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Old Mar 26, 2012 | 06:37 PM
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Superduty mirror question

I'm looking for a new to me, used Superduty and I've been wondering why Ford used two different types of side mirrors. Does it mean trucks with the smaller mirrors are not equipped with a tow package? Does anyone know why?
 
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Old Mar 27, 2012 | 07:42 AM
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The mirrors on a truck don't mean anything. I have the smaller ones and still have tow package. I didn't like the looks of the bigger ones when I ordered my 99 so I got the small ones. Now after getting used to driving a work truck with the trailer tow mirrors, I am thinking about switching mine out.
 
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Old Mar 27, 2012 | 09:52 AM
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it's all about the trim level

XL's and some XLT's got the paddle mirrors

the upper trims got them standard. it's all a $$$ game that Ford plays
 
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Old Mar 27, 2012 | 06:53 PM
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Can the sport mirrors be easily changed to towing mirrors?
 
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Old Mar 27, 2012 | 06:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Carryin' the mail
Can the sport mirrors be easily changed to towing mirrors?
I went from paddle to heated and turn signal integraded...

Yes all these mirrors are easy as pie to change....
Most model are even pre wired for heat and turnsignals.
When I upgraded to the mirror heat option I had to get the HVAC control with the heat switch in it. Mine was all plug and play
 
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Old Mar 28, 2012 | 08:30 AM
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Somebody correct me if wrong but my 99 didn't have option of heated mirrors so i don't think it is pre-wired. It is a XLT if that makes a difference. Thanks
 
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Old Mar 28, 2012 | 08:40 AM
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You are correct my 99 XLT was not wired for heat or turn signal. Still was easy enough to add but was more labor intensive, just have to run a few more wires. I think the prewire stuff didn't come til 03 when they changed to the turn signal lights if i am correct.
 
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