2008+ Sport Front Bumper WITHOUT Grille?

[M4point5]

I know the grille on the 06/07 is different than the grille on the 08/10...but can the 08 Sport front bumper be used with an 06 Non-Sport grille?

I already have a Balsarini grille for my 06 and don't want to spend another $600 for a new one just to fit an 08+ bumper. Anyone know?

[DoN_BLaZe34]

Pretty sure the answer is no. Both the sport and non-sport 08+ bumpers use the same grille. I doubt you can fit the older grille on there but you could always try it.

[GQM45s]

i remember seeing that there was a mod for it, but i can't remember if it was for the grille to 08 bumper or vice versa... i'll dig around and see if i can find it

[DoN_BLaZe34]

You're referring to modding the mounting tabs. Even then the grille didn't sit completely flush if I recall correctly.

Why not have you Balsalrini grille modded to fit the new bumper?

[M4point5]

What exactly needs modifying betwren the two? I may just not mess with it...I am having a custom lip for the front built anyhow. If it turns out the way I want then I wont bother with the new bumper.

[pedsemdoc]

i remember seeing that there was a mod for it, but i can't remember if it was for the grille to 08 bumper or vice versa... i'll dig around and see if i can find it

it was fitting a 2008 grille into a 2006-2007 front bumper. the tabs are slightly off, so edwin711 had to extend the slots to make the tabs fit

here's the thread: post6221231.html#p6221231
GQM45s--you were the one who originally started the thread-LOL

I bookmark threads that I think I might someday use for modding/maintenance/etc.

Craig

[M4point5]

So the only difference in the 06 and 08 grille is the mounting tabs? If the 08 grille fit the 06 bumper then I cant see why the 06 grille wouldnt fit the 08 bumper.

[pedsemdoc]

I think it's more than just the tabs, there may be a little difference in the curvature and overall dimensions too.
If you look at the pictures in the thread, you can see that it's not an exact match.
The center of the grill protrudes a little further forward than the original 2006-2007 grill and then the lower outer edges look set back a little too far so that it's not completely flush.
I also think the fitment doesn't look like it lines up completely flush on the sides--might bother the OCD folks but overall it still looks pretty killer.

don't know how an aftermarket 2006-07 grille is going to fit in a 2008 front bumper.

[M4point5]

The tab mounting and such isnt that big of a deal...neither is the curvature really. Only thing I really care about is side angle and front of the bumper lining up

[GQM45s]

i remember seeing that there was a mod for it, but i can't remember if it was for the grille to 08 bumper or vice versa... i'll dig around and see if i can find it

it was fitting a 2008 grille into a 2006-2007 front bumper. the tabs are slightly off, so edwin711 had to extend the slots to make the tabs fit

here's the thread: post6221231.html#p6221231
GQM45s--you were the one who originally started the thread-LOL

I bookmark threads that I think I might someday use for modding/maintenance/etc.

Craig

hahaha my bad -- i'm just getting old and can't remember s*** anymore!

[Cabo]

I know you can make the 08+ grill fit older bumper by cutting new tabs but idk about old grill fitting new sport one..

[GQM45s]

in reference to new grille, i think it looks alot better than the older grille - might want to invest in the midnight grille, there is a seller on the forum here that can get a good deal one one if you are interested

[M4point5]

Not interested in getting rid of a $600 grille. I will either MAKE it fit or just do a custom front lip on the current bumper.