Product Description
S-10 Pickup 1998-2002 Short Bed, Molding, No Flares: Stainless Lower Rocker Kit 5" (TH38190)
TH38190 fits the 1998-2002 Chevrolet S-10 two-door short bed that has molding but no flares. The tag says exactly that: "2-door, Pickup Truck, Short Bed, w/ Molding, NO Flares." Ten pieces of polished stainless steel make up this Lower Kit, 5" tall.
The flare question
The linked TH38188 is its twin on paper, tagged for the same short bed with molding but with flares. Width and piece count are the same. If your truck has flares at the wheel openings, that's the kit. If it doesn't, stay here.
The rest of the linked set
Extra Cab short bed with molding and flares: TH38189. Long bed with no molding and no flares: TH38195. Every kit in the group shares the five-inch height.
From the door bottom
The note "Spans from the bottom of the door UP to the specified width" puts the steel low. The lower edge follows the door bottom, the top edge sits five inches above it. Check where your molding falls before ordering; if it would overlap that line, call 877-752-3811.
What it's made of and how it mounts
The 1998-2002 S-10 short bed with molding and no flares takes ten 5" strips that QAA forms in the USA out of polished 26 gauge 304 stainless, rising from the door bottom on 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape. Per QAA, that tape will hold for a lifetime without harm.
Ten pieces, one plan
Positions aren't described in the record. Use the product photos to sort the pieces and order them front to rear.
Before you peel
Inspect each door's lower edge. On trucks of this age, stone chips and rust like to start there. Repair and let the paint cure first.
Install
- Wash, dry and alcohol-wipe the bottom of each door and the body behind it.
- Dry-fit the S-10 pieces with painter's tape.
- Peel a few inches of liner, set the end, then press across.
- Firm pressure over each piece.
Wheel openings
Without flares, the end pieces near the wheel openings meet bare body. Dry-fit them carefully so their ends sit flat.
Afterward
Open both doors to confirm clearance. Wait a day before the first wash.
Copying positions
Measure each S-10 piece from the door edges and keep the readings consistent.
Your checklist
- Year between 1998 and 2002
- Two doors, short bed
- Molding on the sides
- No flares at the wheel openings
Four yes answers point to this kit. A no on any line means one of the other S-10 kits, or a call to 877-752-3811.
Supplies
Tape measure, painter's tape, marker, car soap, isopropyl alcohol and clean towels. Work on a dry, mild day in the shade.
Unsure about flares?
If you can't tell whether your truck's wheel openings count as flared, or flares have been fitted or taken off, describe the openings when you call so we can check which kit suits it.
Questions about fit? Call 877-752-3811 and give SKU TH38190.
Mention S-10 kit number TH38190, UPC 691821707256, when calling 877-752-3811.
TH38190 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | TH38190 |
| UPC | 691821707256 |
| 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: TH38190
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet S-10 | 1998-2002 | 2-door, Pickup Truck, Short Bed, w/ Molding, NO Flares |
Fitment is listed exactly as QAA catalogs it. Confirm the body style as well as the year and model. 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
- TH38189: 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: TH38190 Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
Which S-10 does TH38190 fit?
1998-2002 Chevrolet S-10 2-door short bed with molding and no flares.
My truck has flares.
Then the linked TH38188 is tagged for it.
How tall is it?
5", up from the bottom of the door.
How many pieces?
Ten.
