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Hey guys, so I have a 07 GT I’m looking to put a 08 GT500 Steering wheel in. Has anybody personally done this or had it done? How complicated is it? I’m assuming I should have it done professionally, which is fine, but I’m just worried about the air bag situation. Can the factory air bag be reused with the new steering wheel? Also has anyone just changed out the steering wheel center cap? I’ve read some places saying it’s part of the air bag assembly and others saying it’s a simple swap. Thanks!
They are the same steering wheel system in every way. Either airbag can be used in either steering wheel. The car will not care.
Yes, people have changed out the center cap. If you wanted, the cover has to be taken off, and the cap *carefully* removed because in the GT500 it's both glued and secured with 'ears' that have to be bent up. It will survive, however the standard button will not. Overall completely not worth it if you have the airbag you want, just bolt that one in and be done with it.
Hope that helps! Pics!
/Interesting little tidbit... All steering wheels (JUST the wheels, mind) from '79 to '21 will exchange. There's an actual 'train' of proof where a guy/gal moves a '15-'21 into a '10-14, then someone else puts a '10-14 into a '05-'09... then from '05-'09 into a '94-'04... then from a '94-04 into a '79-'93. Tada and things, right? No really, it's happened, people have done those swaps, which proves out that technically speaking, they're all 'compatible'. The problem is the clockspring, wiring, and/or airbags thereto (because I'm still a might concerned different model designs won't like different airbags), but fitment wise, yes, it does happen to work like that!
They are the same steering wheel system in every way. Either airbag can be used in either steering wheel. The car will not care.
Yes, people have changed out the center cap. If you wanted, the cover has to be taken off, and the cap *carefully* removed because in the GT500 it's both glued and secured with 'ears' that have to be bent up. It will survive, however the standard button will not. Overall completely not worth it if you have the airbag you want, just bolt that one in and be done with it.
Hope that helps! Pics!
/Interesting little tidbit... All steering wheels (JUST the wheels, mind) from '79 to '21 will exchange. There's an actual 'train' of proof where a guy/gal moves a '15-'21 into a '10-14, then someone else puts a '10-14 into a '05-'09... then from '05-'09 into a '94-'04... then from a '94-04 into a '79-'93. Tada and things, right? No really, it's happened, people have done those swaps, which proves out that technically speaking, they're all 'compatible'. The problem is the clockspring, wiring, and/or airbags thereto (because I'm still a might concerned different model designs won't like different airbags), but fitment wise, yes, it does happen to work like that!
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Originally Posted by houtex
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They are the same steering wheel system in every way. Either airbag can be used in either steering wheel. The car will not care.
Yes, people have changed out the center cap. If you wanted, the cover has to be taken off, and the cap *carefully* removed because in the GT500 it's both glued and secured with 'ears' that have to be bent up. It will survive, however the standard button will not. Overall completely not worth it if you have the airbag you want, just bolt that one in and be done with it.
Hope that helps! Pics!
/Interesting little tidbit... All steering wheels (JUST the wheels, mind) from '79 to '21 will exchange. There's an actual 'train' of proof where a guy/gal moves a '15-'21 into a '10-14, then someone else puts a '10-14 into a '05-'09... then from '05-'09 into a '94-'04... then from a '94-04 into a '79-'93. Tada and things, right? No really, it's happened, people have done those swaps, which proves out that technically speaking, they're all 'compatible'. The problem is the clockspring, wiring, and/or airbags thereto (because I'm still a might concerned different model designs won't like different airbags), but fitment wise, yes, it does happen to work like that!
They may share the same system, but there's 2 major differences between them. The 2007-09 GT500 has the 10-2 positions on the steering wheel and is not available in satin-silver trim. The 2005-10 GT models are available in satin silver trim w/premium package but do not offer the 10-2 positions on the steering wheel.
10-2 positions/Shelby GT500 wheel 2007 Mustang GT wheel w/satin silver overlay minus 10-2 position notches.
Bah. I had that info typed, deleted, typed again, then deleted and posted that. Dang drain bamage strikes again.
/Odd note... I had the opportunity to sit in one... and I didn't like that wheel. Well, not the 10-2 grips. Otherwise it's quite lovely. Go figure. If I could get that leather wrap for a normal GT wheel, definitely would have it.
//I can do it... or get it done.. but eh.
Why not add the 10+ GT500 wheel instead. Its SO much nicer IMHO! My car is a 07 V6 PP.
I really like the leather wrapped wheel and red stitching of the GT500. Goes well with my red and black color combo of the car. That wheel does look nice tho.
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Originally Posted by houtex
Bah. I had that info typed, deleted, typed again, then deleted and posted that. Dang drain bamage strikes again.
/Odd note... I had the opportunity to sit in one... and I didn't like that wheel. Well, not the 10-2 grips. Otherwise it's quite lovely. Go figure. If I could get that leather wrap for a normal GT wheel, definitely would have it.
//I can do it... or get it done.. but eh.
I think we can make a one-time exception by letting you off the hook as a good will gesture in good faith this time around
Maybe I'm a weirdo, but I think the 10+ wheel doesn't match the interior of the 05-09 at all. But that's me. Y'all do y'all and that'll... um... do'all. Yeah, I'm leavin it'.
I custom made it. I sell kits for $270 + shipping though.
Most of the cost is from the company that I use that prints them.
The colour of the ring doesnt have to be blue.
Last edited by 05stangkc; Dec 15, 2023 at 04:46 PM.
I custom made it. I sell kits for $270 + shipping though.
Most of the cost is from the company that I use that prints them.
The colour of the ring doesnt have to be blue.
You Should Do A Thread on This In the My Color Forum!
Pics! 
No really, it's happened, people have done those swaps, which proves out that technically speaking, they're all 'compatible'. The problem is the clockspring, wiring, and/or airbags thereto (because I'm still a might concerned different model designs won't like different airbags), but fitment wise, yes, it does happen to work like that!
Y'all do y'all and that'll... um... do'all. Yeah, I'm leavin it'.
