Product Description
Chevrolet Venture Four-Door 1997-2003 Lower Rocker Trim, 8 Pieces, 5" (TH37174)
TH37174 is the eight-piece, four-door Lower Kit for the 1997-2003 Chevrolet Venture and its Oldsmobile counterpart, cataloged as "Silouette." The tag reads "4-door, Minivan," the width is 5", and the steel "Spans from the bottom of the door UP to the specified width."
Picking from the four Venture kits
Every linked kit for these vans is a 5" Lower Kit. What changes is the door count and whether the tag includes "Short." For four doors, the choice is this kit or TH37175, which is tagged "4-door, Minivan, Short." For three doors, TH37172 and TH37173 (the "Short" one) have seven pieces each. The record never says what "Short" means, so if you can't tell which four-door kit is yours, call 877-752-3811 before ordering.
Eight pieces on a four-door van
The record doesn't map the eight. A sensible approach: hold each piece against the van with the liner on, find the door or panel it fits, and write that on the liner. Do the whole set before cleaning anything.
Sliding doors
Any sliding door on your van gets a test: tape its piece in place, liner on, and run the door all the way open and closed. No contact, then commit.
The 5" line
Measure 5" up from the bottom of each door at both ends and connect the marks with painter's tape. The steel's top edge will follow that line; above it, paint stays as it is.
What it's made of
For the Venture and Silhouette minivan, the eight strips are polished 26 gauge 304 stainless steel, made in the USA, laid over the existing surface with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape. According to QAA, that tape will hold for a lifetime without harming the van.
Oldsmobile owners
The Oldsmobile shares the Venture's row, years and tag, and the title names both vans.
Lower edge preparation
Get down with a flashlight and check the bottom of every door. Chips, rust bubbles or flaking paint along that edge need repair and curing first. Then wash, dry, and wipe the 5" band with isopropyl alcohol until clean.
Applying
Flush each piece's lower edge with the door bottom. Peel a few inches, press, and continue as the liner comes away. Finish with firm pressure.
One line
Check that the top edges run straight across every door gap.
Care
Wait a day before washing; use mild soap after.
What to have for a call
The year and brand, the door count, a square-on photo of the van in profile showing both wheels, and your wheelbase measured hub center to hub center. These give us something concrete to compare between the two four-door kits.
Supplies
On the minivan, wash with car soap, wipe down with isopropyl alcohol and lint-free cloths, mark with painter's tape and a marker using a tape measure, and have a plastic trim tool ready; pick a dry, mild day.
If a piece doesn't match any door in the dry run, keep its liner on and call us with the SKU below.
For the eight-piece Venture and Silhouette kit TH37174 (UPC 691821431762), call 877-752-3811.
TH37174 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | TH37174 |
| UPC | 691821431762 |
| Part type | Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit |
| Pieces in kit | 8 |
| 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: TH37174
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Venture | 1997-2003 | 4-door, Minivan |
| Oldsmobile Silouette | 1997-2003 | 4-door, Minivan |
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 Chevrolet Venture
- TH37172: 7-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
- TH37173: 7-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 8 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: TH37174 Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
What's the difference between TH37174 and TH37175?
Both are 5", eight-piece, 4-door kits. TH37175 is tagged "Short," which the record doesn't define. Call 877-752-3811 if unsure.
Does it fit a 3-door Venture?
No. The 3-door kits are TH37172 and TH37173.
How tall?
5", up from the bottom of the door.
Does it fit the Oldsmobile?
The Oldsmobile (cataloged "Silouette") is on the fitment row with the Venture, 1997-2003.
