Is there a difference between 98 and 99 frames?

[MattStarr]

Is there a difference between the 1998 and 1999 frames?

Ok, I want to get a Manik Brushguard. The style I want with the angled front uprights (---\--/---) is only available for 99-01. The one for my year has straight uprights. I really want the angled Manik guard though. I know the bumpers are different for 95-98's and the 99-01's, but isnt the frame still the same? Does the bumper hang down lower on the 99's? I think I could make a 99-01 fit on mine if the frame is the same. Input on if this is possible would be greatly appreciated, thanks guys.

 

[MattStarr]

Bump.... Anyone?

 

[Ray Lobato]

The frames are the same, only the bumpers are differant. You can mount a 99-01 bumper on a 98, but you have to use all the 99-01 bracketry.

 

[MattStarr]

Ray~ Will the bracketry from the 99-01 fit on my 97? Also, how do you think the Brushguard would look? I think that it would be the same, just the uprights are diff. What do you think? I dont think the bumper will give me that much of a problem.

 

[Nate1]

Yes I think it does hang down lower. If you want me to measure from the grill down to the bottom of the grill guard or anything, let me know soon cause I am taking my ploder to NC tomorrow

 

[MattStarr]

Well, I dont have the gg yet. Do you think it would turn out alright if I do what I'm talking about? Do you think the gg for the different years are different sizes?

 

[MattStarr]

Does this seem like it would work. I think it would. I think all I would have to do is cut the lower valence a little more. Or maybe b/c the bumper hangs down lower, I would have to cut anything at all.

 

[Ray Lobato]

Can you post a picture of the GG you want, eventhough it's on a 99-01, then we can probably tell you what needs to be done inorder to get it to work for you.
I just want to see where the lower mounting pieces go.

 

[MattStarr]

Look at "explorerchic", she has the one I want. hers is a 99 sport..... Digger196 has the i DONT want, he has the straight front uprights. And I want the the angled ones like explorerchic's....(actually, she sold it, but she still has pics on her links.)

 

[MattStarr]

Bump... Any more info guys?

 

[BIG COUNTRY]

since we are on this topic...i have a 98...and recently i put on a bumper off of a 99 cuz i liked the chrome sides around the fog lights...i know that i would probaly end up having to get a brush guard for 99-01...but would i need the brackets for a 98???

 

[MattStarr]

Bump... again

 

[2001ExpSport]

OK. 98-01.....same frame.....any questions? 98,99,01 is interchangable. I have swapped on all 3 yrs. Use common sense...if you change something, use the bracketry from that item to transfer it.

 

[MattStarr]

So does that mean a brushguard for a 95-98 would fit.... I guess so... But how do you think think the Manik brushguard for the 99-01 would "matchup" on my 97. I just want it to look good.

 

[Hokie]

Originally posted by MattStarr
Look at "explorerchic", she has the one I want. hers is a 99 sport..... Digger196 has the i DONT want, he has the straight front uprights. And I want the the angled ones like explorerchic's....(actually, she sold it, but she still has pics on her links.)

No she doesn't.. I have it

 

[2001ExpSport]

I thought you said 98-01?
No, it won't fit on a 97 straight from the 99....you'll have to change some bracketry.

 

[MattStarr]

The bumpers for 95-98 are the same, and 99-01 are diff..... How might the bracketry need to be altered if the frame is the same?

 

[MattStarr]

Hokiebert~ do you think i could make that grille gaurd for the 99-01 work on my 97?

 

[Hokie]

B/c the brackets have to allow the bumper to clear the bumper. i dunno?

 

[2001ExpSport]

The only difference is the stud location on the mounting ears...that's it. Same configuration....just a few cm difference.