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Old 05-10-2018, 12:10 PM
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Default 03+ front end on 99-02

What is needed to do this swap besides

Fenders
Hood
Grille
Headlights and buckets
Bumper and brackets

Can I use my radiator support?

Thanks guys

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Originally Posted by MrHorsepowerLSx
What is needed to do this swap besides

Hood
Grille
Headlights and buckets
Bumper and brackets

Can I use my radiator support?

Thanks guys
yes, its a straight swap. There are some litle brackets for the fender that I believe are different.
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The frame horns are different between 99-02 and 03+ if your using the 03+ bumper


LMC makes an adapter to attach the 03+ on the 99-02 trucks.


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An adapter??? The ones shown above are replacement ends for after a crash.
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You will also need fender's if going from a 99-02 to an 03 style frontend if its Chevrolet.
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Originally Posted by 1FastBrick
An adapter??? The ones shown above are replacement ends for after a crash.

Works to install an 03+ bumper to the 99-02 GMT800 trucks... call it what you will but were they used to install an 03+ bumper (frontend) conversion in an article from TruckTrend Network. Had this bookmarked, came to mind after reading OP's question.



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Originally Posted by BigBlock90
You will also need fender's if going from a 99-02 to an 03 style frontend if its Chevrolet.
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Originally Posted by MrHorsepowerLSx
Ok, whats funny? An 03 chevrolet has the cat eye frontend and the headlights will not fit 99-02 fenders. Or are you implying to a GMC frontend? You have me confused now.
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Basically whole front end. Worked at a body shop for a little who did this swap. needs new frame horns, new bumper, fenders, hood, grille, headlights. Easy swap just some Money.
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Originally Posted by BigBlock90
Ok, whats funny? An 03 chevrolet has the cat eye frontend and the headlights will not fit 99-02 fenders. Or are you implying to a GMC frontend? You have me confused now.
I was only listing major items in the first post, I left out the fenders. I know I will need them

I fixed it


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