I looked back pretty deep in here and didnt seem to find a thread about converting front clips. If im just missing one feel free to tell me. Im curious on my 93-97 how much is involved going to the 06 and up. I know the hood, fenders, header, lights, grille, core support need to be changed. Is the core support the only thing that has to be cut/welded or do like the inner fenders or something need to change too. Thanks!

 

http://therangerstation.com/forums/s...ad.php?t=96164

 

inner fenders will have to be modified just a hair, but if you can cut out a core support and weld a new one in, the minor trimming won't be an issue. other than that, sounds like you have the right idea. probably a little wiring on the head lights, and you'll need to change the driver's side hood hinge as well. don't forget the header panel to mount all the lights/grill to as well.

 

I started a thread to other day about this but mine was from 98-00 to 01-03 lol

 

yes sir i saw yours but knew that 98 and newer have a diff. core support so i wanted to make sure i wasnt missing anything. thanks though

 

damn this is pretty much pointless without pics. lol

 

thanks for all the info! yeah i had header in there and wiring is no problem. Im not interested in hacking just to make it fit, I want it to be pretty much factory. So the driver hinge is different too? Ok added to list. lol. is the hood latch different?

 

Damn it didn't realize the pics were gone.....try this one
http://www.therangerstation.com/Maga...conversion.htm

 

yes, will need a 98+ hood latch. prob be best to find some from the same style front end you choose.

 

cool ok that gives me a better idea of it broken down. Im not wanting to just hack it to put it together though but that works perfect for a trail rig.