ARCHIVE Wits’ End Gentex Mirror ARM

[Enigma]

Cool idea. Damn those Gentex mirrors are pricey tho!

 

[NLXTACY]

Cool idea. Damn those Gentex mirrors are pricey tho!

Only if you buy new. You can get used all day long for about $100

 

[gregnash]

Yeah I readily find the Gentex 177 on Ebay anywhere from $40-$80 depending. Go to your local PnP yard and look for a new model Yukon/Tahoe as they more than likely have them and base trim level should be only temp/compass.

 

[MANUCHAO]

Something ScanGauge sizes wouldn't fit in the zone for that reason but some sort of drop bracket and bring it under the mirror could work.

I run my ham radio (face plate) from the stock arm using a RAM mount...

Can one of those two holes on the arm be threaded so as to install a RAM Mount 1" ball?

Nice mod dude. .!!

 

[NLXTACY]

Can one of those two holes on the arm be threaded so as to install a RAM Mount 1" ball?

Nice mod dude. .!!

Bingo

 

[88Retired62]

NLXTACY...can you explain, in greater detail, what the two holes in the arm can accommodate?

 

[NLXTACY]

NLXTACY...can you explain, in greater detail, what the two holes in the arm can accommodate?

For 60s it’s anything from dashcam to HAM faceplate to GoPro. For 80s it’s also ScanGuage or UltraGauge.

 

[NLXTACY]

Mounted in my 60. The base will be specific to the 60s because the mirror base cap is a tiny bit different. Almost can’t notice. But everything else looks great. I think it’s ready to rock n roll!

 

[NLXTACY]

Two finger space away from the glass. It’s super solid. It’s not going anywhere.

 

[Spike Strip]

Ordered.

The black finish is a great touch!

Gentex Mirror Arm and Block- 60/62 Series

 

[NLXTACY]

Oh I forgot to post this!!! These are going into production today so I’m gonna start taking pre-orders:

Gentex Mirror Arm and Block- 60/62 Series

 

[Beams37]

Ordered !!

 

[samc2447]

Finished product looks great. Ordered one and can't wait to install it.

 

[buoytech]

I ordered mine as well.

 

[JMJA]

The folks that ordered this product and a mirror can you share your wiring knowledge, model # of mirror, problems you encountered with installing or anything else you can share. Would be much appreciated by the Cruiser Nation.

 

[NLXTACY]

There are a handful of mirror installs. I should start gathering those. I will also be detailing my own LX and 60 series installs.

 

[Spike Strip]

Are the two holes in the shaft already threaded ? If yes, what's the size?

 

[NLXTACY]

Are the two holes in the shaft already threaded ? If yes, what's the size?

Yes they are threaded to 1/4-20

I’m also adding two additional 1/4-20 tapped holes at the very bottom of the arm so that you can attach something that mounts under the mirror. It doesn’t show that in the pics but they will be there for the production.

 

[NearJetties]

I’ll say it here since I didn’t see a thread in the 80 section. Anyone upgrading their 80 with a tan interior I’d be interested in your old mirror if in good condition.

I’ve got a floppy 60 series mirror and love the mirror arm but it’s not in the budget atm

 

[NLXTACY]

I’ll say it here since I didn’t see a thread in the 80 section. Anyone upgrading their 80 with a tan interior I’d be interested in your old mirror if in good condition.

I’ve got a floppy 60 series mirror and love the mirror arm but it’s not in the budget atm

You mean this?