Anybody ever thought of putting a 08+ front bumper on a 05-07 body. Would this even look and good?

 

You'd have to modify the bumper, as the grilles were different. The rest looks like it might line-up. Below is a quick Photoshop job I did to give you a good idea of what it would look like.

2005-2007 Dakota front bumper.


2008-2011 Dakota front bumper.


2005-2007 Dakota with a 2008-2011 front bumper.

 

Nice! I'm going to check it out and try it out and keep y'all updated

 

For a Front end swap you would need todo
Grill (and Support)
Hood
Fenders (And Inner Fenders)
Bumper (And Supports)
Headlights
and "Maybe" the structural supports, as the front of 08+ panels look higher

Fpr the Bumper, you can Modify the Grill, or Bumper to fit without doing the rest. You might also need todo the Inner fender as it tucks into the bumper on the 05-07's. Youd also need the Support parts.

You would really need to look at the 08+ bumper and supports to get a real good idea. It would be a awesome conversion imo

 

Has anyone figure out if it would work? I really wanna do this front end conversion. I have a 2007 dakota which I want to convert to 2008 front end.

 

Nobody has done it, due to the excess of parts necessary for the cosmetic change. I remember one guy had a front end accident and did change over to the newer front end, at least I think so.

 

a fool and his money