1A Auto Parts 08 Style Tow Mirrors -- Review and Installation (pic heavy)

[BKOESTER26]

thanks

 

[ODAWG714]

Got mine from A1 today. 30min install and excellent quality. Thanks A1!

 

[Mdub707]

Item 1AMRP00611

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1AMRP01095 looks like the same setup but with the side marker already tinted lightly? Maybe Tony can clarify.


Mike, as always, excellent write up. Always nice seeing pictures of your truck. How do you not show that thing off more!!!oke:

Thanks Steve! Never really considered doing a full write up, but that might be a cool way for me to document everything that's been done.

Not sure there's enough bandwidth for a write up of that caliber...

 

[1ATony]

1AMRP01095 looks like the same setup but with the side marker already tinted lightly? Maybe Tony can clarify.


Mike, as always, excellent write up. Always nice seeing pictures of your truck. How do you not show that thing off more!!!oke:



Not sure there's enough bandwidth for a write up of that caliber...

Yes this part number 1AMRP01095 has a lightly tinted side marker on it.

Tony

 

[1ATony]

Got mine from A1 today. 30min install and excellent quality. Thanks A1!

Thank you,

Tony

 

[Snake]

1AMRP01095 looks like the same setup but with the side marker already tinted lightly? Maybe Tony can clarify.

Yes this part number 1AMRP01095 has a lightly tinted side marker on it.

Tony

Thanks Tony!

Mike, as always, excellent write up. Always nice seeing pictures of your truck.

Thanks Mike!

How do you not show that thing off more!!!oke:

I'm always embarrassed by how dirty it is. LOL LOL

Not sure there's enough bandwidth for a write up of that caliber...

Translation: ask me for the time, and I'll tell you how to build a watch. LOL

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[TyCorr]

I am still overly happy with mine. The view is astonishing. Pisses all over the tow mirrors on Chevy and obviously dodge.

 

[Yellow1000]

Sub'd for info later.


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[ODAWG714]

Snake where did you apply the epoxy to?

 

[Slate]

Hey do you guys know where I can buy just the double sided tape for the mirror? Or is that not a necessary piece to put on?

 

[Snake]

Snake where did you apply the epoxy to?

I put a drop or two on each tab and a 2-3" long bead on the bottom of the mirror. I'll post a pic later today.

Hey do you guys know where I can buy just the double sided tape for the mirror? Or is that not a necessary piece to put on?

The double sided tape can be bought at NAPA, AutoZone, etc
Personally, I'd use glue if the caps fit loosely. Tape will loose its effectiveness more quickly and I'd hate to find out that the tape failed when I watch the mirror cap go skidding down the road. But is the glue or tape necessary? Only if the cap doesn't fit snugly. My passenger side mirror was ok but I applied some glue anyway.

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[ODAWG714]

That's actually a good idea. Home Depot

 

[Snake]

Here's where I applied the Loctite Flexible Adhesive. IMO, the important spot is the red circle since it's one of the first sections of the cap to move.

Again, I used very little of the adhesive. One thin bead was it.

 

[Snake]

Before someone asks, apply the adhesive to the INSIDE of the mirror cap. LOL

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[Mdub707]

Before someone asks, apply the adhesive to the INSIDE of the mirror cap. LOL

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Too late!














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[Snake]

LOL

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[ODAWG714]

Snake thx for the input. I applied the same stuff works great

 

[Snake]

Glad I could help out

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[MorganY]

Excellent job Snake! They should pay you. I wonder how many people have bought these after your write up. 08's have never been in my plans until now...because they are almost $1500 out the door list from ford. I have a set in my shopping cart now. Game on!

 

[Snake]

Glad I could help! Just passing along a good deal for good parts. And showing how easy the install is (I thought it was much more involved, especially the wiring).

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