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Old Apr 1, 2009 | 01:20 PM
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Swapping Trunks

So i am gonna swap my trunk with another member on Sunday, and I want to be fully prepared. My question is what tools will I need to swap the trunks, locks, and whatever stuff that needs to be switched around?

Thanks Alot, Josh
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Old Apr 1, 2009 | 02:10 PM
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I found this... seems like 13 mm bolts for the lid, 10 if your swapping taillights (if i remember correct), and one "clip" thing for the lock.
Originally Posted by yobrigidey
Okay, sorry it took an extra day.

You can see the bolts that got the paint rubbed off of them from the rachet. You'll need a 13 mm shallow socket is all. There are 4 bolts, two on each side that holds the whole bracket on.


Originally Posted by yobrigidey
I just swapped trunks last night within an hour. It was really easy.

For the lock, there is a metal clip. Look up under the lid at the lock area and you will see it. If you are looking at the trunk from behind, the clip will slide to your right. Just grab the big "handle" and pull right, and it'll slide right off. Then the lock will pull out from the exterior of the trunk lid. Pay attention to how the lock is installed. It has a long "prong" on the left side, make sure you insert your the same way. Then, install yours and slide the metal clip back in. It takes a couple tries to get it to lock in real well, just make sure there is no play in the lock and you are good to go.


btw, you going wingless or highrise?
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Old Apr 1, 2009 | 02:16 PM
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hey thanks alot... i seached but i could only find the how to to swap the actual wings.
And im going high rise... it will look stupid right now but i got a bodykit on the way (ordered on monday) and i got my hands on some FE5 springs for a good deal.
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Old Apr 1, 2009 | 04:05 PM
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Sweet! Good to see!! Which bodykit may i ask?
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Old Apr 1, 2009 | 07:38 PM
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i got the ss/sc body kit. Its the only good looking kit out there for the cobalt IMO. I got it new through the gm dealer so even though i got it at cost, it was darn expensive.
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Old Apr 1, 2009 | 07:39 PM
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Originally Posted by jschatte
id say but i might get made fun of lol. I got it new through the gm dealer so even though i got it at cost, it was darn expensive.
If you think you'll get made fun of it for even mentioning it..........then why'd you get it?
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Old Apr 1, 2009 | 07:42 PM
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Quick post... I mis-understood the Captain's post at first... I thought he asked how much i paid for it becasue thats what i think ill get made fun of for...
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Old Apr 1, 2009 | 07:43 PM
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Originally Posted by jschatte
Quick post... I mis-understood the Captain's post at first... I thought he asked how much i paid for it becasue thats what i think ill get made fun of for...
Oh, gotcha.
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Old Apr 2, 2009 | 02:13 AM
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Seems like you got a bit of mods comin! Be sure to post some pics!
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Old Apr 2, 2009 | 10:44 AM
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Definately! Ill post a thread once the parts start comin in, will will hopefully be next week.
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