Mark VIII front clip

[Deleted member 29789]

I would like to install the clip from a 1996 Mark VIII onto my 1998. I prefer the flatter hood line on the 96 and earlier. I would appreciate any input, and would like to have the parts before they end up in the shredder.
Thanks all.

 

[Sonny Day Out]

I would like to install the clip from a 1996 Mark VIII onto my 1998. I prefer the flatter hood line on the 96 and earlier. I would appreciate any input, and would like to have the parts before they end up in the shredder.
Thanks all.

It has been done a few times ! I do not know much about it ! The front bumper reinforcement is welded to the car on 1st gens , on 2nd gen it is bolted onto the frame of the car ! The biggest problem might be the hood clearance ! Most bolt holes will be the same ! Good Luck , Sonny

 

[Deleted member 29789]

Thank you.

 

[nightfly]

I would be concerned about the loss of low beam lighting in the gen 1 vs the HID's in gen 2. IIRC, the gen 1's low beams were terrible. Maybe LED bulbs could improve that, I don't know. It's one reason why I only considered the gen 2 cars when looking for one, I wound up with a 1998 mark. Still have the OEM HID's.

 

[Deleted member 29789]

Not to worry, it is a summah cah. I very seldom drive at night. I live in a rural area, where high beam lights are used quite liberally. And if all else fails, the MKX is a good backup for night driving.