Will the engine hoods from a Forester 2003-2004 fit a 1998 Forester?

Pretty sure the answer is no and yes at the same time. They are very close but the body lines are different, hood latch might not be the same, but it should bolt to the hinges and you could probably make it latch..

 

If it's a matter of you have a messed up hood, and can't find the right hood, then by all means try it

Thanks Matt.

 

I'm interested in the later model hood because it looks sporty, with its scoop.

I think it will fit if you change the grille also. The standard early SF Forester has the bonnet line as being perfectly straight, while the later SF (and the 2003 SG) has the centre part of the hood wrapping down below the top of the headlights.

 

The late SF's also had improved headlights (multi-reflectors).

 

The other option would be to pull the Forester GT hood scoop and retrofit that to your 1998.

That's good to know Dfoyl. Thank you.

 

I'm hoping to check out a parts car this weekend and see if it will work.