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Old Feb 22, 2008 | 10:30 AM
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Head light swap?

Just wondering if it's as easy as it looks to swap 99-01 headlights/signal lights with 02-04 style lights?

Looks like it should just be a perfect fit didn't know if you had to change anything else or not. Thinking of doing this in the near furture.
 
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Old Feb 22, 2008 | 11:17 AM
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havn't done it but from what I have read they are a direct ft
 
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Old Feb 22, 2008 | 11:34 AM
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It is a direct fit..... You could even go with the 05 style if you like...

http://www.puredieselpower.com/Tech/...Conversion.pdf
 
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Old Feb 22, 2008 | 12:19 PM
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Is that a kit or something to install the 05 headlights? Looks great.
 
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Old Feb 22, 2008 | 01:48 PM
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I think dfuser a site sponsor has instructions. He has 05 clear and harley lights available, they look really sharp on the older models! There is some cutting involved.
 
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Old Feb 22, 2008 | 04:38 PM
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Just look at the link above.... just some minor trimming and they can be used. Piece of cake... you can get the lights there too www.defuser.com
 
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Old Feb 22, 2008 | 04:45 PM
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Here's when I did mine:

http://www.competitiondiesel.com/for...read.php?t=826
 
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Old Feb 22, 2008 | 05:45 PM
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I did the 05 swap. minimal amount of cutting and well worth it. Do it and never look back.
 
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I've got a smoked set with matching park lights that are a direct fit. No amber reflectors. Have Siverstar Ultra bulbs in them as well. Installed into my '02 in October and the bulbs were installed in November, but have decided to go with the '05 front end conversion. My truck is white and I think they look killer! Let me know if you'd be interested. Got pics of them installed also if you'd like to see them.

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Old Feb 25, 2008 | 10:56 AM
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Thanks for all the info guys. I've just gotta start saving my $ now!
 
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