front clip / body swap ?

[twoll86]

ok i have a 92 explorer that is having trans and wiring issues
i found a 99 complete with a bad engine 4 400 buck i wanted 2 swap that body on to my frame since i have a great engine 488s lockers and 9" of lift
? can it be done?
also i'm one of the odd balls i guess i like the 1st gen front end better what has 2 be done 2 put that front clip on the 2nd gen?

swap from the doors forward including the stucture?
or can i just swap rad supports and go from there
i read some where the wiper cowl was diff is that true?

btw the 99 has the 5r55e i believe and was just rebuilt

 

[srteach]

I believe the frames are different widths. Check that first.

 

[alaskan155]

there the same mounting point except the radiator support which he is changing back to the gen 1 so that dosent matter

a 95-01 explorer 2-door to a 91-94 frame 2-door(same with 4 door to 4 door) is a direct bolt up minus the 2 body mounts on the radiator support.

 

[twoll86]

so as far as the front clip after a swap the rad support is it a bolt on swap?

 

[twoll86]

??

 

[alaskan155]

the rad support is tac welded in and once you change that with the new one then everything will bolt on

 

[twoll86]

ok some one said the the wiper cowl was diff and my hood wouldnt work with out swaping that any trueth in that

 

[twoll86]

OK the 99 sold but found a 5speed 97(even better) with a bad engine does this change anything

 

[alaskan155]

the wiper cowls are the same for 89 + rbvs so no

 

[twoll86]

sweet