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Old Apr 5, 2012 | 07:46 AM
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Has anyone attempted to take side mirrors from the newer trucks or vans and put them on 97-03 F150's? And is it possible?
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Old Apr 5, 2012 | 11:47 AM
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Lots of modding to make them fit properly.
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Old Apr 5, 2012 | 12:10 PM
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If you are wanting super duty style tow mirrors I would recommend picking up a set of the F150 tow mirrors on ebay. They bolt right up an look good.
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Old Apr 5, 2012 | 12:13 PM
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One member on here got the newer F150 towing mirrors to fit on his crew cab
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Old Apr 6, 2012 | 07:37 AM
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Sweet mirror!! does he have a step by step or how he did it?
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Old Apr 6, 2012 | 07:41 AM
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I agree the tow mirrors do look good i will be getting a set myself
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Old Apr 6, 2012 | 12:03 PM
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No, I dont remember who the guy was that posted it either, otherwise I would say just ask him. I think he just cut off the plastic to get it to fit and you have to cut a new hole for the mounting bolts and get the wires in the right order to fit the new connector.
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Old Apr 6, 2012 | 12:08 PM
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Do the eBay tow mirrors fit as tight as the factory ones? Rattle? Really want a set, but if they rattled it would drive me insane!
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Old Apr 6, 2012 | 06:54 PM
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I don't notice any rattle with mine. They do shake a little but thats expected with something hanging out that far.

Here is how mine fit up


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Old Apr 6, 2012 | 07:22 PM
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And those extend, if I'm not mistaken. Thin rubber strips (adhesive on one side) might do the trick. Getting those aftermarket ones on Ebay is a lot easier than modding the new mirror assembly for the '97-'03 plugs in the doors.
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