Product Description
Dakota Extra Cab Short Bed 1987-1996 Stainless Lower Body Kit, 5", 10 Pieces (TH17989)
TH17989 rounds out QAA's four Dodge Dakota Full Kits for 1987 through 1996. Its fitment row is "Pickup Truck, Extra Cab, Short Bed, 2/4 Wheel Drive." The kit has ten pieces of polished stainless steel, 5" wide, filling the area from the bottom of the molding to the bottom of the door.
How to tell it apart
The pieces, width and note match the other three Dakota kits. The data only separates them by configuration, and this is the Extra Cab short bed. If yours is an Extra Cab with the long bed, that's TH17988. If your truck isn't an Extra Cab, look at TH17985 (short bed) or TH17986 (long bed), whose rows name no cab type, and call to confirm.
Two-wheel or four-wheel drive
Both are covered. The drivetrain doesn't change the listing.
Five inches under the molding
Measure on your truck from the lower edge of the molding to the bottom of a door. The kit is listed at 5". If the molding is missing or the gap is quite different, ask before ordering.
Construction and mounting
Dakota Extra Cab short bed owners, 2 or 4 wheel drive, get ten 5" strips of polished 26 gauge 304 stainless made in the USA; 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape fixes them between molding and door bottom. QAA states that tape will hold for a lifetime.
Surface first
On a truck this age, the lower panels deserve a careful look. Polish away oxidation; repair rust, bubbling or flaking paint and let it cure. Fill any old trim holes in the band. Then wash, dry and wipe with isopropyl alcohol, getting into the corner under the molding.
Organizing the kit
The record doesn't say how the ten pieces are arranged on the Dakota. Spread them out, compare with the photos, and number them in the order you'll install.
Install
Try each door's pieces in place with liners on. Seat each piece up under the molding and down to the door bottom, check that the joints are even, and open the door to confirm clearance. Peel and press one piece at a time, pressing across the full height, then go over the whole side again.
Tools
Before starting on the Dakota, have car soap, a tape measure, painter's tape, lint-free cloths and isopropyl alcohol ready.
Timing
A warm, dry day with a helper; about a day before the first wash. Cold panels slow the tape's grab, so if the truck has been sitting out on a chilly morning, let it warm in the sun or a garage first.
When to call
If you can't confirm your cab or bed, if your molding has been changed, or if the photos don't match your truck, call before ordering. Have the model year ready.
Care
Rinse salt and mud from the lower body; a non-abrasive polish keeps the steel bright. Skip scouring pads, and keep wax out of the seam under the molding so it doesn't build up there.
Call 877-752-3811 with Dakota questions on TH17989 (UPC 691821566044).
TH17989 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | TH17989 |
| UPC | 691821566044 |
| Part type | Rocker Panel Trim, Full Kit |
| Pieces in kit | 10 |
| Material | Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel |
| Finish | Polished to a mirror shine |
| Width | 5" |
| 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 | 1987-1996 Dodge Dakota |
Fitment: TH17989
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Dodge Dakota | 1987-1996 | Pickup Truck, Extra Cab, Short Bed, 2/4 Wheel Drive |
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 1987-1996 Dodge Dakota
- TH17985: 10-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Full Kit
- TH17986: 10-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Full Kit
- TH17988: 10-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 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: TH17989 Rocker Panel Trim, Full Kit
Which Dakota fits TH17989?
1987 through 1996 Extra Cab, short bed, 2/4 wheel drive.
What fits the Extra Cab long bed?
TH17988.
How tall is it?
5", molding to door bottom.
Is it different from the other Dakota kits?
Only the configuration differs in the data. Call 877-752-3811 for details.
How many pieces?
Ten.
