Front End Conversion

[GT_Hatchback]

Hey guys I was just curious about making my 2000 front end a 2001+....is it possible? What all do I need to do it??

 

[GT_Hatchback]

I found the 1 peice grill for the 01+ for like $80...and lights for $100...are the hood and fenders different??? Can I just get the grill and lights and they will bolt right up???? Am I gonna have to do some fab???

 

[ghost_rader]

it should be bolt on, not sure about the hood and fenders but they all bolt on the your truck either way

 

[wvcat]

I converted my 99 to an 01 edge. I changed the fenders so I would have the holes for the flares and the hood to the edge style but the fenders and hood are not required.

I also did an 04 conversion on my 2000 I am driving now with certifit parts(good prices)

 

[GT_Hatchback]

dang dude thanks for showing me the pics...I think I might do it

 

[wvcat]

I like the 04 much better but you will need a hood for that.

 

[wvcat]

Here's the certifit parts for the 04 conversion

 

[Prostreet Ranger]

I just changed my 98 to to the 01-03. You need the 01-03 header panel and the clips for the headlights. Everything bolts on. My wire plugs for the marker lights are different from the ones on the marker lights. The big problem I had with after market grills is that Ford had 2 different hoods in 01. One for the honeycomb grill and one for the other grill. I think all after market grills are made to fit the honeycomb hood which is straight across in front and the 98 hood has a little rise above the grill. My 98 hood had a gap between the grill and hood with the honeycomb grill. I have to go to Ford and get a factory Ford grill to fit with my hood.

 

[woodyedmiston]

This is a nice set of pictures and a question that I bet gets asked often. You should write this up in more detail and submit it to Jim Oaks for a tech article. Very nice paint and body work . . . very nice.

 

[Ranger97XL]

I converted my 99 to an 01 edge. I changed the fenders so I would have the holes for the flares and the hood to the edge style but the fenders and hood are not required.

If you don't mind me askin' how much did the conversion run you?

 

[Fx4wannabe01]

If you don't mind me askin' how much did the conversion run you?

LOL. Wvcat rebuilds/fixes Rangers as his little hobby and/or money making. lol. He's got parts galore and he's working on truck like #20 right now. lol. My guess is that his conversion cost him pennies since it came on one of the many trucks he's got. lol.