, TH38189 is the only one tagged Extra Cab. The full tag reads "2-door, 3-door, Pickup Truck, Extra Cab, Short Bed, w/ Molding, w/ Flares." It's a ten-piece polished stainless steel Lower Kit, 5" tall from the door bottom up.
Two door counts in one tag
The record lists both "2-door" and "3-door." It doesn't say whether that means the kit fits these cabs both with and without a third, rear access door, or something else. Because a third door would change where pieces go, count the doors on your truck and compare with the product photos. If you have any doubt, call 877-752-3811 with a side photo.
Other S-10 kits linked
The regular-cab short bed kits are TH38188 (molding, flares) and TH38190 (molding, no flares). The long bed kit is TH38195 (no molding, no flares). All are 5" and ten pieces, so only the tag tells them apart.
What the steel is
For the S-10 Extra Cab short bed with molding and flares, QAA forms ten 5" strips in the USA out of polished 26 gauge 304 stainless steel, rising from the door bottom on 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape. Per QAA, that tape will hold for a lifetime without harming the pickup.
Where it goes
From the bottom of the door upward five inches. A Lower Kit uses the door's bottom edge as its guide, so keep that edge in view while placing each piece.
Molding and flares
This tag includes both. Dry-fit pieces near the flares slowly, and check how your molding sits above the five-inch line before peeling anything.
Sorting ten pieces
The record doesn't assign positions. Lay out the set, match each piece to the photos, and write its spot on the liner with painter's tape.
Clean and check
- Wash and dry the lower doors and body.
- Wipe the S-10 with isopropyl alcohol.
- Repair chips or rust at the door bottoms.
Installing
Painter's tape holds each piece for a test fit. Peel back a short length of liner, press that end, and keep going across. Press the whole piece firmly once it's down.
Access door
If your truck has a third door, open and close it after its piece is on to confirm nothing touches.
Aftercare
A day before washing. Mild soap and soft towels afterward.
Sides
Measure each S-10 position and keep it the same across the kit.
Matching the four tags
Write down your truck's cab, bed length and whether it has molding and flares. Extra Cab, short bed, molding and flares all present means this kit. Anything different points to one of the regular-cab or long bed kits above, or to a call.
Tools
Painter's tape and a marker, a tape measure, car soap, isopropyl alcohol and lint-free towels. Choose a dry, mild day out of direct sun, since tape bonds poorly to a cold or damp panel.
For help confirming the door count, call 877-752-3811 and mention SKU TH38189.
For S-10 set TH38189 (UPC 691821488308), Quality Automotive Trims takes calls at 877-752-3811.
TH38189 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | TH38189 |
| UPC | 691821488308 |
| 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: TH38189
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet S-10 | 1998-2002 | 2-door, 3-door, Pickup Truck, Extra Cab, Short Bed, w/ Molding, w/ Flares |
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 1998-2002 Chevrolet S-10
- TH38188: 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: TH38189 Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
Which S-10 fits TH38189?
1998-2002 Chevrolet S-10 Extra Cab short bed with molding and flares.
Why does it say 2-door and 3-door?
The record lists both without explaining. Compare the photos or call 877-752-3811.
How tall is it?
5", from the door bottom up.
How many pieces?
Ten.
