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4x4 Related Groups => Tech Talk => Topic started by: M T on May 09, 2011, 11:55:08 PM

Title: Mirrors...srorriM
Post by: M T on May 09, 2011, 11:55:08 PM
I need some mirrors for the summer so I can take my doors off my TJ.  Can anyone help me out with some or provide some ideas?  Thanks guys.
Title: Re: Mirrors...srorriM
Post by: Unknown303 on May 10, 2011, 07:54:04 AM
I bought a kit last year from National that relocated the stock door mirrors to the window brackets.  Worked quite well.
Title: Re: Mirrors...srorriM
Post by: M T on May 10, 2011, 08:01:53 AM
That would work if I could find a reasonable set of mirrors.  I am not too hot on taking my mirrors off my door.
Title: Re: Mirrors...srorriM
Post by: Jeepless on May 10, 2011, 10:05:42 AM
I've done this for 6 years now and never had a problem from the coppers. Go to Canadian Tire and get a set of bike mirrors. $4.99 each! When you remove the door they slip in the hindge hole. They come with a nut already so just adjust and tightem! Works for me!!

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x288/cclyde/DSC03414.jpg

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x288/cclyde/DSC03416.jpg

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x288/cclyde/DSC03415.jpg


These will also work on the JK to but the pass side is hard to see. Hinges are lower.
Title: Re: Mirrors...srorriM
Post by: Unknown303 on May 10, 2011, 11:55:54 AM
Quote from: Jeepless on May 10, 2011, 10:05:42 AM
I've done this for 6 years now and never had a problem from the coppers. Go to Canadian Tire and get a set of bike mirrors. $4.99 each! When you remove the door they slip in the hindge hole. They come with a nut already so just adjust and tightem! Works for me!!

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x288/cclyde/DSC03414.jpg

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x288/cclyde/DSC03416.jpg

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x288/cclyde/DSC03415.jpg


These will also work on the JK to but the pass side is hard to see. Hinges are lower.

Holy crap man that's beyond awesome!  I'm getting me some mirrors from CT this afternoon!
Title: Re: Mirrors...srorriM
Post by: Knox on May 11, 2011, 10:16:35 PM
Quote from: Unknown303 on May 10, 2011, 11:55:54 AM
Holy crap man that's beyond awesome!  I'm getting me some mirrors from CT this afternoon!

diddo, and done :P

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y100/KnoxSteve/6c34b4a6.jpg) $4.99 CT

I wrapped mine with Hockey tape to keep them a little stiller, they were wiggling around a bit just in the hole as is.
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y100/KnoxSteve/4eb6ea0b.jpg)
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y100/KnoxSteve/6ff3b998.jpg)
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y100/KnoxSteve/a408c42d.jpg)
*and yes these pictures were taken with my ghetto camera...
Title: Re: Mirrors...srorriM
Post by: birdo on May 11, 2011, 11:12:04 PM
That is very cool...well done!
Title: Re: Mirrors...srorriM
Post by: akajamesbond on May 12, 2011, 09:50:03 AM
I've drove mine without any mirrors for the last three summers and I've been pulled over twice for speeding and never had a cop say anything about not having mirrors yet. but maybe I've just been lucky haha
Title: Re: Mirrors...srorriM
Post by: 1stjeep.ro on May 12, 2011, 11:57:58 AM
I thought that as long as you have A mirror ( for example the rear view ) you are legal to ride along whichever way you choose
Title: Re: Mirrors...srorriM
Post by: BlackAura on May 12, 2011, 12:06:13 PM
Quote from: akajamesbond on May 12, 2011, 09:50:03 AM
I've drove mine without any mirrors for the last three summers and I've been pulled over twice for speeding and never had a cop say anything about not having mirrors yet. but maybe I've just been lucky haha

Just been lucky :p  (or maybe they just don't care)

I looked into it after my side mirror was knocked off my old car while parallel parked, and you're required by law to have at least 2 mirrors on the vehicle.  I was still okay, having the rear view + the other side mirror.  (I think) you'd also be good with just two side mirrors.
Title: Re: Mirrors...srorriM
Post by: Jeepless on May 12, 2011, 12:16:08 PM
Quote from: Knox on May 11, 2011, 10:16:35 PM
diddo, and done :P

I wrapped mine with Hockey tape to keep them a little stiller, they were wiggling around a bit just in the hole as is.

Ya that works, To bad the threads did'nt go just a tad further on the arm. Then a guy could use a nut on the top and bottom of the hindge to hold it tighter. Looks good!
Title: Re: Mirrors...srorriM
Post by: Knox on May 12, 2011, 01:34:14 PM
Quote from: Jeepless on May 12, 2011, 12:16:08 PM
Ya that works, To bad the threads did'nt go just a tad further on the arm. Then a guy could use a nut on the top and bottom of the hindge to hold it tighter. Looks good!

I was actually considering that, and I still am, I can just borrow a die from work and give it a few spins at home to thread it another inch or so.
Title: Re: Mirrors...srorriM
Post by: Jeepless on May 12, 2011, 01:46:01 PM
Quote from: Knox on May 12, 2011, 01:34:14 PM
I was actually considering that, and I still am, I can just borrow a die from work and give it a few spins at home to thread it another inch or so.

I was thinking just enough to get the other nut that came with the mirrors and maybe a washer (nylon) would be good to have on there to. If you do it let me know how it goes. I don't have any dies but i would pick one up if I see that it works you. Let us know what size die is needed to.
Title: Re: Mirrors...srorriM
Post by: Unknown303 on May 12, 2011, 03:51:11 PM
Hopefully I can get this done this weekend!
Title: Re: Mirrors...srorriM
Post by: BlackAura on May 12, 2011, 04:46:25 PM
Quote from: Unknown303 on May 12, 2011, 03:51:11 PM
Hopefully I can get this done this weekend!

Check your door switch defeat fuse today if you can...I picked up the mirrors yesterday, went home all excited to pull the doors, and discovered my wiring was tinkered with by a previous owner :(