fbi caddy escalade clip

Edited: 6/22/2008 8:10:36 PM by Pootus

curious. anyone install the caddy escalade clip from fbi? How well do they fit? thinking about picking up one for my 91 fullsize and want to know if its worth it or if its like there sheet metal... hit or miss.

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You know I'll only give you the most unbiased opinion, right?! LOL.

The fenders and hood actually fit pretty good for aftermarket panels. I've heard of a few people needing to drill new mounting holes on older trucks like yours- not sure if GM changed the mount positions somewhere along the line or if it's related to something else, because everything bolted right onto our '89 shop rig.
The bumper cover, grille, and lights are all just fine- direct matches to the factory parts. The marker lights require a little bit of finesse to mount properly to the grille, though- they leave a gap on the outside if you snug them up too close to the headlights. We had to use a washer between the grille and the marker to line them up properly.
Other than that, it's a great kit. FWIW, it's the same kit that everyone and their mother is selling- they all come from the same factories overseas off the same stamping dies, so unless you're getting OEM parts it doesn't matter who you get it from- best price and availability wins!

-Phil at FBI

kickass thanks phil. ps you got a pm

how about a 88 t0 98 fullsize with a 04 or so cadi clip i dont see to many around maybe i am just lazy though ??

the earlier caddy clips are bolt on. the 04 style actually take some custom fabrication i believe.

There's a company that makes a conversion kit to put the 02-up clip on an 88-98 CK, but from what I understand it uses fiberglass fenders and hood, costs a TON (over $2k without headlights, bumper cover, etc.), and doesn't fit very well...
again, this is only what I've heard- I haven't seen this kit in person, but I've sold headlights and other pieces to a guy that bought one and wasn't very happy.

As far as customizing one to fit, THAT would be a lot of metal work! Nothing comes close to matching up, from hood lines and body lines to the overall height of the front end. I can think of several other front ends that would be much more unique and would likely take less work to fit- I still want to see someone do another Titan front end!

what do you do about the wiring? on the obs caddy clip?

We use to carry the fiberglass 02-05 kit...your right it fit like crap...there is another kit made by Nicour that fits very well but it about $4k...the price might have gone down..its been over a year since we ordered one.

i got one for my obs every hold lined up but fit like shit i got it from fbi but like phil said all the aftermarket one are the same no matter who you get it from fenders and hood arnt bad its them damn corner lights imo i would get a oe one if i did it again but i just sold mine and put a stock one back on