Whats the difference
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Whats the difference
Between the front end of an 80-86 F150 and a 89 F150 to where this wont fit.
http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/fd/full.aspx?Page=73
I want that grill guard but it says 80-86 only.
Anyone.
http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/fd/full.aspx?Page=73
I want that grill guard but it says 80-86 only.
Anyone.
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The frame horns(where the bumper bolts too) are contoured the same, but you would have to drill a few extra holes, so it can be done. But, it would also look a little off since the 87-91 bumper wraps around the front of the truck and the older bumper does not. On the 80-86 trucks, the front fenders extend down behind the bumper to fill that gap. You would be left with a large opening behind the bumper under the front of your front fenders.
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Ive been trying to find one for mine but apparently they are discontinued and honestly no, i dont stare at the front end of my truck enough to notice. I had an 86 and i wouldntve been able to point that out unless they were sitting right next to each other. Only 2 i knew without side by side was the hood slope up front and the tail light shape in the back.
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you are the one who can't see a difference in different years.
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Im not an expert. Im 17. Sure if i paid attention i couldve noticed it but i dont. I have a 1989 Ford F150. The only thing in my mind is that it runs decent and it has a blue oval. Thats all i care about. I dont care about what makes mine different from other year F150's cuz their all Fords.