Product Description
1996-1998 Silverado C/K 1500 Extended Cab Short Bed Full Rocker Kit, Eleven Pieces, 6.25" (TH36184)
TH36184 is an eleven-piece polished stainless steel Full Kit for the 1996-1998 Chevrolet Silverado tagged "3-door, Pickup Truck, C/K 1500 Extended Cab, Short Bed." It's 6.25" wide and "Spans from the bottom of the molding to the bottom of the door."
Below the molding, to the bottom
The steel hangs from the molding's lower edge and reaches the bottom of the door, covering the painted band in between. Measure that band on your truck at the front and rear of each door and panel. Readings near 6.25" match the record.
The linked insert
TH36178 has the same tag and also eleven pieces, but it's a 1.438" Insert Kit with the note "Side Molding," a strip for the molding rather than the paint below it. The record doesn't say whether the two are meant to be paired. Ask us at 877-752-3811 if you'd like both.
Three doors, eleven pieces
The tag counts three doors. With an odd number of pieces and no layout in the record, don't assume the sides mirror each other. Use the photos to assign each piece and label the liners before any cleaning.
The fit is narrow
Extended Cab, C/K 1500, short bed, 1996-1998. The title says only "Chevrolet Silverado," so read the tag carefully. Other cab or bed combinations aren't covered by this record.
Material and tape
The 1996-1998 C/K 1500 Extended Cab short bed takes eleven 6.25" pieces that QAA forms in the USA out of polished 26 gauge 304 stainless, carried from molding to door bottom on 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape. Per QAA, the tape will hold for a lifetime without harm.
Panel condition
Six-plus inches of mirror finish shows dents and waves beneath it. Inspect each lower panel in angled light, then fix chips and rust and let paint cure.
Prep
Wash and dry. Wipe the band with isopropyl alcohol until a fresh cloth comes away clean. Press along the molding and secure anything loose; it sets the top line.
Install
Dry-fit each piece. Peel a few inches, seat the top edge under the molding, press outward as you pull the liner. Firm pressure over every part to finish.
Door checks
Open every door after its piece is on and look for contact at the hinges and gaps.
Care
Keep water off the 6.25-inch Silverado trim for a day.
Third door
Check the piece near the third door the same way: liner on, open the door fully, look for contact, then commit.
Supplies
Car soap, isopropyl alcohol, lint-free cloths, painter's tape, a marker, a tape measure, a plastic trim tool and a helper to hold longer pieces.
What to send when you call
Your truck's cab and bed, its year, the molding-to-bottom readings, and a side photo. With those we can confirm the eleven-piece layout for you.
Silverado spacing
On doors that line up with each other, take measurements and hold the pieces to them.
For Silverado set TH36184 (UPC 691821314683), Quality Automotive Trims answers at 877-752-3811.
TH36184 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | TH36184 |
| UPC | 691821314683 |
| Part type | Rocker Panel Trim, Full Kit |
| Pieces in kit | 11 |
| Material | Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel |
| Finish | Polished to a mirror shine |
| Width | 6.25" |
| 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 | 1996-1998 Chevrolet Silverado |
Fitment: TH36184
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Silverado | 1996-1998 | 3-door, Pickup Truck, C/K 1500 Extended Cab, Short Bed |
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 1996-1998 Chevrolet Silverado
- TH36178: 11-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Insert 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 11 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: TH36184 Rocker Panel Trim, Full Kit
Does TH36184 fit a regular cab Silverado?
It's tagged 3-door C/K 1500 Extended Cab, short bed. Call 877-752-3811 for other configurations.
How tall is it?
6.25", from the bottom of the molding to the bottom of the door.
How many pieces?
Eleven.
Is the molding insert included?
No. TH36178 is a separate linked kit.
