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Old May 4, 2006 | 04:29 AM
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Mirror Adjustment???

I have a 1983 F150 with the stock mirrors. I was wondering if there is a way to adjust the tension in the little ball joint.
My problem arrises when I set the mirror in place, then a minute of driving it is looking at the ground from the vibration.
I would rather not replace the entire assembly if at all possible.

Let me know,

-Rex Buchanan
 
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Old May 4, 2006 | 08:33 AM
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If you have the swing arm style mirror, I dont know of any adjustments that can be made. I know you can replace just the head if need be, without replacing the entire arm.
 
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Old May 7, 2006 | 01:15 AM
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on the bottom of the mirror near the pivot usually are 2 phillips head screws, if you tighten the screws, it will tighten the pivot
 
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Old May 7, 2006 | 04:43 PM
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you can get new mirrors for the swing arm style at any truck stop for around $8. and pep boys has the whole assembly for $30/side
 
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