Question on 93' to 05' front end conversion

[splash4.0]

is it actually possible to convert the front end of my 93' ranger splash to an 05' or any other newer year if i had both fenders, hood, grill, bumper, lights etc..... would everything just bolt right up or would there be holes to drill?

 

[twiztid1]

It is definitely not bolt on. I am in the middle of doing '93 to '03. You have to cut out the core support(radiator mount) and replace with the year front end you want, both fenders, hood, header panel(where headlights mount), grill, headlights, marker lights, bumper and valance if you want to change that. I believe the frame horns are wider on the '98-up so you would have to make new bumper brackets or modify the stock ones. Hope this helps. L8R.

 

[projectnitemare]

Fiberglass front end conversion. That will be the easiest way, probably not the cheapest. The other problem is you will also have a flared fender and a huge wheel opening and a tilt hood. They are for a prerunner, just an option. The factory parts method will involve the previous method.

Matt