I know there's tons of info to go the opposite way but after an unfortunate incident, I am ready to go back to stock-ish. I have the VIII front cover itself, but that is it. My VIII was converted to a IX front by a professional body shop that replaced the supports and grilles and emblems and everything. I would like to know what parts (with corresponding part numbers) I need to go back to the VIII front end. I seem to remember the IX bumper support working with both bumpers, but I'm not sure. Plus it might be damaged so I'll probably need to replace it anyway.

 

I swapped bumpers on my previous Evo IX with an VIII and it was all direct fit. The front crash beam fit without issues. I did it because I prefer the VIII front bumper over the IX.

I did have an aftermarket front carbon lip. So I can’t comment exactly how the undertray will line up with oem front lip. I believe the undertrays are the same between the IX and VIII.

 

Thank you, that's about what I figured when I was researching the swap the other way. Someone said the IX parts could handle either bumper, but that was years ago. Now I just need to find out the parts and numbers for the grill and the emblem because all I have is the shell. My VIII under tray was no issue with the IX bumper... until I put my AEM LICP on. I never could get it to fit after that, but I guess I just need to rassle with it some more. Thanks.

 

STM has everything laid out with diagrams and part numbers if anyone else needs it.

https://stmtuned.com/collections/evo...eadlight-parts