Cummins Conversion & Dodge Mirror Upgrade to a GM truck
I posted this in the Towing section but figured this might go over better on this page....
Just wondering what most people are doing for towing mirrors for there 88-98 Chevy's/GMC's. Reason being I was looking for a long time without finding a mirrow that would work for hauling my 102" wide Cargo Trailer other than the 1970's style bolt on West Coast mirror look...no thank you!!!!
What I found out was that the 1999-2002 Dodge towing mirrors body lines match perfectly to our CK style doors! After hours of trying to figure out how to bolt them up and now putting them on 4 different trucks! I have made a kit that is almost a complete bolt on but does require some mild drilling of 3- 1/4" holes.
Here is my question...I have found a source right from Dodge for these Mirrors at $250 per pair and I figure the mounting brackets/ hole drilling jig and instructions would be worth $300.
For an actually factory towing mirror would this be worth it? I have seen the CIPA mirrors and have used them and personally like the visability of these Dodge Units better!
What do you all think??? worth it to guys or no. I could also just supply a kit and have people buy there own off of e-bay.
Thanks...RyanB
Here is an atatchment of them on my brothers 89
I also have other pictures I will post for you tomorrow of them on my Dually
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Pictures of my Major Conversion + Dodge Towing Mirrors
Here are a few other pictures of the mirrors on two different trucks. What do you all think???? What I would do would be supply the bracketry, drilling/cutting pattern and detailed instructions and I could either source the mirrors or the buyer could...I would charge $50 for the bracketry and the mirrors can be purchased from $150-$300 on E-bay. Here are the pictures...the body lines match perfectly and so do the moulding lines and it takes only about 1 hour to put them on start to finish.
Thanks...Ryan
Are these the Manual versions?
a set on E-Bay is buy it now for about 189.
Edit: snips from an auction page:
Part # 82206157
Up for bids is a set of Brand New Mopar Manual Trailer Tow Mirrors. This set will fit 1994 to 2002 model Dodge Ram 2500 & 3500 and 1994 to 2001 Dodge Ram 1500. They will not fit 2002 Dodge Ram 1500. These are manually adjustable mirrors and do not have heat for defrosting.
MOPAR DOES NOT OFFER AND DOES NOT PLAN TO OFFER POWER
Do they have electric versions? ( Answered my own question - E-gag auction number http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Dodge...06039854QQrdZ1 )
any serious clearance issues - looks like they really hang out there...
Great fit. Looks like a really nice conversion.
Mopar Part-No. 82206157.