Product Description
2002-2006 Ford Thunderbird Rocker Trim Below the Doors, 4.5", 4 Pieces (TH43669)
For the 2002-2006 Ford Thunderbird, TH43669 is the kit that goes under the doors. It's four pieces of polished stainless steel, 4.5" wide, filed "On the rocker," and the note says it "Installs below the door." The tag reads "2-door, Coupe, Convertible."
Under the doors or on them?
The Thunderbird has two linked rocker records. This one sits beneath the door bottoms. TH43670 is a six-piece Lower Kit, 7.375" wide, that starts at the bottom of the door and rises. The data doesn't say whether they're meant to be combined. Decide which area you want covered, and call 877-752-3811 if you're considering both.
Four and a half inches tall
That's the height of the band under each door. Close the doors and measure the flat panel beneath them. If the panel is shorter than the kit, or curves sharply, send a photo before ordering.
Also on this sheet
- TH43668: eight-piece body side molding accent trim, 0.75".
- DS43670, DS43671, DS43672: door sills (no cut out, logo cut out, "DTR" cut out).
- ML43670: surround rings for door handles, fog lights and marker lights.
- SG43670, HL43670, WS43670: grille, headlight and window sill accents.
Check each Thunderbird listing for its own finish.
Build
The four 4.5" Thunderbird strips go below the doors; QAA forms them in the USA out of polished 26 gauge 304 stainless and fixes them with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape. QAA says the tape will hold for a lifetime without harming the 2002-2006 Ford.
Look before you prep
Get down low with a light and inspect the rocker. Repair chips and let them cure.
Cleaning
Soap and water, a thorough rinse, a full dry. Then isopropyl alcohol across the band, changing cloths as they pick up grime.
Setting the line
Choose a fixed distance below the door bottoms, mark it with painter's tape at several points, and sight along from the bumper.
Install
Match the four pieces to the photos and label the liners. Dry-fit. Then peel a few inches of liner, set each piece on your marks, press along, and finish firmly.
Finishing
Open each door to confirm its bottom clears the new trim. Wait a day before washing.
Before ordering
Confirm the year is within 2002-2006, measure the rocker panel under a closed door, and decide whether you want steel below the doors, on them, or both. A side photo and a quick call to 877-752-3811 will settle any doubt.
Watching the Thunderbird gap
Measure where each piece ends relative to the door gap and wheel openings, then place the rest to those figures.
Conditions and care
Dry, mild weather or a garage. Afterward, wash the trim with mild soap and a soft mitt and dry it. Avoid abrasive pads, and in winter rinse off road salt regularly.
Supplies
Kneeling pad, work light, painter's tape, tape measure, isopropyl alcohol, microfiber cloths.
What to send if unsure
Year, body style, and a photo of the rocker under a closed door.
2002-2006 Thunderbird set TH43669 has UPC 691821540778; phone Quality Automotive Trims, 877-752-3811.
TH43669 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | TH43669 |
| UPC | 691821540778 |
| Part type | Rocker Panel Trim, On the rocker |
| Pieces in kit | 4 |
| Material | Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel |
| Finish | Polished to a mirror shine |
| Width | 4.5" |
| Coverage / notes | Installs below the door |
| Mounting | 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape; installs directly over the existing surface |
| Origin | Made in the USA |
| Fits | 2002-2006 Ford Thunderbird |
Fitment: TH43669
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Thunderbird | 2002-2006 | 2-door, Coupe, Convertible |
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 2002-2006 Ford Thunderbird
- SG43670: 1-piece Front Grille Accent Trim
- DS43670: 2-piece Door Sill trim
- DS43671: 2-piece Door Sill trim
- DS43672: 2-piece Door Sill trim
- ML43670: 8-piece Marker Light Accent
- WS43670: 2-piece Window Sill Trim Set
- TH43668: 8-piece Side Accent Trim
- TH43670: 6-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, On the rocker
- Unpack all 4 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: TH43669 Rocker Panel Trim, On the rocker
Where does TH43669 mount?
Below the door, on the rocker.
What does it fit?
The 2002-2006 Ford Thunderbird, Coupe or Convertible per the tag.
Is there a kit for the doors?
TH43670 is a 7.375" Lower Kit that rises from the door bottom.
How many pieces?
Four, 4.5" wide.
