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Old 07-03-2019, 09:19 PM
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Originally Posted by akdoggie
Don't forget that the wiring harnesses are different in the 97-98 vs 99 up. You will have to swap the full dash harness, and use the 03 gauges, headlight switch, heater control etc. The plugs are different and the PATs would be something to deal with in the column. Swapping the steering column complete would be the best way along with the 03 full wiring set up.

I'm not 100% sure on the door wiring but since the doors are different, I believe the door wiring is also. Something to check also
Thanks for the info! This is really helpful, I had no idea.
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Originally Posted by white89gt
Isn't the bumper bracket different? Something was different when I looked.... might just be the way that the tow hooks are mounted that I am thinking of...
Maybe. It just bolted up for me, which I was pleasantly surprised by.
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Originally Posted by DarrinT04
Little things were different on the '97-'98s than '99 up. But can be worked around
Yeah I didn’t think there were any differences that were too major.
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Originally Posted by evanmelton03F150XL
Maybe. It just bolted up for me, which I was pleasantly surprised by.
the frame is the same 4x4 to 4x4 etc, it's just the 98 front bumper brackets you need to swap to the 2003. Whitey's right and it's easy to do
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Originally Posted by akdoggie
the frame is the same 4x4 to 4x4 etc, it's just the 98 front bumper brackets you need to swap to the 2003. Whitey's right and it's easy to do
Lol I did that for someone 2 years ago and thinking back I did change the brackets. Sorry about the miscommunication.
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If it wasn't for the difference in bolt pattern you wouldn't have to swap brackets. It would likely work then
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Originally Posted by DarrinT04
If it wasn't for the difference in bolt pattern you wouldn't have to swap brackets
Yeah. I think I’ll leave my 03 brackets on because I’m planning on a 99-03 swap anyway.
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Originally Posted by DarrinT04
If it wasn't for the difference in bolt pattern you wouldn't have to swap brackets. It would likely work then
Took my cab off today. Planning on going to go look at the 98 tomorrow.


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What did you use to lift it off?
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I can't swear by this but if I remember right all 99-03 core supports will fit all 10 gens but 97-98 will only work with 97-98 trucks. Some punched holes were added in 99 and the original punch holes were kept for service parts.
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