Turn signals in mirrors

chromehound · Jun 20, 2011

Just wondering if anyone had ever tried putting some kind of turn signal light into the power mirrors on the OBS. I'd like it on the front side but the end would be ok and I'd like to try to recess it somewhat or maybe use small LEDs. I plan on getting a junk mirror to play with from the junkyard but if someones already tried and found that there just isin't room then that may change things.

Diesel_Brad · Jun 20, 2011

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Bruno2 · Jun 20, 2011

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chromehound · Jun 20, 2011

Am I to take it that this is going to be a PITA?

Yodersstrokin96 · Jun 21, 2011

i think its all about finding the right light to use then as long as you have patients to make it work it shouldnt be to hard i still trying to find a light i like for mine

chromehound · Jun 21, 2011

I have a light that I'm thinking will work great but am kicking myself for throwing out my old mirrors a couple months back. I'm not real concerned with the outside of the light so long as it's flatish but I'm wondering about space inside and how I'm going to wire it in. Still thinking on some sort of small 3-4" long LED bar vs a 1x3" flat light. Just need to get to the junkyard and see if they have any obs stuff or if like normal I have to source stuff outside of town a ways.

BTW: what type of mirrors are on your truck? They look almost like a Chevy type.

Tom S · Jun 21, 2011

http://www.muthco.com/products/wide-angle-signal-mirror/

Just an idea but muth is one of the main companies that do signal mirrors. I have also seen kits to add a signal behind your factory mirror.

chromehound · Jun 21, 2011

Thanks for the link. I'm not really wanting it for me but for everyone else to see, but the bottom pic would be along the lines of what I'm looking at.

Yodersstrokin96 · Jun 21, 2011

chromehound said:
I have a light that I'm thinking will work great but am kicking myself for throwing out my old mirrors a couple months back. I'm not real concerned with the outside of the light so long as it's flatish but I'm wondering about space inside and how I'm going to wire it in. Still thinking on some sort of small 3-4" long LED bar vs a 1x3" flat light. Just need to get to the junkyard and see if they have any obs stuff or if like normal I have to source stuff outside of town a ways.

BTW: what type of mirrors are on your truck? They look almost like a Chevy type.

my mirrors are the stock power ones with LMC slide overs for towing, you can see better here and i want to put lights in the case it would be easier since i can take them on and off easier

chromehound · Jun 21, 2011

Ok I was wondering if they were slide overs but they looked like one piece mirrors. Never thought of putting them in tow add-ons.

Got back from the junkyard and no mirrors but when they have them they want $45 each, I'm 99% sure I paid less than that for the new ones I got, but the trip wasn't a total waste I ended up with an overhead aluminum shelf for $20. Hopefully gonna strip it down and strighten the hangers out this weekend.

Yodersstrokin96 · Jun 21, 2011

i got one of those shelfs two mirrors, and some ranger parts for like 55 bucks at the junkyard lol

chromehound · Jun 22, 2011

Gotta love junkyards - and the ones that usually don't deal in the big 3 are the best for price. :thumbup:

gnxtc2 · Jun 22, 2011

FYI - Turn signal mirrors came factory on the Bronco. MY friend had them on his black (monotone) Bronco.

Billy T.
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chromehound · Jun 22, 2011

In the same years as the trucks? Huh, never seen one with any factory signal mirrors.

Yodersstrokin96 · Jun 23, 2011

yup i have seen them i know a buddy that has them off a bronco on his truck

gnxtc2 · Jun 23, 2011

chromehound said:
In the same years as the trucks? Huh, never seen one with any factory signal mirrors.

Yes. The turn signal is integraded in the glass of the power mirror.

Billy T.
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chromehound · Jun 23, 2011

Thats the thing I keep running into with aftermarket kits - the signal is in/on the glass. I want something on the other side for other people to see. I'm all about making my truck more visiable even if it ends up looking like a christmas tree.

gnxtc2 · Jun 24, 2011

Then look into installing a flat type light on the side of the fender/mirror. Check out the BMWs or the medium duty Int'l and Freightliner trucks.

Billy T.
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DieselFreak92 · Jun 24, 2011

Garrett (weareweird69) has done it...

chromehound · Jun 24, 2011

Yeah I've got some flater lights in the shop but I need to decide on the style and if I want them on the mirrors or if I get the towing extensions and mount them there.
Basically something like a predicesor to what the F150/SD trucks have minus the part on the glass and not part of the mirror housing since I don't think there is room inside the obs mirrors.

I'd thought about putting this style on the end of the mirror but I'm not sure if I'd like the extra light at night flashing in the cab.

http://www.tractorsupply.com/traile...ghts/blazer-sealed-marker-light-amber-1650159