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Old Apr 7, 2011 | 12:47 PM
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Just wondering if the 2006 OEM front bumper will fit a 2003 without fabrication?

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Old Apr 7, 2011 | 04:43 PM
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Yes, I have an 06 bumper on my 2005
it's the same
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Old Apr 7, 2011 | 04:53 PM
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Originally Posted by zinctokki2love
Yes, I have an 06 bumper on my 2005
it's the same
ok I was wondering because the grill looks a bit different.
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Old Apr 7, 2011 | 05:53 PM
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The grill is different, the sculpted part of the headlight pockets are different, and I recall you will need wheel well liners and undertray. A lot of the colors changed in 06 so chances are you will need to repaint too...just throwing in everything I know
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Old Apr 7, 2011 | 05:57 PM
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hmmm that explains why my bumper wasn't lining up well with my 08 headlights...
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Old Apr 7, 2011 | 07:07 PM
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Originally Posted by ReelBigAndy
The grill is different, the sculpted part of the headlight pockets are different, and I recall you will need wheel well liners and undertray. A lot of the colors changed in 06 so chances are you will need to repaint too...just throwing in everything I know
Really? Good to know... i'm repairing my 04 Z for front-end damage and got 06+ headlamps. So maybe I should get a 06+ bumper.

Anyone know about the 07+ hood? Hoping it will bolt right up to my 04.
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Old Apr 7, 2011 | 07:27 PM
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IMO the 06 bumper looks much better and it fits fine. I have it on my 04 just get the 06+ front fender liners. And I'm pretty sure the 07+ hood fits on any z. someone else should verify though.
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Bumping this. Just bought an 06+ front bumper, can I use my '03 fender liners and under tray if I drill new holes in the plastic or are there other fitment issues?
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Old Jun 19, 2011 | 03:54 PM
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You won't need to drill anything new, it should fit just fine with the undershroud but there might be a sight gap in the fender wells but nothing major.
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Originally Posted by Waizzz
You won't need to drill anything new, it should fit just fine with the undershroud but there might be a sight gap in the fender wells but nothing major.
Speaking from experience?
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Old Jun 19, 2011 | 04:36 PM
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Originally Posted by AdvanZ33
Speaking from experience?
Yes, I'm running an 2006+ on my 2004 as my spare/daily driver bumper.
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Thank you sir!
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Originally Posted by AdvanZ33
Thank you sir!
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come on advanz33 you cant back talk the WAZ!!!
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Originally Posted by datsunHEAD
come on advanz33 you cant back talk the WAZ!!!






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Yes it does fit, but like other said, the wheel well fitment is slightly off. I have a 04 with a 06+ front bumper and the HR hood as well.
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Originally Posted by datsunHEAD
come on advanz33 you cant back talk the WAZ!!!
Wais is nismo god!
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the front 06-08 fender liners are only about $50 each. i would just buy em.
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Originally Posted by G4nismo
the front 06-08 fender liners are only about $50 each. i would just buy em.
That's the reason I bumped this thread. I'm already in the red for buying the bumper, then I have to paint it and buy the grill inserts. So now I'm looking at around $350 without fender liners or under tray. Or I can get my Veilside lip refinished and call it a day...but I do like the 06 bumper. Decisions decisions.
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Old Jan 20, 2012 | 09:21 AM
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Sorry to dig up this thread, but I'm looking into this

I'm selling an 03. I really like the 06+ front bumper, headlights, and taillights. Also the 07+ hood.

Anyway, would it be a better financial decision to buy another 03-05 and then buy the 06+ bumper, headlights, taillights, and 07+ hood; or buy an 06 and just buy the 07+ hood?
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