purg113
new to me f350
Is there a way to put the whole 93 front clip on to a 87 truck?
I am meaning everything from the doors forward.
I am meaning everything from the doors forward.
93 front clip on a 87?
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MUDKICKR
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Yes, complete bolt-on, just remember to use 93 core support and cowl. Also use the 87 headlight bulbs.
riotwarrior
Full Access Member
YES it's a simple bolt on affair....
If you use the OBS clip and bulbs, you will need to rewire your headlight plug for the 92 up OBS bulbs physically they are identical ...electrically they are completely different.
Just sayin
Al
If you use the OBS clip and bulbs, you will need to rewire your headlight plug for the 92 up OBS bulbs physically they are identical ...electrically they are completely different.
Just sayin
Al
purg113
new to me f350
My reason is I want the 93 headlights and to me they just look better.
The Warden
MiB Impersonator
Why's that? Is there an inherent advantage to the brick-nose headlight bulb, or is that to eliminate the wiring issue?
Not trying to be a smart-aleck; just hoping to learn something new...thanks
hesutton
The Anti-Anderson
Like stated above it'll work fine. Easier than putting a OBS clip on a brick nose (like I did).
Look at my signature..... my '86 F250 has a '95 front clip from a F-Superduty (F450).
Heath
Look at my signature..... my '86 F250 has a '95 front clip from a F-Superduty (F450).
Heath
GOOSE
Happy IDI'er
purg113
new to me f350
I know not everyone likes the look of the 93+ trucks but I do and with me wanting to turn it into my work truck I want the better lights so I can see better.
Look at it this way 10,000 lbs 60 mph pennsylvania back roads I want some lights there roads are crazy sometimes.
That will be normal for me hauling all over the us doing hot shot work.
Look at it this way 10,000 lbs 60 mph pennsylvania back roads I want some lights there roads are crazy sometimes.
That will be normal for me hauling all over the us doing hot shot work.
GOOSE
Happy IDI'er
I don't mind the looks of the 92-97 Fords at all. I happen to prefer the 87-91 dash layout as they are most reminiscent of the dent side trucks. The only Ford I could say I really do not care for looks wise is the 97-03 F150's. They are just wretched and I don't like the fact that they went to a arm 4wd front ends too.
It just seems like many bash the brick nose as an ugly looking front end so we brick nose owners have to defend them when the time arises.
The fact that you are up grading your front end for looks AND the functionality of a better headlight system earns much more respect. You will have the best of both worlds, a better front clip and the better dash layout.
riotwarrior
Full Access Member
Why's that? Is there an inherent advantage to the brick-nose headlight bulb, or is that to eliminate the wiring issue?
Not trying to be a smart-aleck; just hoping to learn something new...thanks
9007 and 9004 bulbs have different physcal layout inside one has elements Stacked horizontally (=) the other has them stacked inline vertically (|)
There are subtle differences that prevent either from being inserted into the wrong housing....YOU CAN mod them to work but why...why not just use the correct bulb...designed for the housing it's in?
Electrically they WIRE in differently where Ground and LB+ and HB+ come in to the socket!
As for advantage...Well newer bulb for OBS has a slightly higher wattage rating!
That's about all I can tell you.
JM2CW
Al
The Warden
MiB Impersonator
Agreed completely! I've always liked the brick-nose dash the best (it looks nicer, has back-lit gauges unlike the slant-nose dash, and the plastic holds up exponentially better than the OBS dash), but I prefer the OBS front clip. I think it looks nicer from an aesthetic standpoint, and you have a few headlight assembly upgrade options, and you also have more space for an intercoolerI don't mind the looks of the 92-97 Fords at all. I happen to prefer the 87-91 dash layout as they are most reminiscent of the dent side trucks. The only Ford I could say I really do not care for looks wise is the 97-03 F150's. They are just wretched and I don't like the fact that they went to a arm 4wd front ends too.
The fact that you are up grading your front end for looks AND the functionality of a better headlight system earns much more respect. You will have the best of both worlds, a better front clip and the better dash layout.
I also agree with you about not liking the look of the '97-'03 F-150, but I'm also not a fan of the '08+ Superduties (especially the '08-'10 trucks)...always seemed to me like they climbed to the top of the ugly tree, fell off, and hit every stick on the way down
Thank you Al
I imagine that you can find higher-wattage 9004's, although I admit that I haven't looked. The different element layouts can make a huge difference; same reason why you can't just drop HID bulbs in housings meant for halogen bulbs and expect to get a good (or even acceptable) light pattern. DEFINITELY best to stick with the correct bulb for the housing I do like that you have more housing options with the OBS assembly...
