Flip Up Mirrors

[JSchooley]

I thought my old mirrors were OK. When my new truck came with flip-up mirrors I was pleased. They offer more area and have the spot mirrors included.

I am accustomed to putting the spot mirrors in the lower outside corners so that the top still gives distant vision. Also, I can see the lines in a parking stall with my current spot mirrors. When I tow I slip on a set of extenders that are preset and I'm ready to roll. Going to town? Slip off the mirrors in about 1 minute. They don't come close to a good set of towing mirrors, but they are adequate.

The new mirrors are not electric and are hard to adjust. When you flip them up you have to re-adjust them big time. The spot mirrors are upper left for normal and lower left for towing. Even flipped down, they are still about 3 inches wider than standard mirrors.

Bottom line - I'm switching back.

That my . 02 pesos. What are your views on these new mirrors??

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John S. '01 Silver QC LST 2500 6sp 3. 54. BD E-Brake

 

[Extreme1]

Dude,
You are about to be swamped with e-mails from people who want to trade you...

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'94 3500 4x4, 209,000 miles, Never had a cat, Auto w/shift kit (thanks Dave G), 3. 54 Gears, TST #5 plate, 235-85-16s, Rancho 9000s w/remote, Isspro Gauges & Amsoil Air, Oil & Bypass Filters & Lubes, AWOL intake boot.
Punchlist: X-Mount Mirrors, 14 cm Turbo Housing & 215 Injectors.
NRA member.
Blue Ribbon Coalition member.
"Warrantee? We don't need no stinking warrantee!"

 

[Fireman Dave]

John,

I sent you an e-mail. You're not coming through Wisconsin in the next few days, are you? #ad


Dave

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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; Forest Green

 

[**ICEMAN**]

i love em for towing,,,,,just wish they were electric,,threw the clip on/slide on things away and actually just bought a set of flip-ups for my 94

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94 2500 4x4 SLT,auto,186,000 miles,3:54,brilliant blue/silver,tst 250/635 set full forward,star wheel wide open,air box ported,pump turned up 20%,k&n,gauges,cat gutted,
2001. 5 3500 4x4 q-cab slt,auto,8000 miles,3:55lsd,brite silver,tst power max 3 adjustable,3 gauges on the a-pillar,2" tuff country front leveling kit,vinyl graphics,dee zee runnin boards,both have 12k hitches&15k's in the beds,30ft fourwinds 5er,(MY RAMS) http://albums.photopoint.com/j/AlbumIndex?u=1360183&a=10142301

 

[JSchooley]

I got a couple of EMails wanting my mirrors. Sorry for now, I swapped them out with the mirrors from my '99 and will sell them with that truck. If someone local (San Diego/ Southern California) wants them real bad I would consider trading them.

I'm glad to see some positive responses re the flip up mirrors. They do look real rugged and should be great for towing - just the inconvenience of trying to adjust them if your going back and forth a lot.

Thanks for the EMails and replies.

John

 

[Runaway]

Greatest thing since sliced bread and canned beer. Would of been nice to have the remote contol feature though.