Well the escalade front end is a new nice addition, I love them. I love the 02 clips on the 99-02 trucks. Now the 88-98 trucks have to use the old oval grilled denali or caddy front ends and IMO, i've seen to many to say i still like them.

For rear, if you go caddy front clip, just pull the bumper and wiretie the lincese plate on to hold you over.

But if you are actually going to go offroading, you'll love a rear bumper, it beats climbing on your tires to get to the bed, if you arent, then a rollpan will be nice.

I vote pan, b/c i've seen too many denali/caddy clipson 88-98 trucks. Plus the pan is by far cheaper.