This goes out to all who own a 95/96 and converted the front bumper into the 97+ bumper. I've read the FAQs but my question wasn't really answered. Do I need to order any parts other than the actual bumper itself? If yes, what are they? Thanks.

 

no u don't

 

You may wana get a new grille and POSSIBLY new headlights...

 

the bumper will fit perfectly without a 97-99 grill nor headlight. but most people convert the grill for a complete convertion. plus it looks better that way.

 

all u need is the bumper..

i recommened at least bumper and grill.
get the paintable grill, not chromed. have them paint the mesh on teh grill back, and the rest body color. thast how it is from the factory. if you dont tell them, they will paint all of it body color..looks a little tacky.

tell the shop to paint the reinforcement black when they take the bumper off... it should be free.. or graba can of spray paint and do it yourself..so it looks cleaner through the mouth of the bumper.

 

If you dont use the 97-99 grill the front will look like Sh#t. The 95-96 grills outer posts dont go down far enough to match up with the bumper. Their will be a large gap between the grill and bumper since the 97-99 bumper is lower on the outer edges.
I drove aroungd like that for about a week untill my grill came in and it looked like crap.

 

wow flavor.your car looks sweet.. inspires me to get an unpainted lip..

 

So how dose the old one come off, how many bolts and in what order, is there a website out there?

 

you can find a new bumper online... a lot of places have replacement car parts... as far as taking it off... i haven't took mine off yet. Just look for some bolts, shouldnt be too many... then reverse the steps putting it back on...

just go to google and search for:

____ Nissan Maxima OEM Front Bumper - or something like that...

 

maybe u should invenst in some fog lights too, if u got the money!

 

definately agree...

 

all you realy need is the bumper, the grill also has a gap if you keep the 96 so just buy the 97.

 

Thanks. The lip is unpainted because it is Carbon Fiber.

 

there is a deal goin on now through JR Nissan for OEM fog kits for the 97-99 year max. I believe they are only $187, which is dirt cheap if youask me for a complete kit.

but just like the other guys said, all you will need is the bumper cover itself and a new grille.

Ant

 

What about the reinforcements? Are they needed?

 

Somebody check this out.

http://www.nissanpartspro.com/cgi-bi...N&model=MAXIMA

Which one is the one I want? Primed? Raw? Certified? What's the difference?

 

definately get the grill....as well as the bumper...

 

check my sig pic for the gap between 97 grille with 95 bumper.

 

So, is the grill modified to fit?? I dont see how it would fit not to be.

 

I know I'm going to get both the bumper and the grille, but check out the link that I posted above. Which of the bumpers is the one I should get?

 

You may wanna look on ebay as I am allways seeing them for around $50 + 45 for shipping. I donr know anything about them so I cant tell you if they are good or no.

 

it doesnt matter which one you get.. i got the primered one..but my paint seems to chip off easily. guess they dotn use good primer... so my advice is to get the raw.so your body shop has to primer it.. paint should stick to it a little better that way. but may cost you a few extra bucks.