Will a 94 Q45 tail light fit 90-93?

[unknown007]

can 94 Q45 tail lights fit the the 90-93?I like them alot.Thanks

[Infinitiguy19]

You want that chrome trim around them and the trunk, well I think so but with some modification. I think it would be easier to just get some of that chrome trim at pep boys and just do it your self.

[Q451990]

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[maxnix]

Please be more specific with your thread titles so topics are searchable.

[unknown007]

My bad i'll keep that in mind.I was in a hurry but thanks i think i'll buy that trim how much is it any idea?I also wanted them because it's more clear.

[goody90q45]

90-93 and 94-96 are different shaped tail light assemblies and are not interchangeable.

[unknown007]

If you look at it they look the same.Well i was about to buy some and try them but the price was too high.

[Infinitiguy19]

From the computer they might look like the same size maybe even in person, But once you measure them or try to install them you will see that they don't fit in EASILY or with out modifications to the car.

This is similar to when i had my first Q45 and I asked if the J30 headlights will fit on it and the answer was NO.

[Q451990]

I think they will fit, but they are sloped out at the bottom a little more to match up with the 94-96 style bumper. If you don't mind that, you would want to be sure to get the trunk lid finisher to match as well...

Heath

[goody90q45]

From the computer they might look like the same size maybe even in person, But once you measure them or try to install them you will see that they don't fit in EASILY or with out modifications to the car.

The 94-96 tails (chrome outer edge) are about 1/2" taller along the inboard (narrowest) lens vertical edge and 1/2" taller at the widest vertical lens face. They are the same width, about 11". Take a close look at the pic and you can see the differences. They may work but you're going to have some odd fitment.

[unknown007]

im probably just gonna pass and buy a trim because if i was to buy one and it didn't fit im screwed. That sucks but again it maybe fit.I wonder if anybody has tried it though?goody94q45 have you tried it?

[Haitian_King]

It doesn't look like it'll fit without extra effort. Go with the chrome trim from Pep Boys. I bought it and did all four doors to replace the black trim that my Q came with. It looks pretty nice, but I'm thinking of getting rid of it and trying the plain look.

[goody90q45]

.......goody94q45 have you tried it?

I've only got the one from a 94 so no I haven't. If I had a pair I might have tried the swap becase they do look better IMHO.

[Infinitiguy19]

Well the question you want to ask your self is: Is this all worth it? I would rather have the 94 Q45 chrome trim all on my car but that's a lot of work and nearly impossible.

When you modify and add those tail lights you either have to get the 2 rear quarters and maybe bumper from a 1994 Q45 for those lights or just cut into your car a little.

But I Would work on the interior and try and make that as much a 94 as you can by adding tweeters and the auto dimming rear view mirror like I am. I will post my results for all of you to see soon.

But the easiest way but not as factory looking would be to go down to pep boys down to there sticker and rice section and get some of that chrome trim and add it around the bumper and then cut it where the trunk opens.

[unknown007]

On the SF bay area craigslist there's a guy selling a 90-93 Q45 with a 94+ grill that was cut into it and 96 tail lights now tell me they dont fit?LOL Ah now im all confused.Its worth it if it fits.

[MinisterofDOOM]

It looks like a Chrysler LeBaron with that hacked-on grille.

[goody90q45]

The owner has also put in the center rear light bar (raised logo and raised INFINITI lettering?) from the 96 onto the 92. Without it there would be some gaps betwen the rear light assemblies.

[unknown007]

The owner has also put in the center rear light bar (raised logo and raised INFINITI lettering?) from the 96 onto the 92. Without it there would be some gaps betwen the rear light assemblies.

I know thats what iw as gonna do get the garnish and tail lamps.I just dont want it popping out like most of you said.Should i just buy a tail light at the junk yard and try it?

[maxnix]

Here is jefftrexler's original taillight swap post.

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Unfortunately, the pictures' links are dead.

He lost his car when the timing chain guides failed, then a "friend" who was a "mechanic" fubared it.
Modified by maxnix at 11:32 AM 10/13/2008

[unknown007]

Guess i'll give it a try.I think i can live with it popping out a bit of maybe adding modling and matching it up might work?other than that ima start looking for a set.