I have another thread going in this forum about clear corner lights. I ordered a set Monday and got them in the mail today. I went to put them on and they do not fit my truck. My stepdad has a 1997 he bought in October of 1997. I bought my truck in March of 1996. The headlight assembly is totally diffrent from his. So, if you have an early 97 model, the clear corner lights will not fit.

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1997 F-150 XL, 4.2L 5spd
Mods: 16x8 Centerline wheels, Flowmaster, K&N, tint, alarm, billet grille, carpet, Kenwood CD w/Infinity speakers, 60/40 seats.
Coming soon: 285/60 GY Tires



[This message has been edited by Kirby (edited 02-19-2000).]

 

[QUOTE=Kirby]I have another thread going in this forum about clear corner lights. I ordered a set Monday and got them in the mail today. I went to put them on and they do not fit my truck. My stepdad has a 1997 he bought in October of 1997. I bought my truck in March of 1996. The headlight assembly is totally diffrent from his. So, if you have an early 97 model, the clear corner lights will not fit.

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1997 F-150 XL, 4.2L 5spd
Mods: 16x8 Centerline wheels, Flowmaster, K&N, tint, alarm, billet grille, carpet, Kenwood CD w/Infinity speakers, 60/40 seats.
Coming soon: 285/60 GY Tires

having same problem....any sugestions?

 

theres 2 "header panels" where the headlights mount into. yes you're correct, if you're like me and bought a 1pc headlight off e-bay then found out your truck was a pre 6-96 manufacture date (maybe it was 7-96? but somewhere around that date) and has a different setup for mounting.

good thing is an aftermarket one is easy to install and is cheap enough it doesnt hurt too much. i bought one from a local shop here for $40 compared to fords $150

just add libbing.

 

They will fit if you buy a late 97-03 header panel to replace your stock one. I had the same thing, $100.00 later newer header panel they work just fine. Real easy to replace, it just takes alittle time.
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