I have 97 ls400 1 want to put a 98-00 bumper cover on it, i know someone has done it, and had a diy on it. I just been searching all over the forums for it but nothing, its drivin me insain ...anyone have any idea where to locate a diy on this???plzzz send me links anything!! that would be great thanks !!!!!!

 

it wont just fit, you'll need to heavily modify the 98-00 bumper since the contour for the headlights and top panel are very different between the 95-97 and 98-00.

can it be done? yes.

is it a TON of time, labor, and materials, especially if you're not in the trade? Hell yes.

 

Have to apply the same mentality that the guys down under do...just do it till it fits. Projects of this nature are not good candidates if this is a daily driver.

Would be interesting to see a 95-'97 on the 98+. I don't recall seeing a reverse mod like this. I suspect the MC~ owners would think it was a headlight conversion until they looked closer at the tails and interior.

 

Are you talking about my DIY?

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls4...ded-w-pix.html

The exact same concept can be applied to what you're doing.

 

Yes it can be done ....I put a complete L-sportline kit on my 96.

 

Take a look here:

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls4...s-project.html

 

oh damn, LexKost has returned! rofl.

 

Lexkost who?!




But seriously, the shop that did my replacement said no problem but by then, the adjuster had spec'd the '95-97 bumper and it was on delivery. Nice that Toyota parts is local but bad for situations where an order can be done and en-route in an hour or so. If I have more bumper scenarios which I hope not, the car will get a 98+ bumper and a few touches.

 

i did a 98 bumper on my 95 fairly easily lol. had it mounted and wired up in a couple hours