97+ front end swap
12-01-2014, 10:22 PM
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obviously you will need the complete header panel and if I remember correctly the fenders... And it looks like you could use an adjustable track bar or I may be blind looking at your front axle
12-02-2014, 07:57 AM
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you don't need the 97+ fenders unless you want them to match up perfectly. the only difference is the 96 and down has a sharper edge along the top where as the newer ones are more rounded to match up with the header perfectly. i went with the newer fenders for mine.
everything bolts up easily, only difference is the newer header panel has two bulbs in the front marker lights and the older only has one. you can cut and splice in the sockets from the newer harness, or i just used my original harness and single bulb socket and just cut one off the new harness to fill the other hole.
the side marker sockets are a little different and won't just twist into the newer lens, so you can either cut and splice the newer socket or fit yours and hold it in with some tape.
it's that easy. good luck.
everything bolts up easily, only difference is the newer header panel has two bulbs in the front marker lights and the older only has one. you can cut and splice in the sockets from the newer harness, or i just used my original harness and single bulb socket and just cut one off the new harness to fill the other hole.
the side marker sockets are a little different and won't just twist into the newer lens, so you can either cut and splice the newer socket or fit yours and hold it in with some tape.
it's that easy. good luck.
12-02-2014, 04:47 PM
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I have a 95 Cherokee and my brother just recently did the swap and looks badass and I would like to do mine. Should I switch wiring harnesses since I think the newer ones are circular? I believe but Should I also swap fenders aswell. Some feedback would be great thanks.
12-02-2014, 05:04 PM
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Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler
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Front clip, grille, turn signals and marker lights, and fenders. You can also update the bumper if you want the newer style
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Hey I'm also doing a 97+ front header and fender swap on my 1990. The only problem I seem to have is that the wiring harness doesn't match mine. If anyone has an idea let me know cause can't seem to find anything on it
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