08+ front conversion

[iJeep]

Here we go guys, some pics of my front 08+ conversion mod, plus info.

http://frproduction.com/08conv01.jpg
http://frproduction.com/08conv02.jpg

Besides the front bumper cover, headlights, grille and air dam, most parts like screws and such can be reuse from your 05-07. The diagram below shows what additional parts you will need to make this conversion.
http://frproduction.com/08conv03.jpg
You also need # 3, part # 04806226AA, 6 of them
Also the actual front bumper part # is 68033744AB

Numbers 10, 15 and 24 you don't really need. But I would recommend them for a tight fit. ;) Number 25 is the same hardware that attaches the 05-07 air dam to the bumper, but I think you will need an extra one. Im not sure because I've got all of those plastic parts new. Any questions, feel free to PM me. :thumbsup:

http://frproduction.com/08conv04.jpg
http://frproduction.com/08conv05.jpg
http://frproduction.com/08conv06.jpg

It wasn't as expensive I thought it would be... Ebay, is definitely your friend!
Very easy to do, anyone with a garage can do it without breaking a sweat. I really love the 08+ look and of course, those awesome OEM HID headlights. :D

BTW, I wanna thank Scott for the info on the HIDs and Mario for fixing a lousy paint job.

JG ROCKS!!! :thumbsup:
Cheers

[Frankie]

Looks AMAZING Fabian!! Very nice job!! Those headlights are beautiful!!

[Grandcherokee51]

That front end looks sweet!!

[Megatron]

Looks beautiful!

heres a bonus pic

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v282/simplykillingit/jeepmeet08/DSC_0013.jpg

[KITSOS]

looks awesome Fabian.. nice work and nice ride!

Are we the only blue ones on JG?

[Scottina06]

awesome Fabs!!!!!!

One question-did your fender liner holes line up on the non-srt bumper? The very last hole on my srt bumper didnt line up. I just drilled a new hole in the fender liner and then used the plastic rivet. Not a big deal...just curious/

Your welcome for the help by the way. It was my pleasure. I love my lights as well.

[Megatron]

looks awesome Fabian.. nice work and nice ride!

Are we the only blue ones on JG?

Theres like two more that I can remember

[Scottina06]

and I think I figured out which guy you are in the meet pics! Glad to finally put a face to the name and voice.

[iJeep]

awesome Fabs!!!!!!

One question-did your fender liner holes line up on the non-srt bumper? The very last hole on my srt bumper didnt line up. I just drilled a new hole in the fender liner and then used the plastic rivet. Not a big deal...just curious/

Your welcome for the help by the way. It was my pleasure. I love my lights as well.

Man! Scott dude. You know your shit.. LOL Yes, I forgot to mention that I had to make new holes on the bottom of each fender liner. Very easy, I use a punch plier tool. :p

[Scottina06]

yeah....I forgot about it too till just now

[Redsand]

damn fabian, your jeep is seriously one of my favs on this site. Its so clean and sexy, if I had a WK i would copy yours. I need to see it in person!!

[NHWK05]

Looks great! I love those Euro tails and Projector HIDs.

[jeepnjeep]

Yeah, seeing it in person at the NY meet, I'm impressed with how nice it looks. Great job.

[AcidCold]

Very very nice Fab! i love that color.

[JUSToneJEEP]

Fabian just curious do you have anything left over from the old one? Specifically the 05 front bumper lip?

[B.P.O.D]

very nice fabian!!! it looks really nice

[Scottina06]

very nice fabian!!! it looks really nice


....and his headlights are better than yours.......LOL

[iJeep]

Fabian just curious do you have anything left over from the old one? Specifically the 05 front bumper lip?

Yes I do, but it is midnight blue.
Check it out http://www.jeepgarage.org/showpost.php?p=43322&postcount=47

Thank you guys for your comments... :)

[White WK Swagga]

LOL Scott.

[Robert Palmer]

....and his headlights are better than yours.......LOL

Burn. :lol:

[Robperez]

How did you do your side markers on your fenders ?

Is it really hard to do ?

[iJeep]

How did you do your side markers on your fenders ?

Is it really hard to do ?

Those are repeater lights from OEM WH, euro WK version. Ben (Marlin) sent me the measurement for accurate position. I took my Jeep to guy recommended by Mario (QBNKID - NX-1 auto detailing). It took him 1.5 hours. He tapped into the side turn lights. Perfect job!! :thumbsup:

[B.P.O.D]

yes i do looove those side turners!!!

