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Old 01-10-2010, 11:26 PM
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i have a 96 and want to put the 97+ front end on it. i got the header pannel and the grill and light housings. and have been told it is a direct bolt on? but i now see that the front marker light has 2 bulbs and the old one only and the one bulb in the front marker light what do i do about this those of you who have done the swap let me no... pics if u c nessessary thanks
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come on i know u's have done it
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just start cutting and splicin the wires for the marker lights.

i have the newer front end, just haven't done the swap yet. i think my 200lb bumper is in my way, and i'm in no hurry to take it off.

but when i do, i'll be hackin into the wire harness fo sho.
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come on any one else out ther, i no iv seen u's on here
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hmm i am curious about this as well. not sure if i'm totally committed to it or not, but the thought crossed my mind.
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