Mirror Swap.
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Mirror Swap.
Is it possible....to swap standard power mirrors on a S/D to the extendable trailer tow mirrors. Is it a direct bolt on, wires and all, or is it completely different? I know they are pricey, but I know somebody that asked me the question after seeing mine, and I really don't know. But I did know where to get the answer...at FTE
Anybody ever done this?
Anybody ever done this?
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Mirror Swap.
Yes it can be done. Although the earlier years 99-01 have a different plug than the subsequent year. An adapter can be had or you can just solder the wires.
Search the threads. Pictures are posted.
Search the threads. Pictures are posted.
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Mirror Swap.
>Yes it can be done. Although the earlier years 99-01 have a
>different plug than the subsequent year. An adapter can be
>had or you can just solder the wires.
>
>Search the threads. Pictures are posted.
Thanks Monsta! I knew it could be done, just was not sure of the mounting. The wiring should be easy....even if the plugs don't match, or they may be replaced with later model plugs. Well as long as the mirrors will swap, the power should be the easy part. Thanks!
>different plug than the subsequent year. An adapter can be
>had or you can just solder the wires.
>
>Search the threads. Pictures are posted.
Thanks Monsta! I knew it could be done, just was not sure of the mounting. The wiring should be easy....even if the plugs don't match, or they may be replaced with later model plugs. Well as long as the mirrors will swap, the power should be the easy part. Thanks!
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Mirror Swap.
Here is where I picked up a set :
[link:www.genuine-ford-parts.com/?html=list&keywords=accessories_telescoping_mirror _kit|Mirrors]
I think they around $260 a set, cheaper than the dealer, but you may find them on Evilbay cheaper
[link:www.genuine-ford-parts.com/?html=list&keywords=accessories_telescoping_mirror _kit|Mirrors]
I think they around $260 a set, cheaper than the dealer, but you may find them on Evilbay cheaper
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Mirror Swap.
>Here is where I picked up a set :
>[link:www.genuine-ford-parts.com/?html=list&keywords=accessories_telescoping_mirror _kit|Mirrors]
>
>I think they around $260 a set, cheaper than the dealer, but
>you may find them on Evilbay cheaper
Thanks YETI, I'm headed there now
>[link:www.genuine-ford-parts.com/?html=list&keywords=accessories_telescoping_mirror _kit|Mirrors]
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>I think they around $260 a set, cheaper than the dealer, but
>you may find them on Evilbay cheaper
Thanks YETI, I'm headed there now
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Mirror Swap.
>Here is where I picked up a set :
>[link:www.genuine-ford-parts.com/?html=list&keywords=accessories_telescoping_mirror _kit|Mirrors]
>
>I think they around $260 a set, cheaper than the dealer, but
>you may find them on Evilbay cheaper
But your's weren't real FORD mirrors were they???
I got a price this week from http://www.fordpartsnetwork.com/ for C3Z 17696-BAA Genuine Ford trailer tow power mirror conversion kit $ 279.99
Hope this helps.
>[link:www.genuine-ford-parts.com/?html=list&keywords=accessories_telescoping_mirror _kit|Mirrors]
>
>I think they around $260 a set, cheaper than the dealer, but
>you may find them on Evilbay cheaper
But your's weren't real FORD mirrors were they???
I got a price this week from http://www.fordpartsnetwork.com/ for C3Z 17696-BAA Genuine Ford trailer tow power mirror conversion kit $ 279.99
Hope this helps.
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Mirror Swap.
>But your's weren't real FORD mirrors were they???
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No they weren't,
but I do like the mounting system better.
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No they weren't,
but I do like the mounting system better.Trending Topics
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Mirror Swap.
>>Here is where I picked up a set :
>>[link:www.genuine-ford-parts.com/?html=list&keywords=accessories_telescoping_mirror _kit|Mirrors]
>>
>>I think they around $260 a set, cheaper than the dealer, but
>>you may find them on Evilbay cheaper
>
>But your's weren't real FORD mirrors were they???
>
>I got a price this week from
>http://www.fordpartsnetwork.com/ for C3Z 17696-BAA Genuine
>Ford trailer tow power mirror conversion kit $ 279.99
>
>Hope this helps.
