not sure of a swap to a 99-04 SD but an 05 coil spring setup on an OBS body is almost a direct bolton.

 

are you serious?!?!

that would be awesome!

 

You looking for bumper, grill, headlight swap, or a complete coil spring set-up?

Here is a link for the bumper, grill, light set-up..

http://catalog.powerstrokeshop.com/partlocator/index.cfm?action=MorePartInfo&PartID=337318&siteid=214083&catalogid=4411

 

http://www.kingkustomstemecula.com/wst_page14.php

it is easy... I got the kit from powerstrokeshop.com bolted right up....

 

Looks really nice, I want one! Need to add that to the list

 

Insurance paid for mine after a run in with a post and a ditch...

 

I just did mine it looks great best mod for the older trucks. I also did an 08 tailgate with 06 factory 20's on my white 01. I will try to post picks. The front end bolted right on with no modifications other than the pigtails for the lights which change.

 

Yea, sorry. I guess I should have clarified my post alittle better. I was looking for the bumper, grill, and headlight, etc, swap. Thanks for the links everyone. I will let him know.

 

i did mine too..pretty simple install.

 

I did it also, and retained the factory front bumper at first(now im replacing it with an 05 painted due to a small pull spot in the original bumper:badidea:. I actually just cut the stock header panel to accept the 05 headlight, cut an 05 grille to make it fit with the stock 99 bumper. I had to zip tie the bottom in since it wasnt a direct fit, but you can't tell anyways now that its done. Looks very good.

Before

After

 

Some nice looking trucks in this thread. I love the new grill with the old style bumper, looks really good.

 

I think I like the old bumper with the new front end as well, looks mean/heavy duty. Looks great. I think the tires are altering my view as well, looks great...

 

I am just starting to do this swap from a 01 Excursion looks to a 05 Excursion looks. So Far all I got is the 05 head lights installed.
Before

After

I also have the 05 PSD badges. Next is the 05 grill
Nick

 

I am just starting to do this swap from a 01 Excursion looks to a 05 Excursion looks. So Far all I got is the 05 head lights installed.
I also have the 05 PSD badges. Next is the 05 grill
Nick

That looks alot better right there. My father has an 01 Excursion as well and he was looking to do the same. I will have to show him your pictures, thanks.

 

I did the 05 grill on my 02.....Love it, Now I just need the 05 headlights.....How hard are they to throw in ???

 

diesel doy- what did you have to cut to fit the 05 grill? Is it just a little on the bottom?

Truck looks good.

 

Ya just trim the bottom with a dremel tool.....Put tape down so the chrome doesnt trip.....personally Id cut it alittle big then downmill the excess for a smoother cut.

 

Here is a picture of mine.

http://powerstrokenation.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=860

How can I attatch pictures like the ones above without having to copy and paste a link?

 

I always upload them to a site like http://www.photobucket.com and then just copy the image tag and paste it in the text box.

 

Let me try to paste this picture here

 

Thanks a bunch pain train you won't beleive how long I've been wanting to learn how to do this. Thanks again.

 

Thanks a bunch pain train you won't beleive how long I've been wanting to learn how to do this. Thanks again.

No problem, took me a while to finally figure it out also. Truck looks good too, love the 5 spoke 20's on that truck.

 

Truck looks great. Are those 05 wheels? Look like 05 caps.

 

They came of an 06 with the chrome package. I had to install them with 2" billet adapters.

 

That was going to be my next question...

 

This Thread really caught my eye. Trucks look really good with the conversion. I see that you have to trim the grille a bit if you keep the bumper. Do the 05 lights mount right in place or is there anything that needs adjustment for them?

Where is the best place (cheapest) to get a grille and lights???

 

To install the 05+ headlights you need to do a little trimming on the header panel. You can get the lights many places... I am not sure on the cheapest. I got mine from www.powerstrokeshop.com and the grille... Just email them for a price...there site is tough to navigate on...

heres the whole deal...
http://www.kingkustomstemecula.com/wst_page14.php

here is just the headlight upgrade..
http://www.puredieselpower.com/Tech/2005 Up Headlight Conversion.pdf

 

If you are switching over, the BEST way is to buy the 05 header panel. I know a lot of guys were trimming theirs to fit, but I did a lot of searching before I did mine, and for the money, a new header panel is worth it for perfect fit and finish....Not to mention a hell of a lot less hassle.

You also need a headlight harness I got mine from www.gosperformance.com

After that, grille and bumper with the painted plastic fascias fill out the bill.

That's my 02 cents, oh and that I love having the new style!!!!!!!

 

****** I did my conversion and used headlamp sockets off an 04-08 F-150 and they worked. So you don't have to buy a kit go to your local salvage yard and you can pick up a pair. They don't have to be from an F-250. ****

 

no but the kits add a couple realys because the mewer style lights could burn up the old style wiring

 

no relay.... just cut off the old plugs and solder on some new ones...

 

My lights have worked perfectly fine so far. I think the only thing that chages is the bulb design which requires a different style socket. I have a few buddies that have been running them like this for a few years now.

 

What about if you have the headlights and the header panel? Do you have to do anything special or just plug it in. I know about the harness but I am more concerned about whether I have to do anything to make the grill fit or whether it just pops in. TIA

 

Everything bolts in perfectly if you have the 05 header. Even the bumper and brackets bolt right up. I was supprised nothing had to be modified. Like I said before you don't have to buy the headlamp wire kit just go to a salvage yard and get some sockets from any f-250 or f-150 and splice them in. I cross refrenced the 05 headlamp bulbs and found that they are actually used on several other veh's therefore the pigtails are also the same. I have an 05 grill for sale if you need one pm me.