16+ GMC Sierra 1500 Front End Conversion for 14-15

[rremesal]

Nice

[DenaliAC]

Why did you have to trim the wheel moldings? 

[DenaliAC]

On 3/11/2019 at 6:08 PM, texasaggies16 said:

Bump! This guide was so helpful, thanks again!

 

Headlights & harness - ~ $1500

Full bumper assmb  $750

fog light harness adapter - $65

Upper bumper pad repaint - $175.

 

For a little under id say $2500 I am beyond happy. I still have all my old components incase I ever decide to revert back and sell the 16+ parts as I doubt they'll lose much value. This is a very good investment if you plan to keep your 14-15 Sierra for 7+ years as it solved my itch on wanting a new truck since I am not a fan of the T1's. This conversion is definitely not for everyone and I believe i got a steal on the bumper so keep in mind prices do vary. But it is not a hard swap by any means. 

 

Did you do the work yourself, if not, what was your labor cost on that?

[texasaggies16]

On 4/27/2021 at 6:14 PM, DenaliAC said:

Did you do the work yourself, if not, what was your labor cost on that?

I did all the work myself minus getting the bumper cover painted. Fender trimmed to save a few hundred as opposed to buyin new ones

[DenaliAC]

On 4/28/2021 at 10:14 PM, texasaggies16 said:

I did all the work myself minus getting the bumper cover painted. Fender trimmed to save a few hundred as opposed to buyin new ones

Did you trim the fenders just to fit the wheel moldings?  Could you do without that part, or is it required for the bumper etc. to fit. I don't care as much about having the updated wheel moldings as I do about the actual front end.   I have a 2015 Sierra Denali 1500 and wanted to do a front end swap on mine as well.  Thanks for posting this.

[texasaggies16]

On 7/25/2021 at 10:06 PM, DenaliAC said:

Did you trim the fenders just to fit the wheel moldings?  Could you do without that part, or is it required for the bumper etc. to fit. I don't care as much about having the updated wheel moldings as I do about the actual front end.   I have a 2015 Sierra Denali 1500 and wanted to do a front end swap on mine as well.  Thanks for posting this.

All you need to do when you take your old bumper off is mark the fender flames and use a drimmel to trim them It saves 200$

[Joeanthony Castellano]

On 2/22/2018 at 10:40 PM, StormZ71 said:

After some research I was unable to locate a thread on a 2016+ Sierra front conversion, so figured I would put one together for anyone interested! I know this conversion isn't for everyone due to resale value, costs, what the VIN says, and so fourth. Personally I love the iridium metallic and the options I have, so coming to terms with locating a 16 Iridium AT didn't make sense.  I began with the headlights a few months back due to the lack of light output on the stock 14-15 lights, after a bit of time the 16+ trucks began to grow on me more and more.

 

Let me start by saying..finding used 16-18 parts is challenging, the bumper being the hardest in my opinion. After a few months of sourcing parts, I was able to acquire everything at significant price differences over new. Minus the 16-18 headlights, the conversion cost me right around $1,800 said and done. Still having all the original 15 parts, I should be able to recoup a bit of that back. As for the 16+ Silverado conversion, more is required to be changed then the Sierra. From doing the swap I found that I needed less then I originally thought. As of right now I don't have working fogs, but that shouldn't be an issue. Unfortunately, the harness is on national back order.

 

Parts Required for Bumper Conversion (see pics below)

-Complete Bumper Assy (including brackets, fog lights, lower valance, harness)

-Upper Top Pad

-Sight Shield

-New Grille (Chrome, All Terrain, Denali..)

 

*Green boxes are required purchase parts

*Yellow boxes are optional purchase or modification of old part

*Red boxes are parts not needed

 

*You will have to locate 4 retainers for the grille, these are already pre drilled, As for everything else,njj

On 2/22/2018 at 10:40 PM, StormZ71 said:

After some research I was unable to locate a thread on a 2016+ Sierra front conversion, so figured I would put one together for anyone interested! I know this conversion isn't for everyone due to resale value, costs, what the VIN says, and so fourth. Personally I love the iridium metallic and the options I have, so coming to terms with locating a 16 Iridium AT didn't make sense.  I began with the headlights a few months back due to the lack of light output on the stock 14-15 lights, after a bit of time the 16+ trucks began to grow on me more and more.