[RedRocker]

Hmmm, I'm planning a trip to Australia, maybe I'll pick up a few of those turn signal repeaters while I'm down there.

Do you still have the location specifications? If not, I'll be sure to take measurements from an Aussie WH.

[iJeep]

I can measure mine..LOL.. Cool, maybe you can buy some sets for some of our friends here.. I payed $17. for the pair + shipping from UK.

[RedRocker]

Wow - that's cheap (considering).

I'm not going until the end of the year (want to take in the New Year's fireworks on Sydney Harbor) but if people want me to bring back some repeaters let me know.

[08Hemi]

Nice Jeep Fabs...I agree it is def one of the cleanest, nicest Jeeps on JG! Good work

[Robperez]

17 bucks I call that holly bucks!!!

How much for the installation ?

[iJeep]

17 bucks I call that holly bucks!!!

How much for the installation ?

$150. for both sides.

[B.P.O.D]

Wow - that's cheap (considering).

I'm not going until the end of the year (want to take in the New Year's fireworks on Sydney Harbor) but if people want me to bring back some repeaters let me know.

that would be awesome bro!

---------- Post added at 03:55 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:54 PM ----------

fabian - could you replace the bulbs in those with led lights?

[iJeep]

The bulbs are the same as the reverse lights from 08+

[B.P.O.D]

ok awesome!!!!

[rvtifer]

I really like the end result. Very clean, discrete yet distinctive.
I was initially planning to make a conversion from my 06 Overland to an 96 SRT-8 front but now a conversion to an 08 SRT8 seems like a better option.
The one thing that bothers me is that it seems that you can get an 08 SRT-8 front bumper cover at less than 150 bucks from mopar genuine parts dot com. Does that sound right to everybody ? Been emailing them and calling for two days without success.

[Scottina06]

that is not the 08 SRT bumper. I saw that about 6 months ago and ordered it. They called me to let me know it was a mistake on their part. No idea why it wasnt corrected yet? There were some 05-09 SRT bumpers on ebay for $499.....no idea on shipping to Kosovo though........yuck

[Scottina06]

all you need for the 08 conversion is the 08 bumper support, 08 grill, 08 bumper, and 08 headlamps. Please also remember to do the SRT bumper conversion you will need-

- Bottom Black Grill Insert ( Item # 5030066AB )
- Chrome Strip Insert For Bottom Of Bumper Grill ( Item # 5030069AA )
- Support Bracket ( Item # 5029991AB )
- Retainer Clips ( Requires 9 ) ( Item # 6503598 )
- Front Bumper Cover Support Extensions ( Item # 5030266AB right & 5030267AB left )
- Front Supports ( Requires 2 ) ( Item # 5030620AA )
- Front Support Bolts ( Requires 4 ) ( Item # 06507668AA or AA1 )

check out this thread as well for all SRT parts
http://jeepgarage.org/showthread.php?t=31

[Scottina06]

I also suggest this thread if you would like to add the 08-09 oem HID headlamps instead of the stock halogen lamps...

http://jeepgarage.org/showthread.php?t=27

[rvtifer]

that is not the 08 SRT bumper. I saw that about 6 months ago and ordered it. They called me to let me know it was a mistake on their part. No idea why it wasnt corrected yet? There were some 05-09 SRT bumpers on ebay for $499.....no idea on shipping to Kosovo though........yuck

Thanks, it really did not sound right to me either. So back to 06 SRT-8 ... or the 08 plain vanilla.

You need to look around for shipping but there are companies that will ship by air between 3 to 6 dollar per kilo which is not that bad. Get my oil like that or have to pay 25 dollars per quart of 5w-20 and 40 dollars per quart of ATF+4.

[Scottina06]

ouch.......

[Scottina06]

I suggest looking through the stickies at the top of the WK forum for tons of info

[rvtifer]

yeah, I've been through most of em and this forum is really a gold mine information wise. I am glad I found you guys and hope I'll be able to contribute ... one day

[Megatron]

yeah, I've been through most of em and this forum is really a gold mine information wise. I am glad I found you guys and hope I'll be able to contribute ... one day

We'll be here :thumbsup:

[Chuck]

Wow I didn't realize I never posted in this thread, but I really like the 08+ look Fab.

