tow mirror install (pics)

big bad jeepster · 05-15-2009, 09:55 PM

If anyone here has owned an early 2nd gen dodge, you know the mirrors suck! I couldnt see past my dually fenders at all. Pretty scarry towing a 10 trailer with a slide in camper in the back. I bought these power, fold out tow mirrors off ebay for $261 shipped. They are for a 98.5-02 dodge. So to get them on my 96, I had to change a few things.
Here is the old junk.

Pull the door panel, remove the 3 mounting nuts and unplug the harness.

As you can see the plugs are different between the new mirrors and the old ones. I cut off the plugs and re soldered them on. Followed by sliding heat shrink over the joints to make it trouble free.

After that, simply install the new mirrors. Fast, easy upgrade. Took about and hour and a half to do both sides. Beer brakes included.

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121 · 05-15-2009, 11:51 PM

very great and informative post bro......im about to do this to my 95 for the exact same reason,
i cant see past my fenders.....and plus i think the black mirros will look cool on my white truck

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Box5 · 05-16-2009, 12:09 AM

Those mirrors look sweet on there. You may have given me a reason to do the same.

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**IC-Smoke** · 05-16-2009, 12:31 AM

are those kool vue mirrors?

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haulin87 · 05-16-2009, 12:33 AM

Nice upgrade!
When did they start making power tow mirrors for the second gen's?

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big bad jeepster · 05-16-2009, 10:48 AM

I dont know the brand off hand. I believe they are an aftermarket upgrade to the newer second gens. They came with heating elements, but I chose not to hook them up.

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cmns2500 · 05-16-2009, 10:52 AM

i think that Kool View is the only one made that's power/heated

looks greeeaaaattt dude

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**IC-Smoke** · 05-16-2009, 02:17 PM

Do the mirrors vibrate any more than normal? Over the years Ive seen guys have trouble getting kool vue mirrors and some that did had problems with the lenses vibrating.

Thanks
Ian

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1990 W350 4x4 LE std cab auto Project Restoration
2001 2500 4x4 3rd gen head, Twin Turbo, DTT trans, Monster pump
2006 2500 4x4 Smarty JR, H2's, B&W, AFE, 5" exhaust, meyer plow

***9612vinva*** · 05-16-2009, 06:22 PM

Looks nice buddy

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CTD_Dually · 05-17-2009, 11:58 AM

Thats wat im talking about

i need to do that

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stackeddodge96 · 05-17-2009, 12:04 PM

how do the mirrors move out (flip up) off ur control switch??

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cmns2500 · 05-17-2009, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CTD_Dually

Thats wat im talking about

i need to do that

oh yes, it'll go good with what you got goin..

Quote:

Originally Posted by stackeddodge96

how do the mirrors move out (flip up) off ur control switch??

they flip out manually

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big bad jeepster Cummins Fan Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Woodland, Ca Posts: 45 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts big bad jeepster's Truck Pics	tow mirror install (pics) If anyone here has owned an early 2nd gen dodge, you know the mirrors suck! I couldnt see past my dually fenders at all. Pretty scarry towing a 10 trailer with a slide in camper in the back. I bought these power, fold out tow mirrors off ebay for $261 shipped. They are for a 98.5-02 dodge. So to get them on my 96, I had to change a few things. Here is the old junk. Pull the door panel, remove the 3 mounting nuts and unplug the harness. As you can see the plugs are different between the new mirrors and the old ones. I cut off the plugs and re soldered them on. Followed by sliding heat shrink over the joints to make it trouble free. After that, simply install the new mirrors. Fast, easy upgrade. Took about and hour and a half to do both sides. Beer brakes included. __________________ 96 3500, dually, 4x4, 5 speed, 12v, 4" str8 pipe, banks powerpack, leveling kit, all the easy fuel mods, BHAF, "global warmer" www.rockzombies4x4.com

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05-15-2009, 11:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
121 Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 103 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts 121's Truck Pics	very great and informative post bro......im about to do this to my 95 for the exact same reason, i cant see past my fenders.....and plus i think the black mirros will look cool on my white truck __________________ 95' 1 Ton DRW 4x4 5 speed 160k miles......#6 BD Torque plate slid full forward......WIX BHAF......Straight Pipe.....SMOKE

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Box5 Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: B'ham, wa Posts: 185 Thanks: 3 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts Box5's Truck Pics	Those mirrors look sweet on there. You may have given me a reason to do the same. __________________ 1994 3500 CTD, 5spd swap complete, 100 plate, 3gsk, 181 dv's, Banks Twin ram, 4" straight to 6" tip

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IC-Smoke MI Chapter President Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: PITTSFORD, MI Posts: 5,296 Thanks: 14 Thanked 49 Times in 37 Posts IC-Smoke's Truck Pics	are those kool vue mirrors? __________________ IAN COLEMAN - President Great Lakes CUMMINS Crew 1990 W350 4x4 LE std cab auto *Project Restoration* 2001 2500 4x4 3rd gen head, Twin Turbo, DTT trans, Monster pump 2006 2500 4x4 Smarty JR, H2's, B&W, AFE, 5" exhaust, meyer plow

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haulin87 Cummins Fan Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: missouri Posts: 71 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts haulin87's Truck Pics	Nice upgrade! When did they start making power tow mirrors for the second gen's? __________________ 06 Mega SRW 6spd 4x4 AFE II 5" Magnaflow Smarty 87 YJ 41 Irocs,SBC,Fox Air 2.5", 4-Link Font/Rear,Full Hydro steer, Detroit/Eaton E-Locker

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big bad jeepster Cummins Fan Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Woodland, Ca Posts: 45 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts big bad jeepster's Truck Pics	I dont know the brand off hand. I believe they are an aftermarket upgrade to the newer second gens. They came with heating elements, but I chose not to hook them up. __________________ 96 3500, dually, 4x4, 5 speed, 12v, 4" str8 pipe, banks powerpack, leveling kit, all the easy fuel mods, BHAF, "global warmer" www.rockzombies4x4.com

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cmns2500 Diesel Head Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: THE REPUBLIC OF TEXAS Posts: 6,328 Thanks: 675 Thanked 189 Times in 169 Posts cmns2500's Truck Pics	i think that Kool View is the only one made that's power/heated looks greeeaaaattt dude __________________ J 02 5'er w/ not much stuff i post a lot...DEAL WITH IT

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IC-Smoke MI Chapter President Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: PITTSFORD, MI Posts: 5,296 Thanks: 14 Thanked 49 Times in 37 Posts IC-Smoke's Truck Pics	Do the mirrors vibrate any more than normal? Over the years Ive seen guys have trouble getting kool vue mirrors and some that did had problems with the lenses vibrating. Thanks Ian __________________ IAN COLEMAN - President Great Lakes CUMMINS Crew 1990 W350 4x4 LE std cab auto *Project Restoration* 2001 2500 4x4 3rd gen head, Twin Turbo, DTT trans, Monster pump 2006 2500 4x4 Smarty JR, H2's, B&W, AFE, 5" exhaust, meyer plow

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