I am toying with the idea to change the grill& headlights on my 2000 F350 Lariat. I like the looks of the 04-06 grill and lights, How much work would it take to make it work? Its either that or just get newer lights and a billet grill thats made for my year- I'm just spitballing ideas. Also I would eventually like to put a leveling kit on my f350 and some bigger tires what are my options? and whats the biggest tire you can go with just a leveling kit. Thanks for all your help!!!

 

There is a seller on Ebay that does the grilles, they bolt on, no mods to your truck.
As far as the headlights go I swapped from the '99-'01 style to the '02-'04 style and clear corners, and added SilverStar bulbs at the same time, I like the look and the light is more than adiquite for me.
Some have chozen to go to the '05-'07 headlights but I didn't want to cut my header panel just yet.

 

You got Pictures of your swap?

 

Here's my setup. Just got a black version of the 05 style grill off ebay, goes into place without having to cut anything. I just had to modify the bottom clips a bit so the grill didn't wobble back and forth.

 

Ahh i thought you had to eliminate some kinda inner bumper support i like those grilles and headlights much better. Really wanna do the conversion.

 

Yeah I didn't have to eliminate anything. This guy sells the grills pre-machined to fit 99-04 trucks so it's a great option.

 

Got a link to this guy?

 

Thanks for doing the pics for him guys!

Watch the Ebay seller though....he implies the grilles start lift as FACTORY FORD parts but they aren't--I think the emblems ARE FORD parts though.

Headlights and corners are a different story-I got mine from a member on the FTE (FACTORY FORD parts) others have had reasonable luck with aftermarket parts but I'm not sure what brand...

 

so are you guys just using a stock 2005 grill? and 02-04 headlights with clear corners?

 

I have a 01 x I changed to 04 headlights clear lens with clear corners and 250/350 all chrome grill I can email u some pics ... I also have 2000 f250 i just got the same set up as of my x but its too cold here I should have them on by 2morrow ... I ordered the parts from Trojan auto parts in warren michigan ... All chrome grill ($60) clear headlights ($80 pair) ...

 

and you used the 05 grill? you just said grill you didnt give a year.

 

Sorry i missed that ... I used 99-04 grill ...I've seen 05 grill on eBay that bolt right on but they are around $200 ... I'm just to cheap to spend that much on a grill

 

Well if there is a way to make the 05 grill work id love to try that then i can buy a stock grill and that'd be it.

 

Here's the links to the grills.

Black: 2005 Ford F250 F350 Grille Black Conversion 1999 2004 | eBay

Chrome: Ford Chrome Grille Conversion Fits 1999 2004 Super Duty 2005 2006 2007 F250 F350 | eBay

The grills themselves do not appear to be factory ford parts but the emblems ARE. The emblem is in a ford box taped to the back side of the grill, you must install the emblem yourself. It just clips in so it takes about 10 seconds to do it.

 

Only way you can use a factory 05 grill is if you get an 05 header panel, an 05 bumper and 05 headlights. So basically you'd be bolting an 05 front end to your truck.