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Old 05-20-07, 10:23 PM
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Does a 1998-2000 Ls400 front end match up with a 1990-1994?
Im pretty sure there not direct bolt, i think the older gens front were longer?

I believe this was one of the conversions

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search, there are a few threads on this. this is the only one i can remember.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=272333
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It can be done. As Pue drifter said there are several threads on this subject already. From what I remember it is really expensive to convert over, but if that is what you want to do and are willing to invest MUCH money to do so then good luck.
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I have wanted to put the 96 front on my 92. I dont think it would be too hard but I dont think it would look to good neither.
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Originally Posted by pito
I have wanted to put the 96 front on my 92. I dont think it would be too hard but I dont think it would look to good neither.
For that kind of money, wouldn't it be easier to sell a 1LS and use the extra dough towards a 2LS?

Just doesn't make sense.
Old 05-21-07, 10:11 AM
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Originally Posted by pito
I have wanted to put the 96 front on my 92. I dont think it would be too hard but I dont think it would look to good neither.
It would be just as hard as putting on the UCF21 frontend.
Old 05-21-07, 11:15 AM
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The general value of the car now...unless you really like it, this is a costly expense. A good bodyshop or even you, if motivated can begin modifying mounts to make it work. A welding rig, metal shaping equipment...it's only a matter of your imagination, time and $$.
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Originally Posted by RA40
The general value of the car now...unless you really like it, this is a costly expense. A good bodyshop or even you, if motivated can begin modifying mounts to make it work. A welding rig, metal shaping equipment...it's only a matter of your imagination, time and $$.
If you're going to do all that custom work, I would do something totally 1 off. No sense in making it look like a newer Lexus, maybe instead, how about a Bentley?
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I saw this on Vipstylecars.com and i just fell in love with it.
What your looking at is the First Ls400 in the front. I believe its a 1990-1994 with a 98 Conversion.



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Its all about making your car different though. That work above looks damn nice. I think a one off job would definitely cost more than a conversion. It comes down to how cheap you get the parts.

I would like to get a 98 LS but I cant justify the prices, for one with "decent" miles.
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I might go check my local pick & take junkyard where you get to pick any part of the car as long as you bring your tools to take it apart.. .
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Originally Posted by Mobstar
I believe this was one of the conversions

That was just a headlight conversion.
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Well the headlight conversion is more than enough to update the entire car.
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that just looks so sick
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Originally Posted by EXE.UCF10
That was just a headlight conversion.
Yah , thats what i was talking about.
I just hate the ucf10/11 the headlight its so old & foggy
& the Conversion would surely light up the new look.


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