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Old Jun 8, 2017 | 08:18 PM
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Is there any reason a 2001 front bumper won't work on a 1997?
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Old Jun 8, 2017 | 09:20 PM
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they are different but I'm pretty sure it's been done
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Old Jun 8, 2017 | 10:43 PM
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Originally Posted by oliver28472
Is there any reason a 2001 front bumper won't work on a 1997?
With a little will power, cutting torch, welder, grinder and duct tape anything is possible.
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Old Jun 8, 2017 | 11:22 PM
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Look at the center of your 97 upper grille assembly, then look at the 2001. You will see that the center is shaped lower on your 97. The 01 is straight across the bottom, where your's dips down. So, if you put a 01 bumper, put on the 01 header panel also for the correct look.
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Originally Posted by jstockert
With a little will power, cutting torch, welder, grinder and duct tape anything is possible.
Yes sir!

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Old Jun 9, 2017 | 10:23 AM
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Originally Posted by akdoggie
Look at the center of your 97 upper grille assembly, then look at the 2001. You will see that the center is shaped lower on your 97. The 01 is straight across the bottom, where your's dips down. So, if you put a 01 bumper, put on the 01 header panel also for the correct look.
Right. Take a look at both front ends...

97-98





99-03

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