04-08 to 09-present front end conversion?
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04-08 to 09-present front end conversion?
I have been looking on the forum and can't find anything about this. Anyone converted their 04-08 f150 front clip (fenders, hood, bumper, grill, headlights) to the new 09-present style? From looking at these model years they look to have the same cab and didn't know if the new parts would bolt on with little modifications. I can't be the only person who has thought of this. Thanks
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A guy who did the front end conversion said everything bolts up. You will need all the new brackets and a custom bracket will have to be made for the headlights.
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The front end conversion is simple, a lot easier than you think. You simply sell your existing 04-08 and pick up the 09+ and not only will you get a different front end but you'll also get a different interior and rear end for free.
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The front end conversion is simple, a lot easier than you think. You simply sell your existing 04-08 and pick up the 09+ and not only will you get a different front end but you'll also get a different interior and rear end for free.
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Thanks for the serious replies. To everyone else, I have the flareside bed and prefer that bed and tail lights over the new style. Also, it is a lot cheaper to replace the fenders, hood, grill, headlights, and bumper then buying a new truck. Especially when you can do all the labor yourself. I do know a thing or two. Thanks
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Thanks for the serious replies. To everyone else, I have the flareside bed and prefer that bed and tail lights over the new style. Also, it is a lot cheaper to replace the fenders, hood, grill, headlights, and bumper then buying a new truck. Especially when you can do all the labor yourself. I do know a thing or two. Thanks
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The 09-current do have different wheel arches but I have the flareside which looks different then both the standard bed on either 04-08 and 09-current. I will get something together in photoshop and post it as my concept. See what you guys think.