97 front end conversion to lightning

Jughead14 · #1 10-20-2009, 01:39 AM

what is everything that i will need to convert my 97 front end into an 01 lightning front end??

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MmmBuckles · #2 10-20-2009, 02:05 AM

lightning grille, bumper brackets and bumper/cover, fog lights

thejake1989 · #3 10-20-2009, 02:06 AM

header panel also. behind the grille surround and headlights and often forgotten about

Jughead14 · #4 10-20-2009, 02:12 AM

thats seriously it? wow, a lot easier than people would think

also, what would i need to convert my 97 to an 07-up expy??

thejake1989 · #5 10-20-2009, 02:14 AM

the brackets on the frame are slightly different i think i had a thread about the bumper swap awhile back but decided not to do it. im not sure if they have to be swapped also or not but it can be done for the 99+ bumpers. for the expy i have no idea but it would involve hood and fenders and alot of work but its i know some expy swaps have been done

Jughead14 · #6 10-20-2009, 02:31 AM

there's a recent thread on here with an expy conversion and it looks sooo sick and different i love it

but a lightning front is so amazing too one of if not the best sport truck front end around..so now i'm torn and don't know what to do lol... i def know the lightning would be cheaper