97-98 to 99-03 front bumper conversion
02-23-2012, 06:41 PM
#11
Yep it is different brackets for the 99-03's.. thats all you pretty much need. the grill needs no modification at all, it bolts right in..
02-23-2012, 06:45 PM
#12
Paint the valence red or black, to go with the rest of the theme. Add fogs to the valence while you're at it. You've made it look like an '03 - and a mint one at that! I've been trying to find a good '97 bumper with fog assembly for a while now - and your "upgrade" is a viable option. Good Show!
Thanks man, Im actually planning on painting everything red except for the valence and the honeycomb part, thatll be painted black.. and the bumper pad, ford emblem, and fog lights are all on the way...good luck
02-24-2012, 04:50 PM
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its all 99-03 parts. you need the front bumper, bumper pad (i havent got yet), grill, front bumper brackets, the valence, and some hardware... use the link for reference. good luck man.
http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/fe/full.aspx?Page=13
02-24-2012, 07:27 PM
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Ok I understand all that but what is the grill from and the valence idk they just look deff than 99+ oem parts idk may just be me. Thanks for the list I'm going to try the same but track it all down at salvage yards...
02-24-2012, 10:56 PM
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A lot of '99-03 F150 and Expedition part-outs on Craigslist. Pull-a-part is usually picked over before I get there. I might have to change out all (bumper, valence and header/grille) if I can't find a suitable '97-'98 bumper with fog cutouts. @#$%, I thought the Lariat was top of the line - Fogs should have been standard! That '99 -up mod looks better every time!
03-12-2012, 10:56 AM
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andyb: I am new and just came across your post. I just wrecked the front end of my 1998 F150 and am interested in replacing the front end as you did. I only totaled the front fenders and grille. All else is fine. Thanks for your input and any suggestions you contribute to this site.