Just Curious

djformi · **Posted:** Fri Dec 08, 2006 10:57 am

You think its possible to swap the 05-07 front ends onto the 02-04's? Like fenders, hood, lights etc...

Jeger · **Posted:** Fri Dec 08, 2006 10:58 am

I dont see why not....they are not that much different.

mlr · **Posted:** Fri Dec 08, 2006 2:18 pm

This ideas been in the back of my head for a while, I love how the newer front end looks a lot.

jerbacher · **Posted:** Fri Dec 08, 2006 2:23 pm

BAH Old front looks way more rugged!

keep the peace · **Posted:** Fri Dec 08, 2006 3:29 pm

jerbacher wrote:

BAH Old front looks way more rugged!

x2

psinsyd · **Posted:** Fri Dec 08, 2006 6:07 pm

keep the peace wrote:

jerbacher wrote:

BAH Old front looks way more rugged!

x2

x3!

Tokyojoe · **Posted:** Sat Dec 09, 2006 12:23 am

HyperKJ · **Posted:** Sat Dec 09, 2006 1:38 am

2006KJSPORT4x4 · **Posted:** Sat Dec 09, 2006 2:23 am

divide by 5

hallb4 · **Posted:** Sat Dec 09, 2006 2:37 am

^^
Haha!

meh_kick · **Posted:** Sat Dec 09, 2006 1:01 pm

What's the reason for the different front end on the renegades? Is it purely fashion, or rather functionality? Either way, I like the beefed up grill and hood. Wouldn't be interested in swapping though.

mlr · **Posted:** Sat Dec 09, 2006 3:22 pm

Like it or not, I think the purpose of the thread was to see if it was possible, not whether it looks better or not. Sorry didn't mean to hijack if that is what I did. Anyways, does anyone have any input on whether it will actually work or not? And it'd be cool to have the newer Renny front end to run that pre-runner bar orm is fabbing up.

djformi · **Posted:** Wed Dec 13, 2006 10:55 am

yup you said it just to see if it was possible..

Jeger · **Posted:** Wed Dec 13, 2006 10:57 am

Dont forget that the newer front ends are going to be easier to make bumpers for, No cutting of flares and such.

MoladoGuy · **Posted:** Wed Dec 13, 2006 2:06 pm

I am researching where I saw a similar discussion but just about the hood of an 05+ being fitted for a 02-04. If I remember it said there was some problem with the hood not fully seating on the 02-04 due to angle changes. Apparently there was a gap making the hood not fully closed.... I am looking to find that article.

JJsTJ · **Posted:** Wed Dec 13, 2006 2:09 pm

I think you would need the whole front end, including radiator support, fenders, hood, flares, etc. If I find a good deal on a 05 Rene that has been hit in the back I would consider changing my wifes 04 over to the later Rene style flat hood, etc.

MoladoGuy · **Posted:** Wed Dec 13, 2006 2:17 pm

Here's the article I remember going through, back in April:

http://www.lostjeeps.com/forum/phpBB3/vie ... ood+change

jcphoto20 · **Joined:** Sun Nov 19, 2006 1:36 am **Posts:** 507

why on earth would you wanna put that ugly front end on a perfectly good jeep? that big long flat ugly bumper makes me whince everytime i see one go by.

PBrug · **Posted:** Wed Dec 13, 2006 5:39 pm

jcphoto20 wrote:

why on earth would you wanna put that ugly front end on a perfectly good jeep? that big long flat ugly bumper makes me whince everytime i see one go by.

I agree on the bumper on the newer Sports, I think the older ones look better, but the entire set-up of the Renegade looks the best. It would even look better with an aftermarket bumper. But then again, I may be a little partial to the new style.

Sorry I did not add to the original question, but I say go for it if you can.

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