convex mirror makes me dizzy

[Whitmore]

I have the trailer tow mirrors and I love them other than them darn convex mirrors,I was looking to see how or if a feller could trade them for a plain mirror,all I could see for dis-assembly was a rubber plug on the back side. Is there a screw in there or what?also can DC sell me a pair of plain mirrors? thanks Kevin

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2001 eth dee,qc,lwb,3. 55,camper and tow pkg,driftwood,cummins e-brake,jardine 4" exhaust,dz alum checker run boards,bed rail,tailgate protector,better built alum checker toolbox with home made fuel tank under box,"CUMN" licence plates and captain vol fire dept plate too

 

[Joe G.]

Whitmore,

I dunno anything about the '01 mirrors, but you might check with a glass shop. One of the first places I went when I bought my '95 was to the glass shop. They replaced the right side mirror with a flat one for time and materials, $15. Just knocked the convex one out and cut a flat one which was glued in the mirror head. It still looks like a factory job after having the truck six years.

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Joe George
Eureka, CA

'95 2500 CC auto 4X4,3. 54,Combo EGT/boost guage,custom switch panel,PacBrake,TST #5,Automatic motorhome steps on both sides,Foldacover hard bed cover,Cummins chrome kit,Black steel grill guard,Front hitch receiver

 

[Big K]

I just went from my flatbed w/west coast style mirrors to the pickup and can't stand that pass. side mirror. Been thinking the same thing.

Joe G. - Are your mirrors heated? I would do something similar in a minute, but have assumed that the heating portion of the mirror would be a problem. Anyone have info. ? Thanks.

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'99 2500 QC 4x4 Auto 4:10
'01 Durango SLT+
Eric

 

[Joe G.]

Not heated on a '95. I would still talk to a glass shop that does automotive stuff. They should know what to do with heated mirrors.

 

[JJW_ND]

Whitmore... . I but if you mention you have so NEW towing mirrors to trade for the older 98+ non-towing (and w/o the convex mirror) you would have lots of takers. You could even gain electric control and heat if you choose to hook it up.

I switched my 96 to the newer style power/electric mirors. My 2001 govt. ride has the towing mirrors. I like the non-towing mirrors much better. Even when towing!

jjw
ND

 

[Fireman Dave]

I just put my power, heated mirrors in a box in my basement. I put the "elephant ears" on yesterday.

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2001 2500; SLT; 4x4; QC; LWB; Auto; 3. 54 LS; 265s; Camper; Tow; Sliding Rear Window; Travel Convenience Group; Cab Clearance Lamps; BedRug; Forest Green

 

[Whitmore]

jjw,I guess I need to look at some of these older mirrors ,I havnt been paying attention as to their style,do they flip up?I like that feature alot but I just dont like the convex part. kevin

 

[QRTRHRS]

Originally posted by Fireman Dave:
I just put my power, heated mirrors in a box in my basement. I put the "elephant ears" on yesterday.

Dave, FYI, if you mean the 3pt mounted mirrors like on the 3500's you can get heated mirror heads for them from awdirect.com.

 

[Fireman Dave]

QRTRHRS:

I had the stock power, heated mirrors on mine. I replaced them with the optional flip up tow mirrors that I should have ordered on the truck in the first place. They cost me $205. They would have cost me $0. as an option when I ordered the truck. They're black, and they mount in the same exact spot as the standard mirrors. You can get them on either the 2500 or 3500, but I'm not sure about the 1/2 tons. I think they just came out with them for the 2001 model year, although maybe the 2000s could get them - I'm not sure. I think the ones you're referring to are the older, chrome mirrors.

Dave

[This message has been edited by Fireman Dave (edited 03-26-2001). ]

 

[QRTRHRS]

Dave,

Oh', okay, I got it now. I had not heard the term "elephant ears" before. Makes sense now. Yeah, I have the good old chrome jobs but they work for me.

 

[klenger]

I ordered my new truck with the towing mirrors, and just got back from a 400 mile trip towing our travel trailer. I love them. Since our current trailer is only 7'4" wide, I don't even bother to flip them out. I really like being able to see the rear tires of the trailer on the convex part of the mirrors when I go around a corner. I'm #ad
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Ken Lenger
2001. 5 2500 QC 4X4 SWB SLT, ETC/DDX 5 Speed, 3. 54 (no LSD), camper group, trailer folding mirrors, RBR CD/Radio, LT265/75R16E AT OWL tires, trailer tow group, Patroit Blue / Agate, Westin CPS Step Bars, Jordan Utlima Brake Controller, Weather_Guard 664 tool box/
Replaces 98 Jeep Grand Cherokee V8 which is for sale.
Trailite 21' Travel Trailer, ~4000 lbs loaded.

 

[Thomas]

Whitmore,

The "rubber plug" may be nothing more than a bumper.

There is at least one large machine screw that is exposed when the mirror is removed from the truck—it's in amongst the three studs that attach the mirror to the truck. I don't know what removing the screw would do—as I recall it looked as though it would start the disassembly of the breakaway spring mechanism. After that ???

 

[jwgary]

I love my convex mirrors on the "elephant ears". I don't see how they are making you dizzy, but I guess everyone has their own opinion. Just don't look at them #ad
I like the mirrors because you can actually use them to see around the vehicle, not like on a car.

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B I G O R A N G E AMBER-FIRE (BURNT ORANGE) / BRITE SILVER 2001(. 5), 2500, SLT, Q-CAB 4x4, SWB, AUTO, 3. 55, LSD, TOWING PACKAGE
ADD-ON'S: LINE-X, 1/4" STEEL LONGHORN HITCH COVER, WESTIN NERF BARS, YELLOW-TOP OPTIMAS

 

[PAYCHECK]

Whitmore, are you dizzy when your not looking at them? #ad
lol

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01 2500HD QC,SB,3. 54,5 spd,4X4,241HD,SLT+,Sport all black,fully loaded,all leather htd,jacobs e-brake,tow pack,camper pack,,full rhino lining bed and rocker panels,265/75r16 BFG ATs ko,nerf bars,everthing black,4'' Jardine,ultra lite pyro & boost on a-pillar,EZ,NO stickers except cummins on door,License plate-1 CUMN,