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Feb 1, 2009 | 08:05 AM

#16

johngfla

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I had them on my 08 FX 4. They were great. The slpit mirrow was an advantage when towing.

Feb 1, 2009 | 08:34 AM

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krane operator

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From: Houston, Tejas

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Originally Posted by tseekins

Some guys don't like them, but the main issue is that they are not power, heated signal mirrors like on the SD. I think they look great.

Tim

They are not pwr fold nor do they have the outer clearence light like the SD. They are available with Power mirror, signal, heat and puddle light and manual extend and manual forward - backward fold.

Feb 9, 2009 | 09:34 AM

#18

rc6869

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Originally Posted by truck150

if i change my mind on the trailer tow mirrors for the 09 f-150 can i still get them installed after ive purchased the truck with the regular mirrors on it.

I saw these on Ebay so you might be able to get them cheap. There is about 10 1/2 hours left now.

I like them but I think I am going to order them on my truck. I want the 3.73 gears.

eBay Motors: 2009 Ford F150 tow mirrors (item 300291176567 end time Feb-09-09 18:16:11 PST)

Feb 9, 2009 | 02:34 PM

#19

SteveVFX4

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From: Pittsburgh, PA

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Originally Posted by 09 platinum

anybody know how expensive the regular mirrors are?

The regular power fold Platinum mirrors are probably pretty expensive, like $400 I'm guessing. But then you could always resell your tow mirrors for some decent bucks too. Try emailing an online Ford discount parts dealer, like www.tascafordparts.com

Let us know if you do this swap. I'm curious to see if the power fold feature will work on your Platinum if you switch back to the regular powerfold mirrors. Hopefully the truck is already pre-wired with the power folding relay and everything. If I get a new truck, I'd want the 3.73 gears but don't like the big tow mirrors, so I would change them back to the regular mirrors myself.

Feb 9, 2009 | 06:18 PM

#20

Draw007

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Quote:

Originally Posted by truck150

if i change my mind on the trailer tow mirrors for the 09 f-150 can i still get them installed after ive purchased the truck with the regular mirrors on it.

Yes. Go to fordaccessories.com Part number 9L3Z-17683-EA

2009 Ford F-150 Accessories

Last edited by Draw007; Feb 9, 2009 at 06:19 PM. Reason: typo

Feb 9, 2009 | 06:42 PM

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powerstroke1350

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The glass is power and they are heated im sure. The superdutys werent powerfold until the 08's! So who cares!

Feb 9, 2009 | 06:57 PM

#22

GALARIATMAN

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To each his own on appearance but I have to say that after driving in interstate rush- hour traffic for years in my 2000 and only having the little stick-on blindspot mirrors the functionality of these tow mirrors is just what the doctor ordered. I can see a clear picture of a car in my blindspot at a mere glance. That is value add even without towing. The look takes some getting used to but for me the functionality makes it worthwhile regardless, especially given the hieght of the tailgate on the newer models.

I also find it interesting to notice how many trucks, especially F-150's, have the little stick-on blindspot mirrors when going down the road.