Product Description
GMC Yukon XL 1500 / 2500 / 3500 (2000-2006), No Flares: Upper Rocker Trim, 10 Pieces, 4" (TH40297)
TH40297 is listed for the GMC Yukon XL in all three load ratings the record names, 1500, 2500 and 3500, from 2000-2006, with the tag "NO Flares." The title spells out the XL and those three ratings too. The kit is ten pieces of polished stainless steel, 4" wide, filed as an Upper Kit that "Spans from the bottom of the molding DOWN to the specified width."
The twin record, and why to call
The only linked sibling is TH40298. Its data matches this record in every field we can see (same Yukon XL rows, same "NO Flares" tag, same 4" width, same placement) except one: it's eight pieces instead of ten. Nothing in the catalog explains that. Other Yukon kits in this range split by flares, but these two both say no flares, so we can't tell you which to choose from the data alone. Please call 877-752-3811 before ordering either one, and we'll confirm which kit matches your truck.
XL, not the standard Yukon
The standard four-door Yukon of these years has its own Upper Kits in the catalog. This record names only the XL. Check your registration or the badge on the truck; if it doesn't say XL, this isn't the record for you.
What the kit is
- Ten pieces of high-quality polished 26 gauge 304 stainless steel.
- 4" wide, hanging from the bottom of the side molding.
- The Yukon XL set is built in America.
- It fits over the Yukon XL's surface as it is, with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape.
QAA says the tape behind the ten Yukon XL 1500, 2500 and 3500 strips will hold for a lifetime with no damage to the paint.
Molding check
The molding sets the top line for every piece. Walk around the truck and make sure the molding is continuous, straight and tight to the body. The record doesn't say molding is part of this kit.
How four inches looks
Run painter's tape from the bottom of the molding down four inches along a rear door. View it from across the driveway. It shows both the look and whether the band stays on the door above its lower edge.
Ten-piece layout
No placement map is in the data. Sort the pieces against the product photos and number the liners.
Clean thoroughly
Wash, rinse, dry. Follow with isopropyl alcohol across the band, working into the corner under the molding where dirt collects.
Install order
- Tape every piece in place dry and check the line.
- Peel a few inches of liner and set the top edge against the molding.
- Press along as you remove the rest of the liner.
- Go over each piece once more with firm pressure.
Last checks
Open each door and confirm the bottom clears. Sight down the top edges. Wait a day to wash.
Weather and care
Install on a dry, mild day or in a garage, letting cold parts warm first. Afterward, mild soap and a soft mitt keep the polish clean; dry it to prevent spots.
Yukon XL kit TH40297 has UPC 691821588671. Quality Automotive Trims, 877-752-3811, can help.
TH40297 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | TH40297 |
| UPC | 691821588671 |
| Part type | Rocker Panel Trim, Upper Kit |
| Pieces in kit | 10 |
| Material | Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel |
| Finish | Polished to a mirror shine |
| Width | 4" |
| Coverage / notes | Spans from the bottom of the molding DOWN to the specified width |
| Mounting | 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape; installs directly over the existing surface |
| Origin | Made in the USA |
| Fits | 2000-2006 GMC Yukon XL 1500, 2000-2006 Yukon XL 2500 and 2000-2006 Yukon XL 3500 |
Fitment: TH40297
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| GMC Yukon XL 1500 | 2000-2006 | Yukon XL 1500, Yukon XL 2500, Yukon XL 3500, NO Flares |
| Yukon XL 2500 | 2000-2006 | Yukon XL 1500, Yukon XL 2500, Yukon XL 3500, NO Flares |
| Yukon XL 3500 | 2000-2006 | Yukon XL 1500, Yukon XL 2500, Yukon XL 3500, NO 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 GMC Yukon XL 1500
- TH40298: 8-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Upper Kit
Check the body style on each listing; some kits are specific to one body style.
Installation tips: Rocker Panel Trim, Upper 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: TH40297 Rocker Panel Trim, Upper Kit
Which trucks does TH40297 list?
GMC Yukon XL 1500, 2500 and 3500, 2000-2006, without flares.
How is it different from TH40298?
The data shows the same fitment, tag and width; TH40298 is eight pieces and this one is ten. Call 877-752-3811 before choosing.
Does it fit a standard Yukon?
The record names the Yukon XL only.
Where does it mount?
From the bottom of the side molding down 4".
