I have a wrecked 03 that needs all new front end parts. Will parts (fenders/hood/bumper/lights) off an 03-07 car bolt on to the chassis without any modifications?

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I have seen it done... there will be some modifications but that's expected. If you don't mind my asking, why is it you want the 04+ front end? the 02-03 is cheaper.

by the way, the radiator support on the passenger side looks pretty bent from that picture.

 

I think the 02-03 grille is pretty damn ugly Its actually all pretty cheap from autofit or certifit. Any idea how involved it is to make the newer parts bolt up cleanly?

 

Looks like you need a radiator support, and PROBABLY a new radiator. These radiators are ****. they will leak with the slightest touch.

I would stay with the same year. Get aftermarker parts. Just like OEM but cheaper
I know the 04-06 years will not fit. Unless you could weld a whole front clip lol.

Look around Ebay for a price range, and check on car-part.com.

 

When my dad was working at one of the local dealership's body shops... someone brought in a wrecked 03 and wanted the 04 front end on it. Basically the radiator support, crash beam, and other parts had to be replaced or redrilled/tapped. The car was in there for a good 6 weeks. So it's not really easy. Check out the grilles for the Lancer CEDIA, they look much better then the USDM chrome grilles.

 

if you do a whole body kit and replace the rear bumper i know a guy who wants a stock rear bumper

 

LancerEVA06 - thanks thats the kind of info I needed!

Walkingchaos - I have another 03 ES thats hit in the rear and will need the bumper already.

 

Anyone else agree that we have the biggest windshield resouvior ever made? Man!

 

Haha I took that off the first week I had my Lancer. . Sold the Lancer, and the resouvior is still in my garage hehehe.

 

Could you measure (maybe with an old gallon jug) exactly how much it holds? I believe it to hold more than a gallon... Seems kinda rediculous to me! LOL

 

Its To get all that mud off the windshield when you go rallying haha

 

^And I'm sure each of us have done that a time or two...?

 

^of course dude. wat else fun can u do in a lancer beside street race& bud bog haha..

 

It would be nice to have it in mine to take out all the bird poop

 

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