the.hogman

What exactly is different from the 2nd gen mounts to the 3rd gen mounts. The pictures I can find have no really identifiable difference. Thanks!

BCB

i would like to have the power tow mirrors on my truck too.

SIXSLUG

Go to this website. It has good pics and info on the swap. http://www.turbodieselregister.com/u...&albumid=16271

Adam3291

If you buy a new 94-02 set there is no modifications at all other than the wiring need to be longer and a new plug. Mopar changed te design so you don't have to use a Dremel for anything.

01RAMer

The difference is the mount that attaches the mirror to the door. The mount on the 3rd gen are much bigger so of course the mounting studs also won't have any holes to go into.

cLAYH

I put these on my truck last night:

http://www.genosgarage.com/prodinfo....=****-DG-73500

So far so good, depending on how good of a deal you can get on a set of 2nd and 3rd gen mirrors, this is a lot cheaper and easier.

01RAMer

These are just flat mirrors, correct? How do you handle things with out a convexed mirror, or is this a part of these mirrors like the flip mirrors?

DeTree

So if I understand....I can purchase heated electric mirrors for my 02 and then just have to work out the wiring and the install if the switch panel?

Thanks in advance

cLAYH

Yep just flat mirrors but they do include a rectangle shaped stick on convex mirror. I haven't got around to putting mine on yet, still trying to decide where to put it. I'm not really missing it though, the mirror is so huge(10"X10"). I imagine I'll need it once the camper goes on though.

PaulDaisy

I used to drive a big truck with flat mirrors, and would not care for a convex at all. For me, it offers no real advantage while the flat one allows to judge distance precisely. I think flats is the only way to back up accurately with a trailer, or otherwise if your rear window is covered. We backed up military trucks into a garage within 2" to each other in order to fit more into the garage and not leave them out in the Siberian cold in the winter, then got out sneaking through rolled down windows.
-P

AndyMan

You spelled this out pretty plainly, but just to make sure that I'm clear... I can buy 3rd gen style flip out power/heated tow mirrors that will bolt up and all I have to do is clip the plug and figure out the proper wiring?

Sorry for the ignorance, but this has been SUCH a big pain to do in the past. You used to have to buy two sets of tow mirrors, take the head off one and put on the other, then blah blah blah... It was expensive and involved. But NOW, they make a retrofit mirror that I can buy from the parts counter?

Thanks,
Andy

Adam3291

You must buy two sets of mirrors, 1) 03-05 power heated tow mirror set, 2) manual tow mirrors for the 94-02 trucks. You must take both sets apart at the base which isn't an easy task getting the retaining clip up. To do the switch you need the bases for the 94-02 tow mirrors and put them onto the newer heated mirrors. You will have to make the wiring longer and put the 2nd generation mirror connector on it. If you have any questions just pm me.

LJTyre

I've got these on my truck and absolutely LOVE them!!!!

Mine just have the regular parts store round convex stick ons in the corner, nice to see blind spots, and with such a huge mirror, you don't miss the space.

My ONLY complaint is that water droplets get on them pretty bad so changing lanes at night on the interstate can be tricky. I don't know if this is because my tires hang out a fling spray or if it's the design of the mirrors.

AndyMan

Right, That is the process that I'm familliar with, but your earlier post above:
Made me think that the process was no longer neccessary.
I'd like to hear more about the updated part if it does in fact exist.

Sorry, If my post looks completely different than it did a minute ago... I just noticed that I was quoting you twice and not two different people. LOL.

greenworks

The switch is not a big job the upgrade is worth it. As a bonus I sold my second set of mirrors in the process (basically a 03+ manual mirror) on ebay for 190 CDN.