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Old 08-27-2010, 08:06 AM
Willy Mo Willy Mo is offline
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Default 01+ fron end on a 97?

any write ups on putting the 01+ headlights, turnsignals and grille from an 01+ on a 97? teh truck im picking up sunday had this conversion started with the headlights. just want to know what it all requires.
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Old 08-27-2010, 08:24 AM
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Default Re: 01+ fron end on a 97?

i believe ive seen this done, i think you will prolly also need the fenders, hood and bumper, not just the grille, headlights and turn signals
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Old 08-27-2010, 08:26 AM
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Default Re: 01+ fron end on a 97?

i think ya should do an 04+ buutt thats just me because theres multiple grilles to choose from!
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Old 08-27-2010, 09:44 AM
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Default Re: 01+ fron end on a 97?

Well 01 and 04 are pretty much the same, it just depends on the trim of the truck you're acquiring parts from. I say go for broke and go 06+.
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Old 08-27-2010, 09:46 AM
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Default Re: 01+ fron end on a 97?

well the truck already has the headlights mounted. not sure if the guy has all of the parts for the swap. just said he started the swap.
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Old 08-27-2010, 09:55 AM
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Default Re: 01+ fron end on a 97?

Unless he has an 01+ header panel, that's impossible. And the corner lights won't line up with the fenders either.
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Old 08-27-2010, 10:31 AM
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Default Re: 01+ fron end on a 97?

guy has everything but the grille. I gues i will find out sunday, how well stuff fits.
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Old 08-27-2010, 10:44 AM
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yea i ment 06 up ;p;
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Old 08-27-2010, 01:56 PM
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Default Re: 01+ fron end on a 97?

you need core support, fenders, header panel, lights, grill, hood, hood latch, etc.
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Old 08-27-2010, 10:13 PM
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Default Re: 01+ fron end on a 97?

thats a bigparts list. i will have all of the lights. so maybe down the road i will gather all of the parts needed.
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Old 08-28-2010, 05:44 AM
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Default Re: 01+ fron end on a 97?

yeah, it's pretty much all or nothing. once you have the 98+ core support and fenders, then you can go all the way to 2010 front ends without doing any other major work.
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Old 08-28-2010, 08:45 AM
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Default Re: 01+ fron end on a 97?

so 98 + uses all the same core support? I may be doing this soonerthen i thought if thats the case.
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Old 08-28-2010, 09:24 AM
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Default Re: 01+ fron end on a 97?

no you dont need a new hood, hood latch, fenders or any of that for an 01-03. if you go 04+ you will

its basically headlights, header panel, grill, the grill surround, and if you want, the bumper

http://www.fordrangerforum.com/exter...98-2000-a.html
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Old 08-28-2010, 10:07 AM
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Default Re: 01+ fron end on a 97?

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no you dont need a new hood, hood latch, fenders or any of that for an 01-03. if you go 04+ you will

its basically headlights, header panel, grill, the grill surround, and if you want, the bumper

http://www.fordrangerforum.com/exter...98-2000-a.html
the op will as he has a 97. core support, hood, fenders, etc changed from 97 to 98
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Old 08-28-2010, 10:52 AM
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Default Re: 01+ fron end on a 97?

well thats a bust hahaha
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