Updated my mirrors
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Updated my mirrors
Original equipment on my 02 F250 were the fixed paddle type mirrors. They were just fine, maybe dated, until recently (when I purchased a wider camper).
Somewhere on this site it was suggested to shop at 1A Auto for upgraded 08 tow type mirrors. I shopped around and found many cheaper mirrors, to include some on eBay that appeared similar (but about $62 cheaper).
It took me several days to follow y'alls advice. I ordered them Wed. 3:40PM my time, and opted for the free ground delivery.
They were delivered Fri. at 3:10PM, after riding the UPS truck since 0430AM.
Now installed, test drove and they are vibration free, optically fine. So maybe I paid more but THEY ARE WORTH IT.
Good product, good company.
2002 Ford F250 Super Duty Truck Manual Telescoping Towing Upgrade Mirror Pair at 1A Auto.com
Somewhere on this site it was suggested to shop at 1A Auto for upgraded 08 tow type mirrors. I shopped around and found many cheaper mirrors, to include some on eBay that appeared similar (but about $62 cheaper).
It took me several days to follow y'alls advice. I ordered them Wed. 3:40PM my time, and opted for the free ground delivery.
They were delivered Fri. at 3:10PM, after riding the UPS truck since 0430AM.
Now installed, test drove and they are vibration free, optically fine. So maybe I paid more but THEY ARE WORTH IT.
Good product, good company.
2002 Ford F250 Super Duty Truck Manual Telescoping Towing Upgrade Mirror Pair at 1A Auto.com
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Added info. I was unable to find out just how much these mirrors extended. The answer is Each Mirror/ fully closed to fully open - is at least a 2 inch gain, so a minimum outward extension of 4 inches side to side.
Additionally these new mirrors in the "closed" position sit further away from the doors, so the advantage is quite a bit more than the old paddle type.
Plus the main mirror itself is larger than I had originally and then it adds the panoramic view mirrors.
I'll be hitching up the fifth in about 3 weeks and then I'll really know.
Additionally these new mirrors in the "closed" position sit further away from the doors, so the advantage is quite a bit more than the old paddle type.
Plus the main mirror itself is larger than I had originally and then it adds the panoramic view mirrors.
I'll be hitching up the fifth in about 3 weeks and then I'll really know.
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Actually, this site is easier than most I frequent since it will automatically resize the pics you're uploading - but it is a PITB with an iPad... Not sure about other devices / computers..
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It is really easy to post pics if you first post them to your gallery. Once they are in your gallery, it is very easy to insert them into a thread.
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Thanks for the review. I have always had the telescoping mirrors and don't know why they even put a paddle mirror on Superduty's. I want to get these in the spring after I get my new body panels to give it an updated look. Thanks again for giving a review on the product.
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If you have a facebook profile or any other third party site you can copy the url of the photo and paste it in your reply too.
The easiest way for me to post photos is with the app. You can take pics with your phone and upload them directly to the site without having to add it to a gallery or any other website. Let me know if you need any help.
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Not to be persnickety but I belong to five sites of interest to me. Every one of them allows me to directly post a pic into the post I'm making at that time. So simple, so elegant.
I'm glad several of y'all found this review helpful, and I again thank whoever it was that sent me looking there. The eBay one was tempting but your personal recommendation trumped gambling with another unknown mirror. Do it right the first time.
I'm glad several of y'all found this review helpful, and I again thank whoever it was that sent me looking there. The eBay one was tempting but your personal recommendation trumped gambling with another unknown mirror. Do it right the first time.
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This site does that as well. I like to add my photos to my albums to make searching at a later date easier, but it isn't required to post them in a message. If you just want to post it, click on the mountain logo above the reply box, click browse computer and then select the photo you want to insert in your reply.
