I dont think all the 4th gen grilles are the same (not sure what yrs are different), but do they all mount up the same? Like is the actual grille frame/mounting stuff the same on all 4th gens?

 

nope, 95-96 are diff. than the 97-99

they can be modified so that 97-99 grills can fit onto 95-96.

check out Iilacs car because we put my old 97 grill on his 96 and came out a perfect fit except it leaves a half inch gap on the bottom

 

95 with 97 grill

 

So rather than just being cosmetically different the grilles actually connect to the car differently?

For instance, the 3rd gen grilles between 89-91 are different than 92-94. However, the overall grille opening shape is still the same, and all the years actually mount to the car the exact same, making them all interchangeable. I take it this isnt the case with 4th gens?

 

the mounting points are the exact same locations for all 4th gens. The only cosmedic difference I see is that the 97-99 grills are slightly longer where the 2 crome posts are on the sides(we had to shave off about .25" of it to fit) and also the 95-96 have more grill on the bottom thats why the 97-99 grill leaves a half inch gap on the bottom.

 

Oooh, gotcha. Thanks

 

also, the Stillen SMX grille would need alot modding for it to fit a 97-99 max cause of the bumper design. Even before Trenz made grills for the 95/96, there would be a 1/2" gap at the bottom for 95/96 owners.

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Ant