08+ mirror swap
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I made a metal platform that bolts to the side engine bay wall. It would be a little more protected from the elements in the cab but so it has worked out great for what I use it for. Hope the pics help.
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I love it. I had an Airaid system before which is an open filter box which is more exposed to the hot under hood temps. Diesels run better with the cooler, more dense intake air. I also have a Banks programmer along with a few extra add-ons. My truck is not a race truck, nor do I want it to be but, for a big heavy 7.3L, it gets up and goes.
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All new wires run but still have factory mirror harness in place...passenger side
New harness wired wired in and mirror connected...passenger side
New harness wired in and mirror connected...driver side
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Trailering
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All the wires run down to driver side kick panel for power fold module and heat relay.
Power fold module and heat relay wired up and secured with Velcro in kick panel pocket. The 2 brown wires, bottom left of picture are for the mirror running lights which are pulling power from under sill plate.
Power fold module and heat relay barely noticeable with kick panel installed. Super clean and easy access for replacement if needed.
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Cut my factory mirror switch hole to fit 08 mirror switch then filled the voids left from my old switch with plastic epoxy. Just need to paint to match. It doesn't show with the new switch installed but I am a perfectionist and I will know what it looks like underneath.
08 switch installed in factory bezel
All the colors of wire used.
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This project took awhile but like I said, I am a perfectionist so I took my time and made sure everything looked stock, like the truck came that way from the factory. I am super happy the way everything turned out and many thanks again to timf150 for the amazing write-up that made this so much easier for me.
