West Coast Mirrors
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West Coast Mirrors
I have come to the realization that I don't really like my stock mirrors very much. They are the chrome plastic non-power "aero" mirrors, if that's what you want to call them.
Our truck at work is an F800 and it has west coast mirrors on it, and I really like them. You can see all kinds of stuff behind you and they are at eye level, which I like.
Only problem I've run into is that most west coast mirrors stick out way too far for me to want to have them on my truck. I did find some made by Grote that are adjustable from 15-23", so if I had them adjusted all the way in they would only stick out a couple inches more than the factory mirrors. They look pretty cool too.
Yeah I know I'd have to drill holes in my door, but this isn't a pristine truck anyway. Just not sure whether or not they'd look goofy on my truck.
Do any of you guys have them, any pics?
Our truck at work is an F800 and it has west coast mirrors on it, and I really like them. You can see all kinds of stuff behind you and they are at eye level, which I like.
Only problem I've run into is that most west coast mirrors stick out way too far for me to want to have them on my truck. I did find some made by Grote that are adjustable from 15-23", so if I had them adjusted all the way in they would only stick out a couple inches more than the factory mirrors. They look pretty cool too.
Yeah I know I'd have to drill holes in my door, but this isn't a pristine truck anyway. Just not sure whether or not they'd look goofy on my truck.
Do any of you guys have them, any pics?
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I've got a set on a 84 F?00 dump truck. It has the same doors as the 80-86's and they look good. So I agree that they will probably look good on your truck especially with your stacks you already have
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From: Nutter Fort, WV
I have the breakaway pivot bolt in line with the sides of the bed.
My bed is just under 8 feet wide, probably about the same as the F800 which probably has an 8 foot wide bed.
With all the backing I do at night while plowing, and backing trailers in less that favorable conditions, I love them.
I need to get heated heads for them though.
Drive thu's at banks, well I can get through a few of them, but most I can not.
My bed is just under 8 feet wide, probably about the same as the F800 which probably has an 8 foot wide bed.
With all the backing I do at night while plowing, and backing trailers in less that favorable conditions, I love them.
I need to get heated heads for them though.
Drive thu's at banks, well I can get through a few of them, but most I can not.
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From: West Valley Utah
Check out the mirrors on this page: Sure Plus: Other
I've used a couple styles of the mirrors on that page (probably not the exact product) They looked good and were actually useful. Very little vibration. The fourth down with a 3" spot does a good job.
I've used a couple styles of the mirrors on that page (probably not the exact product) They looked good and were actually useful. Very little vibration. The fourth down with a 3" spot does a good job.
Last edited by mistakenID; Jan 23, 2009 at 04:47 AM. Reason: spelling
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