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

[JMart]

Truck is badass.

I wonder how hard it would be to upgrade to power folding mirrors?

 

[Lang]

Thanks for the great write up! Do 99-04 have to trim some plastic? Thought I read that somewhere

 

[TyCorr]

Truck is badass.

I wonder how hard it would be to upgrade to power folding mirrors?

A switch and two or three wires depending on where you grab voltage from.

 

[TyCorr]

Thanks for the great write up! Do 99-04 have to trim some plastic? Thought I read that somewhere

No. I posted in your thread. Seriously, swap them out, plug them in, and go. Unless you want increased functionality over just the moveable glass.

 

[sootie]

Thanks man! The mirrors were less than $400 for the pair.....somewhere between $350 and $450 (can't remember exactly). Painting the mirror caps and tinting the marker covers was another $60. And this is a mod that's well worth the money and time!


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can you give some info on how your lights were tinted? they looks awesome.

 

[Snake]

can you give some info on how your lights were tinted? they looks awesome.

Thanks! Several light coats of black auto paint until the desired tint level was obtained. Then a few coats of clear auto paint followed by a little wet sanding.

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[sootie]

Thanks! Several light coats of black auto paint until the desired tint level was obtained. Then a few coats of clear auto paint followed by a little wet sanding.

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Good Info-i just realized the light started out as clear and i dont think i can buy them separately

 

[Snake]

Send 'em my way and I'll have my guy do them.

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[Joshbaker]

Man those look awesome. Now I gotta add another thing to the "list".

 

[UpstateDieselGuy]

I'm thinking about getting back into an older Super Duty, and after having an '11 with newer mirrors, they would be a must. I liked the power folding feature which allowed me to back into my garage like nothing.

Chris

 

[Lang]

Like to add:
MUCH easier to do with window up and door panel off. When you run plug back through your door you can put your arm in and grab it.

 

[Snake]

Good point! I tied some fishing line to the mirror connector when I removed the old mirrors. Then used it to pull the new connector through the door panel.

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[onebadcoastie]

Mike, you gotta stop with these intricate write ups...nobody will ever read anyone else's write ups. lmao :toast:

 

[Snake]

It always pisses me off when I'm half-way into an install and the directions miss something important. I just tried to keep everyone like me from getting pissed off. LOL LOL

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[TheReelMuhcoy]

Snake,
Excellent write up! :toast:

I told my business partner about these mirrors since he was looking to get a set. The skeptic that he is, he FINALLY bought them under the agreement that I would buy them from him if he were disappointed. End result, I did not get my mirros!!!! DAMN! He was VERY impressed with the quality and sturdiness of them. Here is some pictures of them on his KR F-250.

These mirrors are a STEAL! excellent product!

 

[TheReelMuhcoy]

Oh, a post thought! Buy them while they're cheap, KoolView upped their prices on their 08+ mirrors not too long ago to about $350 EACH! and they are not even pre-wired to fit our trucks like these 1A's are...

 

[1ATony]

Just wanted to thank everyone for checking us out, it's appreciated.

Tony

 

[Snake]

I'm still really happy with these, and definitely recommend 1A Auto for anyone looking for 08 style mirrors. The only thing I can add to this write up is to encourage folks to check the fit of the mirror caps. Mine weren't as snug as I'd like so I used some Loctite Flexible Adhesive to keep them in place. It's like high grade rubber cement -- don't go overboard with it and you can still get the caps off if needed.

 

[BKOESTER26]

whats the item number on these for 1a?

 

[Snake]

whats the item number on these for 1a?

Item 1AMRP00611

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