if this has been asked, sorry in advance. will the is the IX bumper bolt directly to the VIII front end?

 

im not entirely sure. that is a good question but i assume it would be and easy swap.

 

Yess they sell the IX front everywhere there was a body kit that was a copy of the IX front based off of the spy pics back when the VIIIs were the only ones around.

So answer yes. you can do the JDM rear as well but that requires some exhuast cutting and welding