2008 front clip conversion
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This may be silly to you guys I guess, but how hard would it be to swap from an 08-09 to the 05-07 front? I just dont really like the current look as much, and the completely flat bumper on the 08s just seem like they are taking a big step back. Just about all the aftermarket replacement bumpers I've seen look nicer on the 05-07 just because of that slight raise up on each end.
Cargo Master
Joined: Apr 2007
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Yes, the straight bumper is ugly. The previous bumper is much more stylish and appealing. But I'm sure something we can all agree on is that the new Chevy is one of the ugliest trucks ever made.
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From: South Bend, IN
Its a little late for me and I may not be thinking right but wouldn't the only motor that needed the changes as far as cooling requirements go be the diesel? The gas motors are the same motors they have been since 05 right? If thats true then the conversion to a previous body style from an 08 with a gas motor shouldn't create much problem correct?
Laughing Gas
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From: SW Indiana melon fields.
BTW, my fiance works at a Ford dealer in another town and that is where I bought the F-250.
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Joined: Jul 2008
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From: SoCal
anyone on here done this yet?? or does anyone need the front end conversion?? let me know thanks
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A shop near me did an '08 conversion on an Excursion.
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Joined: Nov 2010
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PRICE
HOW MUCH DO WANT FOR THE COMPLETE FRONT END? SEND ME AN EMAIL IF YOU STILL HAVE THIS AT BENELECPRO@GMAIL.COM THANKS
i have a 08 F350 white front end for sale located in Southern California
if anyone needs one here is what is included:
2 fenders
2 fender wells
2 fender emblems and grills
hood
chromed grill with brackets
chrome front bumper will all plastics and brackets on it
headlights
if anyone needs one here is what is included:
2 fenders
2 fender wells
2 fender emblems and grills
hood
chromed grill with brackets
chrome front bumper will all plastics and brackets on it
headlights
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I believe the front frame ends are lower. The front end happened because the feds made legislation requiring the front and rear bumpers and headlights and tail lights lower, so as to line up with cars for accidents. Thats why the 08 + have the lights low and the turnsignals and reverse lights high. When the bumpers were lowered, that made the cooling area much bigger.