Thread: 03 front end on a 06 body

hey guys would any of you guys know if it is possible to put a 03 front end on an 06....the reason i ask is cause their are hotter front end kits out for the 03s then their ever was for 04-06s in my opinion. so my plan is to put an 03 front end on my 06....i just wanted to know if anyone had done it or knows anyone who has.

yes it is i did it to my car yo will need the following. 03 Front Bumper, 03 hood, 03 Front Grille, and 03 Headlights. The fenders are pretty much the same we slightly modified mine so the headlight sit perfectly flush you may also need to slightly modify some brackets that hold up the bumper and for the hood.

you need more parts than that lol.

Detailed Parts-List
Stuff you will need for the install and approximate prices paid (your shopping experience will vary):
*Headlights You can go aftermarket or OEM here. EBay and TheVBoard classifieds are your friend. You will need to cut off both of your existing 04 female bulb harness and replace it with two male 9007 harnesses that can be purchased in any auto store. Simply match up the wires. Your headlights should come with bulbs but if they don't you need 9007. Your 04 headlight bulbs are 9008. Don't forget to aim the headlights afterwards!

Foglights Prices can vary considerably in this area. For the harnesses you can either ghetto-rig them or purchase 2 male and 2 female two-wire harnesses. I'd go junk yard hunting for these because these can easily be found in any car.

*Hood Again you can go OEM or purchase an aftermarket CF hood.

*~160 Bumper The bumper may not line up properly with the fenders (you will understand after the install) however this is noticeable on a stock 03 as well. You can simply roll up some dynamat (or whatever else)about 3/4" in diameter and place it on the black clip that's underneath to make the bumper flush with the fender. You may even opt to replace this part with a bodykit and potentially kill the need for OEM foglights.

*Paint This can vary as well. You can expect this to be even more if you need to paint your hood.

*316 Each! Lower/Upper Grilles These retail for about $316 each! You're much better off purchasing these from a junkyard or the VBoard classifieds. You can also get custom made ones such as billet grilles sold on Ebay. I wouldn't pay more than $100 for both.

You don't need to know what the following products are exactly just purchase them and you'll see where they go and what they replace . Or you can look in the picture above =p. The prices of these items may vary from one dealership to the next.
*~25 Hood prop (rod from 02-03 SE-R)
*27.37 Retainer Bar 62240-5m100
*14.19 Retainer Bar Left Bracket 62216-5m000
*14.19 Retainer Bar Right Bracket 62217-5m000
*8.90 Radiator/Grille Left bracket 21543-4z010
*8.90 Radiator/Grille Right bracket 21543-6N000
*2.02 qty-(12) Grille rentention clips 62318-28b00

Some common misconceptions about this conversion is that you need fenders, bumper support, etc. The parts above should provide you with what you need. The most important thing about doing this conversion is being patient with your parts-hunt because it can get very expensive. Expect the conversion to run you upwards of a $1000+. Again, if you have any questions please feel free to ask

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thanks guys....i think i am gonna have fun with this one....fullah you really know your shit :clap:

hmm..idk i didnt need all of that but i also converted with a body kit so my conversion was a little diffrent. However i didnt have any fender problem we just modified the clip and the headlights fit right ina nd the hood prop and rad supports fit fine. Maybe with the OEM Stuff you have to change more. It seems by Fullahs list it may be cheaper to go with an 03 Body Kit than to go all OEM.