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jtbmoore · 04-18-2008, 04:52 PM

Anyone know of a good thread that has instructions on swapping standard mirrors with tow mirrors?

SybErkRimInAL · 04-18-2008, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by jtbmoore

Anyone know of a good thread that has instructions on swapping standard mirrors with tow mirrors?

There is but i'd rather give you instructions here instead of looking for it. I just did this about a month ago, easiest "mod" to date.

1. remove screws from door handle. One is located under the felt piece of fabric in the arm rest. The other is behind the black plastic cap behind the actual door handle that you open to release the door. Once those two screws are out, just start popping out the door panel from the bottom up. There is a black plastic clip close to where the mirror goes that will be difficult to pop out. Take a small phillups and push in the center of the clip and it should release easily.
2. Once all the clips are out, just let the door panel hang there, it'll be okay, no need to disconnect all the wires.

3. remove that small triangular piece of plastic right where the mirror goes.

4. using a 10mm socket, or nut driver, remove the 3 nuts that hold the mirror in place. Be very careful not to drop the nuts into the door.

5. there is a small plastic clip that holds the mirror in place once you remove the nuts. I'm not sure how exactly to take this out so you can re use it, so I just broke it off. It's only there in case the 3 nuts somehow become loose and will hold your mirror in place if this happens. I dont see how in the world that scenario would ever happen.

6. disconnect the wire harness for your mirrors, pop in your new mirrors, connect them then reverse the process. Vua' la.

I was done in less than 30 minutes doing it myself.

nastyn8 · 04-18-2008, 06:21 PM

Also just a note, if you currently have heated mirrors the tow mirros will be fully functional, if not the power adjust portion will still work but the lights will not light up

jtbmoore · 04-21-2008, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by nastyn8

Also just a note, if you currently have heated mirrors the tow mirros will be fully functional, if not the power adjust portion will still work but the lights will not light up

My mirrors have the heat icon on them but I don't have a switch for them. I assume the mirror are cabable of heat but mine did not come wired for it.

nastyn8 · 04-21-2008, 09:51 AM

Is your's a Crew Max? If it is the rear window defrost button operates both.

jtbmoore · 04-21-2008, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by nastyn8

Is your's a Crew Max? If it is the rear window defrost button operates both.

No double cab

SybErkRimInAL · 04-21-2008, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by jtbmoore

No double cab

It turns on automatically when you put on the defrost.

2008_CrewMax · 04-21-2008, 07:39 PM

im working on getting towing mirrors .. stoked!

jtbmoore · 04-23-2008, 12:41 PM

Swapped my mirrors yesterday. Piece of cake. I got lucky, traded straight up.

ramoine · 04-23-2008, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 2008_CrewMax

im working on getting towing mirrors .. stoked!

Can take some pics of the install when you do it ?
Thanks , Bill

2008_CrewMax · 04-23-2008, 01:19 PM

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!

ramoine · 04-23-2008, 01:21 PM

LOL , thanks I can't wiat to see the De-installing pics !

2008_CrewMax · 04-23-2008, 01:40 PM

its the easiest de-install .. ill have them up by the weekend.

ramoine · 04-23-2008, 01:45 PM

Look forward to seeing the pics , sir !

Detonate · 04-23-2008, 02:24 PM

Where are you guys getting your tow mirrors from?

I'm thinking about swapping mine out as well.

04-18-2008, 04:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
jtbmoore Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 50	Tow Mirror Swap Anyone know of a good thread that has instructions on swapping standard mirrors with tow mirrors?

04-21-2008, 07:39 PM	#8 (permalink)
2008_CrewMax Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,685	im working on getting towing mirrors .. stoked! __________________ White CrewMax 5.7L <---- Thats All That Matters lift + tires + wheels + stereo + go fast mods + tint + tinted tail lights (you're jealous)

04-23-2008, 01:19 PM	#11 (permalink)
2008_CrewMax Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,685	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! __________________ White CrewMax 5.7L <---- Thats All That Matters lift + tires + wheels + stereo + go fast mods + tint + tinted tail lights (you're jealous)

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ramoine Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntington,Indiana Posts: 3,219	LOL , thanks I can't wiat to see the De-installing pics ! __________________ 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

04-23-2008, 01:40 PM	#13 (permalink)
2008_CrewMax Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,685	its the easiest de-install .. ill have them up by the weekend. __________________ White CrewMax 5.7L <---- Thats All That Matters lift + tires + wheels + stereo + go fast mods + tint + tinted tail lights (you're jealous)

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04-18-2008, 06:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
nastyn8 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 15	Also just a note, if you currently have heated mirrors the tow mirros will be fully functional, if not the power adjust portion will still work but the lights will not light up

04-21-2008, 09:51 AM	#5 (permalink)
nastyn8 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 15	Is your's a Crew Max? If it is the rear window defrost button operates both.

04-23-2008, 12:41 PM	#9 (permalink)
jtbmoore Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 50	Swapped my mirrors yesterday. Piece of cake. I got lucky, traded straight up.

04-23-2008, 01:45 PM	#14 (permalink)
ramoine Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntington,Indiana Posts: 3,219	Look forward to seeing the pics , sir ! __________________ 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

04-23-2008, 02:24 PM	#15 (permalink)
Detonate Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 54	Where are you guys getting your tow mirrors from? I'm thinking about swapping mine out as well.

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