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Old Jan 21, 2013 | 09:03 PM
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Ok, thanks. I was actually hoping for a pic from a little further away to see the overall truck with the expy mirrors but it's no biggie, I just want to see behind me better and I do pull an 6x8 trailer sometimes, those should do it.
Like this? I can snap some more tomorrow if you want. I pull my 6x12 trailer pretty much every weekend in the spring/summer/fall and these are far better then the tiny stock mirrors. I originally wanted to fabricate some super duty mirrors, but this was much easier and they achieved the better visibility I wanted.



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Old Jan 21, 2013 | 10:11 PM
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What year Expy are those from?
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Old Jan 21, 2013 | 10:14 PM
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And where did you get them? Im interested in getting some now
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Old Jan 22, 2013 | 08:12 AM
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What year Expy are those from?
Here's a set like the ones he has...For 2003 to 2004 and $157.03 for each side.

http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/de...?apwcid=nextag

I found them on Nextag... In the search box at the top, Type in Ford Expedition.
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Old Jan 22, 2013 | 09:46 AM
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Originally Posted by CaveRun_KY
Here's a set like the ones he has...For 2003 to 2004 and $157.03 for each side.

http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/de...?apwcid=nextag

I found them on Nextag... In the search box at the top, Type in Ford Expedition.
Great! Thanks! Hi ho, hi ho, it's off to eBay I go!!
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Old Jan 22, 2013 | 10:22 AM
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Great! Thanks! Hi ho, hi ho, it's off to eBay I go!!
You're welcome!

Wow!... I didn't know it until I clicked on the link again that those mirrors are ''heated'' and have the ''puddle lights''!... So for mirrors that are power, has turn signals, heated & has the puddle lights, Those are nice mirrors!

I wish the ones in the link on page 1 that I posted of the ones I'm ordering had the puddle lights!.. But I may be able to add that later!.. I have a link saved on where to get them!
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Old Jan 22, 2013 | 04:41 PM
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Yep, they are from an '03/'04. I bought mine from eBay, and they are also Kool Vue.

Keep in mind, that wiring harness is different, so you will need to wire everything. I tapped the puddle lights into the door lights, that was pretty simple. Motor controls are simple, I just got 2 extra mirror plug ends from the junk yard and sliced those wires. You could cut the ones on the stock mirrors, or just splice right into the wire in the door.

I did not hook up the heat function. I wanted to put that on a switch, but I just never got around to it. You'll be on your own for that. I should have snapped some pictures and did a write up. There are a few wires from the expy mirrors that I didn't use. I honestly hate wiring, but this wasn't too bad.

Stock Mirror Harness Vs Expy.



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Old Jan 22, 2013 | 04:48 PM
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I'm thinking on getting some of those too, but I want some with the power adjust like what's on mine. Heated would be good but I don't have that switch either. wtf is a puddle light? I saw some with the turn signals built in.
The part I'm worried about is taking the door panels off. That has never gone well anytime i've done it on other cars/trucks.
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Old Jan 22, 2013 | 05:25 PM
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Well luckily our trucks dont have a stupid push pins that alot of other cars have. I too, feared removing the door panel, but its quite easy. Take out the screws, unplug everything then lift upward then outward.
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Old Jan 22, 2013 | 09:54 PM
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Originally Posted by ltcslick
I'm thinking on getting some of those too, but I want some with the power adjust like what's on mine. Heated would be good but I don't have that switch either. wtf is a puddle light? I saw some with the turn signals built in.
The part I'm worried about is taking the door panels off. That has never gone well anytime i've done it on other cars/trucks.
A puddle light is a clear exterior light under the mirrors that lights up the ground (or puddles).

Like DHGFX4 mentioned, the door panels are really easy to get off on these trucks.
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