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I'm awfully tempted now to convert to a 11-14 front end colormatched as well, but I'm not sure what all I would need. I know bumper and grill I think. But I think the 07.5-10 fenders will work.
Only difference should be bumper, grille, and hood.
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What dean said. It should be just a new bumper and grille to do the swap.
I think the hoods might actually be the same. At least as far as I can tell but I could be wrong.
Hadn't considered that.
That's what i was thinking.
Since you are coming from a 2500, you will for sure need a bumper and the grille together or they won't line up. The 7-10 grille goes down further.
On the hood - they are different, but I'm not sure what all that entails. I know for sure that the rear louvers are larger on the 11-13 hoods. I've also heard that the upper grille trim piece is a different size between the two versions.
You could always start with the bumper and grille, then do the hood if needed.
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Yes the hoods are different.
11-13 HD has larger louvers like you said and different trim piece.
But to do a full swap yes you will need 11-13 hood grill and bumper. The 07-10 hood you have will work but the trime piece might not line up the best. I would go all out if it was me and just do all 11-13 so it all goes well....plus, the 11-13 hood looks meaner , its a little taller
For and HD swap they will be fine.
11-13 HD has larger louvers like you said and different trim piece.
But to do a full swap yes you will need 11-13 hood grill and bumper. The 07-10 hood you have will work but the trime piece might not line up the best. I would go all out if it was me and just do all 11-13 so it all goes well....plus, the 11-13 hood looks meaner , its a little taller
Why would they need to be removed?
For and HD swap they will be fine.
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Alright thanks guys. I've got a while to figure it all out. Definitely won't be doing anything till later this year when it warms up.
Edit: I was just thinking and if I really did need to take the flares off for it to work wouldn't I need to replace the fenders as well? I'm pretty sure there won't be a problem with them staying on after the swap.
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Pretty sure his comment about the flares was sarcasm, not too many people are fans of fender flares here.
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Ehhh probably true. Hadn't considered that. I prefer it without as well but with as much as I'm on gravel roads I think I'll keep them on. Plus as far as flares go they are pretty subtle
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I have 2 off. No foam. But I cannot put a dent in glue film. Used paint stripper and acetone an scrubbed for almost 30 minutes an barely pit u dent in it
Guys on Louisiana lowered association said use aircraft stripper. So the stuff I haven't used im bringing back to exchange it out.
Im undecided on the finish. Most likely clear the raw aluminum an roll with it till I can afford to do some thing. Gmc has 2 20" clad wheel that are the same underneath. Also have a 18" wheel. No clue what it looks like decladded. Chevy has a 20" wheel that can be done also
