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Old Mar 26, 2007 | 05:58 PM
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This is my EXTREMELY cheap mirror fix for taking the doors off. Since I dont like low mirrors I went with something high enough for me to see. Passenger side to come shortly..
Exhaust manifold stud I had in the tool box. Nut with taper with washer with taper ,factory plastic washer, mirror from parts store. Done. I am goin to paint the mirror satin black as I hate the chrome look. I am also goin to find a metal mirror as this one is plastic and cheap.
The stud was right thread for the windshield bolt but I had to retap the mirror to accept the coarse thread on the other end of the stud.




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Old Mar 27, 2007 | 06:21 AM
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Nice I like the look and like the fact that the mirror is higher.
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Old Mar 27, 2007 | 06:24 AM
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Originally Posted by smack2020
Nice I like the look and like the fact that the mirror is higher.
Good homemade mod, and nice flannel shirt.
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Old Mar 27, 2007 | 06:58 AM
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Great mod!

The only thing that might worry me is possible damage to the window frame if someone walking through the parking lot, bangs into it with their shoulder.
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Old Mar 27, 2007 | 03:02 PM
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That stud goes in as far as the factory bolt. I gave it a shoulder test after you mentioned that and at worst case the stud (being stainless) would bend before any damage would be done. Plus the Jeep will be kept muddy enough so that people will stay clear when walking by in a lot.
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Old Mar 27, 2007 | 06:45 PM
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Originally Posted by 04DrBlur
That stud goes in as far as the factory bolt. I gave it a shoulder test after you mentioned that and at worst case the stud (being stainless) would bend before any damage would be done. Plus the Jeep will be kept muddy enough so that people will stay clear when walking by in a lot.
Good, that ball socket may help it turn also!
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