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2008_CrewMax · 04-23-2008, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Detonate

Where are you guys getting your tow mirrors from?

I'm thinking about swapping mine out as well.

i traded with a guy for my limited.

there is a member on here called thepartswizzard or something like that, he works at a dealership and has them for $360 shipped. hes back east.

Fro-Z · 04-26-2008, 03:07 PM

Just picked up my dbl cab 5.7 yesterday... nice truck.

The dealership said that putting tow mirrors on it was a 'no go' because the wiring harness was not similar... different pins or something.

I'm finding that hard to believe. My truck does not have the heated icon on the mirrors, nor a rear defrost.

I really want the tow mirrors on this truck, even if the lights aren't operable (heck I can probably wire those in). Just want to know if this is going to work or not before I order them.

TexBiker · 04-26-2008, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Fro-Z

I really want the tow mirrors on this truck, even if the lights aren't operable (heck I can probably wire those in). Just want to know if this is going to work or not before I order them.

Well, the mirrors will fit, but you won't have most of the functions. If you just need a bigger mirror, you'll be OK. If you want all the functions, you're out of luck unless you replace the wiring harness.

808toyrundra · 04-28-2008, 04:06 AM

I just swapped my sport mirrors with my stepfathers' tow mirrors. Piece of cake. The only thing that I think doesn't work is the defrost. The power works and the lights/blinkers work fine. I have a dc and love the way it looks now!

2008_CrewMax · 04-28-2008, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by 808toyrundra

I just swapped my sport mirrors with my stepfathers' tow mirrors. Piece of cake. The only thing that I think doesn't work is the defrost. The power works and the lights/blinkers work fine. I have a dc and love the way it looks now!

it is wired for it .. probably just doesnt work SUPER well

Fro-Z · 04-28-2008, 07:25 PM

ok. I popped the mirror cover off to look at the wiring harness. I have a pic but can't post it right now. The wiring harness only has three wires running to the mirror. Red, green and black. I'm assuming that is ground and a wire for each mirror control motor. That leaves no connection for the turn signal on the mirror. Toyota parts says its a whole differeent wiring harness but I don't buy that. Either way, of seems a little short sighted not to match harnesses or prewire for all mirrors, especially on such a well designed truck.

I miss the tow mirrors that I had on my dodge and it looks like I'm outta luck here unless I want inoperable lights (and maybe mirror control too)

SybErkRimInAL · 04-28-2008, 07:41 PM

I would of thought they'd all be prewired for any type of mirror but I guess not. I have an SR5 that came with the regular heated mirrors and swapped them for tow mirrors with no problems, lights work and everything.

2008_CrewMax · 04-29-2008, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by SybErkRimInAL

I would of thought they'd all be prewired for any type of mirror but I guess not. I have an SR5 that came with the regular heated mirrors and swapped them for tow mirrors with no problems, lights work and everything.

that is the one thing that is not pre-wired on tundra grade trucks (and i guess the mpg calculator) .. i swapped mine out for tow mirrors and signals and everything work fine

jtbmoore · 04-29-2008, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by 2008_CrewMax

that is the one thing that is not pre-wired on tundra grade trucks (and i guess the mpg calculator) .. i swapped mine out for tow mirrors and signals and everything work fine

I have a tundra grade and I swapped the mirrors and everything works.

2008_CrewMax · 04-29-2008, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by jtbmoore

I have a tundra grade and I swapped the mirrors and everything works.

i meant with non heated/power mirrors

ramoine · 04-29-2008, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by 2008_CrewMax

well shit i took my standard off last night .. when my tow mirrors come in friday, ill take some pics of installing and de-installing them for you!

Pics ! Pics ! Pics !

08CREWMAXX · 04-29-2008, 07:51 AM

so i have the crew max w/ power standard mirror plus defrost i should have all options working when i change to the power towing ones right

ramoine · 04-29-2008, 07:52 AM

From what I've read you should be good to go !

08CREWMAXX · 04-29-2008, 07:53 AM

awsome got to find me some tow mirror

ramoine · 04-29-2008, 08:14 AM

Try here Tow Mirrors for Sale

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SybErkRimInAL Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Palm Springs, CA Posts: 1,211	I would of thought they'd all be prewired for any type of mirror but I guess not. I have an SR5 that came with the regular heated mirrors and swapped them for tow mirrors with no problems, lights work and everything. __________________ Black 08 CM Post purchase Mods/Upgrades (click on item to view pic) 4-piece Billet Grille AFE CAI Borla Dual Catback Projection Halo Headlights

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04-26-2008, 03:07 PM	#17 (permalink)
Fro-Z Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 7	Just picked up my dbl cab 5.7 yesterday... nice truck. The dealership said that putting tow mirrors on it was a 'no go' because the wiring harness was not similar... different pins or something. I'm finding that hard to believe. My truck does not have the heated icon on the mirrors, nor a rear defrost. I really want the tow mirrors on this truck, even if the lights aren't operable (heck I can probably wire those in). Just want to know if this is going to work or not before I order them.

04-28-2008, 07:25 PM	#21 (permalink)
Fro-Z Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 7	ok. I popped the mirror cover off to look at the wiring harness. I have a pic but can't post it right now. The wiring harness only has three wires running to the mirror. Red, green and black. I'm assuming that is ground and a wire for each mirror control motor. That leaves no connection for the turn signal on the mirror. Toyota parts says its a whole differeent wiring harness but I don't buy that. Either way, of seems a little short sighted not to match harnesses or prewire for all mirrors, especially on such a well designed truck. I miss the tow mirrors that I had on my dodge and it looks like I'm outta luck here unless I want inoperable lights (and maybe mirror control too)

04-29-2008, 08:14 AM	#30 (permalink)
ramoine Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntington,Indiana Posts: 3,219	Try here Tow Mirrors for Sale __________________ 2008 Crewmax X-SP carbon Fiber Dash kit 20" JTI Rims BFG AT KO 285/55/20 AFE C.A.I w/ Dry Pro filter and the AFE Mod Blacked out Headlight Mod. Flo~Pro muffler #744 Toytec 3" front , 1" rear blocks and Diff. lowering kit

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