2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission mirrors - are the 1500 - 3500 all the same?

[Dan_69GTX]

Are the mirrors all the same for all weight classes (1500-3500) for the 94-2001 trucks?



I need to replace at least the passenger side and somone said the 1500's were different - is that true? I know the 2002 1500 and 2500 are different than the 3500.



I'm thinking of upgrading to the 98+ heated power mirrors - right now mine are just powered.



I saw in other posts that the 98-2001 and 2002 3500 should fit the 96 models.



I just want to make sure I buy a set that fits.



Thanks!

Dan

 

[Bob Wagner]

A friend is selling these. good price



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[ntillm01]

I don't see why not, thee doors are all the same sheetmetal across all the weights...

Unless someone knows a difference for the bolt holes on early 2nd gen trucks?

 

[Thomas]

"I know the 2002 1500 and 2500 are different than the 3500. "



For model year 2002 the 1500 is the oddball - third-generation sheet metal. For model year 2002 the 2300 and 3500 are the same - both are second-generation sheet metal.

 

[Cooker]

I put the 98+ power/heated mirrors (off a 2001) on my 96. They bolt up fine, but the plugs are different.



All power mirrors are interchangeable as far as mounting is concerned on the 1994-2001 1500/2500/3500 and 2002 2500/3500 series. The plugs are on the 98+ power/heated mirrors are different than the plugs on the power only chrome mirrors.

 

[Dan_69GTX]

Thanks

Thanks everyone!!!



And thanks for the correction on the 2002 model year.



AFter doing some more searching - now to decide - is it time to upgrade to "real" towing mirrors? hmmm



Decisions decisions - or is that - Money Money.



And thanks for the info on the plugs being different. I knew that had to be the case. I'm not worried about that since electrical troubleshooting is my specialty.



And besides - me and Rube Goldberg must be closely related!



Dan

 

[ntillm01]

Just so I'm not missing anything, does that mean a 94-98 truck would need the heater wiring added then? Or did they just change the connector when the 98 model came out?

Curious is all.

 

[Dan_69GTX]

Yes, the older trucks did not have a mirror heater option.



This means you need to add the wiring, add a switch/timer, etc.



Dan



The older trucks should have 3 wires to the mirror, the 98+ trucks have 5 wires.