Is the front bumper of a 97-99 eclipse lower than a 96?

[damianb401]

does anybody know if the front bumper off of a 97-99 eclipse is lower than the front bumper off of a 96 eclipse?

 

[DGajre777]

Just thought I'd post up now that I did my front end conversion. It really was not that hard to do, it just took time. Removing the old bumper was just as simple as removing bolts and plastic clips/screws. I removed the entire bumper before doing the headlights, so they were easy to do. Bolted up the new lights first to make sure they were nice and snug. Putting the new bumper on is what took the most time, partially because I was going really slow so I didn't scratch it or something. The initial fit on is a bit tricky, so if you can I would recommend having at least one other person help. 2 of my friends were over hanging out so it was easy for me. One person guided each side, and the third person guided the middle on. It pretty much just rests in place on it's own and you begin bolting it all back together.

Just be sure you keep good track of what bolts go where, I didn't and I have about 4 bolts left over that I don't know what to do with. (one of these days I'll go dig around under there and find the spots I missed...)

The 95-96 center "air dam" for the radiator fits like a glove on the 97-99 bumper AFTER you remove the bottom metal liner of the bumper (helps make the bottom stiffer). Once you remove that, then the air dam slides right into that bottom sliver of the 97-99 bumper and holds really steady. I really was glad to see this because that air dam fills up the center hole nicely, so the car looks like this

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NOT this,

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As for the bumper I bought, I also went with Pershing Auto's bumper. It's a good bumper, my only complaint is that it took forever for them to ship it. Fitment is near flawless... and I think the few flaws I still have are my fault, not the bumper's. And from the looks of it, the 97-99 bumper does sit a tad lower than the 95-96 although not by much. Just be aware of that.

Happy conversions!

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[crimsonGST]

it is a little bit lower, not too much though. personally i think its a much cleaner look, but a nicely modded 2ga is gorgeous as well.

 

[damianb401]

does anybody know the exact difference? I already lowered my car and I have some trouble bottoming out, idk if getting a lower front bumper would be the smartest idea!

 

[DGajre777]

does anybody know the exact difference? I already lowered my car and I have some trouble bottoming out, idk if getting a lower front bumper would be the smartest idea!

How much did you lower your car? I'm using Eibach Pros with a 2Gb Eclipse front bumper and a 2Ga Talon rear bumper.

 

[crimsonGST]

ive got a tokico full coilover and my front scraps basically everywheres i go...If your car is lowered, no matter what you have, your going to scrap buddy.

 

[damianb401]

its about 3" lower than stock... should I just get one of those ebay bumpers or check out a junkyard

 

[crimsonGST]

The one off my n/t was from ebay. It had decent fitment, and instead of the star indention, it had a triangle? If you can find one at a junkyard for 100 or less, then go for that.

 

[manny correa]

does sit lower..but not by much at all...definitely better than the ol smiley face bumper

 

[crimsonGST]

Talon 2gb if you can find one in good shape!