Tow mirror suggestions for my 92?
I have power side mirrors, but they really are not good for my towing needs- my horse trailer is way too wide for them. I need good wide tow mirrors. I am not married to the idea of needing power mirrors either. My 93 way back in the day had the tow mirrors, they came with the truck stock I think- it was a dually though.
They weren't the greatest looking things on earth, maybe there is something better now for our trucks? |
I use the tried and true stainless swing-out camper mirrors. They're from a Ford.
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My 81 came with something similar to that. I hated them because they always vibrated. I replaced them with West Coast trucker junior I think the where called. No longer made the last time I checked. They connected above and below the window.
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If you want a project there's GM style or Ram "moose ears"
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Bigredbrick....that's an interesting bracket and mounting arrangement.....did you build those brackets yourself, or can you buy them? And those are the GM mirrors correct?
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This is the thread on the mirror install. I'm still not done. I don't have a shop like some people! I'm going to move the support bracket inside the door forward, plug/weld up the holes and maybe a brace inside the door from bracket to ? if I can clear the window. Easiest way to go is a low mount set up which I think you can still buy. |
Originally Posted by u2slow
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I use the tried and true stainless swing-out camper mirrors. They're from a Ford.
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.die...3318a4b9e.jpeg |
I just use a set of CIPA slip on mirror extensions. They go over the stock OEM. I only need them when hauling hay or something else really wide that hangs over the gooseneck sides so I run stock 99% of the time and just slip them on & off as needed.
I put a flat bed on my M880 though and added the swingout type camper mirrors with the frog eyes like u2slow has. I like them but they do create a blind spot that you have to be aware of. Plus they catch branches & bushes if your driving in that type of terrain. |
One of the problems I find with the style mirrors u2slow has pictured, is they do not fit through my narrow garage door.
Might not be a problem for most, but it is something I have to think about. |
Originally Posted by oliver foster
(Post 3383723)
One of the problems I find with the style mirrors u2slow has pictured, is they do not fit through my narrow garage door.
Might not be a problem for most, but it is something I have to think about. |
Originally Posted by oliver foster
(Post 3383723)
One of the problems I find with the style mirrors u2slow has pictured, is they do not fit through my narrow garage door.
Might not be a problem for most, but it is something I have to think about. You can also loosen one bolt and flip them inboard; but that trick is useless if your bed/body is 7' wide or beyond. |
Originally Posted by u2slow
(Post 3383731)
I have a wide enough door, and just enough room between my 2-post lift columns.
You can also loosen one bolt and flip them inboard; but that trick is useless if your bed/body is 7' wide or beyond. |
Originally Posted by CruisingRam
(Post 3383792)
Any idea where to get the original flip tow mirrors like you have?
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Originally Posted by u2slow
(Post 3383793)
Mine aren't original. They're stamped Ford. My primary part source is from parts-trucks.
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