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Old 06-07-2005, 06:16 PM
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Face Lift?

Is it possible to slap on a 5.5 gen bumper and grill on a 5th gen max? If yes, is retrofitting needed? Are the hoods on a 5th and 5.5 gen the same?

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Old 06-07-2005, 06:22 PM
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I know the hoods, fenders, and the headlights (shape) are the same. So theoretically it should fit but someone else probably knows a little more
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Old 06-07-2005, 06:30 PM
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Yes, it will fit, and the swap has been done many times. The hoods are identical. The only issues you will have are:

1. because the HIDs on the 02-03s are slightly taller, you will have a small gap below your 00-01 headlights with the 02-03 bumper

2. you will need to get the 02-03 foglights, as yours won't work with that bumper.
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Old 06-07-2005, 06:32 PM
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but if i get the 02-03 lights, it should work and i wouldn't have any gaps... correct?


thx irish.
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Old 06-07-2005, 06:49 PM
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Originally Posted by 96MillyS
but if i get the 02-03 lights, it should work and i wouldn't have any gaps... correct?


thx irish.
correct.

but keep in mind about the 02-03 lights though...they are not cheap, and they are not plug and play....

of course, your other option would be to put the 02-03 lights with your 00-01 bumper (and there will be no gap)

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