Hi.
Just swabbed my S-Type for a 2004 XJ8, and I would really like to mount the 2008 bigger bumpers and grille.

Is this a difficult job and is there anywhere to get the parts second hand?

Cheers

 

I liked the cleaner look as well.

I purchased mine off Ebay. The 2008-09 plastic bumper brackets are longer. I made spacers and used longer bolts to make up the differnce.

The driving lights are costly and you will need to move the ACC Module.

Woodford Jag

 

So if I buy the plastic outers covers I can modify the rest to fit??

 

The bumper covers are the biggest part. The maker lights, lower grill and driving lights are different for the 2008-09 models.

The upper grill is also different but your 2004 grill will work, the badge is different.

Some 2008-09 models had headlight washer squirters and front parking sensors that your car may not be equipped with, but a body man can fill those prior to paint.

I think I covered most everything I did. mine was done about 4 years ago.

I also added the rear spoiler to the deck lid.

Good Luck,

Woodford Jag