Product Description
Lincoln Navigator 1998-1999 Side Molding Insert Kit, 1.844", 8 Pieces (TH38655)
TH38655 is a narrow one. For the 1998-1999 Lincoln Navigator four-door SUV, it's eight pieces of polished stainless steel at 1.844" wide, filed as a Rocker Panel Trim Insert Kit with a single note: "Side Molding."
What "Insert Kit" and "Side Molding" tell you
The record files this kit as an Insert Kit, and its only placement note is "Side Molding." Beyond that, the data doesn't describe exactly where the eight strips sit or how they divide between doors. The product photos show the layout. Compare them with your Navigator's sides before ordering, and call 877-752-3811 if they don't line up.
About the width
1.844" is a hair under one and seven-eighths inches. Hold a tape measure across the area the photos show and see whether that figure matches your truck.
Two model years
The fitment row covers 1998 and 1999 only. If your Navigator is newer or older, this record doesn't list it.
Nothing linked
No sibling SKUs are attached, so there's no wider or full kit to weigh against this one on this page.
Material and mounting
The eight 1.844" Navigator molding inserts are polished 26 gauge 304 stainless steel from a USA shop, pressed in over the existing surface with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape. According to QAA, that tape will hold for a lifetime with no harm to the 1998-1999 Lincoln SUV.
Narrow strips need a straight eye
A thin line shows every wobble. Position each strip with small pieces of painter's tape at both ends, then step back and sight along the whole side before peeling. Adjust until the line runs true from front to rear.
Clean the mounting area
Molding surfaces collect wax and protectant. Wash with soap, rinse and dry, then wipe the exact mounting area with isopropyl alcohol until a fresh cloth comes away clean.
Applying
Peel a couple of inches of liner, press that end, and continue along the strip, pulling the liner as you go. Finish with firm pressure from end to end.
Eight pieces
Sort them with the photos and mark each liner with its position; the record doesn't map them.
Door gaps
Open each door after its strip is down and check that strip ends near the gaps don't catch.
Tools
Painter's tape, a tape measure, marker, car soap, isopropyl alcohol and microfiber cloths. A dry, mild day.
Care
Wait a day, then wash with mild soap.
Before ordering
Check three things: the year is 1998 or 1999, the truck is the four-door Navigator, and the photos match the molding area on your sides. If the molding has been replaced or painted, mention it when you call so we can confirm the strips will sit correctly.
Why polished 304
The listing describes 26 gauge 304 stainless steel polished to a bright finish. On a strip this narrow, a straight, bright line is the whole point, so take the time to set it true.
The eight 1.844-inch Navigator pieces are TH38655, UPC 691821273645; questions go to 877-752-3811.
TH38655 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | TH38655 |
| UPC | 691821273645 |
| Part type | Rocker Panel Trim, Insert Kit |
| Pieces in kit | 8 |
| Material | Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel |
| Finish | Polished to a mirror shine |
| Width | 1.844" |
| Coverage / notes | Side Molding |
| Mounting | 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape; installs directly over the existing surface |
| Origin | Made in the USA |
| Fits | 1998-1999 Lincoln Navigator |
Fitment: TH38655
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Navigator | 1998-1999 | 4-door, SUV |
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.
Installation tips: Rocker Panel Trim, Insert 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: TH38655 Rocker Panel Trim, Insert Kit
Which Navigator is TH38655 for?
The 1998-1999 Lincoln Navigator 4-door SUV.
How wide is it?
1.844".
Where does it go?
The record's note is "Side Molding." Check the product photos for the layout.
How many pieces?
Eight.
