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1st Gen. Ram - All TopicsDiscussion for all Dodge Rams prior to 1994. This includes engine, drivetrain and non-drivetrain discussions. Anything prior to 1994 should go in here.
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?
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.
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?
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.
I just use a set of **** 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.