Product Description
2000-2001 Chevrolet Express Long 155" Wheelbase Rocker Kit, Nine Stainless Pieces, 4.75" (TH37171)
TH37171 is tagged "Long - 155" Wheelbase" for the 2000-2001 Chevrolet Express. It's nine pieces of polished stainless steel, a Full Kit 4.75" wide that "Spans from the bottom of the molding to the bottom of the door."
Long or short?
The linked TH37170 matches this kit in every listed spec, nine pieces at 4.75" with the same span, but is tagged "Short - 135" Wheelbase." The tag is the only difference in the records. To tell which you have, measure center-to-center between the front and rear wheels. The record's two figures are 135" and 155". If you're unsure, call 877-752-3811 with your measurement.
What the record leaves out
No door count, no body style, no positions for the nine pieces. That means the photos are the only guide to the layout. Look at them alongside your van; if your doors don't match what's pictured, phone before ordering.
The 4.75" band
Measure from the underside of the molding to the bottom of the door at points along the van. Readings close to 4.75" match.
Material
For the 155" wheelbase 2000-2001 Express, QAA forms nine 4.75" pieces in the USA out of polished 26 gauge 304 stainless steel, fixed between molding and door bottom with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape. Per QAA, that tape will hold for a lifetime without harming the van.
Sorting nine pieces
Odd counts mean an uneven split. Lay the pieces out, find each one's place by holding it to the van with the liner on, and label it.
A long side
On a long van, the molding line runs a long way. Press along it from end to end and fix any section that lifts or waves; every piece hangs from it.
Cleaning
Soap and water, a full dry, then alcohol on the band, one section at a time.
Putting it on
Peel a few inches, seat the top edge, and press along. A helper holds long pieces off the paint until you reach them.
Care
Keep the Express out of the wash for a day.
Before calling
Have your wheelbase reading, the year, molding-to-door-bottom readings at each door, and photos of the van with all doors visible. Those answer every open question this record leaves.
Door checks
For each door, tape its piece in place with the liner on and open the door fully, whether it swings or slides. If anything touches, stop and call.
Mirror where possible
Where doors or panels correspond, measure positions and keep them consistent.
Supplies
Car soap, isopropyl alcohol, lint-free cloths, painter's tape and a marker for labels, a tape measure, a plastic trim tool. Choose a dry, mild day and lasting shade; a long van takes a while.
After the first day, mild soap and soft cloths.
If a piece doesn't match any door or panel in the dry run, leave its liner on and call.
We're glad to help.
Chevrolet Express kit TH37171 has UPC 691821647576; phone Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811.
TH37171 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | TH37171 |
| UPC | 691821647576 |
| Part type | Rocker Panel Trim, Full Kit |
| Pieces in kit | 9 |
| Material | Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel |
| Finish | Polished to a mirror shine |
| Width | 4.75" |
| Coverage / notes | Spans from the bottom of the molding to the bottom of the door |
| Mounting | 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape; installs directly over the existing surface |
| Origin | Made in the USA |
| Fits | 2000-2001 Chevrolet Express |
Fitment: TH37171
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Express | 2000-2001 | Long - 155" Wheelbase |
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.
Other QAA trim cataloged for the 2000-2001 Chevrolet Express
- TH37170: 9-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Full Kit
Check the body style on each listing; some kits are specific to one body style.
Installation tips: Rocker Panel Trim, Full Kit
- Unpack all 9 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: TH37171 Rocker Panel Trim, Full Kit
Does TH37171 fit the short wheelbase Express?
No. It's tagged "Long - 155" Wheelbase." The short version is TH37170.
How tall?
4.75", molding to the bottom of the door.
How many pieces?
Nine.
Which years?
2000-2001 Chevrolet Express.
