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Old 07-15-2011, 12:02 AM   #1
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Wow, check out those giraffe-neck towing mirrors
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Wow, check out those giraffe-neck towing mirrors
The leverage from the wind pressure, caused the mirror mounts to nearly break!! I put on the original metal ones, then later upgraded to the 'wing' style.
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The leverage from the wind pressure, caused the mirror mounts to nearly break!! I put on the original metal ones, then later upgraded to the 'wing' style.
Is it very difficult to put the newer style mirrors on? Been thinking of doing that myself.
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Is it very difficult to put the newer style mirrors on? Been thinking of doing that myself.
Simple job as long as you're talking about the '95-'98 plastic mirrors. They have the same bolt pattern. The hardest part is that you have to pull the door panel off.

I found a pair of the mirrors on eBay for less than $60 shipped to put on my '94.

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Is it very difficult to put the newer style mirrors on? Been thinking of doing that myself.
Easy...... 3 studs from the mirror housing.... 3 nuts inside door. You can loosen the inside panel at mirror and enough room to install.

DON'T get inexpensive aftermarket 'Wing' mirrors. They are too thin & are crap.

Better chance at a wrecking yard. You can replace the glass if needed.
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what tire size tires are you running on the stock rims? ive been thinking about going back to my old schools too
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im running 235 75 15! little trimming to do but no rubbing!
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what tire size tires are you running on the stock rims? ive been thinking about going back to my old schools too
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