GT Front Bumper on a Base 2006 V6?
08-31-2010, 04:42 PM
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GT Front Bumper on a Base 2006 V6?
Hello all..just wondering if a GT bumper will work on my 2006 V6? Just bought my ride a few weeks ago and it came with a aftermarket bumper that sits way too low for my liking plus not crazy about the look. Would like to increase my chances of finding a used matched colored one if the GT will work, cheers...D
08-31-2010, 06:58 PM
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You need the GT grille and the front GT splash shields (fender liners).
You'll also need a lower radiator shield to connect your GT bumper to the lower radiator support.
You'll have to trim the excess V6 impact absorber on the top at the middle so the bumper isn't jacked up against the bottom of the grille.
Fog lights have different plug connectors between the GT and Pony style, so you'll have to address that issue as well...
09-01-2010, 11:06 AM
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Nope.
You need the GT grille and the front GT splash shields (fender liners).
You'll also need a lower radiator shield to connect your GT bumper to the lower radiator support.
You'll have to trim the excess V6 impact absorber on the top at the middle so the bumper isn't jacked up against the bottom of the grille.
Fog lights have different plug connectors between the GT and Pony style, so you'll have to address that issue as well...
You need the GT grille and the front GT splash shields (fender liners).
You'll also need a lower radiator shield to connect your GT bumper to the lower radiator support.
You'll have to trim the excess V6 impact absorber on the top at the middle so the bumper isn't jacked up against the bottom of the grille.
Fog lights have different plug connectors between the GT and Pony style, so you'll have to address that issue as well...
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09-01-2010, 12:25 PM
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when i swapped my V6 front for the Roush, all the extra parts i needed was the grille, not sure if they shaved anything else down or used any other pieces but to my knowledge they just needed the GT grille to make it happen.
09-01-2010, 03:14 PM
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It keeps the lower edge of the bumper together.
But personally, I don't like things flapping around...
I've seen highway driven cars without that shield (enter FredMalibu) and the bottom of the bumper was deformed because there was nothing to keep it in place.
I say it's worth the $47 for that part.
09-02-2010, 09:38 PM
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You can get away with it, sure.... when you run a chin spoiler.
It keeps the lower edge of the bumper together.
But personally, I don't like things flapping around...
I've seen highway driven cars without that shield (enter FredMalibu) and the bottom of the bumper was deformed because there was nothing to keep it in place.
I say it's worth the $47 for that part.
It keeps the lower edge of the bumper together.
But personally, I don't like things flapping around...
I've seen highway driven cars without that shield (enter FredMalibu) and the bottom of the bumper was deformed because there was nothing to keep it in place.
I say it's worth the $47 for that part.
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