I have a 94 Turbo IDI, and in the summers I keep my camper on the back, but it hangs over the sides of the bed and is very tall so I cannot see much at all in my mirrors. I have seen the clip on towing mirrors, but I think that they look bad. Is there a larger towing mirror that fits on these trucks that I can buy? I have searched online and don't find any options. All of the newer trucks have giant telescoping mirrors, is there anything like this for the mid '90s trucks?

 

subscribing, boom truck same issue.

 

I have the regular stock looking mirrors on my 86, but they telescope.

 

Mine don't telescope on my 94. I really can't see anything behind me. Anyone have a solution?

 

You could go with west coast mirrors like Dave S. has on his truck, or go with the smaller west coast jrs.

 

i have a set of 'sure-view' mirrors on my crew 4x4 f350 tow truck, i love em. they each have 2 panes of glass mounted at different angles, plus i stuck on a 1 inch fish eye on both sides..... i can see everything from my tailgate / bedside junction to my rear center hubs on the rear axle ! they are about 10 inches tall and 6 inches wide, i mounted them on the stock mirror arms that are on the truck. try google " sure-view mirrors"....heres a generic picture.

 

Currently I have the factory towing mirrors (tripod flip over style) on one of mine, they work pretty well, but I hate the way they look and their mounting location.

 

Same here. They don't see well alongside the utility box/boom on my F450. If they were extended another 4-6 inches, which I could rig up, it would be fine. Was just seeing if anyone knew of anything I could just bolt up.

 

I could see where the box would block them....I have thought about moving mine about 6" further forward to try to get a little more visibility, with the other benefit of not having to turn your head as far to see the mirror. I have not tried it yet, but it's a thought.

I have also been seriously considering mounting RV/bus mirrors up on the front fenders, it would look kind of funky, but visibility would be much improved

 

Do a search in this forum for west coast.

Someone just installed a set of West Coast Jr. mirrors on their truck and that thread has several photographs. Wasn't more than about 2 weeks back.

 

if you don't want the expense or dont want to drill new holes for west coast mirrors,**** makes these that slip right on.(provided you have the correct newer slim style mirrors.)
Amazon.com: **** 11502 Ford Custom Passenger Side Towing Mirror: Automotive
http://www.amazon.com/****-11501-Cus...tive&carId=002

 

I'm not sure what they are called, but these are the ones I was talking about, they extend for a camper.

 

I like my mirrors.

 

Thanks for the tips guys. I found the West Coast Jr's on Amazon for $20, and I think I'll go with those. I'll miss the electric mirrors, but I really can't see anything out of them and its dangerous.

 

i got mine ordered now too.sick of not being able to see lol.
i went with:
**** Stainless Steel West Coast Mirrors #92602/#92802/#92652

extends 18-23" 92602:


Universal fit - for use with full-size West Coast heads 92802:


7" x 16" 92652:


all stainless pieces.

$120 shipped! full-size West Coast not bad hey.
autoaccessories4less.com
amazon's prices where close,but didn't have everything at the time/would have been from diff suppliers etc.

they have the small round mirrors like Dave has on his too.

if you want to extend more,you can get this:
#70334 - 4" Low-Mount/Tripod Extender