 

Let me start by saying..finding used 16-18 parts is challenging, the bumper being the hardest in my opinion. After a few months of sourcing parts, I was able to acquire everything at significant price differences over new. Minus the 16-18 headlights, the conversion cost me right around $1,800 said and done. Still having all the original 15 parts, I should be able to recoup a bit of that back. As for the 16+ Silverado conversion, more is required to be changed then the Sierra. From doing the swap I found that I needed less then I originally thought. As of right now I don't have working fogs, but that shouldn't be an issue. Unfortunately, the harness is on national back order.

 

Parts Required for Bumper Conversion (see pics below)

-Complete Bumper Assy (including brackets, fog lights, lower valance, harness)

-Upper Top Pad

-Sight Shield

-New Grille (Chrome, All Terrain, Denali..)

 

*Green boxes are required purchase parts

*Yellow boxes are optional purchase or modification of old part

*Red boxes are parts not needed

 

*You will have to locate 4 retainers for the grille, these are already pre drilled, As for everything else, it goes together like a breeze!

 

(16+ Headlight Conversion) please see post below:

 

 

 

(Bumper Assy) I didn't use either of the yellow items in the photo below, I trimmed the old side retainers down roughly 3mm

to accommodate new top pad:

 

 

(Wheel Moldings) As for the wheel moldings, I trimmed just shy of 1.5" on them and sanded down to save on costs:

 

 

 

it goes together like a breeze!

 

(16+ Headlight Conversion) please see post below:

 

 

 

(Bumper Assy) I didn't use either of the yellow items in the photo below, I trimmed the old side retainers down roughly 3mm

to accommodate new top pad:

 

 

(Wheel Moldings) As for the wheel moldings, I trimmed just shy of 1.5" on them and sanded down to save on costs:

 

 

 

What does upper top pad mean i cant find it on Google 

[danni]

On 2/23/2018 at 7:48 AM, pgamboa said:

This is a very detailed list of requirements. Nice work!


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On 2/22/2018 at 8:40 PM, StormZ71 said:

After some research I was unable to locate a thread on a 2016+ Sierra front conversion, so figured I would put one together for anyone interested! I know this conversion isn't for everyone due to resale value, costs, what the VIN says, and so fourth. Personally I love the iridium metallic and the options I have, so coming to terms with locating a 16 Iridium AT didn't make sense.  I began with the headlights a few months back due to the lack of light output on the stock 14-15 lights, after a bit of time the 16+ trucks began to grow on me more and more.

 

Let me start by saying..finding used 16-18 parts is challenging, the bumper being the hardest in my opinion. After a few months of sourcing parts, I was able to acquire everything at significant price differences over new. Minus the 16-18 headlights, the conversion cost me right around $1,800 said and done. Still having all the original 15 parts, I should be able to recoup a bit of that back. As for the 16+ Silverado conversion, more is required to be changed then the Sierra. From doing the swap I found that I needed less then I originally thought. As of right now I don't have working fogs, but that shouldn't be an issue. Unfortunately, the harness is on national back order.

 

Parts Required for Bumper Conversion (see pics below)

-Complete Bumper Assy (including brackets, fog lights, lower valance, harness)

-Upper Top Pad

-Sight Shield

-New Grille (Chrome, All Terrain, Denali..)

 

*Green boxes are required purchase parts

*Yellow boxes are optional purchase or modification of old part

*Red boxes are parts not needed

 

*You will have to locate 4 retainers for the grille, these are already pre drilled, As for everything else, it goes together like a breeze!

 

(16+ Headlight Conversion) please see post below:

 

 

 

 

(Bumper Assy) I didn't use either of the yellow items in the photo below, I trimmed the old side retainers down roughly 3mm

to accommodate new top pad:

 

 

(Wheel Moldings) As for the wheel moldings, I trimmed just shy of 1.5" on them and sanded down to save on costs:

 

 

 

hey bro i know it’s been a good while but i had a question i was told i am able to use the same brackets off my 2015 bumper and use it on the 2016+ bumper not sure if i can or can not ?? 

[Andy45422]

I am just finding this thread via google. I’ve got a damaged fender/bumper on my 2015 and figure now is the time to update the front end. 
 

Has anybody looked into doing a 2023 conversion on a 2015. I really dig the new headlights. 

[Buckwild27]

This is my conversion to the 2016 front. But with an Off-road bumper.