Front end issues
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From: Salem, VA
Front end issues
So I finally got my bumper brackets today and got to it. Fender flare and bumper aren't the same and header panel is wobbly and and the gap between the grille and the hood is bad. Sorry for the bad writing but my head is killing me.
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From: Salem, VA
Went out and messed with it this morning and have the bumper on... now my issues are:
bumper is about an inch past the fenders on BOTH sides
BIG gap in the grille and hood
BIG gap in between the headlight/grille/bumper where they all meet
Will post more pics up in a few hours
bumper is about an inch past the fenders on BOTH sides
BIG gap in the grille and hood
BIG gap in between the headlight/grille/bumper where they all meet
Will post more pics up in a few hours
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From: Hattiesburg, MS
Oem or aftermarket parts? I know some headlights r made to fit the pre 05 grilles that have a slight curve to them where they meet the grille. Can see ur pics to good on my phone but that could be that gap. Also, the 05 grille sticks out further than the pre 05 grilles.
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It's an 01 swapping to the 05 front end. I used all new aftermarket header panel, bumper, and plastic upper and lower plastics. The grille and emblem are OEM and the headlights are ebay harley knockoffs. Taking pics of it now.
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I've heard the horror stories of using aftermarket. Looks like ur living it now. Yea take some daytime pics.
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Lead Driver
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From: Ouray, CO
There are several upgrade threads, minor trimming
Is required to get good fit with oem parts.
Not sure what would be required with aftermarket.
I think sammie did this recently, check back a week or so in threads
Is required to get good fit with oem parts.
Not sure what would be required with aftermarket.
I think sammie did this recently, check back a week or so in threads
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From: Mt. Shasta California
Sammie might chime in with some pointers.
