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chevysbest92 · 08-04-2009, 08:21 PM

bought a new outside mirror and it is way too loose at the ball joint, drops everytime i shut the door, any ideas on how to stop this, maybe make it tighter? thanks guys

markeb01 · 08-05-2009, 01:29 AM

Assuming you're talking about the stock type mirror which attaches to the door with 3 screws holding the arm - the particular brand of mirror head I have has 3 screws surrounding the ball stud on the mounting side of the mirror. These can be tightened or loosened from sloppy to immovable.

Your brand may or may not have this type of adjustment. If it doesn't, I'd send it back if possible. I am not aware of any viable means to correct a loose mirror stud. I've seen silicone smeared around the ball stud but it doesn't work and looks crappy.

I had the same experience with a peep mirror I bought from JC Whitney years ago. I had several original peep mirrors, some 40 years old that were still tight. The brand new version flopped around like a universal joint and ended up in the trash. It was too cheap to spend the money returning.

08-04-2009, 08:21 PM	#1
chevysbest92 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Springville NY Posts: 110	bought a mirror, need some help bought a new outside mirror and it is way too loose at the ball joint, drops everytime i shut the door, any ideas on how to stop this, maybe make it tighter? thanks guys __________________ I wouldnt have it any other way...CHEVROLET! ALL throttle, NO bottle!!! Theres NO replacement for displacement Current Rides 2006 Silverado1966 Chevy c101972 Chevy Nova Previous Rides 2003 Silverado 1992 Silverado

08-05-2009, 01:29 AM	#2
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: bought a mirror, need some help Assuming you're talking about the stock type mirror which attaches to the door with 3 screws holding the arm - the particular brand of mirror head I have has 3 screws surrounding the ball stud on the mounting side of the mirror. These can be tightened or loosened from sloppy to immovable. Your brand may or may not have this type of adjustment. If it doesn't, I'd send it back if possible. I am not aware of any viable means to correct a loose mirror stud. I've seen silicone smeared around the ball stud but it doesn't work and looks crappy. I had the same experience with a peep mirror I bought from JC Whitney years ago. I had several original peep mirrors, some 40 years old that were still tight. The brand new version flopped around like a universal joint and ended up in the trash. It was too cheap to spend the money returning.



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