Speed Element

iTrader: (270)

Here you go! Below is the complete list of the part numbers you need to convert the VIII front bumper to IX front bumper

QTY Description Price
1 6400B002WA Face kit, Fr. Bumper (white) 729.35
1 6400A384 Net, Fr. Bumper (Center) 93.41
1 6402A033 Support, Fr. Bumper (emblem grill) 107.96
1 6402A023 Net, Fr. Bumper, LH side 40.90
1 6402A024 Net, Fr. Bumper RH side 40.90
2 6402A032 Net, Fr. Bumper (holes) 40.76
2 6400A392BA Cover, Fr. Bumper (white) 19.56
1 7415A050 Three Diamond Emblem 27.85
1 6400A387 Net, Fr. Bumper 117.89
1 6512A046WA Front Lip 263.65
1 6402A030 Plate, Fr. Bumper, Lwr 27.00
1 6400A374 Reinforcement, Fr. Bumper 85.93
1 6400A394HB Cover, Fr. Bumper (front lip) 34.36
1 6400A390 Oil cooler guide 29.50
1 MR572316 Plate, Fr. Bumper, Upper LH side) 12.80
1 MR572317 Plate, Fr. Bumper, Upper RH side) 12.80
1 ??? Plate, Fr. Bumper, Upper 15.14
32 MS450176 Screw 11.20
18 MR447202 Clip, Fr. Bumper 18.90

*All prices are list prices for USDM IX front bumper (painted in white only)

There are some parts you can salvage from your VIII bumper when doing the conversion.

The list below is the main parts you need to get the ix bumper installed.

6402A033 - Front Bumper Upper Support (Emblem Grille)
6400A384 - Front Bumper Center Grille
6402A023 - LH front bumper grille
6402A024 - RH front bumper grille
6402A032 (x2) - Circle Grilles
6400A387 - Front bumper grilles, just below emblem grille
7415A050 - emblem

skurukutoi

DAYUUUMMMM
ima jus stik with my 8 bumper
still lookin to buy another WW one tho... anyone sellin?

scubaEVO

gotta love the IX front end

GPTourer

'03-''04 Rally Red is different from '05-'06 red.
Blue By You/Pacific Blue is different from Electric/Mystic Blue

I did the swap, but insurance paid for it:
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sh...d.php?t=193516

xLaNcErEvOx

iTrader: (57)

im still confused... I just recently bought a yellow evo IX front from gruppe-s for $799 and I need to know what additional things i need to buy and the exact part number. I see the list up there with a crap load of nets and all but I heard all i needed to buy was a grill set and an emblem. Also, does the 8 and 9 bumper bolt down to the fender and plastic undertray the same way? Please help chime in on what i need to do to convert my VIII to a IX.

dadriva

iTrader: (5)

+1 For the plastic under panelling of the VIII fitting the IX bumper.

Anyone have any DIY pointers for those of us doing this at home?

snoop

iTrader: (4)

Another alternative is to buy a used iX bump minus the 9 crash beam.

I bought mine for $700 used. What I had to do is use the EVO 8 mounting bracket to mount the 9 bump. There is even a slot for the IC spray but instead of two there is now one. Any good body shop can make 9 bump fit. Just leting people know you can improvise and make it fit without all the parts.

Speed Element

iTrader: (270)

looks HOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

mchuang

iTrader: (11)

Same here, but the rear jdm bumper now that is sexy

Mike@Forge

iTrader: (23)

The 8 underpanel DOES indeed fit the 9 front bumper. The holes might be off by a couple mm in any given direction, but it will bolt on just fine!

donmeca2020

iTrader: (2)

i'll stick with the 8 bumper for now. the 9 does look real nice, but the 8 has a meaner look going on

tuffguy

The VIII looks much better than the IX in my eyes...

dadriva

iTrader: (5)

Thanks Mike! We can always rely on you for solid info.

ernald711

iTrader: (26)

i like the IX bumper just cause i saw it first hand compared to my VIII. i'll be sticking with my VIII just cause i want to keep the originality of the VIII.

RavenOZ

Hey guys I am doing my VIII > IX conversion on Monday. Any pointers/tips to ease the installation?

I am getting all my parts from the local dealership as well. If you have any parts that you want to plug/get rid off please PM me.

Thanks guys.