Product Description
Chevrolet Venture & Oldsmobile Silhouette 1997-2003 Three-Door Lower Rocker Kit, 7 Pieces, 5" (TH37172)
TH37172 is a seven-piece polished stainless steel Lower Kit for the 1997-2003 Chevrolet Venture and the Oldsmobile minivan the catalog spells "Silouette," tagged "3-door, Minivan." It's 5" wide and "Spans from the bottom of the door UP to the specified width."
Four Venture kits, one width
All four linked kits for these vans are 5" Lower Kits. They differ only in door count and a "Short" tag:
- 3-door: TH37172 (this page), seven pieces.
- 3-door, Short: TH37173, seven pieces.
- 4-door: TH37174, eight pieces.
- 4-door, Short: TH37175, eight pieces.
The record doesn't define "Short," so call to ask. If you're not sure which applies to your van, call 877-752-3811 with a photo of the full side and the year.
About the Oldsmobile spelling
The catalog writes "Silouette." It appears on the same fitment row as the Venture, with the same years and tag. The title spells it Silhouette and names both minivans.
Five inches from the bottom
The steel's lower edge sits at the bottom of each door, and the band rises 5". There's no molding in the description. Preview the top line with painter's tape at 5" on every door.
Seven pieces
An odd number can't split evenly, and the record doesn't map them. Hold each piece to the van with its liner on and match it to a door or panel; label it.
Material
Venture and Silhouette 3-door minivans get seven 5" strips of USA-made polished 26 gauge 304 stainless steel, rising from the door bottom on 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape over the existing surface. According to QAA, the tape will hold for a lifetime with no damage to the van.
Sliding door
If your van has a sliding door, tape its piece in place, liner on, and run the door through its full travel before committing.
Bottom edges
Inspect the very bottom of every door for chips and rust; repair and let cure. Then wash, dry, and alcohol-wipe the lower band.
Applying
Lower edge flush with the door bottom, peel a few inches, press, and continue along. Firm pressure to finish.
Care
Give the Venture a day before washing.
Preparing for the call
If you do phone us, these help: the model year, the brand, how many doors, whether a side door slides, and a photo of the whole side taken square-on from far enough back to show both wheels. With those we can tell you which of the four kits matches.
Across the doors
After each run, look along the top edges from the front corner. They should form one straight line across every gap.
Copy where you can
Where the sides have corresponding doors, measure positions on the first and repeat them on the second.
After the first day, wash with mild soap and a soft cloth.
Supplies
Car soap, isopropyl alcohol, lint-free cloths, painter's tape and a marker, a tape measure and a plastic trim tool. Shade and a dry, mild day help the tape.
Venture and Silhouette set TH37172 (UPC 691821509270): Quality Automotive Trims, 877-752-3811.
TH37172 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | TH37172 |
| UPC | 691821509270 |
| Part type | Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit |
| Pieces in kit | 7 |
| Material | Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel |
| Finish | Polished to a mirror shine |
| Width | 5" |
| Coverage / notes | 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 | 1997-2003 Chevrolet Venture and 1997-2003 Oldsmobile Silouette |
Fitment: TH37172
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Venture | 1997-2003 | 3-door, Minivan |
| Oldsmobile Silouette | 1997-2003 | 3-door, Minivan |
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 Chevrolet Venture
- TH37173: 7-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
- TH37174: 8-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
- TH37175: 8-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, Lower Kit
- Unpack all 7 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: TH37172 Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
What does "Short" mean on the other Venture kits?
The record doesn't define it. Call 877-752-3811 with a photo if you're unsure which kit fits.
Does TH37172 fit the Oldsmobile Silhouette?
The fitment lists the Oldsmobile (spelled "Silouette" in the catalog) for 1997-2003 alongside the Venture.
How tall is it?
5", from the bottom of the door up.
How many pieces?
Seven.
