Product Description
MI44303: 10-Piece Polished Stainless Molding Inserts, 2004-2008 Ford F-150 Super Cab, 6.5' Bed, With Flares
Bed length is what separates MI44303 from its closest relative on the sheet. This kit and MI44301 are both 10-piece, 1.5 inch stainless molding insert kits for the 2004-2008 Ford F-150 Super Cab with flares. MI44301 is tagged for the 5.5' bed. MI44303 is tagged for the 6.5' bed. Get that measurement right and you've done most of the fitment work.
Not sure which bed you have? Measure the bed floor from the inside of the front wall to the inside of the closed tailgate, or check your build paperwork, and compare it with the 5.5' and 6.5' tags. If the result is borderline, call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 with MI44303 before ordering.
The rest of the row
Ford F-150, 2004 through 2008, pickup truck, Super Cab, 6.5' bed, "w/ Flares." The row also tags the truck "2-door." That conflicts with DS44302 on this same sheet, a door sill set that tags the Super Cab as 4-door. We've flagged the mismatch. It doesn't change the cab name, bed or flares, but if it leaves you unsure, call before you buy.
What arrives
Ten strips of polished 26 gauge 304 stainless steel, all 1.5 inches wide, made in the USA. The record doesn't assign each strip a panel, so use the photos as your layout. Mounting is 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape, directly over the existing surface; no drilling.
Check the moldings first
Inserts sit on top of the moldings already on the truck, so those moldings set the result. Walk around and look for cracks, lifting ends, missing pieces or old adhesive. Repair or clean up anything you find first; tape grips only a sound, clean surface. Comparing a molding's profile with the photos is worth a minute too.
A sensible order of work
Start on the side you can work on most comfortably. Wash, dry and alcohol-wipe every molding that will take a strip first, so you aren't cleaning while holding one. Lay out the strips by the photos and number the liners. Dry-fit each with the liner on, watching the ends that sit close to a flare, and set painter's tape marks. Then peel and press each one firmly over its full length. Check the line from the front corner as you go. The Installation tab gives the temperature range for the tape; a dry, mild day is best.
Linked parts
The sheet cross-lists twenty-nine parts. Named with details: DS44302, 4-piece door sill trim for the Super Cab at 2.25-2.625; DS44316, 4-piece door sill trim for the Crew Cab at 2.63; GC44308, 1-piece gas door cover trim; MC44308, 2-piece mirror cover set; MI44301, the 5.5' bed version described above; MI44305, 12 pieces for the Crew Cab, 6.5' bed, no flares; and MI44306, 12 pieces for the Crew Cab, 6.5' bed, with flares. Twenty-two more are listed by number only, so check their pages for details.
Looking after polished steel
Mild soap, water and a soft cloth. No abrasives. Questions about MI44303? 877-752-3811.
MI44303 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | MI44303 |
| UPC | 691821362134 |
| Part type | Body Molding Insert Trim Kit |
| Pieces in kit | 10 |
| Material | Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel |
| Finish | Polished to a mirror shine |
| Width | 1.5" |
| Mounting | 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape; installs directly over the existing surface |
| Origin | Made in the USA |
| Fits | 2004-2008 Ford F-150 |
Fitment: MI44303
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Ford F-150 | 2004-2008 | 2-door, Pickup Truck, Super Cab, 6.5' Bed, w/ Flares |
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 2004-2008 Ford F-150
- DS44302: 4-piece Door Sill trim
- DS44316: 4-piece Door Sill trim
- GC44308: 1-piece Gas Door Cover Trim
- MC44308: 2-piece Mirror Cover Set
- MI44301: 10-piece Body Molding Insert Trim Kit
- MI44305: 12-piece Body Molding Insert Trim Kit
- MI44306: 12-piece Body Molding Insert Trim Kit
- MI44308: 10-piece Body Molding Insert Trim Kit
Check the body style on each listing; some kits are specific to one body style.
Installation tips: Body Molding Insert Trim Kit
- Unpack all 10 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: MI44303 Body Molding Insert Trim Kit
What's the difference between MI44303 and MI44301?
Both are 10-piece kits for the 2004-2008 F-150 Super Cab with flares. MI44303 is tagged for the 6.5' bed and MI44301 for the 5.5' bed.
Does it fit a truck without flares?
It's tagged "w/ Flares." Call 877-752-3811 so we can find the listing for a truck without them.
Why does the row say 2-door?
The row tags the Super Cab 2-door while DS44302 tags it 4-door. It's flagged; go by cab, bed and flares.
How wide are the strips?
1.5 inches, and there are ten.
Is drilling needed?
No. It mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape directly over the existing surface.
