1996 Mirror Swap

TylerPuterbaugh7 · Feb 8, 2015

Hey guys! I just recently purchased my first truck. a 1996 F250 with a 7.3 in it. I was wondering if any of you would happen to know how to swap the mirrors to the new style? and which mirrors would be best for it. trying to stay away from dodge.

Diesel_Brad · Feb 8, 2015

By new style you mean those huge plastic ones that require welding?

TylerPuterbaugh7 · Feb 8, 2015

Any tow mirrors yes. I wanna know if theu actually work well and fit if you weld the piece in.

gnxtc2 · Feb 8, 2015

Which mirrors do you have on the truck now? Power, gooseneck or the triangle bracket ones?

Billy T.
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TylerPuterbaugh7 · Feb 8, 2015

It has power mirrors right now

gnxtc2 · Feb 9, 2015

IMHO the Ford gooseneck ones are the best looking for these trucks.

Since you have power mirrors, the top two holes of the gooseneck mirror match up. You just have to drill two holes for the lower brackets.

My truck came with power mirrors and swap over to the gooseneck ones. I flip out the mirrors when I tow my trailer.

Billy T.
[email protected]

Diesel_Brad · Feb 9, 2015

gnxtc2 said:
IMHO the Ford gooseneck ones are the best looking for these trucks.

Since you have power mirrors, the top two holes of the gooseneck mirror match up. You just have to drill two holes for the lower brackets.

My truck came with power mirrors and swap over to the gooseneck ones. I flip out the mirrors when I tow my trailer.

Billy T.
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I agree with Billy. The look the best and work the best

DieselFreak92 · Feb 9, 2015

I also think the 4 post mirrors are the best and look the best. Super duty mirrors look like $H1T. Chevy mirrors don't like half bad but I believe are still too big and bulky.

ncollins64 · Feb 9, 2015

I love the look of that black obs. Where can one buy the gooseneck mirrors at? Aftermarket?

powerstrokinfirefighter · Feb 9, 2015

ncollins64 said:
I love the look of that black obs. Where can one buy the gooseneck mirrors at? Aftermarket?

This, I'd like to put these on my truck as well.

TylerPuterbaugh7 · Feb 9, 2015

We are gonna put the gooseneck ones on. They're the perfect thing for hauling our race trailer! Thanks guys!

old96stroker · Feb 9, 2015

When I had my 96 I believe I got them at lmc truck, maybe try jc Whitney also.

gnxtc2 · Feb 9, 2015

Thanks

I got the mirrors from Ford, they're a kit. I have the part numbers somewhere.

Billy T.
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jeremiahmercier · Feb 9, 2015

Definitely get from Ford, people have had issues with the bracketry on the aftermarket one's matching to the contour of the body lines...

Billy, I hate it when you post pics of your truck, too many things I need to do, but my hole end result is exactly how yours looks, but I'm thinking maybe repainting with a metallic black

idshred · Feb 9, 2015

You guys are all nuts! The only place mirrors like that belong is on a semi!

jeremiahmercier · Feb 9, 2015

jeremiahmercier · Feb 9, 2015

Just did the headlights this weekend, what y'all think?

jeremiahmercier · Feb 9, 2015

And I too love the gooseneck mirrors

Diesel_Brad · Feb 9, 2015

I loved my gooseneck mirrors. ERA correct and you can actually SEE behind you
If you can't find New FORD one, then look around for USED ones, but make sure yoou get the gasket for the top and neoprene washers for the 2 lower mounting points.
LMC is pure CRAP
Putting the new plastic mirrors on these trucks is like putting 20" wheels on

PSD-BLACK-CLOUD · Feb 9, 2015

Diesel_Brad said:
I loved my gooseneck mirrors. ERA correct and you can actually SEE behind you
If you can't find New FORD one, then look around for USED ones, but make sure yoou get the gasket for the top and neoprene washers for the 2 lower mounting points.
LMC is pure CRAP
Putting the new plastic mirrors on these trucks is like putting 20" wheels on