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Where to Cut.......
Greetings all........
Not to beat a dead horse here, but before I start a cutting, I need to clarify a few things.
A little history.....I did get and installed an 04 grill on my 2000 EX and have finally gotten around to buying the 05 headlights.
I need to cut my header to fit my 05 headlights....See attached photo from another thread/post. If I follow this template, it appears that I will cut all of my mounting points off. How/where will the new light attach?
Is it easier to remove the header to cut it or can it be cut in place?
Thanks all.........
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That shows you cutting off 2 of the 5 factory light mounting points.
Before cutting match the headlights mounting points you plan to install with your proposed cuts.
Another option is buy a 05 header panel, they are pretty cheap and easy to install.
Before cutting match the headlights mounting points you plan to install with your proposed cuts.
Another option is buy a 05 header panel, they are pretty cheap and easy to install.
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I've thought about changing the header panel, but I've already purchased and installed the 04 grill...........
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You'll be fine if you just don't cut too much... I did it on the truck with those same instructions. I cut too little at first, then made it perfect.
My OCD was in full swing so it took too long, and if I had it to do over, I probably would just get the header!
I used a Dremel tool with a diamond cutoff wheel, after trying a crappy standard sawblade and crappier cutoff wheel. That worked well.
My OCD was in full swing so it took too long, and if I had it to do over, I probably would just get the header!
I used a Dremel tool with a diamond cutoff wheel, after trying a crappy standard sawblade and crappier cutoff wheel. That worked well.
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You'll be fine if you just don't cut too much... I did it on the truck with those same instructions. I cut too little at first, then made it perfect.
My OCD was in full swing so it took too long, and if I had it to do over, I probably would just get the header!
I used a Dremel tool with a diamond cutoff wheel, after trying a crappy standard sawblade and crappier cutoff wheel. That worked well.
My OCD was in full swing so it took too long, and if I had it to do over, I probably would just get the header!
I used a Dremel tool with a diamond cutoff wheel, after trying a crappy standard sawblade and crappier cutoff wheel. That worked well.
Were you able to use all of the existing mounting holes?
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Walt:
Did you reuse the metal clips from the top of your old lights on the new ones?
I'm not sure I can pull mine out without damaging them.
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Did you reuse the metal clips from the top of your old lights on the new ones?
I'm not sure I can pull mine out without damaging them.
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Oh yeah, those. I forgot about them.
I'd suggest going maybe to a body shop or good hardware store to try to find suitable replacements... I got mine from a NAPA store, but they aren't really right. The sheetmetal screws they had weren't right either, so I need to find something else eventually. Maybe next time at Pick n Pull. I bet the stealership has 'em; for a price!
I'd suggest going maybe to a body shop or good hardware store to try to find suitable replacements... I got mine from a NAPA store, but they aren't really right. The sheetmetal screws they had weren't right either, so I need to find something else eventually. Maybe next time at Pick n Pull. I bet the stealership has 'em; for a price!
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Where to Cut.......
I have 05 headlights and was going to follow this same template. I saw another forum someone talking about getting new hardware but they didn't specify what they got. So that's what has prevented me from doing this because I have no idea how the new lights will attach and with what. If you figure it out or know, please post.
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I'm going to start on mine this weekend.....What I think I will do is follow the posted template, but start removing material from the center of the template out. Then as I cut, hold the 05 headlight and check the fit.
Maybe I won't have to remove all of the material as suggested by the template.
Will post pics.........Thanks all!
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Maybe I won't have to remove all of the material as suggested by the template.
Will post pics.........Thanks all!
Swmpbgy1