How To Swap Wings
 

My first how to, but I usually do my own work (TWM short throw, DYI SRI, Ingalls Stiffy, Debadged, Undercar LEDs, Switches, Gauges, pillar pod, etc etc...)

This is a very easy swap for the small wing on the SS 2.4L and the 2.2L with the SS S/C wing. I don't know about the 4 door's small wing on the rear lip, the bolt patterns are the same for the coupes (and sedans with the larger spoiler) and they are all held on by FOUR size TEN METRIC nuts, a deep socket is needed to clear the bolt itself.

Things Needed:
1. Heat Gun/ Hair Dryer (what I used)
2. Twine (what I used because I dont have fishing line, but I recommend the fishing line)
3. size 10 metric deep socket
4. Ratchet (duh...:lol: )
5. A helping hand or two
6. Patience

First, start by taking off the carpet on the underside of the trunk, it is held in by 6 or so plastic fasteners that just pop off. Personally, I think the trunk looks better with the carpet off for show purposes because it shows the paint.

After taking the carpet down, Undo all four bolts (two on either side of the trunk) and set them aside, DONT LOSE THEM!

Now, have a friend hold the trunk in place while another holds the heat gun/dryer to the spot where the bolts come through the trunk beneath the wing. While the heat is being applied, you can either wait or start right away, take the fishing line and begin cutting through the putty on the bottom of the wing. THEY USED THE PUTTY VERY LIBERALLY!!

After you get all of the putty "cut" apart, gently pull the wing off (obviously it would help to get both sides cleared of the putty first). IT MAY TAKE SOME FORCE BUT BE GENTLE! It will come off eventually.

Now just bolt in the new wing (smaller spoiler or SS S/C spoiler) and you're good to go! You can always add more adhesive if need be, or rubberized cloth material to keep it from vibrating or moving. (available from any auto store, also known as gasket material)

This swap was done between my 2.4L and my friend's SS S/C. The 2.4L's look VERY good with this larger wing and their stock body kit. I would definitely recommend this. For those swapping from the larger wing to the smaller, you will obviously have more putty left over that is visible since the bases are not the same size. Even I, with the larger spoiler, had left over putty from the difference in base shape.

Enjoy the new looks kids! :guns:

P.S. - I did it in the dark. I wrote the how to because I couldn't find any info on it, so I did one myself after trying it. As soon as I have daylight, I'll post pics of the 2.4L S/C wing.

Good write-up pan. Cna't wait to see your ride in person with the new wing!

Yeah, I'm so happy with it! I have to say, it seems like the car is more stable at higher speeds on the highway. I do miss my rearview though, but its worth the looks

Yeah the rearview is a bitch with the SS/SC wing.

anybody got pics of this being done?

i have always been wondering if the ss wing will go on a 2.2 sedan. so it does just fit on huh? nice write up man

Well with 5% tint and The dot matrix Stuff I cant see out any of my windows except the front unless its extremely bright outside. Sux backing up in the nighttime

I've read it's easier to just swap out trunk lids. Do you have experience doing both, and if so, whattya think?

well, if thats what you want to do. I just used some twine, but I wish I had used fishing line, it would have been much easier.

As for the sedans or the 2.2L, if you have the holes for it (the low wing or the larger SS wing) then it will fit. If you have the smaller rear deck spoiler that just stick on and hangs off the very back then without holes it wont fit.

i want pics


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I will get them as soon as I get home, I'm in class until 10pm. I does look nice though. I don't have pics of the process unfortunately, I did it when it was 30 degrees outside and at 10 PM so I was in a hurry. :lol:

Bump! Wing swap.

Was that 10pm 01JAN08? If so, ur almost there! :lol:



P.S.....zombied!

wow.... back from the dead! lol still a good how-to though

Deck lid swap FTW

bump

still no pics lol

soooooo about these pics.... lol

So my question is if you don't want the wing, you'll need to fill the holes up how?

pics would be sweet since i am switching my center part on my wing this week

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good question cause i dont want mine

Why not just swap the whole trunk lid?

Seems to me it would be cleaner than ripping the wings off.

yea if you dont want a wing, might as well swap trunk lid. Theres a whole thread on wing swaps