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Old 12-30-2003, 08:22 AM
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95/96 to 97/99 front end conversion
I want to the the conversion on my 95 maxima (dark green). I already ordered the bumper (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2451384266) and the grille (http://www.carpartswholesale.com/cgi...N&model=MAXIMA). Can I go without changing the headlights, will everything fit fine. Besides, fogs, what else will I have to change? Let me know if ya'll have any front end parts (97-99) for sale too.
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Originally Posted by 95maxima
I want to the the conversion on my 95 maxima (dark green). I already ordered the bumper (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2451384266) and the grille (http://www.carpartswholesale.com/cgi...N&model=MAXIMA). Can I go without changing the headlights, will everything fit fine. Besides, fogs, what else will I have to change? Let me know if ya'll have any front end parts (97-99) for sale too.
Your old headlights will fit.
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Old 12-30-2003, 10:08 AM
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you should've tried to find used OEM stuff. Those aftermarket front bumpers don't fit like OEM. At the bottom of the bumper where it meets each fender stick out a little bit on mine. not too noticeable.
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Old 01-01-2004, 12:52 AM
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just finished diong my conversion and everything fits fine. looks MUCH better i'll post pics when i get some.
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Old 01-01-2004, 01:03 AM
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dont order grill.i think the 97-99 grill is uglier than the 95-99 but the 97-99 bumper is definately better. thats all IMO
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Old 01-01-2004, 02:52 AM
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here's some fact for 95-96 convertion to 97-99:

1. you can change to 97-99 grill without changing to 97-99 bumper
2. you can use 95-96 headlights on a 97-99 front end
3. you can change to 97-99 front bumper without changing to 97-99 grill

IMO for those who has 95-96, don't waste time and $$ on the convertion. check out gtr_rider's(luke's) grill-tech racing grill on his superblack 95 GXE. IMO it looks hot, nice and clean, saves $$ and time, plug and play.
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Old 01-01-2004, 07:10 PM
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Originally Posted by happyricefob
here's some fact for 95-96 convertion to 97-99:

1. you can change to 97-99 grill without changing to 97-99 bumper
2. you can use 95-96 headlights on a 97-99 front end
3. you can change to 97-99 front bumper without changing to 97-99 grill

IMO for those who has 95-96, don't waste time and $$ on the convertion. check out gtr_rider's(luke's) grill-tech racing grill on his superblack 95 GXE. IMO it looks hot, nice and clean, saves $$ and time, plug and play.
Are you sure about the grills? They are different, I don't think they fit right without the correct bumper under it. I've never directly tried so I don't know 100%....

Have you?
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Old 01-03-2004, 01:51 PM
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do any of you doing the conversion have a 95/96 passenger-side foglamp (with the mounting brackets) you're willing to part with?
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Old 02-11-2008, 08:05 PM
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this is exactly what im trying to look for but need a bit more answers
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Old 02-11-2008, 08:06 PM
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anybody?
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Old 02-11-2008, 08:08 PM
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STICKIES! this has been covered for years.
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Old 02-11-2008, 08:28 PM
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lol. yo dude use the stickies, they have all the info you need and the search function is free.
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Old 02-11-2008, 10:43 PM
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Repppresent for the 95/96 man! We the elite!
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Old 02-12-2008, 10:36 AM
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Don't forget the core support and sytrofoam for the 97-99 swap
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Old 02-12-2008, 10:37 AM
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WTF, I just noticed this thread is from 2003!
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Old 02-12-2008, 02:25 PM
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LOL to resurrecting a 4 year old thread XD
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Old 02-26-2008, 10:37 PM
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Originally Posted by 96blackmaxSE
WTF, I just noticed this thread is from 2003!
I blame free search
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Originally Posted by leeowoodz
anybody?
I like how he couldnt even wait a minute for a reply.
I blame the public school system, Where are my tax dollars going?
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Old 02-26-2008, 11:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Fadrvr
I like how he couldnt even wait a minute for a reply.
I blame the public school system, Where are my tax dollars going?
lol nice notice.
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Old 02-27-2008, 08:01 AM
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Originally Posted by 96blackmaxSE
Don't forget the core support and sytrofoam for the 97-99 swap
I didnt use the 97-99 core support or foam. Just the cover.
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Old 02-27-2008, 01:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Flava_24/7
I didnt use the 97-99 core support or foam. Just the cover.

Well, unless you have an OEM bumper cover I would definately use a core support and the new foam because aftermaket bumpers will break a lot easier without any support behind them.
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Old 02-27-2008, 01:28 PM
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I dont think any of them that have done the conversion replaced the core support, just the bumper cover, grill for some, and lights if they wanted to.
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Old 02-27-2008, 01:47 PM
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Originally Posted by max95q
I dont think any of them that have done the conversion replaced the core support, just the bumper cover, grill for some, and lights if they wanted to.

Well, whatever then. I swapped everything grille, bumper, fogs, headlights, core support and sytrofoam support.
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Old 02-27-2008, 02:29 PM
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Originally Posted by 96blackmaxSE
Well, whatever then. I swapped everything grille, bumper, fogs, headlights, core support and sytrofoam support.
Ive been swapped for years, no issues.
Fogs have to be swapped.
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Yeah, but do you use aftermarket bumpers? If so, I guess they're better quality than the ones I get....
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I know fogs have to be swapped....that was my point, I swapped everything front end wise...
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DID THE BUMPER OFF THE 97-99 FIT RIGHT ON THE 95
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Old 02-27-2008, 07:33 PM
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Originally Posted by 96blackmaxSE
Yeah, but do you use aftermarket bumpers? If so, I guess they're better quality than the ones I get....
Yes, mine was some cheap aftermarket one the body shop got for me .
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