mirror options
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mirror options
I have taken off my original aluminum trailer type mirrors and installed original oem slim/sport style mirrors. They are, I guess, the same as a Ranger mirror.
These mirrors have a problem of constantly loosing their adjustment. It started as a gradual thing but now I as frequent as closing the door.
Has anyone had any luck with putting a 'newer style' mirror on our style trucks?
Without completely redoing my door, I was thing of something that would possibly using the same bolt holes. Clean, simple and OEM style.
These mirrors have a problem of constantly loosing their adjustment. It started as a gradual thing but now I as frequent as closing the door.
Has anyone had any luck with putting a 'newer style' mirror on our style trucks?
Without completely redoing my door, I was thing of something that would possibly using the same bolt holes. Clean, simple and OEM style.
Tuned
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From: Enterprise, AL
I don't have an answer for you, but I am very interested in hearing one myself. I want to get rid of my OEM towing mirrors myself, I just don't like how they look despite their great functionality.
I'd love to see a picture or two of what you have installed on your truck right now also. I'm looking for ideas...
I'd love to see a picture or two of what you have installed on your truck right now also. I'm looking for ideas...
Cargo Master
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From: Florence, SC
Originally Posted by lgwilson
I don't have an answer for you, but I am very interested in hearing one myself. I want to get rid of my OEM towing mirrors myself, I just don't like how they look despite their great functionality.
I'd love to see a picture or two of what you have installed on your truck right now also. I'm looking for ideas..
I'd love to see a picture or two of what you have installed on your truck right now also. I'm looking for ideas..
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Sorry it took so long to get back. I was trying to post a pic like lariat 85.
I purchased these from NPW. Listed as factory optioned part for my truck.
There is no adjustment for tension. One of them was so loose I took it apart and modified the mechanism for tension, but is still inefficient.
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I have seen a few, they were suposely the base mirrors for the short beds only.
My parts 1990 F150 had them to.
My parts 1990 F150 had them to.
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Laughing Gas
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From: Sanford, NC
My 1981 XLT short bed has the standard mirrors like LARIAT 85 posted and they look
good and are very handy for normal driving and even when I occassionaly pull a car
trailer with it.
good and are very handy for normal driving and even when I occassionaly pull a car
trailer with it.
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From: copperas cove tx
Id been thinkin of the "western mirrors" in LMC truck. They look like big rig mirrors but I like my oversized trailer mirrors just fine. I got the ones that mount at two points on the lower door.
