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Towing Mirrors

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Hi all,I need some advice on some factory style extended mirrors. I put a truck camper on her & a larger mirror would help make things a bit easier. If I went salvage yard hunting would I be able to find a good used set? Are there many trucks that had them. Seems like most the 2nd gens running around here have the small stock ones.What should I look out for? Easy install? Any aftermarket ones to stay away for or that you would recommend?Thanks,Dave

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So, on the install before & after pics I see a nice hall bed!! What happened to it?

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So, on the install before & after pics I see a nice hall bed!! What happened to it?

Its for sale. Come get it. I'll load it for you. :thumbup:

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Photos taken with my phone... (let me know if you guys can't see the pics..)

New mirrors from AM-Autoparts

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Replacing these:

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Width difference between standard and tow mirrors (folded):

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Factory wiring:

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Non-tow mirror mounting:

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Tow mirror stud length:

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One of the studs, I've already inverted:

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Wiring conversion:

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Mounted:

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Nice looking mirrors.. Gives a newer profile look to your truck.With that new bed on there you will have to rub out your cab so the paint looks as white as the bed. :wink:

Thanks, John. I dunno if buffing/rubbing the paint will do it. Not 100% sure but even though the paint codes are the same, I don't believe that they're actually identical colors.. We'll see, though..

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I have OEM manual tow mirrors. We drove outbound with the mirrors folded & so-so visibility around the camper. I meant to open them up. Ooops! So before we started back, I had the wife open them up & adjust them so I could see. The driver's side big glass popped right out in her hands. Several double sided tape mounts & dots of what appears to be clear silicone. She did an emergency duct tape repair mount... I didn't like how she did it & sure enough it was soon wiggling all around... at least the glass made it home. The cop never mentioned it & neither did I. I guess it's time to buy the powered mirrors.

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Welcome To Mopar1973Man.Com LLC

We are privately owned, with access to a professional Diesel Mechanic, who can provide additional support for Dodge Ram Cummins Diesel vehicles. Many detailed information is FREE and available to read. However, in order to interact directly with our Diesel Mechanic, Michael, by phone, via zoom, or as the web-based option, Subscription Plans are offered that will enable these and other features.  Go to the Subscription Page and Select a desired plan. At any time you wish to cancel the Subscription, click Subscription Page, select the 'Cancel' button, and it will be canceled. For your convenience, all subscriptions are on auto-renewal.