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So I bought a reproduction inside rearview mirror for my 'Burb.
Even though it's a '72, I went with the '69-'70 style so that I could bolt it to the windshield frame instead of messing around with the glue that never seems to hold. The mirror looks great, but every time I drive the mirror slips out of adjustment and tilts down. At first, I thought it was the upper ball socket (the one you can adjust tension on inside the mirror mount), but it's actually the one inside the mirror head itself. As far as I know it's not adjustable for tension.....or is it? Is there a way to take apart the mirror somehow to tighten this up, or should I just try some kind of loctite to try to clog up the ball socket and make it hold it's position better???? -G
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Re: I've got Loose Balls!.....(rear view mirror)
I'd like to know also. I have the exact same problem with my repop mirror.
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Re: I've got Loose Balls!.....(rear view mirror)
Why not return it and tell them to send you on that's not a piece of...
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Re: I've got Loose Balls!.....(rear view mirror)
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The unit overall is nice. No spots all over the mirror like my old one.... Just need a way to tighten up that lower "ball". I suppose I could come up with some sort of set-screw retrofit if needed, but I was hoping someone here had a clever BTDT solution... -G
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Re: I've got Loose Balls!.....(rear view mirror)
Mine came from Classic Parts. I may have to give them a call.
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Re: I've got Loose Balls!.....(rear view mirror)
Not trying to highjack... but do you have pics of your burb?
Oh, and I would also like to know the answer to this. Last edited by LOW DOUGH; 09-09-2009 at 11:09 AM. |
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Re: I've got Loose Balls!.....(rear view mirror)
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A solution I have used on a couple of old mirrors was to use a small, sharp (read pinpoint) center punch and punch a couple of places on the ball to tighten it up in the socket. You have to rotate the mirror to punch it so that the dimples will be inside the socket when the mirror is installed and adjusted. Don't get carried away with the punch, just do a couple of small ones and try it. It doesn't take much. You can always get more aggressive if the first time doesn't do it... ![]() LockDoc
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Re: I've got Loose Balls!.....(rear view mirror)
Throw your in the Blazer this weekend...
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Re: I've got Loose Balls!.....(rear view mirror)
Funny... I bought a repop mirror from Classic Parts and the ball in the mirror is just fine but the joint with the setscrew seems to loosen up all the time no matter how hard I tighten the setscrew. Oh well, I guess we all have our problems.
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Re: I've got Loose Balls!.....(rear view mirror)
I tryed that on my balls....the wifey said it tightened them up a tad, but the girlfreind still says they are loose ass hell
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Re: I've got Loose Balls!.....(rear view mirror)
Maybe you should show it some kegel exercises
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Re: I've got Loose Balls!.....(rear view mirror)
I would definitely be returning the mirror if it were bought locally but after paying for the return shipping cost it's not worth it to me. At this point a remedy to get the mirror just a little tighter is the best option. BTW, the mirror looks great and correct, just loose.
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Re: I've got Loose Balls!.....(rear view mirror)
I purchased another repop mirror recently,... hoping the first one I got was a bad one.
Nope. This one is just as loose. Really s#cks. I'm looking for answers also.
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Re: I've got Loose Balls!.....(rear view mirror)
Mine were once loose also.... no longer an issue, the wife now keeps them safe in a jar.
Dunno where she hides the jar, though...... ![]()
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Re: I've got Loose Balls!.....(rear view mirror)
If you will remove the screw from the mirror head they are a little triangle pc. made out of spring steel were the screw would go through the mirror You can replace this only and the the mirror head will tighten up.
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Re: I've got Loose Balls!.....(rear view mirror)
I hate to be the redneck, but I too bought an aftermarket mirror, I wedged a couple of tooth picks in mine to get the mirror tighter. I hated the drooping and sagging as well. Mine still shakes some when I'm going 70 down the highway but at least I can see out of it.
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Re: I've got Loose Balls!.....(rear view mirror)
Here is the part http://www.classicparts.com/1960-71-...ctinfo/57-411/
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Update: I contacted Classic Parts to return my mirror. It was useless and I'm not into fixing new parts. Anyway, they were great to deal with. They shipped me another mirror that they pulled off the shelf and tested before shipping... while I was on the phone with them. They are also sending a return label for the old one (and the new one too if there is an issue).
Great customer service and hopefully it works out, I did purchase the mirror because I need one and they look very nice. |
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