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I have QuickJacks waiting to be assembled, to assist with taking the wheels off if needed... I've been working on cycles and simple car bolt-ons for 50 years, but many hernias an very painful joints make everything difficult.
One old fat guy to another, it's not too bad of a job! You will need another body when you take off the rear bumper, as it's clumsy to move around. I had to let it down on a blanket to remove the wire harness while bolting on the new spoiler. Most fasteners are easily accessible, with the exception of one or two. Swivel sockets and extensions are a must, just take your time and be careful and patient. I really like that spoiler you're going with. Godd luck, and have some fun.
2025 C8 Stingray of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
2024 C8 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
Difficult. On friend's car, 3 old guys with typical old guy ailments and jacks and hydraulic garage lift took roughly 6 hours to replace one spoiler. My friend had no instructions and videos don't show the process in enough detail. Pay to have it done.
Last edited by Scruff Vette; Jun 2, 2026 at 07:28 PM.
I have QuickJacks waiting to be assembled, to assist with taking the wheels off if needed... I've been working on cycles and simple car bolt-ons for 50 years, but many hernias an very painful joints make everything difficult.
Oh your going big time with the beautiful and very rare Steinhauser Design C8 Blade spoiler. This spoiler perfectly follows the oem factory lines.
Have one of my own that is screwed down on my C8, the way it was ordered and preferred. Used the existing Z51 drilled holes and happily had an awesome bodyshop owner do the install.
It is easy. I did it entirely myself. Once the rear tires are off, i placed one in the center of the rear bumper and covered it with a thick towel. After I took out all the screws I lifted the bumper cover off slightly and set it on the tire, still in a vertical position. It is then in the right position to disconnect the 3 electrical plugs. Then I placed it on a table covered by a blanket to do the swap. Reinstalled in reverse order.
There are a lot of small screws with T15 Torx, or 8mm hex heads. Battery impact tools are important, a ratchet would take all day.
The hardest part is finding the right socket / extension/ right angle ratchet to remove the one nut inside the fenderwell that attaches the rear to the fender.
It is way up in there and hard to even see. 10mm nut on a stud, one on each side. Tools just don't fit.
Battery 3/8 right angle impact with 1/4 adaptor. 4" extension, 1/4 drive deep 10 mm socket.
I think this is the right combination, the smaller the better. It is a tight fit.
P.S. Don't attempt to lift off the rear bumper by yourself. Helper required (wife). Too easy to scratch the paint.
How difficult for old fat guy to swap rear spoiler?
