Product Description
2000-2002 Chevy Silverado Extended Cab Short Bed Upper Rocker Kit, "Cut to Molding," 8 Pieces, 5.5" (TH40187)
TH40187 is an eight-piece polished stainless steel Upper Kit, 5.5" wide, for the 2000-2002 Chevrolet Silverado extended cab with the short bed. The tag reads "4-door, Pickup Truck, Extended Cab, Short Bed," and the width line carries a note: "cut to molding."
"Cut to molding"
The record doesn't explain the phrase. It sits alongside the usual placement note, "Spans from the bottom of the molding DOWN to the specified width," so the molding clearly matters to how these pieces fit. Beyond that we won't interpret it. Look at the product photos for the piece shapes, and call 877-752-3811 if your molding looks different from what you see.
Eight pieces vs twelve
Other Silverado extended cab Upper Kits in QAA's catalog cover overlapping years at the same width with more pieces and a "Full Length" note. This one has eight and no Full Length note. The data doesn't compare them, so if you're weighing options, call and we'll explain what each covers.
Linked parts
TH40189 is the long bed version with the same eight pieces, width and "cut to molding" note. DS40187 is a four-piece door sill trim tagged extended cab; see its listing for finish and fit.
Material
For the 2000-2002 Silverado Extended Cab short bed, eight 5.5" pieces of USA-made polished 26 gauge 304 stainless steel are cut to the molding and set below it with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape. According to QAA, the tape will hold for a lifetime without harming the truck.
Under the molding
The top edges meet the molding and the steel extends five and a half inches down. Confirm at least that much paint lies between your molding and the door bottom.
Dry-fit everything
With a note that ties the pieces to the molding, a complete dry run matters. Tape a full run in place, compare with the photos, and only then start peeling.
Prep
- Fasten down any molding that has come loose.
- Wash the Silverado under the molding and dry it.
- Isopropyl alcohol wipe.
- Fix any paint that is flaking.
Applying
Peel a few inches of liner, set the end under the molding, and press along. Firm pressure across the face.
Four doors
Open each fully afterward and check the edges.
Care
Leave the truck unwashed for a day.
Matching
Keep the Silverado spacing even between pieces.
Short bed vs long bed
The long bed kit matches this one in count, width and notes; only the bed tag differs, and the record doesn't say what changes. Order by your bed, and measure it if unsure.
Tools and timing
Tape measure, painter's tape, a marker, car soap, isopropyl alcohol and microfiber towels. A dry, mild day in the shade, liners on until the dry run is complete.
Door count
The tag says four doors. If you count a different number on your extended cab, send a side photo when you call before ordering.
Molding preview
Painter's tape five and a half inches below the molding shows where the lower edge lands.
Extended-cab Silverado kit TH40187, UPC 691821596553. Quality Automotive Trims, 877-752-3811.
TH40187 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | TH40187 |
| UPC | 691821596553 |
| Part type | Rocker Panel Trim, Upper Kit |
| Pieces in kit | 8 |
| Material | Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel |
| Finish | Polished to a mirror shine |
| Width | 5.5" |
| Coverage / notes | Cut to molding; Spans from the bottom of the molding DOWN to the specified width |
| Mounting | 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape; installs directly over the existing surface |
| Origin | Made in the USA |
| Fits | 2000-2002 Chevrolet Silverado |
Fitment: TH40187
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Silverado | 2000-2002 | 4-door, Pickup Truck, Extended Cab, Short Bed |
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 2000-2002 Chevrolet Silverado
Check the body style on each listing; some kits are specific to one body style.
Installation tips: Rocker Panel Trim, Upper 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: TH40187 Rocker Panel Trim, Upper Kit
Which Silverado is TH40187 for?
2000-2002 Chevrolet Silverado extended cab short bed, tagged 4-door.
What does "cut to molding" mean?
The record doesn't explain it. Check the photos or call 877-752-3811.
How far down does it reach?
5.5" from the molding.
How many pieces?
Eight.
