junjdm

Hey guys, I was looking into doing a face lift (do a front end conversion to an 04+ LS430) and I've done a search on some threads. But didn't really find the specifics I needed. I know the basics that I will need:

Hood
Fenders
Headlights
Front Bumper
Grill

I was looking at other threads and someone mentioned a wiring harness? I'm assuming, the wiring harness is just for the leveling of the headlights.

What about the radiator support? Will I need to make any changes to that? Or is the conversion bolt on bolt off? Thanks in advance.....

Also...one last question, I have laser cruise control in my front bumper, the 05 LS430 has the laser cruise control in the grill. How could I continue to make that work?

AlexusAnja

Don't know about the other parts, but the laser on the grille is only if you have the pre-collision system. Otherwise, it's still on the lower bumper.

Kaiserseal

Not sure since I have not parked my 06 next to an older one, but is there really enough of a difference to justify the cost?

beangrower

TRAITOR!! haha. nah, i also wanted to do this. couldn't justify spending 10K + on parts alone. ..but i guess if u got a really good conditioned, low miles zenki, it would make sense. I would jus sell the zenki and buy a kouki.

mikemareen

not worth it junjdm, u mind as well sell your 01-03 and get a 04+, same money you'll end up spending.

the quickest most cost effective way would be just the bumper swap, did u see the pic I posted ?

bluerex

and you get a 6sp

Dx3

iTrader: (13)

I concur

Jonny

junjdm

money is not the issues....b/c I'm getting it for a good price....

handoverfi

iTrader: (7)

it like to see a ls460 conversion on this!!

teamplayer

iTrader: (2)

If I had the funds, I'd like to try and swap a Crown front end on my LS430.

AlexusAnja

ha ha... a Ford? Why stop there, do a Ferrari F40 front.

GRAND_LS 4

iTrader: (2)

I think he means Toyota Crown, not the ford crown vic.

teamplayer

iTrader: (2)

Yeah. I meant a Toyota Crown.

Ford? Haha. Uhhhhhhhhh...no.

junjdm

hahaha.........

AlexusAnja

DOH !!! sorry about that. I was thinking that was kind of crazy.. but hey, we got some crazy people on the forum...

Lata.