Ford F150 - FRONT END CONVERSION

fatboy4267 · Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2007 4:24 pm Post subject: FRONT END CONVERSION

hey i have a 89 f150 and i was wonderin if i could exchange it for a 92 front end

ibleedblue · Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2007 8:36 pm Post subject:

You're going from an eighth generation (87-91) to a ninth (92-96/97). I would think you'd have some problems.

steve604 · Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2007 9:33 pm Post subject:

i believe they are interchangeable between all of the 150's from 80-96

i might be wrong though

they are all ttb dana 44 front ends and i do believe all of the ttb is the same
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dbhost · Posted: Tue Apr 10, 2007 6:25 am Post subject:

I would think that the sheetmetal should be the same from the A pillar backward aside from minor stuff like door handles, so if you are trying to swap a front clip, well it might be worth a try if you have the bucks to make a mistake. I know the 92-96 front end looks sweet...

As far as the suspension goes, I believe they are the same, mostly drivetrain, trim, and interior changes...
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fatboy4267 · Posted: Tue Apr 10, 2007 1:13 pm Post subject:

Yea i was thinkin that maybe i can just swap out the front panels and stuff like that up. im not worried about the suppension and stuff cuz i got brand new. i jus like the 92-96 front end and i can get clear corners for it cuz they dont make it for the 89

steve604 · Posted: Tue Apr 10, 2007 4:06 pm Post subject:

my bad

i thought you were talking about front suspension and diff.

the front clip is interchangeable with the 89, i've seen it done on a few trucks.
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fatboy4267 · Posted: Tue Apr 10, 2007 7:00 pm Post subject:

ok thanks but do you know about the headlights and everything else the reasson why i want to do this is for one it looks sweet and for two they make more stuff for the 92 and up body than mine

tonkatruck66 · Posted: Mon May 07, 2007 10:28 am Post subject:

yea, im almost 100% sure its a direct bolt on. the BASE of the truck is the same, they just went with a face lift. i was also thinkin about doin the same to my 91 nite

fatboy4267 · Posted: Mon May 07, 2007 3:22 pm Post subject:

ok thanks i was just wonderin cuz im about to get it painted like the gt500 off of gone in 60 seconds

ASoCalCowBoy · Posted: Thu Jun 07, 2007 3:18 pm Post subject:

If you have a pick-a-part or a junk yard, try it there first... like a dry fit... before you boy everythig...
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rikard · Posted: Tue Nov 20, 2007 5:38 pm Post subject:

IIRC the nose sheet metal should fit. You'll probably have to use the newer rad support bulkhead.The headlights also need this panel to fit. These tend to rust here in the NE so check the bottoms. If you get a front clip get as much of the wiring and fender mounted stuff if possible.
The vent windows and some other things are slightly different but will interchange.
I don't know about the cowl vents or bumper fitment. I liked the 83 for looks and but my 94 with its better ergonomics and IMHO better quality, is a better truck. The 80 to 96 is still the best design for a working truck. At a 180k miles my truck is still powerful, quiet, dependable, and cleans up well, unlike the old fart who drives it.
Good Luck, Parts swapping is kinda fun. PB blaster and power tools!
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