99 bumper an a 96

[bonnich]

Last week I came out from work to find a big dent and the skrt cracke from some one backing into me...



...Any way i was wondering if a 99 bumper would fit on my 96 and if so what kind of fog lamp mods would i have to make? thanks

 

[bonnich]

and will a rear tailgate from a 98 and up fit?

 

[espnfreak]

it will fit, you will need to buy totally new fog lights and everything. you will need a dressed bumper from bumpers.com. You can get one for around $300

 

[Stephen S]

The liftgate won't fit. The tail lights are different, as is the sheetmetal surrounding them. It's not a direct bolt on.

 

[bonnich]

the lights from a 98 look like thier the same shape as the 96+

 

[ok89]

espnfreak - i think hes talking rear bumper and whatnot.

The bumper would fit I think but not the lift gate
if you did the bumper you would not have a spot for your license plate so you would be better off finding a 96 rear bumper.

 

[Hartman]

99 style bumper is OK, but the rear lift gate swap will not work without heavy modification.

 

[hornz2000]

I'm actually doing the 99 swap on my 98 this upcoming weekend. I didn't buy a dressed bumper from bumpers.com and it was my own fault. I actually ended up spending much more than I needed to but that was due to my own ignorance. LOL I thought the bumper cover from a 99 would bolt up to a 98. Here's what I did.

1) Purchased gray 99-2000 bumper cover from bumpers.com for $90..Shipping cost $110.. GO FIGURE.
So that cost $200.
2)Called parts departments around town and bought a bumper reinforcement and reinforcement plate already attached to each other for $216.
3) Ordered the screws I needed from (dead link) awaiting the arrival (when they come in, bumper is going on).
4) Bought KC HiLites 50 Series (Don't quote me on that) from Summit for $100. Mounted it through bumper reinforcement. Fits perfect. Dont waste money if you don't have to on the fog light assembly ($278 or something outrageous).

Below is a diagram of the stuff you will need (parts numbers included):

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Here is a link to a post that will help a little about fogs/driving lights:
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A gentlemen with user name JDraper on this board has picture of how he mounted his lights, I couldn't find the pictures myself.

 

[98 XLT 4x4]

How much did it run you all together with everything? Are those part numbers Ford part numbers? Im trying to do the same thing but i want the one with the chrome corners where the fog lights are. I may have to buy one direct from Ford. Email me at SVTCobraLTD@juno.com so we can talk or IM me at Quick93CobraSVT. Thanks.

SVT