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Clinton 03-05-2012 08:53 PM

Hooligan 01 to 06 front end swap
 
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I got just about all the parts for the new front end. The parts that need paint are being painted this week so I started the teardown of the front end today.

Bumper removal
https://www.ranger-forums.com/attach...ine=1331006161
https://www.ranger-forums.com/attach...ine=1331006161
https://www.ranger-forums.com/attach...ine=1331006013

Then the rest came off!!
https://www.ranger-forums.com/attach...ine=1331006013
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q...f/92ce66ab.jpg
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q...f/6ec46ad8.jpg
More to come....

BLK02 03-05-2012 09:01 PM

You are crazy, I love that 01-03 front end! I'm sure it'll look good though

Clinton 03-06-2012 08:12 AM

Lol...I just like the 06+ front ends!

bravetitan24 03-06-2012 09:19 AM

I would love to that swap on my truck! It's going to look good when you're done man!

FULLSCALE 03-06-2012 10:26 AM

Going to look good... but you're going to lose that sweet red/black emblem!

Ranger_EDGE 03-06-2012 10:34 AM

nice!!! i can't wait to see it all done!

04RangerDave 03-06-2012 10:54 AM

who's trimming the hood?

Clinton 03-06-2012 01:25 PM

Thanks guys..I can't wait either...only problem is its nickle and diming me to death lol!!



Originally Posted by FULLSCALE (Post 1963607)
Going to look good... but you're going to lose that sweet red/black emblem!

I know...and the Buggman floating LED ring behind it:disappoin


Originally Posted by 04RangerDave (Post 1963618)
who's trimming the hood?

I have a local body shop doing the work. I refer people to him, he cuts me deals

Redneck Ranger 03-06-2012 01:33 PM


Originally Posted by Clinton (Post 1963677)
Thanks guys..I can't wait either...only problem is its nickle and diming me to death lol!!




I know...and the Buggman floating LED ring behind it

How's it doing that? And at least you'll still be able to see it :cool:

02slammedranger 03-06-2012 01:48 PM

Hey if you wanna sell that Front bumper id buy it!

Clinton 03-06-2012 03:45 PM


Originally Posted by 02slammedranger (Post 1963680)
Hey if you wanna sell that Front bumper id buy it!

Sorry dude, I got the whole front end clip sold. If you need parts, shoot me a pm I may be able to find one at a yard or refer you to the place where I got my new front ends parts

Clinton 03-10-2012 09:56 PM

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Front frame all done up with POR15, AND I got 2 more parts for it today!

https://www.ranger-forums.com/attach...ine=1331441774
https://www.ranger-forums.com/attach...ine=1331441774
https://www.ranger-forums.com/attach...ine=1331441774
https://www.ranger-forums.com/attach...ine=1331441774

<TX>TORKiT 03-10-2012 10:14 PM

Nice updated front end project.

Clinton 03-10-2012 10:17 PM

Thank you sir! I just hope it turns out ok lol, I am a bit nervous about it

robert99ranger 03-12-2012 09:26 AM

Done yet?! lol. I want to see.

Clinton 03-14-2012 10:42 AM

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Not yet lol!

I couldnt wait til Saturday to get the skid plate on so I put it on yesterday! It was a perfect fit!! I highly recommend getting one from JoshP!

https://www.ranger-forums.com/attach...ine=1331743344

https://www.ranger-forums.com/attach...ine=1331743344



Today I got the parts from the body shop and had the isolators riveted to the reinforcement!

https://www.ranger-forums.com/attach...ine=1331743344

https://www.ranger-forums.com/attach...ine=1331743344

2004xlmiller 03-14-2012 11:11 AM

sooo close!

Clinton 03-17-2012 02:14 PM

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Thanks to all the members who came to help out today, the front end swap is done pending the hood trim!

https://www.ranger-forums.com/attach...ine=1332015267

The new visor
https://www.ranger-forums.com/attach...ine=1332015267

https://www.ranger-forums.com/attach...ine=1332015267

Going in the body shop this week to get the hood trimmed and then it will be completely done!

bravetitan24 03-17-2012 02:30 PM

Very nice!

SteelDirigible 03-17-2012 02:37 PM

where did you get that skid plate? I like.

shoulda got an stx grill though

Clinton 03-17-2012 02:53 PM

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Thanks! I got the skid plate from Joshp from here, they are awesome!!

Before

https://www.ranger-forums.com/attach...ine=1332017601



After

https://www.ranger-forums.com/attach...ine=1332017601

98liftedranger 03-17-2012 02:59 PM

Your hood doesn't quite fit. :fing26:

Clinton 03-17-2012 03:06 PM


Originally Posted by 98liftedranger (Post 1967622)
Your hood doesn't quite fit. :fing26:

Yeah it has a buck toof for now!

robert99ranger 03-17-2012 04:26 PM

That looks great. So jealous. I want to do this now.

<TX>TORKiT 03-17-2012 04:33 PM


Originally Posted by Clinton (Post 1967625)
Yeah it has a buck toof for now!

haha get that thing to the orthodontist.


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