01 front clip with mazda fenders?

[mb2300]

is it possible to use the stock 93-97 mazda b-series fenders with the new 01+ ranger front clip. i think i've seen a picture of it done, there was just a little gap between the fender and lights, i just want to see if anyone else has seen or heard about doing this. Thank you in advance for any help

 

[Ranger Sport Honduras]

the fender line seems to be the same, only issue is with the hood, ull need a 98+ hood too.
cool idea u got there, that would look really unique!

 

[Fx4wannabe01]

There's an issue with the curvature of the hood/fender right towards the front. On the 98+, they have a more drastic curve down compared to the 97 and older models. You'll still need a hood for the grille to fit right as on the 98+ noted before, curve down more. The hood is alot more curved compared to the virtually flat 97 and older models.

I think it'd be hella neat for a maz guy to cut up maz fender wheel holes and graph them into the Ranger fender. It'll not only fit the ranger front end, but it'll match the front and rear wheel openings. Maz and Rangers since '93 have differing wheel arches.

 

[mb2300]

im going to try and see if it will fit in the next couple of days once my parts show up and i will let you all know. would be great if i can use my current fenders instead of buying new ones

 

[mb2300]

here is my 96 mazda with a 98+ core support 00 hood 01+ headlights, corners and header panel mounted to the stock 96 mazda fenders and bumper without a grille

 

[Ranger Sport Honduras]

seems like u do need to do something with those fender curves, maybe the newer mazda fenders will work

 

[mb2300]

when i get some spare cash im going to put some ranger fenders on it since i swapped out the mazda bed for a ranger bed already so that the wheel arches will match again

 

[Ranger Sport Honduras]

when i get some spare cash im going to put some ranger fenders on it since i swapped out the mazda bed for a ranger bed already so that the wheel arches will match again

ohh cool then!!!!
but leave the stock front bumper, that one looks really cool

 

[mb2300]

i'll have to see if the bumper will work with a grill, since its so close to the header panel now, may have to cut the bracket a little to move it down some