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Front Bumper Swap on the 2006 GS300

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Old 05-02-19, 10:57 PM
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Default Front Bumper Swap on the 2006 GS300

Hi! I'm pretty new here and want to get into the modding scene I guess. I noticed the front bumpers are slightly different in the 06 and 07 models vs the 08 models. Is the car pretty much the same thing? If I bought an 08 bumper would it fit into my 06 3gs with no problems?
Old 05-03-19, 08:28 AM
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The bodywork should fit. Not sure about the electrical connections for the lights/sensors, etc.
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Originally Posted by keagster
Hi! I'm pretty new here and want to get into the modding scene I guess. I noticed the front bumpers are slightly different in the 06 and 07 models vs the 08 models. Is the car pretty much the same thing? If I bought an 08 bumper would it fit into my 06 3gs with no problems?
Grille is also different. Car exterior is pretty much the same besides the front rear bumper covers.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...version-3.html
Old 05-03-19, 01:15 PM
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Originally Posted by msgs350
Grille is also different. Car exterior is pretty much the same besides the front rear bumper covers.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...version-3.html
Thanks for mentioning this. The grills are indeed different. To mod a 2006 to the 2008 refresh I think you will also need a new hood as well....? I could be wrong.


2008 blk GS on left...2006 white GS on right.
Old 05-03-19, 01:22 PM
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Hood is the same, you will need bumper cover, grille surround, upper and lower grille

If the original is in good shape why not leave it and maybe slap on a front spoiler. Theres way more aftermarket spoiler options for 06-07
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Having owned a 2006 and now a 2008, I much prefer the 2008's updates
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Such a subtle difference.
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