Its a different model if i recall correctly. You would need to use some kind of metamorphosis spell or chaos.
Otherwise you might just as well replace the unit and create a new one via triggers but you need 2 different unit types with the proper models.
I do know this - xenforo dropped the ball by not keeping the vbulletin reputation comments as a feature. The loss of the Reputation comments data when we switched to Xenforo really was the death knell for the site when it came to all the users that left. I know I missed it so much and I got way less interested in the site when that feature was gone and I run the site.