Front end conversion

[Ryzar1]

I’m currently gathering all the parts needed for the front end conversion I’m going from 2007-2014 style just wanted to know exactly what can be carried over from older model if anyone knows that would be appreciated


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[fishynos72]

I feel I've weighed in on this topic a lot lately.

There's a fair amount involved, from what i understand, even with a mk3 facelift You will still need to weld the newer 'out rigger' pieces onto the end of the upper chassis section.

A mk3 facelift and mk4 front will involve the same amount of work, see my video below to get an idea of the work involved going for the mk4 front swap.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzGxY4iTbko

The 4 top 1/4 panel or guard mounts can be ordered separately as can the lower headlight mounting bracket.
Both get welded to the vehicle.

The 'outrigger' end piece cannot be ordered on its own, despite having it's own part number. It comes complete with the upper rail section, you will then need to separate and modify it to suit a retrofit.


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[Ryzar1]

Yes I got those parts can the bonnet latches be recycled, hinges, seals I’ve tried ordering wheel arch liners but the part number is the same as the ones I got already on the van just these little things that aren’t quite clear on the write up’s as well as your video


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[Ryzar1]

Also can’t seem to find the small brackets that get welded behind the headlights


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[Ryzar1]

I have a mate that works at Stirling parts so got bonnet new and wings new came pretty bare though


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[Ryzar1]

There’s no part numbers for the hinges as well as those small brackets for the headlights


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[fishynos72]

I can assure you there is part numbers for everything.

You will need ETKA.

Using the VIN of the vehicle the front is off- you can confirm what is required as the part numbers wont match those of your VIN.

For me I had to replace the bonnet hinges, latch and both parts of the cables.

[Ryzar1]

So the hinges are the same apparently they only change from 2015-2019 the gas strut connection is on the bonnet not the hinge, the top bonnet release lock is different but there’s no info on the bottom lock


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