Product Description
Cadillac Escalade EXT 2002-2006 Full Length Lower Rocker Kit, 12 Pieces, 4.2"-4.4" Tapered (TH42258)
TH42258 is tagged "4-door, EXT" on the 2002-2006 Cadillac Escalade fitment row, and its title calls it simply an Escalade kit. It's twelve pieces of polished stainless steel with a tapered width of 4.2" to 4.4". The notes: "Full Length, Includes coverage from the wheel well to the bumper on the front and rear," and "Spans from the bottom of the door UP to the specified width."
EXT, per the tag
The row names the EXT. The standard Escalade SUV kits linked here, TH42255 and TH42256, use a slightly different taper (4.125" to 4.375") and are tagged SUV. If your Escalade isn't an EXT, those or another record will be the match; call 877-752-3811 if unsure.
Another EXT record
Separately, an unlinked eight-piece record lists both ESV and EXT at the same 4.2" to 4.4" taper and no coverage note. It isn't linked to this sheet. Since both mention the EXT, compare them by phone before ordering.
Full length
Coverage per the note runs from wheel well to bumper at both ends as well as along the doors. Prep and inspect the lower body from bumper to bumper.
Linked Escalade parts
The other records on the sheet are tagged SUV: PP42255 pillar posts, DH42255 door handle covers, HT42255 hood accent, RT42255 tailgate accent ("With handle cut out"), RW42255 rear window trim, and SGB42255 grille accent. The data doesn't say whether they fit an EXT; ask before buying them.
Steel and tape
The full-length 2002-2006 Escalade EXT kit is twelve pieces that QAA cuts in the USA from polished 26 gauge 304 stainless, running wheel well to bumper on 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape. Per QAA, that tape will hold for a lifetime with no harm to the Cadillac.
Taper direction
Which end is taller isn't stated. Check the photos and confirm orientation during the dry-fit.
Twelve pieces, bumper to bumper
No layout is in the data. Lay the pieces out from front to back with the photos, and label every liner before peeling.
Prep
Wash, rinse, dry, alcohol-wipe the band along the full length. Fix chips and scrapes first.
Install
Dry-fit with painter's tape. Then piece by piece: peel a short length of liner, set the bottom edge, press along, finish firmly.
Checks
Open each door; check the line; wait a day to wash.
Before you buy
Three checks: the truck is an EXT, the model year is within 2002-2006, and you want coverage that runs from wheel well to bumper at both ends. If all three hold, this is the record. If not, or if you're weighing it against the eight-piece ESV/EXT kit, call first.
A helper
Twelve pieces on a long body go faster with two people: one holds the far end off the paint while the other sets and presses.
Matching the sides
Measure from the wheel openings and door gaps and carry those distances through the kit.
Conditions
Dry, mild weather or a garage; warm the parts if it's cool.
Twelve-piece Escalade kit TH42258 has UPC 691821626632; Quality Automotive Trims takes calls at 877-752-3811.
TH42258 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | TH42258 |
| UPC | 691821626632 |
| Part type | Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit |
| Pieces in kit | 12 |
| Material | Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel |
| Finish | Polished to a mirror shine |
| Width | 4.2" to 4.4" tapered |
| Coverage / notes | Full Length, Includes coverage from the wheel well to the bumper on the front and rear; 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 | 2002-2006 Cadillac Escalade |
Fitment: TH42258
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Cadillac Escalade | 2002-2006 | 4-door, EXT |
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 2002-2006 Cadillac Escalade
- DH42255: 4-piece Door Handle Cover Kit
- HT42255: 4-piece Hood Accent Trim
- PP42255: 4-piece Pillar Post Trim
- RT42255: 2-piece Tailgate Accent Trim
- RW42255: 2-piece Rear Window Trim
- TH42255: 6-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
- TH42256: 10-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
- SGB42255: 1-piece Grille Accent
Check the body style on each listing; some kits are specific to one body style.
Installation tips: Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
- Unpack all 12 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: TH42258 Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
Which Escalade is TH42258 for?
The EXT, 2002-2006, per the fitment tag.
What does full length mean?
Coverage from the wheel well to the bumper on the front and rear, per the note.
Do the linked accessories fit an EXT?
They're tagged SUV. Call 877-752-3811 to check.
How many pieces?
Twelve, tapered 4.2" to 4.4".
