Old vs '08 tow mirrors
#16
09-28-2017, 10:51 AM
I know they have the textured cap version: https://www.1aauto.com/ford-mirror-p...1093556&y=2007
Well, I was going to tag Tony at 1A Auto to the thread, but it looks like Tony is no longer repping 1A, since the 1A user name has changed.
Stewart
Well, I was going to tag Tony at 1A Auto to the thread, but it looks like Tony is no longer repping 1A, since the 1A user name has changed.
Stewart
#17
09-28-2017, 12:13 PM
2017 slightly smaller mirrors... with notched outer corner.
There is another thread with side-by-side shots of the mirrors. IMO, the 08+ version offer the best views, just at the "cost" of being bigger/squarer - but safety is what the mirror is for.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post17347784
FOUND the AWESOME Post with pics
Stewart, this link "might" be worthy of a tech-folder for a 2017 mirror upgrade..
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post17155959
There is another thread with side-by-side shots of the mirrors. IMO, the 08+ version offer the best views, just at the "cost" of being bigger/squarer - but safety is what the mirror is for.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post17347784
FOUND the AWESOME Post with pics
Stewart, this link "might" be worthy of a tech-folder for a 2017 mirror upgrade..
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post17155959
#18
09-28-2017, 12:23 PM
mines an 02 limited and the mirrors didn't have turn signals but the door harness for the mirrors had the feed. Just didn't have the running light feed though...
#20
09-28-2017, 08:29 PM
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I like my 07 mirrors. They look better on stock bodied SD`s and X`s. plus for me they offer more visibility than the newer ones. I`ve driven my bosses 14 F250 and don`t care for the view.
However with that said, If I did a front end conversion I may have to give and use the newer mirrors to match the look of the front end.
However with that said, If I did a front end conversion I may have to give and use the newer mirrors to match the look of the front end.
#21
09-28-2017, 10:54 PM
Stewart
#22
09-29-2017, 09:58 AM
I'm looking into upgrading the mirrors on my stock '00 excursion.
I'm leaning toward the "period correct" older tow mirrors just because I think the '08 mirrors could look out of place with everything else stock.
However, the main purpose of these is obviously visibility. Is there a significant visibility increase on the '08 tow mirrors or is it similar to the older tow mirrors? I'd like to eliminate blind spots. I drove a '15 f150 for a while with tow mirrors that basically eliminated blind spots.
I'm leaning toward the "period correct" older tow mirrors just because I think the '08 mirrors could look out of place with everything else stock.
However, the main purpose of these is obviously visibility. Is there a significant visibility increase on the '08 tow mirrors or is it similar to the older tow mirrors? I'd like to eliminate blind spots. I drove a '15 f150 for a while with tow mirrors that basically eliminated blind spots.
#23
09-30-2017, 05:45 PM
Hotshot
The visibility of the 08+ mirrors is phenomenal! You can see anything next to you right up to your B-pillar!
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#24
10-02-2017, 06:21 PM
Thanks guys, I'm sold on the newer style, and I understand the quality of Ebay is something to avoid.
It seems like for my '00 the prices are quite high though. This is the cheapest mirror from 1aauto with power operation:
https://www.1aauto.com/ford-mirror-p...1111738&y=2000
Is this still the best quality option when taking into account price? For this mirror in particular, the reviewer mentioned the cap fell off on the highway after a week... so I'm just a bit weary of paying so much when I'm not so sure the quality is really there for the high price.
Will any 08 tow mirror fit with the right wire adapter? For instance this one using a separate plug adapter:
https://www.1aauto.com/2008-10-ford-...1111763&y=2008
It seems like for my '00 the prices are quite high though. This is the cheapest mirror from 1aauto with power operation:
https://www.1aauto.com/ford-mirror-p...1111738&y=2000
Is this still the best quality option when taking into account price? For this mirror in particular, the reviewer mentioned the cap fell off on the highway after a week... so I'm just a bit weary of paying so much when I'm not so sure the quality is really there for the high price.
Will any 08 tow mirror fit with the right wire adapter? For instance this one using a separate plug adapter:
https://www.1aauto.com/2008-10-ford-...1111763&y=2008
#25
10-03-2017, 08:25 AM
Logistics Pro
#26
10-05-2017, 12:15 PM
I know they have the textured cap version: https://www.1aauto.com/ford-mirror-p...1093556&y=2007
Well, I was going to tag Tony at 1A Auto to the thread, but it looks like Tony is no longer repping 1A, since the 1A user name has changed.
Stewart
Well, I was going to tag Tony at 1A Auto to the thread, but it looks like Tony is no longer repping 1A, since the 1A user name has changed.
Stewart
Tony
#27
10-05-2017, 02:54 PM
I will admit to liking the personal touch of having your name there though too.
Makes it seem a lot less corporate and more personalized service with a name like Tony @1AAutoStewart
#28
01-17-2018, 10:26 AM
Cross-Country
If you are going to do the upgrade, I recommend going with the A1 Auto mirrors - they are far better quality than the cheaper ones found on ebay. The cheaper ebay ones have distorted weird main glass. Also the A1 mirrors have auto folding function that you can easily wire up to a switch and makes it convenient to get that passenger side mirror in parking lots.
Here's a pic of mine on my 05 for how they look.
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Here's a pic of mine on my 05 for how they look.
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Anyways my question is this: do all the newer A1 Auto mirrors have the 'power fold in' ability? If so I think that completely changes my decision. I was going to get the 'standard' or old style tow mirrors to match my '04, but if these No! 1A Auto only. They are a supporting vendor here and compared to a few other mirrors that some have gotten off of ebay or from somewhere else, they are head and shoulders above the competition.
I just bought this set for my '04. https://www.1aauto.com/ford-mirror-p...1093546&y=2007
Stewart
I just bought this set for my '04. https://www.1aauto.com/ford-mirror-p...1093546&y=2007
Stewart
-zeke
#29
01-17-2018, 04:46 PM
I think you have to find the specific mirror that offers it. If you search on 1aauto for your year, it should give you different mirrors that have different power options. Usually for the power fold you end up cutting a hole in your dash and putting the switch there. By the way I went with the new style mirrors from 1aauto and I'm glad I did. Zero blind spot and looks good to me.
#30
01-19-2018, 01:04 AM
Cross-Country
I think you have to find the specific mirror that offers it. If you search on 1aauto for your year, it should give you different mirrors that have different power options. Usually for the power fold you end up cutting a hole in your dash and putting the switch there. By the way I went with the new style mirrors from 1aauto and I'm glad I did. Zero blind spot and looks good to me.
https://www.1aauto.com/2008-10-ford-...1017437&y=2008