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Jun 21, 2017 | 06:26 PM

Mickey Bitsko

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Another aftermarket mirror question

Those of you that have the aftermarket tow mirrors, how are they in tight quarters? Like brushed out roads or narrow FS roads. In how to videos , they show how to install but not operate. They look like they would fold back out of the way but appear they don't retract/collapse inward would help.

Jun 24, 2017 | 11:28 PM

jeffo21

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I bought my tow mirrors from 1a-auto and they will fold back either way and will retract some but they don't stick out real bad.

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Jun 25, 2017 | 02:32 PM

Mickey Bitsko

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Originally Posted by jeffo21

I bought my tow mirrors from 1a-auto and they will fold back either way and will retract some but they don't stick out real bad.

The reason I'm asking is my stock mirror glass is flopping around and it's irritating. I do tow a 7' wide camp trailer, so I don't really need big a$$ tow mirrors but more mirror is better. If I'm considering buying new "replacement" mirrors may as well go bigger.. but dang those are big.
Mickey

Jun 25, 2017 | 03:41 PM

thzpcs

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If the mirror glass is flopping around, you probably want to just peel it off and restick it with some high quality epoxy. I've had that happen on a couple of cars, and just re-gluing it sorts it out.

Jun 25, 2017 | 05:32 PM

Mickey Bitsko

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[QUOTE=thzpcs;17284439]If the mirror glass is flopping around, you probably want to just peel it off and restick it with some high quality epoxy. I've had that happen on a couple of cars, and just re-gluing it sorts it out.[/QUOTE
Hmm, fiddled with them a little but was concerned I might crack them, I'll look again.
thanks.
Mickey

Jun 26, 2017 | 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by jeffo21

I bought my tow mirrors from 1a-auto and they will fold back either way and will retract some but they don't stick out real bad.

How happy have you been with these? How's the build quality, etc.? Any negatives? Been thinking about splurging for this set.

Jun 28, 2017 | 01:25 AM

jeffo21

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very happy with the mirrors. They will vibrate out though, I fixed that by putting stainless steel bolts in the arms. if I need to extend the mirror just take the bolt out works good.