• Mustang Forums
  • 2005 - 2014 S-197 Mustang -General/Talk-
  • 2005 - 2009 Specific Tech

spoiler swap

  • Thread starter Thread starter foxrod331
  • Start date Start date Apr 10, 2011
F

foxrod331

New Member
Oct 1, 2007
6
0
0
Detroit
Apr 10, 2011
#1
  • Apr 10, 2011
  • #1
I just had a shelby spoiler installed in place of my stock wing and it seems to be to heavy for the stock trunk support struts, has anyone else experienced a similar problem? if so what if anything did you do?
 

Attachments

  • 2K11 upgrades 1.webp
    10.9 KB · Views: 140
  • 2K11 upgrades 2.webp
    8.9 KB · Views: 143

SpartaPerformance

10 Year Member
Nov 5, 2006
2,517
61
89
Long Island NY
Apr 10, 2011
#2
  • Apr 10, 2011
  • #2
I never had any issues with mine, did you get an authentic spoiler or aftermarket?
 
F

foxrod331

New Member
Oct 1, 2007
6
0
0
Detroit
Apr 10, 2011
#3
  • Apr 10, 2011
  • #3
it came off a buddies car he put is factory wing back on and gave me the shelby wing for free I dont know much about it other than that, it did fit into the 4 factory holes though
 

Steve491

Member
Apr 20, 2008
254
2
19
Charlotte, NC
Apr 10, 2011
#4
  • Apr 10, 2011
  • #4
Had that same annoying problem with my wife's Nissan. The dealer installed a factory spoiler on a car that didn't come with one. Not only do I have a 4th third brake light, LOL, the trunk closes pretty hard if you're not careful. It has springs instead of lift cylinders so we just deal with it. You might be able to get stronger/higher pressure lift cylinders for your trunk that will help. I think they're pretty much universal as far as the mounting points. BTW, wing looks nice.
 
F

foxrod331

New Member
Oct 1, 2007
6
0
0
Detroit
Apr 11, 2011
#5
  • Apr 11, 2011
  • #5
thanks steve, guess a trip to the auto parts store is in order
 

SpartaPerformance

10 Year Member
Nov 5, 2006
2,517
61
89
Long Island NY
Apr 11, 2011
#6
  • Apr 11, 2011
  • #6
Well if it had 4 studs then its authentic, all the cheap Chinese garbage only has 2 (unless he added 2) Don't bother going to autoparts store to look for "stronger" lid shocks, they only make the factory strength, don't let the salesman pull your leg.
 
F

foxrod331

New Member
Oct 1, 2007
6
0
0
Detroit
Apr 15, 2011
#7
  • Apr 15, 2011
  • #7
thanks yea this one had 4 studs on it
 
W

Wind-Farmer

Member
Sep 2, 2008
268
1
18
Minnesota
Apr 17, 2011
#8
  • Apr 17, 2011
  • #8
stock shocks are warn out, id go with a much stiffer setup, after market would be your best bet.

After doing after market trunk struts on my car, it handled a lot better, especially windy days in the parking lot of wal-mart for example.

I also did the polyester bushings.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

A
79 mustang pace car spoiler.
  • Anglosaxon83
  • Feb 21, 2026
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
Replies
0
Views
111
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Feb 21, 2026
Anglosaxon83
A
J
98 mustang gt carbon fiber
  • jay99914
  • Nov 14, 2025
  • 1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk-
Replies
0
Views
116
1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk- Nov 14, 2025
jay99914
J
Paint and Body Frame rail dimensions
  • keel
  • Jan 30, 2026
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • 2
Replies
25
Views
933
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Feb 13, 2026
keel
H
Forced Induction On3 Turbo Kit- Parts list NEEDED - 302 Stock Motor
  • Hirothecool1
  • Feb 27, 2026
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
  • 2
Replies
21
Views
866
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Mar 7, 2026
slow84lx
S
2
Electrical mayhem
  • 2000ElectricGreen
  • Mar 13, 2026
  • 1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk-
Replies
2
Views
208
1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk- Mar 24, 2026
2000ElectricGreen
2
Share:
Bluesky Email Share Link
  • Mustang Forums
  • 2005 - 2014 S-197 Mustang -General/Talk-
  • 2005 - 2009 Specific Tech
Menu
Log in

Register

  • Forums
  • What's new
  • Media
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Sponsor
X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?

X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?