Product Description
1998-2011 Lincoln Town Car Sedan Lower Rocker Kit, 4.5", 8 Pieces (TH38680)
TH38680 is the standard sedan rocker kit for the 1998-2011 Lincoln Town Car. Its tag reads "4-door, Sedan," and it's eight pieces of polished stainless steel forming a Lower Kit 4.5" tall, set "from the bottom of the door UP to the specified width."
Sedan, upper or limo?
- TH38680 (this kit): sedan, eight pieces, 4.5" from the door bottom up.
- TH38683: sedan Upper Kit, eight pieces, 8.25" from the molding down.
- TH38677: ten-piece 4.5" Lower Kit for the "Limousine, 44" Stretch."
For a factory-length sedan, choose between this kit and TH38683 by which edge you want the steel to follow. The record doesn't present the two sedan kits as a pair, so ask before ordering both.
Other parts in the group
GC38680, a one-piece gas door cover trim, and pillar post trim in four and six pieces (PP38680, PP38681). Each listing has its own finish and fit details.
Picture the line
Run painter's tape four and a half inches up from the bottom of one door, step back, and decide whether that's the look you want.
Material
For the 1998-2011 Town Car sedan, eight 4.5" strips of USA-made polished 26 gauge 304 stainless steel rise from the door bottom on 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape over the existing surface. QAA says the tape will hold for a lifetime with no damage to the Lincoln.
Eight pieces
No layout is given. Sort them with the product photos and number the liners.
Bottom edge first
Look along each door bottom for chips, bubbles or rust. Those need repair and full cure before the steel goes on.
Install
- Clean the Town Car's lower doors, dry them, and wipe with alcohol.
- Dry-fit each piece with painter's tape, lower edge on the door bottom.
- Lift a few inches of liner and fix one end.
- Press steadily as you draw the liner out.
- Bear down across the whole face.
Line check
From the front bumper, sight along the side after each piece; the top edges should read as one line.
Doors
Open each door all the way and watch the bottom edge.
What you'll use
Tape measure, painter's tape, marker, car soap, isopropyl alcohol and lint-free towels. Work on a dry, mild day.
Care
Leave the Town Car a day before washing, then use mild soap.
Gaps between Town Car pieces
Keep the Town Car spacing even between pieces.
Limousine owners
If your Town Car has been stretched, this sedan kit isn't tagged for it. The linked 44" kit is tagged for one stretch length; for any other, call 877-752-3811 with the stretch figure.
Before ordering
Confirm a 1998-2011 Town Car sedan at factory length, decide between the door-bottom line here and the molding line of the upper kit, and check the door bottoms are sound. That covers it.
Why the bottom edge
A Lower Kit uses the door's bottom edge as its reference, so you don't need molding to guide it. The trade-off is that the top line depends on accurate placement, which is why the painter's tape preview and the sight-line check matter.
Town Car sedan kit TH38680, UPC 691821656851: Quality Automotive Trims, 877-752-3811.
TH38680 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | TH38680 |
| UPC | 691821656851 |
| 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 | 4.5" |
| 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 | 1998-2011 Lincoln Town Car |
Fitment: TH38680
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Town Car | 1998-2011 | 4-door, Sedan |
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 1998-2011 Lincoln Town Car
- GC38680: 1-piece Gas Door Cover Trim
- PP38680: 4-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP38681: 6-piece Pillar Post Trim
- TH38677: 10-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
- TH38683: 8-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Upper 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: TH38680 Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
What does TH38680 fit?
1998-2011 Lincoln Town Car 4-door sedan.
How tall is it?
4.5", from the bottom of the door up.
Is there an upper kit?
TH38683, eight pieces, 8.25" down from the molding.
How many pieces?
Eight.
