Franchi

Dropped my 04 3.9 to the body shop this week to get a bunch of work done but one thing they told me that I wanted your guys opinions on. They said that since I am getting a 03-04 Cobra front bumper put on, that the stock hood ( reverse cowl style ) would hit the top of the bumper even when they raise the bumpstops to highest.

Anybody have issues with that?

KillJoy

this is true.

One option you do have, is going aftermarket, and getting an 03-04 "style" bumper, molded to the dimensions of the stock gt bumper. They look exactly like 03-04 bumpers, but fit like the stock one.

LilRoush

Yep, the OEM Cobra front bumper is taller, and the hood is shorter to line up right. You can shim it down a bit to make it clear, but IMO it looks "saggy" then and doesn't flow right with the body lines.

NYstang

I have mine bent down and no problem? Jut had to drill 2 new holes in the header panel.

LilRoush

Yeah, and your's is rare and a very CLEAN install. LOL

Franchi

So since the one Im putting on is aftermarket, it might fit better? How exactly did you do yours NY? Thanks for the feedback guys!

jthorn9

I had a 99 Cobra with an 03/04 front bumper. The 99 Cobras had the reverse cowl hood found on later model V6s. The bumper will hit the hood but it's not that bad, but over time the constant contact with the hood may crack the bumper at the mounts.

NYstang

on the head panel, there are the holes for the mounts of the upright parts of the bumper around the grill. Just drill new holes about 1/2" back, and it will clear the hood.

MCxQubed

^ thats what i was told to do

moontang

yea i had to do the same thing i would post some up close pitars but i still havent got my chin and its a bit embarassing for awhile i just didnt put the rivets in the top and the hood would just kind of push the uprights back then i go motivated to fix it right siiigh layness is a disease