Product Description
Cadillac Escalade ESV and EXT 2002-2006: Lower Rocker Kit, Tapered 4.2"-4.4", 8 Pieces (TH42257)
TH42257's title and its two fitment rows name the longer versions: the Escalade ESV and the Escalade EXT, 2002-2006, one row tagged "4-door, ESV" and the other "4-door, EXT." The kit is eight polished stainless steel pieces with a tapered width of 4.2" to 4.4", and it "Spans from the bottom of the door UP to the specified width."
Two bodies, one kit
The same eight pieces are listed for both the ESV and the EXT. The record doesn't comment on whether the pieces sit differently on each. If you have either one and want to be certain, call 877-752-3811 with a side photo before ordering.
An EXT kit that isn't linked
The catalog also has a separate twelve-piece full-length kit tagged EXT with the same 4.2" to 4.4" taper. It isn't linked to this record, and this record has no coverage note at all: nothing about between the wheel wells or full length. With twelve pieces against eight, the two clearly differ, but the data doesn't spell out how. EXT owners especially should call to compare before buying.
Standard SUV owners
This record doesn't list the standard Escalade SUV. That model has its own kits; this one is for ESV and EXT per the rows.
The material
- Escalade ESV/EXT steel: polished 304, 26 gauge, high grade.
- Built in the USA for the Escalade.
- Goes over the Escalade's surface as it is with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape.
Per QAA, the tape fixing the eight Escalade ESV and EXT strips will hold for a lifetime with no damage to the Cadillac.
The taper
Height runs from four and two-tenths to four and four-tenths inches. Which end is taller isn't stated, so use the product photos and check orientation during the dry-fit.
Looking at your doors
Mark about four and a quarter inches up from the bottom edge of a door with painter's tape and view it from a distance. That shows the scale of the band.
Getting the surface ready
Soap and water, a thorough rinse, a full dry, then isopropyl alcohol across the band. Repair chips and let them cure.
Placing eight pieces
The data gives no layout. Sort with the photos, number the liners, and tape everything in place dry first.
Pressing on
Peel a few inches of liner, set the bottom edge on the door bottom, and press as you peel the rest. A firm final pass seats the tape.
Finishing
Open each door fully; check clearance. Look over the finished line. A day before washing.
Conditions
Dry and mild, or indoors, with parts at room temperature.
Before ordering
Confirm the badge reads ESV or EXT and the year is 2002-2006. Then decide whether you need the full-length coverage another record describes. If anything is unclear, a photo of the full side and a call to 877-752-3811 will answer it.
ESV and EXT spacing
Note each piece end relative to the door gaps, then place the remaining pieces at matching spots.
2002-2006 Escalade kit TH42257, UPC 691821414239: phone Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811.
TH42257 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | TH42257 |
| UPC | 691821414239 |
| 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 | 4.2" to 4.4" tapered |
| 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 | 2002-2006 Cadillac Escalade ESV and 2002-2006 Cadillac Escalade EXT |
Fitment: TH42257
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Cadillac Escalade ESV | 2002-2006 | 4-door, ESV |
| Cadillac Escalade EXT | 2002-2006 | 4-door, ESV |
| Cadillac Escalade ESV | 2002-2006 | 4-door, EXT |
| Cadillac Escalade EXT | 2002-2006 | 4-door, EXT |
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, 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: TH42257 Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
Which Escalades does TH42257 list?
The Escalade ESV and Escalade EXT, 2002-2006.
Does it fit the standard Escalade SUV?
The rows list only the ESV and EXT.
How is it different from the twelve-piece EXT kit?
The catalog's other EXT kit is twelve pieces and full length; the data doesn't say how coverage compares. Call 877-752-3811.
How wide is it?
Tapered, 4.2" to 4.4".
