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Old 08-23-2007, 08:02 AM
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New Trailer Tow Mirrors Installed


sorry for the big pic, but there they are...not the best pic but more in my gallery.....i have everything working except the puddle lamps. i need to wire them. anyone has an easy way to do it?...i know where to connect it to in the truck, but i have the door connectors instead of just a grommet. but man i can see so much more...cant wait to get out with the camper and really be able to tell.....what do you guys think about painting the upper skull cap? they can be done just like the normal mirrors....chrome or ptm?......thanks
 
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Old 08-23-2007, 08:47 AM
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It looks good.
 
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too big!!!
 
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Old 08-23-2007, 11:03 AM
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Originally Posted by styxnpicks
too big!!!
they are a lil big, but they dont stick out as far as the other telescoping mirrors do when that are retracted....these are taller than wider.....but dang....you sure can see what is coming up behind and beside you!!!!
 
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Old 08-23-2007, 11:03 AM
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what brand are they? have a buddy looking for some right now.....
 
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Old 08-23-2007, 11:04 AM
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Originally Posted by crash_lucky13
what brand are they? have a buddy looking for some right now.....
FORD!!!!!

#7L3Z-17683-AE & #7L3Z-17682-AE
 

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Old 08-23-2007, 11:13 AM
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Those look great! I wish they weren't so pricey...I'd be putting a set on mine. That would work great for towing the camper.
 
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Old 08-23-2007, 11:21 AM
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Originally Posted by labman1014
they are a lil big, but they dont stick out as far as the other telescoping mirrors do when that are retracted....these are taller than wider.....but dang....you sure can see what is coming up behind and beside you!!!!
I agree they do look a little big even on a Super Duty let alone a F-150. You are right though, I've driven a new F-450 and you sure can see a lot in them. Just put a lift and tires on your truck to bring it back into proportion. LOL
 

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Old 08-23-2007, 11:36 AM
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Originally Posted by labman1014
they can be done just like the normal mirrors....chrome or ptm?......thanks
Too much surface area for chrome, but I think that they would look good ptm.
 
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Old 08-23-2007, 11:39 AM
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Too much surface area for chrome, but I think that they would look good ptm.
The PTM ones I saw only had the top part (part higher than where they mount to the truck) painted, so the chrome is probably the same.
 
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Old 08-23-2007, 11:56 AM
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The PTM ones I saw only had the top part (part higher than where they mount to the truck) painted, so the chrome is probably the same.
yea, just the top part,skull cap, like the normal mirrors is all that it would be. i think it is the same size and part as the normal mirrors.....
 
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Old 08-23-2007, 12:46 PM
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Originally Posted by styxnpicks
too big!!!
That's what she said.

i think those look kick butt! i cant wait to get mine and try them out with my boat. i think it will make a night and day difference!!!!

looks good!!
 
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I like them
 
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damn those look great, i would love to have them but i have no real excuse to have them

are those an option on regular cabs?
 
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Originally Posted by labman1014

sorry for the big pic, but there they are...not the best pic but more in my gallery.....i have everything working except the puddle lamps. i need to wire them. anyone has an easy way to do it?...i know where to connect it to in the truck, but i have the door connectors instead of just a grommet. but man i can see so much more...cant wait to get out with the camper and really be able to tell.....what do you guys think about painting the upper skull cap? they can be done just like the normal mirrors....chrome or ptm?......thanks
That looks awesome! These trucks need big mirrors.
 


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