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Dec 13, 2005 | 09:39 PM

chucky79

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98 ford bumper

Hey guys just wondering if the 99-03 bumper will fit on the 97-98 trucks. i like the look of the newer ones better than mine, not to mention mine has a big dent and i was gonna replace it and would like to upgrade as long as its simply a bolt on. thanks.

Dec 13, 2005 | 09:44 PM

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if you are talking front bumper, then no it wont. im not sure about the rear---it should fit---but not sure. you might be able to change the whole headlight/ grill piece and do a later bumper....just not sure

Dec 13, 2005 | 10:12 PM

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simple swap, just did it to mine a few months ago. Here's the parts list

------------------------Normal F-150 Front-End Upgrade------------------------

(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
---------------------or--------------------
(1) 1999-2004H Bumper 4WD Bottom Air Dam w/ Fog Lights

Dec 19, 2005 | 09:11 AM

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Just to clarify 97-98 Fog lights and brackets are different from 99-03.

Nice list Smaug, where were you a year ago when I needed it. lol

Dec 19, 2005 | 03:42 PM

preppypyro

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Those bumper to frame mounting brackets, what exactlyare those, and how do they fit? Do they bolt on direct?

Dec 19, 2005 | 06:07 PM

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Those bumper to frame mounting brackets, what exactlyare those, and how do they fit? Do they bolt on direct?

Looks like a fat X. There are brackets welded to the frame which the bumper brackets bolt to(2 bolts each side). Those brackets (which are different 97-98 to 99-03) are what the bumper bolts to (4 bolts each side).

Dec 19, 2005 | 06:51 PM

preppypyro

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Ahh ok, Because someone changed the grill on my 97, to a newer grill, but not the bumper, so I am going to change the bumper over, just wasnt sure all what was involved.

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Dec 20, 2005 | 11:31 AM

mat-helm

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Smaug, I just noticed 2 things on your list that are not needed:

(1) 1999-2004H Left Bumper-to-Frame Mounting Bracket
(1) 1999-2004H Right Bumper-to-Frame Mounting Bracket

97-98 will work fine with the 99-03 "Bumper Braces"
As will the:
1) 1999-2004H Left Grille Shell black plastic deflector
(1) 1999-2004H Right Grille Shell black plastic deflector

Last edited by mat-helm; Dec 20, 2005 at 11:34 AM. Reason: add to

Dec 20, 2005 | 08:40 PM

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preppypyro

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Yeppers man you got er, expedition grill. I bought it liek that, so I want to change it over sometime soon so it looks better.

Dec 20, 2005 | 09:18 PM

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Smaug

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I did trim my deflectors down to fit but the brackets have different part numbers.

Dec 21, 2005 | 08:50 AM

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Smaug, What did you use to connect the upper pad to the bumper? My parts guy showed those little "thing-a-majigs" to retail for almost $5 bucks a peice x 11 of em.

Dec 21, 2005 | 04:42 PM

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Local dealer wanted $7 ea., I used 3/8 in bolts. Got 'em free from work. Haven't had any of them loosen up yet.

Dec 21, 2005 | 04:52 PM

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mat-helm

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Bet that was hard to tighten huh... I used some extra large (5/16) black push in type plastic pins (like the ones used on the plastic deflectors, and some 5/16 star lock washers.

Dec 21, 2005 | 09:11 PM

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Was hard to tighten but I could get a pr of needlenose on most of them. Wish I'd thought of your idea though.

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