Stainless steel rocker panels - how do they line up?

[Stacey K]

I'll skip the drama. I have NO idea how these things go on. The customer got them from ICI and they don't answer the phone, I can't find a picture online, I sent an email but didn't hear back yet. It's like they are not correct...these are labeled drivers side. This job is a complete and total PITA. According to the sharpie writing from ICI these are upside down but it makes no sense otherwise ... and where does that little piece go? Thanks if you can answer this!

 

[Gino]

Looks like it could go many ways and still be right...... or wrong.

 

[Stacey K]

Looks like it could go many ways and still be right...... or wrong.

That's what I was thinking...

 

[binki]

You didn't metion the model number but I found this:

and this picture

The URL is for Walmart. They have some bot detector on their site

Robot or human?

www.walmart.com

It looks like the "A" panel goes in front of the door or behind it. Should there be 4 panels? Maybe you don't have the correct ones for that truck.

 

[GAC05]

Maybe you have them on the wrong side?
This photo shows a 3 pice set on a 4 door with the little triangle behind the rear door.

But may be for the wrong model - not a 3500

 

[Stacey K]

There's a part number of T2403

 

[GAC05]

Proper placement would most likely be in the nearest trash can, but most customers won't go for it.

 

[binki]

One more video

 

[Stacey K]

Maybe you have them on the wrong side?
This photo shows a 3 pice set on a 4 door with the little triangle behind the rear door.

But may be for the wrong model - not a 3500

This is exactly what I originally thought but the larger piece doesn't fit on the rear door it's about 1.5" too long - I don't think these are the right panels??

 

[binki]

There's a part number of T2403

What model year?

 

[Stacey K]

Brand new like from the factory, to the dealer to me 2022?

 

[GAC05]

looks like the right kit but only up to 2021

 

[binki]

Ok, Here is what I found out.
The specific models it will fit are GMC/Chevy's but they are considered universal. Fit isn't Guaranteed.

ICI® T2403-304M - SP-Fit Polished Rocker Panel Covers

SP-Fit Polished Stainless Steel Rocker Panel Covers - Part Number T2403-304M (T2403304M) by ICI, 6 Pieces. Width: 5". Available in Exterior Department at www.carid.com

www.carid.com

 

[binki]

So looking at your diagram, Part A goes behind the back door, you have part B upside down. Part C is correct but B and C look too small unless your drawing is not to scale.

Good Luck!

 

[GAC05]

If 'C' is 32" long then it is the front door on the passenger side. If 'B' is too long trim it to fit (those things are easy to cut). And if 'A' fits the little space behind the rear doors you are golden.

Make sure you are wearing gloves during the install if you are installing in California
"Cancer and Reproductive Harm. www.p65warnings.ca.gov more details on - https://www.carid.com/ici/sp-fit-polished-rocker-panel-covers-mpn-t2403-304m.html#applications"

 

[binki]

 

[GAC05]

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Yes, I think looking at them installed might give me cancer - that pirate-sword banana cut on the front door is 'atrocious'

 

[unclebun]

You have the stainless steel set for a Double Cab HD truck, but the truck in your picture is a Crew Cab HD truck. The back door on the Crew Cab is bigger.

 

[Stacey K]

You have the stainless steel set for a Double Cab HD truck, but the truck in your picture is a Crew Cab HD truck. The back door on the Crew Cab is bigger.

Yes - this is exactly what I thought! B is too long for the back and if I cut it down then C looks way too small for the front door.

 

[binki]

Have your customer exchange it.