Product Description
Chevrolet Suburban K1500 2000-2006 Upper Rocker Kit, Between the Wheel Wells, 8 Pieces, 5.5" (TH40197)
TH40197 is tagged "4-door, SUV, K1500 Suburban" for the 2000-2006 Chevrolet Suburban. It's eight pieces of polished stainless steel, a 5.5" Upper Kit hung "from the bottom of the molding DOWN," with a coverage note: "between the wheel wells only."
K1500
The tag names the K1500 Suburban specifically. The record doesn't say whether other Suburban versions share the same lower body, so if your badge or paperwork shows something else, call 877-752-3811 before ordering.
Between the wheel wells
That note sets the length. The steel runs from the front wheel opening to the rear one, over the doors and whatever lies between, and stops there. The fenders ahead and the quarter panels behind stay as they are.
Under the molding
The top edge of every piece meets the molding, and the band reaches five and a half inches down. Confirm your molding has at least that much painted surface below it.
No siblings
Nothing is linked to this record, so there's no full-length or lower kit to compare here. If you want more coverage, ask us what else fits your Suburban.
Material
The K1500 Suburban kit is eight 5.5" pieces of USA-made polished 26 gauge 304 stainless steel covering the space between the wheel wells only, set below the molding with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape. Per QAA, that tape will hold for a lifetime without harming the 2000-2006 SUV.
Eight pieces
The record doesn't assign them. Lay out the set with the photos and label the liners.
End pieces
The end pieces stop near the wheel openings. Dry-fit them carefully so they end where the photos show.
Molding condition
Press along it between the wheel openings and re-secure any loose section.
Prep
Wash, dry and alcohol-wipe below the molding between the wheel wells. Repair flaking paint.
Installing
Painter's tape holds each piece for a test fit. Peel a short length of liner, set the end under the molding, and press along. Firm pressure finishes it.
Doors
Open each door fully when done and check the edges.
Tools
Tape measure, painter's tape, marker, car soap, isopropyl alcohol and towels.
Care
Leave the Suburban trim a day before washing.
Suburban spacing at the doors
Hold the Suburban positions consistent from piece to piece.
Preview
A strip of painter's tape five and a half inches below the molding, from one wheel opening to the other, shows the finished band. It also helps you decide whether stopping at the wheel wells suits your Suburban.
What to send when you call
The year, the badge or paperwork showing K1500, and a side photo. That confirms the fit quickly.
Weather
A dry, mild day in the shade suits the tape.
Why wheel wells only
Stopping at the wheel openings keeps the steel on the doors and the panel between them. It's a cleaner, shorter run with fewer pieces to align near the curved body around the wheels. If you want coverage ahead of the front wheels or behind the rear ones, this record isn't written for that; ask us what is.
Eight pieces for the 2000-2006 Suburban: TH40197, UPC 691821393985. Help from Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811.
TH40197 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | TH40197 |
| UPC | 691821393985 |
| 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 | Between the wheel wells only; 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 | 2000-2006 Chevrolet Suburban |
Fitment: TH40197
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Suburban | 2000-2006 | 4-door, SUV, K1500 Suburban |
Check your vehicle against every column here: year range, model, and body style all have to match. Questions? Call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 with your year, make, model, and 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: TH40197 Rocker Panel Trim, Upper Kit
Which Suburban is TH40197 for?
2000-2006 Chevrolet Suburban K1500, 4-door SUV.
Does it cover the fenders?
No. The note says between the wheel wells only.
How far down does it reach?
5.5" below the molding.
How many pieces?
Eight.
