2024 STX to XLT grille and headlights?

[kinneygeer]

I just purchased a 2.7 fx4 stx and love the truck but I really want the xlt grille because I want to get some xlt lights that have the raptor looking drl. Is this possible?

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[Venom4ever4em]

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[bluewhale]

Buddy, should have just gotten a XLT. The grille is completely different size and headlamps are completely different too. The whole package is different, going to be a lot of expensive oem parts swapping, even then the wiring most likely will be different for the headlamps. For the cost, personally I wouldn’t do it.

 

[kinneygeer]

I was looking at the XLT and it’s exactly the same grill and same headlights unless you get the 302 a package then you get the DRL‘s which it looks like you just have to get the grill and then the headlights which I’m not gonna go OEM for the headlights because that’s a rip off I’ll get something better and outsource it but for a grill I’ve seen grills for a couple hundred bucks. The reason I didn’t get an XLT over this is because I didn’t have an extra 10 g.

 

[Avalance150]

I was looking at the XLT and it’s exactly the same grill and same headlights unless you get the 302 a package then you get the DRL‘s which it looks like you just have to get the grill and then the headlights which I’m not gonna go OEM for the headlights because that’s a rip off I’ll get something better and outsource it but for a grill I’ve seen grills for a couple hundred bucks. The reason I didn’t get an XLT over this is because I didn’t have an extra 10 g.

Yeah I am pretty sure all you will need is the XLT grill honestly. Headlight shape and side markers all appear to lineup. Should be a pretty easy swap once you source the grill.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1870409026...n/ieCl+A0BslVkRYBp2bTCJQ==|tkp:Bk9SR6a1wpe-ZQ

 

[kinneygeer]

Yeah I am pretty sure all you will need is the XLT grill honestly. Headlight shape and side markers all appear to lineup. Should be a pretty easy swap once you source the grill.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/187040902636?_skw=2024+f150+grill&itmmeta=01JQRQGKA7B98A2HFMDAQ3FAVN&hash=item2b8c81adec:g:fBoAAeSwlDFn0wuY&itmprp=enc:AQAKAAAA8FkggFvd1GGDu0w3yXCmi1dT9QnTRSloDVymJAkxt1RafqoA7DZT6+f6tYkzPld9w0UCvsypsG76JFfaPZsdh70u0QArKZS2Am3uuATmS6n/fYlBOKKlATVdQUIlIqleV5u2eW14o1c8cRTIlCA9NKGYIC95f+B9jXIPJ8CEjV5rkXrJh37XPki94NncuSNFW6taSD8krr8MvH8XpxC5ddf2DBtcWm+WoW60wyo/PBpM+1U0XXdV7rV+6feiVRbd7l00uFb/czkwrbDJcMBS+FAREjWnhl84f+UB6G9LaJn/ieCl+A0BslVkRYBp2bTCJQ==|tkp:Bk9SR6a1wpe-ZQ

I’m wanting to do the XLT conversion with the DRL light. I wonder if it would work if I just swapped out the grill and then obviously the lights might have different plug-ins on them, but I believe on the 24STX the Amber is a DRL so it shouldn’t be too much of a difference if that makes sense

 

[Avalance150]

I’m wanting to do the XLT conversion with the DRL light. I wonder if it would work if I just swapped out the grill and then obviously the lights might have different plug-ins on them, but I believe on the 24STX the Amber is a DRL so it shouldn’t be too much of a difference if that makes sense

Yeah they are for sure a DRL, your call if it would be worth the money to upgrade just get the DRL. Grill could be done regardless though. If you did opt for headlights you would more than likely also need to make some Forscan edits to enable DRL since there is an option to turn them on or off in the vehicle settings on the main display.

 

[kinneygeer]

Yeah they are for sure a DRL, your call if it would be worth the money to upgrade just get the DRL. Grill could be done regardless though. If you did opt for headlights you would more than likely also need to make some Forscan edits to enable DRL since there is an option to turn them on or off in the vehicle settings on the main display.

Yea I want the cool looking raptor looking drl headlight. They are like 650$ and can change the color of the drl then maybe 200$ on a grill. A lot cheaper than doing oem

 

[Avalance150]

Yea I want the cool looking raptor looking drl headlight. They are like 650$ and can change the color of the drl then maybe 200$ on a grill. A lot cheaper than doing oem

You may be seeing ones for 21-23. The 24s have changed a bit when it comes to grill and headlights. In order for you to get close to Raptor style headlights on the 24s you would need to get the Lariat or Platinum headlights, and with that you would then have to get the Platinum/Lariat grill. Also note, that with a step in headlights and grill you also need to get lower trim piece that goes between the front bumper and grill, as that is a different shape as well.

Note the difference in two examples, change in headlights to raptor style means that style grill, and new lower trim piece.

 

[kinneygeer]

You may be seeing ones for 21-23. The 24s have changed a bit when it comes to grill and headlights. In order for you to get close to Raptor style headlights on the 24s you would need to get the Lariat or Platinum headlights, and with that you would then have to get the Platinum/Lariat grill. Also note, that with a step in headlights and grill you also need to get lower trim piece that goes between the front bumper and grill, as that is a different shape as well.

Note the difference in two examples, change in headlights to raptor style means that style grill, and new lower trim piece.

Oh shoot they are very different I might be hosed then huh?

You may be seeing ones for 21-23. The 24s have changed a bit when it comes to grill and headlights. In order for you to get close to Raptor style headlights on the 24s you would need to get the Lariat or Platinum headlights, and with that you would then have to get the Platinum/Lariat grill. Also note, that with a step in headlights and grill you also need to get lower trim piece that goes between the front bumper and grill, as that is a different shape as well.

Note the difference in two examples, change in headlights to raptor style means that style grill, and new lower trim piece.

But is there any difference from the 23 sxt to a 24 sxt? If there’s not then I could get a 23 xlt lights with grille.

 

[Henfield]

The LED headlights that appear in the top XLTs are at least $1k each. Grill $500 minimum. probably other stuff to buy to. Why stop there. Get body colored bumpers.

Its going to be an expensive conversion......

 

[Avalance150]

Oh shoot they are very different I might be hosed then huh?


But is there any difference from the 23 sxt to a 24 sxt? If there’s not then I could get a 23 xlt lights with grille.

Yes there is a difference, everything 24 and newer in all models is the most recent styling change, so any parts from 21-23 will not be a direct swap when it comes to grill and headlights. You may be able to make it work if you are up to the challenge, but it may involve a ton of customizing.

 

[kinneygeer]

What would I have to do to make this work?

 

[Avalance150]

What would I have to do to make this work?

lol honestly you may be the first person to attempt going back a model year in appearance for the 24s. I have no way to see if it will or will not work. If you end up going for it please let us know, I'm sure others will have interest if it is possible.

 

[honda250xtitan]

please do it. because I wanna take my 23 and update the front end to the 24's lol. I dont see Ford changing any sheet metal. so I bet it'd just be headlights, grille, bottom trim piece/filler.

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