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Old 12-21-2007, 06:38 AM
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Adding turn signals to tow mirrors?

Anyone done it? Seems like it wouldnt be that hard to attach a light to the outside of the mirror if you could find one that matched the contour. Thoughts? Thanks.
Old 12-21-2007, 07:41 AM
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I attached amber LEDs to both mirrors I'm only using them as parking lites rite now eventually i'll add a relay to turn them into turn signals. I got mine at the local big rig store they hade many styles. Hardest part was running the wires.
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I "sortof" did what you are talking about, but put them on the fender like the newer vehicles have. I couldn't find a light that had a contour or would look decent on the mirrors. And with towing, you have to take into account when it is down AND up for towing.

I went with LEDs so I just wired them directly off the wire going to the front headlight blinker. The amp draw is so minimal, no need for a relay. Have had no problems now in about a year.

I did NOT wire them up as parking lights, just blinkers. So they are off 95% of the time.

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I gotta ask. How many photos did you take before you finally caught one with the blinker on
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Originally Posted by xtoyz17
I gotta ask. How many photos did you take before you finally caught one with the blinker on
I think about a half-dozen or so.
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