Anyone try to put a 2012 grill on a 2009?

waketripper

waketripper

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2009 FX35 AWD
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CHRIS
I've seen the full bumper replacements (which is way above what I am willing to do) but nothing about whether the grille itself will fit. I'm cool with moving mounting tabs, etc if the shape is the same...

Anyone know?
 
your gonna have to replace the whole front bumper to get the new grill in
 
its different. look @ the way the new 2012 comes over the front on the top of the grill.
2009 is like under that lip. honestly like the 2009 version better
 
Have you even looked closely at the two cars?

There would be no way to modify that easily. A new bumper would surely be cheaper than half-assedly modifying something that would look like hell.
 
You have to change the whole bumper and grill. Also the camera is diff on the 09 and I think you have to get a new one and get it reprogrammed.
 
Thanks Viperi, Booty and RIPnFX, I kind of figured it wasn't possible but was hoping - I really like the cleaner look of the 012 and it seems there are not many aftermarket options.
 
If you did some junkyard/eBay watching, you may be able to get the grill and bumper for cheap.
 
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