Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors
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Laughing Gas
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Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors
Question: Is there available to fit a 2004 F350, INTEGRATED BLIND SPOT MIRRORs? I am talking about similar to, say, a 2012 Ford Explorer where the blind spot portion is convex but angled outward to bridge the blind spot, it shows you only that blind portion of the adjacent lane making the vehicle in the blind spot much easier to see.
This is different than the Super Duty towing mirror convex portion which covers a band of view including the vehicle (at least the towing mirrors with which I am familiar).
Once you get used to the Explorer-type that I mentioned, they are a great thing to have. I appreciate any leads, either OEM Ford or aftermarket. Thank you.
This is different than the Super Duty towing mirror convex portion which covers a band of view including the vehicle (at least the towing mirrors with which I am familiar).
Once you get used to the Explorer-type that I mentioned, they are a great thing to have. I appreciate any leads, either OEM Ford or aftermarket. Thank you.
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Slightly off topic, just a technique I use..
lol, try to stay with me here.... A long time ago, I heard, the main side mirrors of a vehicle, where actually intended to cover the blind spot, and nothing else. You can do this by pointing them out, as far as possible. Then you can see the cars, in the lanes, to your back-left and back-right blind spots. The rear view mirror, is the ONLY one you should use to look straight behind you. I have mine setup, so that the view of a vehicle, seamlessly moves from the rear-view mirror, to the side mirrors, then to my peripheral vision. This way I have no blind spots, anywhere, ever.
lol, try to stay with me here.... A long time ago, I heard, the main side mirrors of a vehicle, where actually intended to cover the blind spot, and nothing else. You can do this by pointing them out, as far as possible. Then you can see the cars, in the lanes, to your back-left and back-right blind spots. The rear view mirror, is the ONLY one you should use to look straight behind you. I have mine setup, so that the view of a vehicle, seamlessly moves from the rear-view mirror, to the side mirrors, then to my peripheral vision. This way I have no blind spots, anywhere, ever.
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Laughing Gas
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Thanks, Madwolf, what you described is exactly how the spot mirrors work, that seamless three-step view. I had heard what you described before, but just cannot feel comfortable NOT SEEING the smallest patch of my pickup box in the sideview mirror for reference. I guess 'I would never know' if the mirror became mis-adjusted without the reference...on the other hand, I could possibly learn to reference the roadway as my comfort factor, I may try it...thanks for responding.
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It did take some getting used to, before I was confident with it. It let's you change lanes much faster, without looking over your shoulder to see if you're about to annihilate someone, lol. I heard this is how race car drivers do it, since they never look over their shoulder, but idk for sure.
I dial in the side mirrors as I'm creeping past cars in traffic. With my head perfectly straight, just as they leave my field of view, I make sure they pop up on the side mirrors at the same instant.
When I first got my truck, I went back to looking of my shoulder anyway, in case it was something to low to see, lol. I can't help double checking in the spot mirrors too, now that I have them.
I dial in the side mirrors as I'm creeping past cars in traffic. With my head perfectly straight, just as they leave my field of view, I make sure they pop up on the side mirrors at the same instant.
When I first got my truck, I went back to looking of my shoulder anyway, in case it was something to low to see, lol. I can't help double checking in the spot mirrors too, now that I have them.
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Laughing Gas
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biz4two, I have the standard mirror, not towing. I did stick a non-adjustable blind spot mirror on the glass, it works fine but is a bit small. I tried larger ones, but the field-of-view isn't as great.
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IMHO...the towing mirror is the BEST of all worlds when it comes to mirrors. I recommend a swap (lots of folks do it)...and it is a direct bolt-on.
I know you are looking for integrated like the Explorer, Fusion, etc, but really the tow mirrors are that good!!
Good luck...
biz
I know you are looking for integrated like the Explorer, Fusion, etc, but really the tow mirrors are that good!!
Good luck...
biz
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I am thinking that I may have no choice. You say that they are a direct bolt-on, but is the ELECTRICAL hookup identical?
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Electrical hook-up should be identical as long as you purchase the correct mirror. Remove the door panel...and you can see what plug you have.
Here is some GREAT reading...
http://www.eurekaboy.com/f250/newmirrors2.htm
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ll-done-2.html
You can also add the newer style '08 plus mirrors if you'd prefer. Here is a nice video showing the process.
Good luck.
biz
Here is some GREAT reading...
http://www.eurekaboy.com/f250/newmirrors2.htm
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ll-done-2.html
You can also add the newer style '08 plus mirrors if you'd prefer. Here is a nice video showing the process.
Good luck.
biz
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Thanks, biz4two, for some reason I am not getting email notifications but am subscribed, I happened to stumble upon this reply of yours...thanks for the video, doesn't look to be difficult. Do you know if I would be able to shorten the two arms to bring the mirror closer to the vehicle? in other words, if the two round arms measure 3" exposed, can I disassemble the mirror, remove 2" from each round arm, re-assemble and have a closer-to-the-truck mirror??
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