Stupid question about stupid mirrors (1 Viewer)

[offroadvegan]

Well, literally on the SAME day both side mirrors failed, for different reason. (1993 FZJ80)

Driver's side mirror bottom screw fell out on the road. Apparently it was the only one still in there, as the glass came out too. Does ANYONE know what the spec is for a replacement screw? All other tabs appear to be compromised.

Passenger side - the entire unit pushed in (as if you are at the car wash - against the window) once up to speed. It now pivots (the whole mirror). There is a hole for a screw. Anyone know the specs for that one too?

I am only asking as I really dont want to strip the plastic, or crack anything.

THANK YOU!!!

 

[BILT4ME]

Both types are addressed here:

Shakey mirror fix with a bracket and bottom post fix

Common problem with the 80 is when the little tabs break on the outside rear view mirrors. https://solvefunction.com/shop/ols/products/150053334-bracket-to-fix-shakey-mirror-on-fj80-fzj80-lx450-with-bottom-reinforcement My fix is a 3d printed petg bracket Here is a how to install. Adjust...

forum.ih8mud.com

Floppy Mirror Syndrome (FMS) solution.

I will be ordering one of these for my passenger side mirror once the blue fan clutch comes back into stock. @NLXTACY

forum.ih8mud.com

 

[offroadvegan]

Thanks!!

 

[Outsane]

I can send you a screw, i also have a fix for a busted bottom post.

 

[slow95z]

they are cheap enough new at rock auto also if you want to just buy new ones and be done with it.

 

[Outsane]

I bought a non oem one, and it had a shake out of the box.

 

[slow95z]

I bought a non oem one, and it had a shake out of the box.

operator error

which one did you go with just so i know what to avoid.

 

[offroadvegan]

they are cheap enough new at rock auto also if you want to just buy new ones and be done with it.

What, mirrors?

 

[offroadvegan]

I can send you a screw, i also have a fix for a busted bottom post.

Thanks - for the underneath or the side?

 

[slow95z]

What, mirrors?

Yes

 

[Rivman1243]

They are paint to match only

 

[offroadvegan]

They are paint to match only

Can I just run them black?

 

[BILT4ME]

Can I just run them black?

No.

You MUST paint them!

Otherwise, your children will fail in school, your wife will get fat and it will rain on every parade you go to!!!!!









Do what you want.... it's your truck!

 

[baldilocks]

they are cheap enough new at rock auto also if you want to just buy new ones and be done with it.

Who has experience with after market mirrors?? Quality?

 

[chap79]

Who has experience with after market mirrors?? Quality?

I have one on the passenger side, been on there for over 3 years. Bought it off Amazon. It has a little bit of a vibration but not nearly what my stock driver side has. No idea the brand as the amazon link doesn’t work anymore.

 

[Rivman1243]

Can I just run them black?

Sure. I just saw that they were paint to match in the description

 

[baldilocks]

Sure. I just saw that they were paint to match in the description

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Thanks. SOR has them for $125 and I was offered a “good” oem mirror from Mud classifieds for $132 plus postage so those prices you posted with @chap79 testimony has me interest.

 

[1973Guppie]

Who has experience with after market mirrors?? Quality?

I have a pair of the depo ones for my personal truck on the shelf. Decent quality. It would be nice to compare with a new OEM mirror side by side.

 

[chap79]

You’re

Thanks. SOR has them for $125 and I was offered a “good” oem mirror from Mud classifieds for $132 plus postage so those prices you posted with @chap79 testimony has me interest.

I think the one I ordered was a Depo like Noah’s. Looking at my itemized spreadsheet (that I need to update) it was $58.08.

 

[bwesty]

Thanks. SOR has them for $125 and I was offered a “good” oem mirror from Mud classifieds for $132 plus postage so those prices you posted with @chap79 testimony has me interest.

Not sure if they are still available but as of a year ago mirrors were still available to buy from Toyota and the price was very reasonable considering what aftermarket and others are going for FYI