4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999) Visit the 4th Generation forum to ask specific questions or find out more about the 4th Generation Maxima.

97-99 front end...

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jul 15, 2002 | 09:54 AM
  #1  
asianmotorsports2000's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
 
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 188
97-99 front end...

For those of you who don't know... I was in a wreck.. front end damage... body parts and ac condesnser only... anyway... my one simple question... are there ANY fitment problems with using the 97-99 front bumper skin, grill and headlights with the 95 front fenders?

I know the hood is the same but just wasn't sure about the fenders...
Old Jul 15, 2002 | 11:38 AM
  #2  
mb1's Avatar
mb1
Senior Member
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Jul 2001
Posts: 2,097
From: Atlanta, Ga
Re: 97-99 front end...

Originally posted by asianmotorsports2000
For those of you who don't know... I was in a wreck.. front end damage... body parts and ac condesnser only... anyway... my one simple question... are there ANY fitment problems with using the 97-99 front bumper skin, grill and headlights with the 95 front fenders?

I know the hood is the same but just wasn't sure about the fenders...
I believe the things you mentioned are all you need. Do a search for front end conversions. I have a 97-99 front bumper for sale in pearl white if you're interested.
Old Jul 15, 2002 | 11:45 AM
  #3  
Linkage23's Avatar
Supporting Maxima.org Member
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 803
Everything...

Everything should fit as if it was supposed to. If anything, there might be a slight fitment problem witht he headlights of the 97+ conversion to the 95. Its no problem at all though...you just need to drill a new hole which cannot be seen once done. Good luck.

Are you having a body shop do this or are you?
Old Jul 15, 2002 | 11:46 AM
  #4  
Uncle Max's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Sep 2000
Posts: 775
Yea it'll work I did it on my 96. All I had to do is trim some tin off my bumper frame to make the 97-99 grill fit.
Old Jul 15, 2002 | 11:57 AM
  #5  
asianmotorsports2000's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
 
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 188
Thanks so far but...

I am doing all the work myself... what do mean the headlights will not fit?... what do I need to get them to fit and do you have instructions?
Old Jul 15, 2002 | 11:58 AM
  #6  
asianmotorsports2000's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
 
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 188
Re: Re: 97-99 front end...

Where are you, how much and when can I get it?

Originally posted by mb1


I believe the things you mentioned are all you need. Do a search for front end conversions. I have a 97-99 front bumper for sale in pearl white if you're interested.
Old Jul 15, 2002 | 12:28 PM
  #7  
clee130's Avatar
Supporting Maxima.org Member
 
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 9,159
Most questions are answered in the 4th gen FAQ thread.

Please read the threads in there.
Old Jul 15, 2002 | 12:36 PM
  #8  
RR95SE's Avatar
Donating Maxima.org Member
 
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 218
Re: Thanks so far but...

Originally posted by asianmotorsports2000
I am doing all the work myself... what do mean the headlights will not fit?... what do I need to get them to fit and do you have instructions?
If you're using '97 bumper, then of course the'97 head lights will fit. I just did the '97 conversion on my '95 and if I remember correct, the front fenders fit 95-99, but the bumper and hood fit 97-99. All I know is the head lights the body shop put in my car look like projectors. They are real clear, not that cloudy lense my '95 had.

Rhonda
Old Jul 15, 2002 | 01:51 PM
  #9  
Uncle Max's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Sep 2000
Posts: 775
Ok You can swap to 97-99 Headlights withOUT changing the grill and bumper.

But if you do change the bumper you HAVE to change the grill.
The 97-99 bumper will fit 95-99 perfectly.
Old Jul 15, 2002 | 01:52 PM
  #10  
Uncle Max's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Sep 2000
Posts: 775
Oh and NO hood or fender needs to be changed.
Old Jul 15, 2002 | 05:05 PM
  #11  
Yellowbrother's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 1,249
IF U ARE REPLACING THE 95/96 BUMPER COVER WITH 97-99 THEN THE ONLY THING U WILL HAVE TO MODIFY IS THE BRACKETS NEXT TO THE HEADLIGHTS...I PERSONALLY JUST REMOVED THOSE BRACKETS...
Old Jul 15, 2002 | 05:40 PM
  #12  
black019's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Jun 2001
Posts: 4,317
Originally posted by Yellowbrother
IF U ARE REPLACING THE 95/96 BUMPER COVER WITH 97-99 THEN THE ONLY THING U WILL HAVE TO MODIFY IS THE BRACKETS NEXT TO THE HEADLIGHTS...I PERSONALLY JUST REMOVED THOSE BRACKETS...
THANKS FOR THE INFO!
Old Jul 16, 2002 | 03:07 AM
  #13  
asianmotorsports2000's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
 
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 188
What I am doing is replacing my 95 headlights, front bumper skin and grill with the 97 version... a complete switchout... my original question was "Is there any additional holes to be drilled or bolts on the 97-99 that are not already set up on the 95-96"...
Old Jul 16, 2002 | 06:27 AM
  #14  
Uncle Max's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Sep 2000
Posts: 775
Originally posted by asianmotorsports2000
What I am doing is replacing my 95 headlights, front bumper skin and grill with the 97 version... a complete switchout... my original question was "Is there any additional holes to be drilled or bolts on the 97-99 that are not already set up on the 95-96"...
Nope
Old Jul 16, 2002 | 06:56 AM
  #15  
Kevin's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 2,529
Re: Re: 97-99 front end...

Originally posted by mb1


I believe the things you mentioned are all you need. Do a search for front end conversions. I have a 97-99 front bumper for sale in pearl white if you're interested.
Damn you!!! where were you when I needed it a month ago!!!!
Old Jul 16, 2002 | 07:01 AM
  #16  
Dreizehn's Avatar
Donating Maxima.org Member
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 1,480
Originally posted by Yellowbrother
IF U ARE REPLACING THE 95/96 BUMPER COVER WITH 97-99 THEN THE ONLY THING U WILL HAVE TO MODIFY IS THE BRACKETS NEXT TO THE HEADLIGHTS...I PERSONALLY JUST REMOVED THOSE BRACKETS...
Amen.

I never found a hole that didn't fit right.

Old Jul 16, 2002 | 07:27 AM
  #17  
Kevin's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 2,529
I've started the process already and the headlights fit fine without modification. The grill doesn't fit right unlles you have the bumper or cut the grill legs..

Kevin
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
wyobbagy
8th Generation Maxima (2016-)
28
Jan 3, 2023 12:03 PM
Hdnseek
5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
3
Sep 9, 2015 05:55 AM
JoshG
4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
17
Sep 5, 2015 10:10 PM
jfl330
7th Generation Maxima (2009-2015)
4
Sep 4, 2015 01:44 PM




All times are GMT -7. The time now is 01:18 AM.