Has anyone found a round bubble mirror that works for passenger side of there fj40?

[mr_manny]

Now that I am driving mine on a regular basis, something a bit more functional would be appreciated...

haven't found a stick-on, with right mirror diameter (either too small/big).

thanks,
manny

 

[Landpimp]

I found one(forget where) that fit just great on my 82 fj40, which uses the same mirror as 76?+

 

[mr_manny]

pic of stock mirror...still available from toyota (only passenger side).
manny

 

[rgentry]

I wonder if you could get a convex mirror cut to replace
the glass on the existing mirror housing? From time to time
I have seen convex versions of the older mirror head for
sale.

 

[TonkaC]

If you got one that is a little larger you could take it to a glass shop. They should be able to cut a bit of it off for you.

 

[woody]

check at a truck stop, many of them will have a large assortment of mirrors...

 

[camcruiser13]

got rounds mirrors at checker same size and they screw right on to the stock location can get pics if you need, they work great cuz i can see more and what my tires are going over, no blind spots (not that fj40 has any in the first place) i think i paid 8-12 dollars a peice. very happy

 

[66fj40x2]

check at a truck stop, many of them will have a large assortment of mirrors...

Ditto, ~$12 for a 4" convex mirror and it bolted right up to my early mirror arms, fairly stout too, doesn't bounce around in the wind. I have 'em on both sides.

 

[mr_manny]

Found a solution for that all so common fj40 blind spot...

I ordered a matching pair of slightly smaller 5" round black mirrors, flat and convex (from the site previously posted).

The first thing that caught my eye, was that these mirrors utilize bolts for mounting (stock mirrors have build-in studs).

I picked up a pair of 2" long combination 5/16th studs from the local hardware store (fine and standard threads on each stud). Rather then taping the Toyota arms for 5/16ths, I cut metric threads over the fine threads ( I believe they where 8mmx1.25).

no more blind spot

I don't remember what I paid for these original Toyota mirrors, but the quality of these black mirrors are very good for $8 (each).

manny

 

[mr_manny]

two base pics...

thanks again for your replies,
manny

 

[FishNinJay]

I wonder if you could get a convex mirror cut to replace
the glass on the existing mirror housing? From time to time
I have seen convex versions of the older mirror head for
sale.

This mirror is useless.. completely blocked by my roll bar.
As this is soon to be my DD, I'd like to get some kind of convex mirror for both sides. Round or rectangles are fine.

Can this mirror mounting tubing be bent? It's expensive, so I'm just asking before I try it, and ruin it.

I'd rather not mount on my door. I like this windshield mount. I don't anticipate dropping my windshield forward ever. I may try swinging this passenger-side mirror forward and inward to view it thru the front glass. And replace with a convex, but that arrangement would block hood opening.

Any better options out there? I thought Mr. Bursu from Indonesia had a solution. Any pics? Much thanks...

 

[bursabaju]

One of the best 40 Series

This is one of the best 40 Series...

Congratulation Mr. ARC1

 

[skidplate]

I've always just used these, a couple of bucks any where, good enough for me.

 

[kurtnkegger]

I replaced my side mirrors with some from Cruiser Corps (dentdepot on ebay). they were inexpensive, but decent. flat on one, and convex on the other. Plastic mounts, but that's what I had before. These were the square mirrors, don't know if they have the round ones.

 

[Plowboy]

Bought a convex mirror at Oreilies. Was designed to clamp on a pole, but had a knob on the mirror. Fit perfectly on the stock door mirror bracket. Have one on driver and passenger side.

 

[cumminscruiser]

Rear view mirror

Here is mine

 

[pappy]

My mirrors look like yours only a bit different. My roll cage and doors don't block visibility. I run convex mirrors on both sides and love 'em. The arms came from CCOT. This is what I have.

Mirror Head <- this is a link.

This mirror is useless.. completely blocked by my roll bar.
As this is soon to be my DD, I'd like to get some kind of convex mirror for both sides. Round or rectangles are fine.

 

[77TLCFJ40]

Advance Auto sells a 5" round plastic convex mirror with the correct size bolt with the round head to fit the pre '77 hinge mount arms. I think they are grey or black.

 

[brooklyn]

SOR

I bought a round convex mirror from SOR and it works great (Specter Off-Road, Inc. Land Cruiser Parts and Accessories). Took care of the blind spot.

 

[DSRTRDR]

what is wrong with turning my head to look

still the best and most reliable method