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Old Jun 13, 2013 | 03:19 AM
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I am afflicted. I can either buy new 08+ style mirrors for about $470 ($80 shipping charges suck )...or I can do the 05-07 front end update.

I really want my X to go from this

to this (lift and fancy stuff later)Give me your thoughts and opinions please. The company on eBay seems pretty legit. It's only a $30 difference mirrors vs. front end update. Luckily I can just modify the 2002 header and don't have to spend the $150 for a 05-07 one.
Although...if I get the 08 mirrors, then sell the 99-07 mirrors I can then go and buy the 05-07 headlights. kind of a mix of both worlds...sorta.


help! I haven't been so torn since I was trying to decide on Supercharging my F-150
 
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Old Jun 13, 2013 | 05:37 AM
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Old Jun 13, 2013 | 06:05 AM
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I would do the front end 1st
 
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Old Jun 13, 2013 | 07:54 AM
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The mirrors don't change the look like the front end upgrade does... the front end is the facelift, the mirrors are the fancy earrings you put on after...
 
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Old Jun 13, 2013 | 08:00 AM
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Do the front end first.
 
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Old Jun 13, 2013 | 09:50 AM
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The 05 front end is a nice update for our older style. It's next on my list of todo's.
 
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Old Jun 13, 2013 | 10:08 AM
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I'd vote the front end change too, more bang for the buck since you already have tow mirrors.

On another note, I bought these mirrors.
2003-2007 Ford F250 Truck Super Duty Power Heated Smoked Style Signal & Clearance Light Textured Cap Upgrade Towing Mirror Pair at 1AAuto.com

Comes to $425 shipped to 96860.
 
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Old Jun 13, 2013 | 10:09 AM
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Front end for sure. The mirrors are bad *** but the front end is an immediate "whoa!"
 
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Old Jun 13, 2013 | 10:38 AM
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I voted mirrors and headlights, but I'm a noob. I like how no one has voted "You're Crazy". That's how you know you're around a bunch of like minded truck lovers.
 
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Old Jun 13, 2013 | 11:07 AM
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I voted front end as well... I should of voted mirrors so you could sell me the old ones when you get the new ones but oh well.
 
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Old Jun 13, 2013 | 11:47 AM
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I voted your crazy do engine or suspension mods first!
 
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Old Jun 13, 2013 | 12:07 PM
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Majority seems to have the same opinion as the wife. Front end facelift is edging ahead
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I voted your crazy do engine or suspension mods first!
Oh I'm also doing 2" on all 4 corners and 5 Star tunes
 
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Old Jun 13, 2013 | 12:14 PM
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Don't forget the diesel swap.

A supercharger would work too.
 
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Old Jun 13, 2013 | 12:41 PM
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Front end swap, it's the best thing I have done so far
 
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Front end swap, it's the best thing I have done so far
The front end is bling, the mirrors are for safety, awesome when towing & backing up!
 
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