i have a 96 and want to put the 97+ front end on it. i got the header pannel and the grill and light housings. and have been told it is a direct bolt on? but i now see that the front marker light has 2 bulbs and the old one only and the one bulb in the front marker light what do i do about this those of you who have done the swap let me no... pics if u c nessessary thanks

 

YOu need the front fenders also.

 

you dont exactly need them.

lines will be a lil' off but its barely noticeable.

they will bolt onto a earlier xj with the exception of splicing a couple wires together for the turn signal lenses and making a small bracket to tie it into the fenders. once you have it all apart its pretty self explanatory. i just used some sheet metal to make mine