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Old Jun 19, 2009 | 11:01 AM
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Default 97 XJ front end swap 95 XJ Someone PLEASE HELP!!!

I have a 95 XJ and i am buying a 97 XJ that has some front end damage. i am using the 95 for parts. on the 97, the front drivers side headlight, grill, and the grill surround are damaged. Can I take the front end grill and headlight assembly and grill surround off of the 95 and fit it onto the 97? thanks.

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Old Jun 19, 2009 | 12:39 PM
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Originally Posted by jaf7081
I have a 95 XJ and i am buying a 97 XJ that has some front end damage. i am using the 95 for parts. on the 97, the front drivers side headlight, grill, and the grill surround are damaged. Can I take the front end grill and headlight assembly and grill surround off of the 95 and fit it onto the 97? thanks.
You will need the change the entire front cap for everything to line up properly.

If you don't want to do that, just go buy aftermarket replacement parts for the stuff you need.
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Old Jun 19, 2009 | 01:08 PM
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you will need to replace the fenders also as they are a little different
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Old Jun 20, 2009 | 12:51 AM
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you will need to replace the fenders also as they are a little different
Indeed, that why I said front cap.

Thats everything forward of the cowl and doors.
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