[HEMIBeast]

Nice job Fabian!

[Robert Palmer]

I see this truck everyday in the garage and I am sick of it.



































:D :D :D Just kidding bro! It has been cool seeing the transformation of your Jeep.

BTW- Your Jeep is sitting in the garage all alone. Go drive it! :p

[iJeep]

Thank you guys for the complements.. :)

[rvtifer]

Is the ground clearance the same for the 06 and 08 bumpers and how does that compare to the SRT-8 one. Does anybody know ?

[Scottina06]

the stock WK bumpers will be a good bit higher than the SRT's

[rvtifer]

Yeah I see that but am falling short on specifics. On a scale of 1 to 10, what are the chances that you would measure the ground clearance on yours :)

[Scottina06]

Yeah I see that but am falling short on specifics. On a scale of 1 to 10, what are the chances that you would measure the ground clearance on yours :)

...the lowest spot on my 08 bumper is 5 1/2".....but I am lowered on Bwoody springs

[rvtifer]

...the lowest spot on my 08 bumper is 5 1/2".....but I am lowered on Bwoody springs

thanks a million, that is exactly what I was looking for

[Scottina06]

no problem-you can probably add a couple inches for the Bwoody springs

[iJeep]

The 08+ WK front bumper is lower then 05-07. IMHO, Unless you are willing to go all the way with an SRT8 conversion, I like the 08+ WK on a non-SRT8 better.. ;)

[rvtifer]

The 08+ WK front bumper is lower then 05-07. IMHO, Unless you are willing to go all the way with an SRT8 conversion, I like the 08+ WK on a non-SRT8 better.. ;)

Yeah, I'm feeling you here and the 08 front is a big improvement in my books. Anybody on the forum got a srt-8 front "only" mod to see what it actually looks like.

[Scottina06]

I have a pic of mine from a couple years ago.....give me a minute

[Scottina06]

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a74/scottina/scottina2/gcfront.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a74/scottina/scottina2/gcside2.jpg

[Dylans3960ccs]

^^ what on earth did your neighbors think when you were transforming it? lol

[Scottina06]

LOL....nobody cared----they are mostly old people except for one guy down the street thats building a mean Volks Bug

[Dylans3960ccs]

Oh snap lol. What does he think now? :)

[Scottina06]

he's only made the comment that he hears me leave and come home...LOL

[Dylans3960ccs]

I think that means, nice job :thumbsup:

[rvtifer]

Man have you gone a long way since these were taken. I think ijeep is right. Unless this is a stage of a process like in your case, a front conversion only is off somehow. At minimum there should be some 20", a drop and the roof rails. Thanks for posting the pics.

[Scottina06]

yeah i immediately ordered the side skirts, rails, mirror caps etc. etc. I think the sides and 20's should be a requirement....but thats just me...the arrogant asshole

[rvtifer]

yeah i immediately ordered the side skirts, rails, mirror caps etc. etc. I think the sides and 20's should be a requirement....but thats just me...the arrogant asshole

Actually I think you are right sides are a requirement on top of the 20" and a drop IMO

[Scottina06]

yep....makes it more level so to speak

[harricanfloyd]

Dammit!!! Now I gotta do my 05....I am luvin that srt8 grill.....and those headlights!! Nothing like factory fit.

[Megatron]

I really like the 08+ fronts. It flows so much better....

[rvtifer]

Fabian, could you please post the part numbers for the 08 bumper cover and for the side repeaters.

[iJeep]

Fabian, could you please post the part numbers for the 08 bumper cover and for the side repeaters.

Here we go bro..

http://www.jeepgarage.org/showpost.php?p=44981&postcount=1

http://www.jeepgarage.org/showpost.php?p=2403&postcount=2

:thumbsup:

[Hamze]

Awesome jeep Fab! One of my favorites around here :) I like the stance, this thing looks like a monster from the rear!!! :thumbsup:

[iJeep]

Awesome jeep Fab! One of my favorites around here :) I like the stance, this thing looks like a monster from the rear!!! :thumbsup:

Thank you bro!!! My man, the customizer!! LOL .. How's the Mopar orange WK project? Love to see new pics.. :thumbsup:

[rvtifer]

Here we go bro..

http://www.jeepgarage.org/showpost.php?p=44981&postcount=1

http://www.jeepgarage.org/showpost.php?p=2403&postcount=2

:thumbsup:

I knew I saw your post with the repeaters somewhere. Thanks man.

