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Old 05-13-2009, 08:29 PM
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What I need to know is what it will take to convert a 2001 GMC to a 2003 Front end because I want to run the ss front bumper that they have out. Also I am lookin for a set of tahoe 20's is anyone has any
Old 05-13-2009, 09:07 PM
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did you know they make an ss bumper for your current bodystyle? stylinconcepts has 'em
http://www.stylintrucks.com/parts.as...tfamilyid=5508
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from all the stuff I just read and looked at on there that was on a chevy front end and it said nothing matched a 2001 GMC front end
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Its only 03 up gmcs...Grill and bumper have to be swapped. I know the newer grill works with the older bumper, so I would assume the brackets are the same
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alright then I guess I will see if I can find them then
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To change the bumper you need different frame horns. You can cut the old ones off and either weld new ones on or buy some from LMC Truck that bolt on. The mounting screws for the newer grille are different but it'll still bolt right up.
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sweet thanks man! Stroker you got a sharp lookin GMC
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