NEED as much INFO on 04-05 swap with a 02-03, help guys

shamrock · 08-25-2008, 10:55 PM

I need to know if any of you know where there is a write up or detailed information on doing a front end swap. I know the basic stuff about the body panels. I have checked nasioc and the same thing comes up "people have done it before, but its hard" yea, yea, yea, I have heard that a lot. But do any on you know of any really detailed info.
Thanks
Ryan

mosc · 08-26-2008, 01:31 AM

know it's not what you want but the 06-07 is actually more similar to the 04-05 than the 02-03 is. Good luck!

newtothegame · 08-26-2008, 02:26 PM

You want to do the full front end swap from 02/03 to an 04/05? I can search for the info as I had found it once before on some crazy site, but just wondering if I understood correctly first.

shamrock · 08-26-2008, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by newtothegame

You want to do the full front end swap from 02/03 to an 04/05? I can search for the info as I had found it once before on some crazy site, but just wondering if I understood correctly first.

Dude, that would be awesome. I have a 04 and am switching with an 02 owner. I would realy appreciate anything you can find
Thanks
Ryan

newtothegame · 08-26-2008, 03:09 PM

Ok Ryan, Im drunk right now, lol, but you want to go from 02 front end to an 04 front end correct?

shamrock · 08-26-2008, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by newtothegame

Ok Ryan, Im drunk right now, lol, but you want to go from 02 front end to an 04 front end correct?

NO

I have an 04 and want to go to a 02 bugeye front end

newtothegame · 08-26-2008, 03:24 PM

Ahh, ok got you, my stupid self understands. Now just give me some time, might be today Im getting ready to leave. But off the top of my head you need headlights, feenders, radiator support, and bumper. I will try and find the linke and more spicifics for you.

shamrock · 08-26-2008, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by newtothegame

Ahh, ok got you, my stupid self understands. Now just give me some time, might be today Im getting ready to leave. But off the top of my head you need headlights, feenders, radiator support, and bumper. I will try and find the linke and more spicifics for you.

I keep hearing people say radiator support. What the hell is it? I even made a thread asking for a picture of it.

Are people using 2 words for the same thing upper "radiator support" and "core support"
or are these 2 different things?

newtothegame · 08-26-2008, 03:34 PM

From my reading they are the same, its pretty much (from my gatheing) the beam and support that runs across the (top) between the headlights. It changes between model years (i.e 03-04, 05-06, 07-08).

mosc · 08-26-2008, 05:33 PM

I think you're going to need the front fenders, the hood, the fog assemblies, the other stuff mentioned, and things I can't think of.

b7g · 08-27-2008, 02:38 PM

My brother wants to do this--from 02-03 to 06-07. All you need is the fenders, hood, hood scoop, bumper cover, headlights, and radiator support for headlights to fit. If you have some one with a donor car or that wants your front end, it is very easy.

mosc · 08-27-2008, 10:17 PM

And the fog assembly. Obviously you need that.

b7g · 08-28-2008, 11:39 PM

^^^yep and don't forget that...