OEM Mirrors won't stay in position

[AutaviaFJ40]

anyone have any tips or tricks to keep the OEM mirrors locked in position?
Im ready to pay the piper for the Racer Euro Mirrors:

OEM Euro Spec Land Cruiser FJ40 Mirrors with Arms - Set of 2

For those who want the best, this is a set of the legendary Euro spec mirrors for Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40. Consists of 2 mirrors and 2 arms. This is the real thing. Guaranteed genuine Toyota OEM. Incomparable in quality to aftermarket copies, and a significant upgrade to the stock gray plastic...

www.cityracerllc.com

But while I wait for more to show up, any tips on keeping these in position for longer than 15 minutes?

 

[cbmontgo]

Mine don't budge. Are yours OEM?

 

[AutaviaFJ40]

Mine don't budge. Are yours OEM?

Mine move after time, mostly after driving at highway speed. They are tight, but I have to readjust weekly.
I think they are OEM...do yours look the same? or do you have the earlier round mirrors?

 

[GA Architect]

Install a small exterior tooth lock washer between the mirror and mounting ball.

 

[cbmontgo]

Mine move after time, mostly after driving at highway speed. They are tight, but I have to readjust weekly.
I think they are OEM...do yours look the same? or do you have the earlier round mirrors?

My '83 has those mirrors. Those look OEM, but it is hard to tell. There are a lot of aftermarket ones that aren't as well-sorted.

 

[AutaviaFJ40]

Looks like aftermarket based on this image...same SW imprint.

Toyota or Aftermarket Replacement Mirrors Series 40 & 45

Mirror Heads & Arms - FJ40 Mirrors for all Years - These Aftermarket Mirrors are like OEM at 1/4 the price. Caution: Be careful snapping mirror heads onto mirror arms not to break glass, especially during Cold Weather. Pry apart mirror head ball slot to allow arm ball to easily insert into back...

www.coolcruisers.com

 

[Living in the Past]

I would try popping the mirror off the arm and cover the ball on the arm with either Teflon or electrical tape. Option B would be to trim the back to the mirror. The spot where the pinch half's are touching. Or a combo of both. In the long run will probably need new mirror heads.

 

[AutaviaFJ40]

I would try popping the mirror off the arm and cover the ball on the arm with either Teflon or electrical tape. Option B would be to trim the back to the mirror. The spot where the pinch half's are touching. Or a combo of both. In the long run will probably need new mirror heads.

I thought about that this weekend, but I couldn't get the ball to pop out of the socket and I was afraid Id break the glass. Ill try again.

 

[Living in the Past]

I have used fat straight screw drives above and below. Another option would be to something rigid on the face and use clamps on the back just outside the area pinch area on the back. Still a chance the mirror will crack. I would try it on the passenger side first. If it works to remove mover to the driver side. That way of the driver side breaks have the passenger side to use will getting a replacement. This is probably one of those items work get from a dealer if available. Or looking at the ones from City Racer. I know he doesn't sell junk.

 

[AutaviaFJ40]

Found the part numbers...it looks like the mirror should orient horizontally instead of vertical like I have it. I wonder if this woulds help?

 

[jim land]

Live with it lol

 

[John in Utah]

You can get convex metal mirrors from the dealer to replace the plastic ones. Much cheaper than the Euro ones and they’ll fit your current arm with slight modification. Good visibility too.

 

[AutaviaFJ40]

I ordered OEM mirrors...hopefully this will solve the issue, otherwise I'll just live with it

It appears mine are aftermarket and have been on the truck for years.
BTW the OEM mirrors are defiantly vertical orientation as shown on the back

 

[airon23]

I'll tell you what I did to fix this was I turned them from vertical to horizontal. you get a little more outward vision and they stay put. They never moved after that, always in the same position.

 

[Solace in Solitude]

I fought with those worthless plastic mirror heads until a raven wiped out the DS mirror, showering me with mirror fragments.

Then I found these CCOT Mirrors on Amazon... these stay where I point them... and they came with brackets that allowed me to mount them to the door hinge.

Well worth the price!!

 

[GA Architect]

FWIW, and to be taken with a grain of salt, or sugar, or pepper, or garlic, or whatever spice of your choosing...



With one of these in between the ball and mirror socket:

I can do this:

And these have never been adjusted; well except for that one time.......

.....all better!

But there are many different solutions to this problem......just say'n

 

[AutaviaFJ40]

With one of these in between the ball and mirror socket: View attachment 1919999

thanks, definitely adding one when the correct mirrors arrive.
I assumed mine were OEM. Since they aren't, I took the opportunity to fix that as well

 

[ferg]

How about a dab of RTV on the ball? After it 'cures' it should hold position well, won't be a permanent mod and should still allow some adjustment. Cheap too.

 

[brianrb100]

You can get convex metal mirrors from the dealer to replace the plastic ones. Much cheaper than the Euro ones and they’ll fit your current arm with slight modification. Good visibility too. View attachment 1919635

Do you have the part number for these mirrors?

 

[emac]

I have new OEM mirrors and they dont move unless I bump into them walking by the rig.