I'll check it out. I have a buddy that works for a Ford parts distributor...actually it is a Lincoln/Mercury dealership that sells tons of wholesale Ford parts. He usually hooks me up with dealer cost, so I can usually get things pretty reasonable. Just want to look around to see if there is something diferent or better.
Thanks, CB, I'll call him with that part# and get his price.
>>[link:www.genuine-ford-parts.com/?html=list&keywords=accessories_telescoping_mirror _kit|Mirrors]
>>
>>I think they around $260 a set, cheaper than the dealer, but
>>you may find them on Evilbay cheaper
>
>But your's weren't real FORD mirrors were they???
>
>I got a price this week from
>http://www.fordpartsnetwork.com/ for C3Z 17696-BAA Genuine
>Ford trailer tow power mirror conversion kit $ 279.99
>
>Hope this helps.
I'll check it out. I have a buddy that works for a Ford parts distributor...actually it is a Lincoln/Mercury dealership that sells tons of wholesale Ford parts. He usually hooks me up with dealer cost, so I can usually get things pretty reasonable. Just want to look around to see if there is something diferent or better.
Thanks, CB, I'll call him with that part# and get his price.
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Mirror Swap.
>>>Here is where I picked up a set :
>>>[link:www.genuine-ford-parts.com/?html=list&keywords=accessories_telescoping_mirror _kit|Mirrors]
>>>
>>>I think they around $260 a set, cheaper than the dealer, but
>>>you may find them on Evilbay cheaper
>>
>>But your's weren't real FORD mirrors were they???
>>
>>I got a price this week from
>>http://www.fordpartsnetwork.com/ for C3Z 17696-BAA Genuine
>>Ford trailer tow power mirror conversion kit $ 279.99
>>
>>Hope this helps.
>I'll check it out. I have a buddy that works for a Ford
>parts distributor...actually it is a Lincoln/Mercury
>dealership that sells tons of wholesale Ford parts. He
>usually hooks me up with dealer cost, so I can usually get
>things pretty reasonable. Just want to look around to see if
>there is something diferent or better.
>
>Thanks, CB, I'll call him with that part# and get his price.
>
Got the mirrors...that is the Ford part number. My cost on the kit was $265.00. The kit does come with the wiring adapter so it is real easy to mount them on a '99.
>>>[link:www.genuine-ford-parts.com/?html=list&keywords=accessories_telescoping_mirror _kit|Mirrors]
>>>
>>>I think they around $260 a set, cheaper than the dealer, but
>>>you may find them on Evilbay cheaper
>>
>>But your's weren't real FORD mirrors were they???
>>
>>I got a price this week from
>>http://www.fordpartsnetwork.com/ for C3Z 17696-BAA Genuine
>>Ford trailer tow power mirror conversion kit $ 279.99
>>
>>Hope this helps.
>I'll check it out. I have a buddy that works for a Ford
>parts distributor...actually it is a Lincoln/Mercury
>dealership that sells tons of wholesale Ford parts. He
>usually hooks me up with dealer cost, so I can usually get
>things pretty reasonable. Just want to look around to see if
>there is something diferent or better.
>
>Thanks, CB, I'll call him with that part# and get his price.
>
Got the mirrors...that is the Ford part number. My cost on the kit was $265.00. The kit does come with the wiring adapter so it is real easy to mount them on a '99.
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Mirror Swap.
>Good glad I could be of assistance.
I usually email that
>guy and get his price. I then call some local dealers and
>try to get them to beat the price and they usually do.
Been dealing with my guy at Lincoln/Mercury for years. I assume he is giving me good pricing. I used to check him in the past, but he's a friend, so I assume he is giving me the best price.....or at least the best the chief's will let him. However, he will even deliver to my shop so I don't have to run around gathering parts, so I guess this counts for something.
I usually email that >guy and get his price. I then call some local dealers and
>try to get them to beat the price and they usually do.
Been dealing with my guy at Lincoln/Mercury for years. I assume he is giving me good pricing. I used to check him in the past, but he's a friend, so I assume he is giving me the best price.....or at least the best the chief's will let him. However, he will even deliver to my shop so I don't have to run around gathering parts, so I guess this counts for something.
