Hey guys,
I’m new to Lexus club, I’ve been an Audi guy most of my life but got tired of having to constantly add oil lol
I have a base model 2016 Lexus GS 350 and was thinking about converting the front bumper to the F sport. I’ve seen threads that it is a direct fit on the older bumper styles, but couldn’t find anything on this specific style.
Does anyone know if it’s a direct fit, or will it have to be a custom conversion?

 

If I recall correctly, it is only the grille that is different.

 

I forgot, the corner inserts are also different. However, my understanding is that the bumper cover itself is the same. I would advise that you do more research before you buy - I have not taken my bumper cover apart.

 

I'm in the same situation as you are. Let me know if you've found the parts required.

 

The GS F bumper looks much better IMO.

 

I completed the grille swap and I wanted to add two notes if doing this as a DIY:

1. If you plan to swap over the "L" emblem, there are one-time use push nuts holding the top on. You will need to cut those off with a rotary cutter and either purchase new push nuts or drill a small hole in the mounting post and use cotter pins and washers/rubber washers to secure the emblem.

2. The non F-Sport bumper will need two additional holes drilled (for an additional mounting point) to mount the lower left and right garnishes. There's a guide on the backside of the bumper that shows where to cut. There appears to be an attachment clip as well, I haven't had a chance to look that up but I used some double sided tape to ensure a secure, permanent fit.

Those two added about an hour to an otherwise 1.5 hour job.

Here's what you'll need, copied from my order confirmation from Bell Lexus that is running a 15% tax day discount for a few days:

​​​​Part # - Quantity - Price - Description (added detail from me)

5310130890 - 1 - $ 501.97 - Grille (F-Sport with holes for parking sensors. 5310130880 is the part # without holes for parking sensors.)

5281130020 - 1 - $ 37.88 - Radiator Support Air Duct (to attach to the new garnishes listed below)

5281230020 - 1 - $ 37.88 - Radiator Support Air Duct (to attached to the new garnishes listed below)

5314230150 - 1 - $ 87.45 - Grille (plastic side garnish used on F-Sport)

5314130350 - 1 - $ 87.45 - Grille (plastic side garnish used on F-Sport)

You only really need the first item, the main grille assembly. The remaining four items are for the side grille "garnishes" that differ between the F-Sport and non F-Sport models.

Removal videos if needed. These are not specifically for 2016+ but between both of these, you should have a decent guide:

 

You would need the entire bumper whereas the F Sport swap is just the grille and garnishes. To me it looks close enough at 1/5 the price to go with the F-Sport swap.

 

I understand. But again I was saying the The GS F bumper looks much better IMO.