Alright, just a simple question this time. will a bumper off of a 99-03 f-150 fit my 98? i know i would have to get the newer grille, but will the brackets and everything else work??

 

Nope, need new brakets too. But just the bolt on part.

 

Parts list, sorry but I don't have the numbers

(1) 1999-2004H Grille Shell
(1) 1999-2004H Left Grille Shell black plastic deflector
(1) 1999-2004H Right Grille Shell black plastic deflector
(1) 1999-2004H Bumper
(1) 1999-2004H Left Bumper Brace
(1) 1999-2004H Right Bumper Brace
(1) 1999-2004H Left Bumper-to-Frame Mounting Bracket
(1) 1999-2004H Right Bumper-to-Frame Mounting Bracket
(1) 1999-2004H Bumper Top-Pad
(1) 1999-2004H Bumper 2WD Bottom Air Dam
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(1) 1999-2004H Bumper 4WD Bottom Air Dam w/ Fog Lights

The plastic deflectors are not really needed, you can trim yours down to fit.

 

Yea, they are different. that should be all you need up there.