puting a 97-99 front bumper on a 96

[gunner52]

hey
i was wondering what modifactions need to be made to make a 97-99 front bumper fit a 95-96. my cars in the shop and waiting for a bumper theyve ordered 2 front bumpers so far and when they get there they are messed up and have scratches and dings so locally i found a 97-99 front and rear bumper for $100 so i was thinkin about going that route if its not to hard.
thanks
Gunner

 

[chico904]

You wont need any modifications at all. Just get 97-99 headlights and you are set.

 

[gunner52]

dang i just got new 95-96 headlights

 

[chico904]

It's up to you, but you can still use the 95-96 headlights, the bumper will just overlap the inside corners a couple of inches. They will fit though

 

[gunner52]

do u have any picture of what it would look like or where exactly would it over lap sorry having a hard time picturing it

 

[2gGSX]

You'll need 97-99 headlights for it to work.

 

[chico904]

sure, here you go

 

[gunner52]

thanks crap i dont really want that

 

[wolf20043]

I'm in the same boat. Have a "96 needing the whole bumper assembly, and having a hard time finding one close for it.
Mike

 

[chico904]

Yeah, didn't think so, but just wanted to show it's possible if on a budget. Otherwise you can get some cheap projectors off of ebay for around 120 shipped. Light output will suck compared to stock 97-99 though, so best bet is to start the search for 97-99 stockies. Try looking in the classifieds on the site, they usually pop up every week or so.

 

[DSMcrazy3]

You'll need 97-99 headlights for it to work.

No you won't. As stated in the pic below, they will fit with either headlights.

 

[gunner52]

do those projectors on ebay really suck thats what i just go a pair of

 

[DSMcrazy3]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/97-9...ryZ33710QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

If you're talking about those, no I don't think they suck at all. The light output I got was great. Only problem I had(and I believe most have it) is that the halo LEDs will burn out after about a month and need replacing.

 

[gunner52]

yep those are the exact same ones
thats wierd the halo burns out there suposed to be LED's which never burn out unless to much voltage is applied maybe thats what goin on where can u get replacements

 

[chico904]

As stated above, some people get projectors that the light output is good. Personally, I've had them, as well as friends, and were not satisfied compared to stock headlights.
i.e. the light pattern off of the projectors is more of a directed beam, whereas the stock ones are spread out more. Either way, throw some silverstars in them and if you like them, then you are set.

 

[chico904]

you can get replacements at Radio Shack

 

[2gGSX]

I just meant done correctly for everything to fit right, you'll need the 97-99 style headlights. Sorry for not clarifying.

 

[DSMcrazy3]

I just meant done correctly for everything to fit right, you'll need the 97-99 style headlights. Sorry for not clarifying.

I figured that's what you meant, I just didn't want anyone to think they had to have the 2gb lights.