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JimKshortstep4x4 · 03-23-2003, 08:43 PM

Use the gasket (left for left side, right for right side) as a template, center on flat area and measure 6 1/8" from door edge to gasket for left side. On right side, the measurement is 8" from the door edge to the gasket. Mark you holes and drill 11/32 diameter holes, in the three hole locations. I use stainless steel screws for installation.

If you measure a truck that had factory mirrors, you can confirm my dimensions. The assembly manual references some datum points that are used for their dimensions and I haven't been able to determine where they are located from. I suspect they are referenced to a common location, but they are not evident.

Jim

03-23-2003, 08:43 PM	#7
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Use the gasket (left for left side, right for right side) as a template, center on flat area and measure 6 1/8" from door edge to gasket for left side. On right side, the measurement is 8" from the door edge to the gasket. Mark you holes and drill 11/32 diameter holes, in the three hole locations. I use stainless steel screws for installation. If you measure a truck that had factory mirrors, you can confirm my dimensions. The assembly manual references some datum points that are used for their dimensions and I haven't been able to determine where they are located from. I suspect they are referenced to a common location, but they are not evident. Jim Last edited by JimKshortstep4x4; 03-23-2003 at 08:45 PM.