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Aug 19, 2015 | 08:52 PM

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JuanHuevos

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From: Waco, Texas

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Originally Posted by Apocalypse

Juan, just spend the few bucks and get the correct header panel and save a few hours cutting and scrubbing fiberglass off of yourself

I have heard though that some of the aftermarket header panels are way more flimsy than the stocker. Thoughts?
Mounting hardware is still needed even if the header is replaced correct?

Aug 20, 2015 | 03:21 PM

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agsmv1

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From: Loveland,CO

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Originally Posted by JuanHuevos

I have heard though that some of the aftermarket header panels are way more flimsy than the stocker. Thoughts?
Mounting hardware is still needed even if the header is replaced correct?

I got OEM from the junkyard...they pulled it and everything..I think I paid like 100.00 for it. Now the newer one might be a couple bucks more. I got one for 2003. I think aftermarket are around 70-80 bucks..figured for a couple bucks more I would have no issues with the flimsiness.

Aug 24, 2015 | 12:24 PM

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swmpbgy1

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From: Bridgeport, WV

Greetings all........

Had some time yesterday to work on one of the lights. I followed the template at the beginning of this thread. I removed material from the inside out, hoping not to have to remove as much as the template suggests.

I had to remove exactly what the template suggest....grinding additionally in spots to get a good fit. The only mount points that I used are the ones at the bottom....directly above the bumper. The other 2 mount points that I used are on the very top of the header panel.

Here are a few pics...........

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