On the bumper cover I obviously read the thread and, unless I missed something, you did not list the part number of the cover which is #1 in the diagram but also not listed. I think it is 68033744AB but it would be great to get a confirmation from your side.

[Black Betty]

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a74/scottina/scottina2/gcfront.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a74/scottina/scottina2/gcside2.jpg

Wow talk about a big difference. It's almost like seeing Jarred from Subway's before and after. Totally different rides. Man both your's and Fabian's are sweet. I've got a stock 06 black Overland. I think I'm gonna go with a side exhaust, SRT top rails, minor lift with some beefier tires, and murder some parts out for my exterior. Man yall have no idea how glad I am that I found this site full of Jeep uber nerds...and I mean that in the most flatterring way like you wouldn't believe. :thumbsup: And now I see the 08 front conversion and want that too. Damn you guys showing off the awesomeness.

[rvtifer]

I knew I saw your post with the repeaters somewhere. Thanks man.

On the bumper cover I obviously read the thread and, unless I missed something, you did not list the part number of the cover which is #1 in the diagram but also not listed. I think it is 68033744AB but it would be great to get a confirmation from your side.

I am drawing a blank here. Can anybody confirm the 08+ bumper cover part number.

[iJeep]

I am drawing a blank here. Can anybody confirm the 08+ bumper cover part number.

.. Just fixed my post, the front bumper part # is 68033744AB.

[rvtifer]

:)

[KBB514]

Wow looks great..

[NHWK05]

I completely forgot about this thread, This is going to make the next month and a half work so much easier.

[05wkguy]

I'm in the exact same boat as kyle, so thanks again guys!!


SHABADOOOOOO!!!!

[Micallef]

looks very nice and very clean your ride has a very clean stance man keep up the good work :)

[JAYBEE3]

Quick question what is the part# for the lower part of the bumper i know the bumper it self is 68033744AB but what about the bottom? and Does anyone have the part # for the lower Mopar Body Kit piece? thanx

[ducatiforspeed]

Here we go guys, some pics of my front 08+ conversion mod, plus info.

http://frproduction.com/08conv01.jpg
http://frproduction.com/08conv02.jpg

Besides the front bumper cover, headlights, grille and air dam, most parts like screws and such can be reuse from your 05-07. The diagram below shows what additional parts you will need to make this conversion.
http://frproduction.com/08conv03.jpg
You also need # 3, part # 04806226AA, 6 of them
Also the actual front bumper part # is 68033744AB

Numbers 10, 15 and 24 you don't really need. But I would recommend them for a tight fit. ;) Number 25 is the same hardware that attaches the 05-07 air dam to the bumper, but I think you will need an extra one. Im not sure because I've got all of those plastic parts new. Any questions, feel free to PM me. :thumbsup:

http://frproduction.com/08conv04.jpg
http://frproduction.com/08conv05.jpg
http://frproduction.com/08conv06.jpg

It wasn't as expensive I thought it would be... Ebay, is definitely your friend!
Very easy to do, anyone with a garage can do it without breaking a sweat. I really love the 08+ look and of course, those awesome OEM HID headlights. :D

BTW, I wanna thank Scott for the info on the HIDs and Mario for fixing a lousy paint job.

JG ROCKS!!! :thumbsup:
Cheers
Great post Fabian! I am having trouble seeing the pictures though. Have they been deleted or is it just my computer??? Thanks guys

[SvenskaJeepGuy]

Great post Fabian! I am having trouble seeing the pictures though. Have they been deleted or is it just my computer??? Thanks guys
fabs hasnt been here in a few months, i tried to find the pics on my computer but i dont have them any more

[celsito]

So can you please add the diagram again...looks like it is not available.

[oljustice]

Can anyone repair the pictures on the OP? They are broken and I'm looking to do this. Pics would help a lot. All I have is front upper & lower bumper, grill, & headlights. I'm hearing conflicting reports of whether or not a new bumper support would be necessary.

[SvenskaJeepGuy]

Can anyone repair the pictures on the OP? They are broken and I'm looking to do this. Pics would help a lot. All I have is front upper & lower bumper, grill, & headlights. I'm hearing conflicting reports of whether or not a new bumper support would be necessary.
you dont need a new bumper support, just the bracket (it is around $30)

[guitarguy2186]

definitely on my to do list