Paint, Body, & Interior Need advice on paint? Have a new interior mod idea? Having some trouble with a body kit? Discuss it here.

'97 Front End to '98 Front End question

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 04-14-2012, 07:53 PM
BLAZER97LS's Avatar
New Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Duluth, GA
Posts: 66
BLAZER97LS is on a distinguished road
Default '97 Front End to '98 Front End question

So I've decided to swap the front end of my 1997 blazer to look like the on the 1998 and up models. I already have the rad support, grille, grille clips, and the headlight and turn signals. But before I start I want to know if there is anything else that I need before I begin this process. My '97 Blazer does have the halogen headlights if that helps.
 

Last edited by BLAZER97LS; 04-14-2012 at 08:00 PM.
  #2  
Old 04-14-2012, 10:38 PM
jbw23's Avatar
Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Posts: 257
jbw23 is on a distinguished road
  #3  
Old 04-14-2012, 11:07 PM
tibby's Avatar
Super Member
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Char-town, NC
Posts: 1,594
tibby has a spectacular aura abouttibby has a spectacular aura about
Default .

Originally Posted by BLAZER97LS
So I've decided to swap the front end of my 1997 blazer to look like the on the 1998 and up models. I already have the rad support, grille, grille clips, and the headlight and turn signals. But before I start I want to know if there is anything else that I need before I begin this process. My '97 Blazer does have the halogen headlights if that helps.
Halogen headlights? You mean your blazer has composite headlights instead of sealed beams? And it is always easier of a swap from 97 composite to 98+ composite than it is from 97 sealed beam to 98+ composite so you're good there. But you will want to change out the bumper too so you don't have so many turn signals as the 97 has the turn signals integrated into the bumper and the 98+ doesn't. Good luck with your swap! Post some pics after.
 
  #4  
Old 04-15-2012, 09:09 PM
BLAZER97LS's Avatar
New Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Duluth, GA
Posts: 66
BLAZER97LS is on a distinguished road
Default

I do have composite headlights, I get them confused sometimes. But do I have to replace the bumper? Or could I just use the turn signal on the grille of the 98+ models and disconnect the ones from my 97
 
  #5  
Old 04-15-2012, 10:27 PM
tibby's Avatar
Super Member
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Char-town, NC
Posts: 1,594
tibby has a spectacular aura abouttibby has a spectacular aura about
Default .

Originally Posted by BLAZER97LS
I do have composite headlights, I get them confused sometimes. But do I have to replace the bumper? Or could I just use the turn signal on the grille of the 98+ models and disconnect the ones from my 97
I mean you can use the 97 bumper if you wanted to and disconnect the lights in the bumper. That is all up to you. I see most people switch out the bumpers so you don't have so many turn signals though lol. It is all up to you.
 
  #6  
Old 04-16-2012, 02:56 PM
BLAZER97LS's Avatar
New Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Duluth, GA
Posts: 66
BLAZER97LS is on a distinguished road
Default

Originally Posted by tibby
I mean you can use the 97 bumper if you wanted to and disconnect the lights in the bumper. That is all up to you. I see most people switch out the bumpers so you don't have so many turn signals though lol. It is all up to you.
Thanks for the advice tibby. So the complete list of what I need are a

*Radiator support
*Headlights
*Turn signals
*Grille
*Grille clips
*Headlight assembly
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
doktornasty
Steering, Suspension & Drivetrain
5
11-03-2013 03:12 AM
xraven35
1st Generation S-series (1983-1994) Tech
5
02-23-2009 12:54 AM
tkf5651
2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
6
05-29-2008 09:13 PM
jbeezy1983
Paint, Body, & Interior
12
01-02-2008 05:11 AM
cliff191
2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
5
07-19-2007 07:48 PM



Quick Reply: '97 Front End to '98 Front End question



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:00 PM.