I ordered the backing plates today for my towing mirrors that I just got,
the problem is or is it.....the dealer said they only started to list in 01. I ordered them anyway assuming that they fit the 98-02 body style.

I used the Dealer part numbers: K55156128AC & K55156129AC for an 01
can anyone confirm this is correct?

 

01.5 trucks were the first to get the towing mirrors. That's why they list that way. Same fit.

 

thanks lurch, kinda what I figured

 

The tow flip up tow mirrors will fit 94-02? I was getting ready to order some to day from speedycarparts and the website said 99-01 I don't what to have to seened them back if they are wrong.
Thanks
Glen

 

Towing mirrors were available back in the day (I have them, factory), but they're different and kinda suck, IMO. They're A-frame style, and they can be flipped outward.

A quick Google image search turned up these. These are the ones my 3/4 ton have, but I always have them flipped inward:

 

I am looking at the Kool-vue towing mirrors power and heated. but they say there for the 99-01 rams I don't buy that I think they are from 94-02 2500/3500 trucks. I just what to make share that they fit my truck before I buy them.
Thanks

 

They will fit. The wiring may not connect if plugs are different between years though. I am thinking that would be more an issue on the 94-97 trucks than the 98-02.

 

I am looking at the Kool Vue's as well for my 97. I have power mirrors now. So for the heated mirror I just add a toggle switch to activate them?

 

From 94-97 there was no heat feature so you have to add a switch and relay for them. 98 -02 2500/3500 are plug-n-play if you already have power/heated mirrors.

If you have west coast mirrors like lgp9999 you may not be pre-wired like the SLT trucks.

If you have an 01-02 with non-power heated manual flip outs, you won't need the backer plates, but you may not be pre-wired if you do not have power windows and locks. You may also want to get a junk yard A/C control switch panel which has the heat button. Mine was around $75 and plugged right in.

 

I Done The Same Thing On My 98. I Ordered The 01 Backing Plates And Put The Power/heated Kool Vues On With No Problem. The 94-97 Trucks Have A Different Style Plug, But The Mirrors Will Still Fit The Same As The 98-02 Trucks.