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Old 06-13-2007, 09:07 AM
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My mirror got destroyed

I pull out of my driveway to head to work this morning and I make it about 100 feet pass the house and whamm my mirror gets shattered!! A Dodge Cummins headed the other direction (with his tow mirrors folded out) collided with my folded out mirrors. We tried to avoid hitting each other but with our narrow 1 lane country roads it was not possible. After the collison we both stopped and checked to make sure we both were ok. Come to find out he is a Sherrif headed to work. We both decide that there is nothing worth making a report over and to take our losses. Any body know a good place to get replacment mirrors? How much do these things cost?
Old 06-13-2007, 09:09 AM
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I think they are about $300 at the dealer so take some time and shop around. I have seen them in our classifieds and on Ebay in the past.
Old 06-13-2007, 09:19 AM
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First thing I did when I bought the last truck was take those stupid flip up mirror s off and put on three pointers. You'd be surprised at how close you come to nearly hitting things with those bulky, butt ugly mirrors in the way. Also it blocks you're view on little children too close to the truck!
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Just had the driver's side tow mirror assembly replaced at the dealer.

Mirror Assembly: $367.00
1/2 hour labor: $43.00
Tax: $30.28

Drive out price: $440.28

This was for the power adjust, heated version of the tow mirrors.
Old 06-13-2007, 12:46 PM
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id check ebay. ive seen them go there pretty cheap like stated above

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I just got my estimate from the dealer. I now know I also have to replace the driverside window. Aparently the mirror hit the window so hard it scratched the glass (5 large scratches).
Mirror: $357.00 (OEM)
Driver side window: $78.00 (salvage window)
Getting hit by a truck as same as mine: Priceless
Old 06-13-2007, 05:16 PM
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Try PARTSTRAIN.COM Put in your details..year/model/etc...they have quite a comprehensive list of all sorts of parts...
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can you just get the glass replaced on the dodge? A friend of mine had the glass replaced on his chevy and it was like $85
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look on ebay, thats where i got my tow mirror set. they even got some singles listed as well. IIRC about ~170 for just one.
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Ebay has the 3rd gen tow mirrors new in box for around 250 to the door and 2nd gen tow mirrors (which I bought a while back) for $210 to the door.

$440 to get one replaced is robbery...
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I found a brand new one for my97 at a salvage guy wrecked a brand new truck the mirror was about the only thing left.
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geez...you guys need to stop going to the dealer

check out www.dodgeparts.com

https://www.dodgeparts.com/product_i...a08d48120b5965

$327 for both sides...Find the sheriff and split the set
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Originally Posted by 8mpg
geez...you guys need to stop going to the dealer

check out www.dodgeparts.com

https://www.dodgeparts.com/product_i...a08d48120b5965

$327 for both sides...Find the sheriff and split the set

Thats a good idea but wont they both need the drivers side??
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Originally Posted by tbarbee1
Thats a good idea but wont they both need the drivers side??
LOL.. I wasnt thinking... the $300+ for one mirror made me wonder why anyone goes to the dealership
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Ebay.. Or the classified's have them on here.. SOmetimes.. .I still need a driver's side mirror!!


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