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Old 03-13-2010, 01:23 PM
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I have a 1996 Blazer and it has really bad / small front lights. What do i need to change if i want to put on 97 or newer lights ?

What years did the lights in the front change ?
 
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Old 03-13-2010, 01:42 PM
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1998 they changed. you looking to change it to my front end right? I'm pretty sure they make a kit for it but you'll need the headlights, bumper lights, grill, bumper and new radiator mounts. I'm not 100% sure if the actual light bulb sizes are different or not. in the end you are probably looking at spending at least $200 depending on if you get the parts new or used.
 
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Just do a search, bro. This has been discussed many times.
 
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Old 03-13-2010, 03:40 PM
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Did search but couldt find what i was looking for

1996 had the small front lights, when did they change to bigger ones and when did they change to the ones with 2 in the front ?
 
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The Composite lights were an option on the 4 door since 1995. You have the sealed beam lights.
The front end like mine(shown in sig) came out in 1998.
 
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Oh ok.

The 1998 front is the one i was thinking of. Are there kits to buy to convert to that front or ? Also what parts do i need to change ?
 
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You'll need to change:
obvious stuff
-grille
-headlights
-signal lights
-bumper
-valence (plastic part under bumper)
-all the fasteners

not so obvious stuff
-rad core support
-bumper brackets (IIRC)

You have to be careful because your Core support can either be bolted on (like my 05) or be welded in, which then becomes a real PITA

I suggest you look here:
http://chevroletforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=14500
 

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You have to be careful because your Core support can either be bolted on (like my 05) or be welded in, which then becomes a real PITA
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I've seen this in a few threads on this topic now. What is the split between Blazers that have a welded in and bolted in support? Was it split by model years? Assembly plant?
 
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Old 03-30-2010, 07:19 PM
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No clue... I found that in my research and no year span was found... it could be "plant" dependent too...
 


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