Product Description
1987-1996 Ford F-150 Extra Cab Short Bed Dually Lower Rocker Kit, 3", Ten Pieces (TH17301)
TH17301 is written for one specific older Ford: the 1987 through 1996 F-150 Extra Cab pickup with the short bed and dual rear wheels, listed as a 2-door. It's a ten-piece Lower Kit in polished stainless steel, 3" wide, and it "Spans from the bottom of the door UP to the specified width."
Check every part of the description
The fitment row names four things: Extra Cab, Short Bed, Dually, 2-door. All of them matter when you order. A long-bed truck, a single-rear-wheel truck or a different cab is outside this listing. If any one of those doesn't describe your F-150, call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 before buying.
Lower Kit versus the linked Full Kit
The only other rocker kit linked here is TH17313, a ten-piece Full Kit, 6" wide, that spans from the bottom of the molding to the bottom of the door. It's listed for the Extra Cab long bed, without the dually tag. So it's not simply a taller version of this kit for the same truck; it's listed for a different configuration. TH17301 starts at the bottom of the door and rises 3".
Ten pieces
The record doesn't say how the ten pieces are divided along the doors and the body. The photos show the layout; number the pieces with painter's tape as you identify them.
Build
The 1987-1996 F-150 Extra Cab short bed dually takes ten 3" strips of USA-made polished 26 gauge 304 stainless, rising from the door bottom on 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape over the existing surface. QAA states that tape will hold for a lifetime without damage.
Older truck, careful prep
Check the lower body of a pickup from this era for old wax, touch-ups and road wear. Wash and dry, then wipe the bottom four or five inches with isopropyl alcohol. Look closely for rust bubbles, flaking paint or cracked filler. Those must be repaired first, since the trim is only as secure as the surface it's stuck to.
Fitting
Dry-fit the pieces that meet, liners on. The bottom edge of each piece follows the bottom of the door or body; check that the top line stays level across every joint and that the door opens cleanly. Then peel and press one piece at a time.
Wheel well trim linked
WZ17308 and WZ17308-AP are both four-piece wheel well fender trim moldings on this sheet, tagged 4-door. The data doesn't state how the two differ. Call before ordering either for this truck.
Supplies
Car soap, isopropyl alcohol, plenty of lint-free cloths, painter's tape for numbering and guide marks, and a tape measure. A helper is worth having for a ten-piece kit.
Timing
Warm, dry weather; about a day before washing. Ten pieces take time, so start early.
Care
Rinse salt and mud off the lower body; polish with a non-abrasive product.
Questions about your cab, bed or wheels? Quality Automotive Trims, 877-752-3811. SKU TH17301, UPC 691821531998.
TH17301 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | TH17301 |
| UPC | 691821531998 |
| Part type | Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit |
| Pieces in kit | 10 |
| Material | Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel |
| Finish | Polished to a mirror shine |
| Width | 3" |
| 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 | 1987-1996 Ford F-150 |
Fitment: TH17301
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Ford F-150 | 1987-1996 | 2-door, Pickup Truck, Extra Cab, Short Bed, Dually |
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 Ford F-150
- TH17313: 10-piece Rocker Panel Trim, Full Kit
- WZ17308: 4-piece Wheel Well Fender Trim Molding
- WZ17308-AP: 4-piece Wheel Well Fender Trim Molding
Check the body style on each listing; some kits are specific to one body style.
Installation tips: Rocker Panel Trim, Lower 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: TH17301 Rocker Panel Trim, Lower Kit
Which F-150 does TH17301 fit?
1987 through 1996 Extra Cab, short bed, dually, 2-door.
Where does it go?
From the bottom of the door up 3".
Is TH17313 the same kit, taller?
No. TH17313 is a 6" Full Kit listed for the Extra Cab long bed.
How many pieces?
Ten.
How does it attach?
3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape. Call 877-752-3811 with questions.
