Product Description
1997-2003 Venture & Silhouette Four-Door "Short" Lower Rocker Kit, Eight Pieces, 5" (TH37175)
TH37175 is tagged "4-door, Minivan, Short" for the 1997-2003 Chevrolet Venture and the Oldsmobile the catalog calls "Silouette." It's eight pieces of polished stainless steel, a 5" Lower Kit that "Spans from the bottom of the door UP to the specified width."
An undefined tag
"Short" is the only thing distinguishing this kit from TH37174, which has the same eight pieces, 5" width and four-door tag. The record doesn't explain the word. It could relate to the van's body, the piece lengths, or something else entirely; there's nothing in the data to tell us. So please call before ordering either four-door kit. Call 877-752-3811, describe your van, and send a photo of its full side. We'll match it for you.
Three-door kits
TH37172 and TH37173 (also tagged "Short") are seven-piece versions for three-door vans.
Height and placement
Five inches, measured from the bottom of each door upward. No molding is involved. Tape a guide at 5" to see where the top edge will fall.
Material and mounting
The four-door Venture and Silhouette short minivans take eight 5" strips of USA-made polished 26 gauge 304 stainless, rising from the door bottom on 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape. Per QAA, the tape will hold for a lifetime and won't mark the van.
Eight pieces
No positions in the record. Fit-check each one against the van with its liner on and label it.
Sliding door test
Any sliding door on your van: piece taped on, liner in place, full travel open and closed. Stop and call if it rubs.
Before installing
Repair chips and rust along the door bottoms, then wash, dry, and wipe the band with isopropyl alcohol.
Install
Lower edge flush with the door bottom; peel a little; press; work along. Firm pressure at the end.
Remaining pieces and gaps
Keep positions consistent and check that top edges line up across each gap.
Care
The van stays unwashed for a day.
What we'll ask when you call
- Year and brand (Chevrolet or Oldsmobile).
- How many doors, and which slide.
- Your wheelbase, measured hub center to hub center.
- A square-on photo of the Venture showing both wheels.
With those we can compare your van against both four-door kits.
Why the door bottoms matter
The steel's lower edge lies right on the part of each door that takes road spray and stone chips. Clean, sound paint there is what the tape needs; repair first, then install.
Supplies
Car soap, isopropyl alcohol, plenty of clean cloths, painter's tape, a marker, a tape measure and a plastic trim tool. Work in shade.
From the second day on, wash with mild soap and a soft towel.
Copying sides
Where doors correspond, measure positions from the door edges and keep them consistent. Then look along the van from the front corner to check the top line.
Keep the Venture kit's SKU and UPC handy for the call.
Venture/Silhouette kit TH37175, UPC 691821291007. Quality Automotive Trims, 877-752-3811.
TH37175 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | TH37175 |
| UPC | 691821291007 |
| 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: TH37175
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Venture | 1997-2003 | 4-door, Minivan, Short |
| Oldsmobile Silouette | 1997-2003 | 4-door, Minivan, Short |
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
- TH37174: 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: TH37175 Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
What does "Short" mean on TH37175?
The record doesn't say. Call 877-752-3811 with a photo of your van's side before choosing between TH37175 and TH37174.
How tall?
5", from the bottom of the door up.
How many pieces?
Eight.
Which years?
1997-2003.
