Mirror retrofit
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Mirror retrofit
'Just Sayin', I love my Ex and want to upgrade a few things that have come out recently that would make it that much better. I an interested in the power folding mirrors on the new trucks and the shape of the doors looks to be the same. Could I swap out the OEM mirrors with newer power folding mirrors? I know there would be some electrical mods needed. Has anyone done it? Are there any kits available?
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Several people, including myself have done it. I think I have $750 in mine (which is CHEAP!) including used mirrors, switches, building harness and me doing the work. Plan on it costing $1000 if you do all the work, I got lucky finding the mirrors cheap.
No kits available....I made one complete kit for these older trucks...put it on ebay... and a guy with a 2012 truck bought it...go figure
Here's mine in action....
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No kits available....I made one complete kit for these older trucks...put it on ebay... and a guy with a 2012 truck bought it...go figure
Here's mine in action....
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Sweet control's money-pit. I think my 2008 oem mirrors were just under $1000.00 A parts runner for ford would check the system for dealers that wanted to clearance the mirrors. If you know an auto repair guy, he might get the discount.
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Thank you
thanks for the words of encouragement. I would like to know if there are any videos or step by step guides anyone has put together to swap out the mirrors and the electronics. I am having trouble (being new) getting to the pictures on curtis 05's swap.
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My mechanic and I recently put the 08+ style tow mirror on the 02 X. On a budget skipped the power fold and telescope feature.
Had to add a running light wire. Some of the wires were the same color easy wiring and some were different. Did a lot of research and couldn't find any exact wiring diagrams.
The big 08 mirrors look great on the excursions
Had to add a running light wire. Some of the wires were the same color easy wiring and some were different. Did a lot of research and couldn't find any exact wiring diagrams.
The big 08 mirrors look great on the excursions
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where can I get the wiring diagrams for a 2000 EX and a 2012 350 so i can work out where to wire in the mirrors and the motors?
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I'm pretty sure you'll have to add several wires to make everything work. I dont think the 2000's came with turn signals/side markers or heat. I could be wrong.
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I don't have any diagrams...just a bunch of hand written notes and a 2012 mirror connector pinout from when I did mine. Basically, I had to find out what each of my old mirror wires were for....then build a harness to add 4 wires to each door for power fold/telescope.
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