I need to know if there is a difference in the mounting points between a 03 front bumper and an 05 front bumper. I have an 03 sport, but I would like to put an 05 front bumper on it. The reason I would like to do this: The 05 front bumper is much easier to cut, and looks alot better after it is cut then the 03. Has anyone ever looked into this before? What is the likelyhood that this will work? Any input would be appreciated.

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Ernie
N40° 45.47' W79° 34.47'
L.O.S.T. # 5275
2003 KJ Sport
Bright Silver metalic
Tow package
3.7 with manual trans.


2005 Chevy Silverado Z-71 Crew
5.3 V8, auto trans, Hankook Dynapro MT 285/75/17, stainless step tubes, Eagle cap.

Not sure about the mounting points, but you will have to replace the front fenders as well.

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- Mike
'12 JK

Jeep Tech Files

isnt there some difference in the grill as well? so grill, front fenders, bumper so far

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MUDD'S MOTORSPORT'S We do IFS lift installs ,
03 OVERLAND EDITION /Kilby-Skidrow-Mopar-4XGuard skids/ 2.5 inch TOTAL CONTROL JBA coilovers -JBA Arms/MOABS-31 FALKEN WILDPEAK AT3W / 4.10's etc, 04 Kilimanjaro Edition loaded, plus 05 KJ limited

Also add the front flares,front wheel liners,and depending on the style of '05 the hood as well(from the flat hoods from some rennies and RM editions).But as far as the general mounts go they should be the same or very close.

What do you mean by "cut?"

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2004 Renegade Light Khaki - 4" JBA Lift - Rock Lizard Products: Komodo Dragon Rear Bumper, Prototype Winch-mount Front Bumper, Super Skink Sliders - All J's Super Tranny Skid II - 31" Firestone Destination AT's on Moab wheels - Cobra 75W CB w/ stock Antenna mod

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I think I will just find a way to do a cut on the stock 03 bumper and try to make it look as good as I can..... I did not even take into consideration all of the body changes. Thanks for all the info.

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Ernie
N40° 45.47' W79° 34.47'
L.O.S.T. # 5275
2003 KJ Sport
Bright Silver metalic
Tow package
3.7 with manual trans.


2005 Chevy Silverado Z-71 Crew
5.3 V8, auto trans, Hankook Dynapro MT 285/75/17, stainless step tubes, Eagle cap.

If ya mess it up too bad Ernie, I have a factory Sport bumper with fogs up in the rafters Would be a bunch of work just to cut a 05 bumper!!

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MUDD'S MOTORSPORT'S We do IFS lift installs ,
03 OVERLAND EDITION /Kilby-Skidrow-Mopar-4XGuard skids/ 2.5 inch TOTAL CONTROL JBA coilovers -JBA Arms/MOABS-31 FALKEN WILDPEAK AT3W / 4.10's etc, 04 Kilimanjaro Edition loaded, plus 05 KJ limited

03 will cut nicely...

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Brian, Blue KJ in PA
LOST#99, Mid-Atlantic LOST
Blue 2003 KJ Sport

RL Super Skinks

mmm nice wheels on the 5.9

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