Product Description
Ford Ranger XLT Short Bed with Flares, 1998-2012: Full Rocker Trim 8.5", 10 Pieces (TH38326)
TH38326 is the flare version of the 1998-2012 Ford Ranger XLT short bed rocker kit. Its tag reads "Pickup Truck, XLT, Short Bed, w/ Flares." The kit is ten pieces of polished stainless steel, a Full Kit 8.5" tall that spans "from the bottom of the molding to the bottom of the door."
Start at the wheel openings
Before anything else, look at your truck's wheel openings. Flares there point to this kit. If there are none, the linked TH38325 shares this kit's height and piece count and carries the same XLT short bed tag, minus the flare note.
What the flare tag changes
The two records don't describe a physical difference beyond the tag. Compare the product photos for both listings side by side; if your truck doesn't clearly match one, call 877-752-3811 with pictures of each wheel opening.
Cab style isn't given
The record names XLT and short bed but no cab. A side photo with your call lets us confirm the match for your configuration.
Long bed alternatives
QAA also links two 6" Lower Kits for the regular cab long bed without flares, TH38323 and TH38328. Those start at the door bottom rather than the molding.
Measuring the band
From the underside of the molding to the bottom of the door, front and rear of each door. Close to eight and a half inches lines up with this record. A reading well off that figure means a call before ordering.
What it's made of
For the 1998-2012 Ranger XLT short bed with flares, QAA forms ten 8.5" pieces in the USA out of polished 26 gauge 304 stainless, set from molding to door bottom with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape. According to QAA, the tape will hold for a lifetime without harm to the pickup.
Pieces near the flares
Any piece ending close to a flare needs a slow, careful dry run. Hold it with painter's tape, make sure the end lies flat on the body and clears the flare, and compare with the photos before peeling.
Ten pieces
The record doesn't describe the layout. Sort the pieces with the product photos and number each liner front to rear.
Wide-panel technique
Seat the top edge under the molding first. Peel only a few inches of liner, press that end, then work across in short passes, pushing any air out toward the open side.
Clean before you stick
- Wash the full band from molding to door bottom.
- Dry completely, including the edges near the flares.
- Give the Ranger an isopropyl alcohol wipe.
- Repair flaking or chalky paint first.
Finishing
Open both doors fully and check the edges. Wait a day before washing; then mild soap and soft cloths.
Ranger spacing at the flares
Measure the finished pieces from the door edges and flares, and keep those positions for the rest.
Tools and timing
Tape measure, painter's tape, marker, car soap, isopropyl alcohol, towels and a plastic squeegee. A helper for the tall pieces, and a dry, mild day in the shade.
This Ranger kit is TH38326 under UPC 691821507825, and 877-752-3811 reaches Quality Automotive Trims.
TH38326 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | TH38326 |
| UPC | 691821507825 |
| 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 | 8.5" |
| 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 | 1998-2012 Ford Ranger |
Fitment: TH38326
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Ranger | 1998-2012 | Pickup Truck, XLT, Short Bed, w/ 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 1998-2012 Ford Ranger
- TH38323: 10-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
- TH38325: 10-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Full Kit
- TH38328: 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, 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: TH38326 Rocker Panel Trim, Full Kit
Which Ranger does TH38326 fit?
1998-2012 Ford Ranger XLT short bed pickup with flares.
My XLT has no flares.
The linked TH38325 is the same height and count without the flare tag.
How tall is it?
8.5", molding to door bottom.
How many pieces?
Ten.
Does the record say which cab?
No. Send a side photo to 877-752-3811 and we'll confirm.
