front clip question ???

CALDWELL · 03-30-2009, 12:25 AM

Whats up boys ????

i have a 2003 XLS, and i was wondering if i could swap my FULL PLASTIC BUMPER for one of these BUMPERS ?????

the reason im asking is because i would like to put a billet grille on my x, but i think grilles on the xls bumpers are nasty... i would rather have atleast the 1/2 paint bumper minus the fogs...

and if this can not be done, then im going to paint my bumpers and wheel well trim all black... i could live with that i guess...

heres what i have...

http://images04.olx.com/ui/2/22/96/17431696_1.jpeg

and heres what i want...

http://static.e-junkie.com/ej/media/content/59980.jpg

*blueka* · 03-30-2009, 01:15 AM

should just be 4 bolts. The body panels didn't change, just the bumper, so i'd imagine a straight swap.

Si

Donner · 03-30-2009, 01:17 AM

It would likely fit... However, the small piece of trim on the XLT bumper, that is not on the XLS bumper might leave a gap between the body and the bumper. And there will be holes in the XLT bumper where the trim pieces go.

*JCUZ* · 03-30-2009, 08:38 AM

I'm getting rid of my front bumper for this:

Hoping to fit my winch to it as well - won't know until it arrives in a few months though!

macknos94 · 03-30-2009, 01:40 PM

wow where is that bumper from JCUZ i want it but in black. what around gonna do with your old nudge bar?

*JCUZ* · 03-30-2009, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by macknos94

wow where is that bumper from JCUZ i want it but in black. what around gonna do with your old nudge bar?

An australian company called ECB makes them. It will replace my nudge bar. I am going to paint the flat part of the bar metallic grey to match the flares and side trim. I don't get it for a few months; I bought it interstate, and friends of mine will deliver it when they come down in July.

xplorerguru · 06-08-2009, 08:14 PM

were can i get one jcuz!!

macknos94 · 06-09-2009, 10:50 AM

exactly where can i get one? how much? what does it weigh? is there a winch mount on the bumper or are you gonna use your original mount

03-30-2009, 12:25 AM	#1
CALDWELL Wannabe Elite Explorer Philadelphia Airport, PA 2005 V6 Silver XLT Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,894 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	front clip question ??? Whats up boys ???? i have a 2003 XLS, and i was wondering if i could swap my FULL PLASTIC BUMPER for one of these BUMPERS ????? the reason im asking is because i would like to put a billet grille on my x, but i think grilles on the xls bumpers are nasty... i would rather have atleast the 1/2 paint bumper minus the fogs... and if this can not be done, then im going to paint my bumpers and wheel well trim all black... i could live with that i guess... heres what i have... http://images04.olx.com/ui/2/22/96/17431696_1.jpeg and heres what i want... http://static.e-junkie.com/ej/media/content/59980.jpg __________________ DANNY#2 SILVER 05 XLT Stage 2 Intake ~ Exhaust ~ Henson Performance Tunes ~ Luminic's Bulbs ~ Sound System ~ Bull Bar ~ Black Headlight Housings ~ 20% Tint ~ FD Lights/Siren ~ Remote Start

03-30-2009, 01:15 AM	#2
blueka Elite Explorer Saskatchewan, Canada 97 UK XL & 99 Sport V8 Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 4,535 Vehicle Specs	should just be 4 bolts. The body panels didn't change, just the bumper, so i'd imagine a straight swap. Si __________________ '97 Explorer XL 4.0 SOHC V6 "Betty" '99 Explorer Sport Limited 5.0 OHV V8 "Pickle" My "Betty" Registry My "Pickle" Registry

03-30-2009, 01:17 AM	#3
Donner Wannabe Elite Explorer Natomas/Irvine 01 Sp 03 XLT 4x4s, Scion Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 6,844 Vehicle Specs	It would likely fit... However, the small piece of trim on the XLT bumper, that is not on the XLS bumper might leave a gap between the body and the bumper. And there will be holes in the XLT bumper where the trim pieces go. __________________ http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=240001 For Sale stuff

03-30-2009, 08:38 AM	#4
JCUZ Elite Explorer Canberra, Australia 2004 XLT 4x4 Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,125 Vehicle Specs	I'm getting rid of my front bumper for this: Hoping to fit my winch to it as well - won't know until it arrives in a few months though! __________________ 2004 Explorer Limited 7 seater, LPG SVI powered 4.6L V8, 4WD (with BWM 2WD coming), Auto, Lukey mufflers, Roof mount DVD system, HID driving lights (high beam)22s with 265/35/22 Atturo AZ800s

03-30-2009, 01:40 PM	#5
macknos94 Wannabe Elite Explorer Harrisburg, pa 2003 mountaineer premier Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,480 Vehicle Specs	wow where is that bumper from JCUZ i want it but in black. what around gonna do with your old nudge bar? Last edited by macknos94; 03-30-2009 at 02:20 PM.

06-08-2009, 08:14 PM	#7
xplorerguru Wannabe Elite Explorer Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 425 Vehicle Specs	were can i get one jcuz!!

06-09-2009, 10:50 AM	#8
macknos94 Wannabe Elite Explorer Harrisburg, pa 2003 mountaineer premier Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,480 Vehicle Specs	exactly where can i get one? how much? what does it weigh? is there a winch mount on the bumper or are you gonna use your original mount