'97 Stock Mirrors

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The stock mirror on my '97 Ram won't stay in position. The dealer said that it needs replacement at $375. As long as I need to replace them I was wondering if there was an after market upgrade for towing?

 

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I have a 97 as well, and mine swings back towards me at 80mph or so... It sucks having to role down the window to put it back in place. I was thinking of putting some silicone in the thingy... OR some of those PSD mirrors... DONT SHOOT ME!!! I think the new mirrors look pretty cool. .

Also thinking of using some 4 post towing mirrors instead, but the replacement from DC is something like $400.

Let me know what you do. .
Jack

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1997 4x4, 3. 54 rear, 5 spd, red, vinyl floors.
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Pull Trailswest 2 horse slant, 1972 8' Bell slide in camper (heavy son of a gun), Sylvan 1750 jon with 60/45 Merc. Jet prop, and one great hunting Black Lab

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I have the old style mirrors on my 96 with one slightly damaged. I would love to find a 98 or newer owner that has added aftermarket mirrors to buy his stock mirrors. I think Andy P. did this with good success.

I checked with www.mopar4less.com and the new for 2000 DC towing mirrors are available. These are a very nice towing mirror BTW. They need an additional support bracked it believe. DC is not passing on any good deals with these as far as I could see.

The standard (98 and newer... power, heated) mirrors are about $150. If I have to replace with new I would definately put the newer black mirrors on instead of the older chrome. They bolt right up as I understand.

jjw
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Yup, check out this post: https://www.turbodieselregister.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/001640.html
Andy

 

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Does anyone have any recomendations for some of those four post mirrors (the old style towing mirrors?) I don't really want to put mirror extenders on, but I need something.
Jack

Does anyone know what the dealer cost is for aftermarket towing mirrors?


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1997 4x4, 3. 54 rear, 5 spd, red, vinyl floors.
Banks Stinger Plus, BD 4" cat back (minus muffler), K&N SCOTTY Style, Delvac 1, Lund cold front, Shelf-it overhead storage system, CB mounted overhead like the BIG rigs!

Pull Trailswest 2 horse slant, 1972 8' Bell slide in camper (heavy son of a gun), Sylvan 1750 jon with 60/45 Merc. Jet prop, and one great hunting Black Lab

Check out my pics: http://communities. msn.com/BigRedDodge


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What I use to keep my mirrors from moving is steel fishing leader. It is sort of hard to explain but there is a small bracket that sticks out from the hood seam which I attach one end of the leader to. The other end of this leader is attached to the support arm of the extended mirror. Those that are interested I can email me for some pics. At speeds of 50mph on up these things don't move. Even wind gust from other vehicles whether I being passed or in the passing mode myself don't phase 'em...

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1997 3500 SLT, Ext cab, 5spd, TST #11, GV Aux Trans, BD exhaust, Kelderman Air Ride, 60 Gallon fuel tank, Clifford Security, Reese 20k 4way 5th wheel hitch, Boost/EGT gauges, K&N air filter, Rancho RS9000 shocks, Brush Guard, DZee full length running boards.