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Old Mar 17, 2011 | 11:22 AM
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Originally Posted by RubiconEurope
Oh snap what do I do with mirrors when I take doors off can't drive without mirrors
New Harley Davidson mirrors fit perfectly in the empty hinges
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Old Mar 17, 2011 | 11:25 AM
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Originally Posted by RubiconEurope
Oh snap what do I do with mirrors when I take doors off can't drive without mirrors
Relocation kit.
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Old Mar 17, 2011 | 11:26 AM
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I need to buy mirrors seperately for taking doors off then ? I can't use factory mirrors then what's the cheapest alternative so
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Old Mar 17, 2011 | 11:37 AM
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Originally Posted by RubiconEurope
I need to buy mirrors seperately for taking doors off then ? I can't use factory mirrors then what's the cheapest alternative so
You can use your factory mirrors by buying a Mopar or Rugged Ridge mirror relocation kit - this allows you to mount the factory mirrors on the body frame of your JK and not on the doors.
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Old Mar 17, 2011 | 11:45 AM
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Originally Posted by RubiconEurope
Oh snap what do I do with mirrors when I take doors off can't drive without mirrors
Rugged Ridge Mirror Relocation Bracket
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Old Mar 17, 2011 | 11:46 AM
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Sorry for all the questions I have heated power mirrors will they still fit with relocation? If not is there an alternative cheap mirror set I can buy from autozone or pepboys etc?
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Old Mar 17, 2011 | 12:02 PM
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harley davidson mirror in the hinge.. that's how I roll
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Old Mar 17, 2011 | 12:53 PM
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Originally Posted by RubiconEurope
Sorry for all the questions I have heated power mirrors will they still fit with relocation? If not is there an alternative cheap mirror set I can buy from autozone or pepboys etc?
Just get some from autozone, $20+ a pair and attach them to the A pillars.
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Old Mar 17, 2011 | 01:04 PM
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Do a search on this forum for harley mirrors. It will give you all the info you need without everyone having to repost the same info. They slip into the existing door mounts on the body. YMMV on the effectiveness of the small mirrors, but you are legal.

Removing the hardtop is cake. Torx and a socket extension, IMO. You do need 2 people to prevent scratching or accidental tipping when removing the main portion. My wife helped me a few times. It's light, but it is awkward.

Keep a tarp, ratchet tie downs, and bungies in the Jk. It will serves as a temp rain cover if parked in the rain.
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Old Mar 17, 2011 | 01:35 PM
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Originally Posted by MarbleheadGuy
Relocation kit.
Just keep in mind, with the front doors installed on and the relocation kit, your passenger mirror if very difficult to see (it's blocked by the door). I've gotten use to this set up.
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