Best Mirror Relocation
JK Super Freak
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From: Statesboro, GA
I second the Langes.
I mounted mine so that I didn't have to jack with them, regardless of whether the doors were on or off. I replaced the quick release studs with torx button heads. Some scumbag wouldn't need very much time to steal with the quick release.
Some might say it looked a little goofy with two sets of mirrors when the doors were on, but I didn't care.
I mounted mine so that I didn't have to jack with them, regardless of whether the doors were on or off. I replaced the quick release studs with torx button heads. Some scumbag wouldn't need very much time to steal with the quick release.
Some might say it looked a little goofy with two sets of mirrors when the doors were on, but I didn't care.
Can I get a close up of how you mounted yours. I mounted mine like th instructions show but I like your set up.
JK Super Freak
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From: The Badlands (near Lafayette, IN)
I used the existing bolts on the front of the windshield, in the existing holes.
I put rubber/plastic bushings between the body and the bracket.
I put stainless nuts between the stainless button head bolts and the "pucks" that hold the arms. (to act as locks)
The mirrors were positioned "CJ style," so the RH was viewed through the windshield. The LH mirror was fully visible with the doors off, but the window frame would obscure some of it with the doors on. (which didn't matter with the doors on, since I still had the OEM mirrors on the doors) I had to line up the LH door accurately to get it on and off, since the LH Lange mirror was very close (but not touching) with the door open.
JK Enthusiast
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From: Spokane WA
Re: Best Mirror Relocation
So I immediately removed the driver side (never installed the passenger side!) and went with the Rugged Ridge relocation brackets. As others have said, with the RR brackets, the passenger side mirror is pretty much useless, although if I shift over to the right from my driver's seat, I can use it!
Anyone want to buy mine? I probably should list them in the for sale section and see who's interested
JK Freak
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From: Hinton, Alberta
This is on my old rig but I'm using the same mirror on this new one. Remove one of the bolts and screw this in its place
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From: Tonopah, Arizoooooooooonaaaa
JK Enthusiast
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From: Rochester, NY - behind 'The Wall'
Was it a direct bolt-up or did you have to mod the base at all?
JK Super Freak
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From: Eastern Long Island, NY
Getting any type of mirror on to stay legal is one solution, but for those with the Motorcycle & Quick Mirrors do they shake or vibrate at speed, and are usable when driving ?
There's been a number of threads on which brackets and mirrors are functional. I have the Warrior relocation brackets and wrote a fix for their shaking problem (just simply add a strip of duct tape to absorb the vibration). When fixed, they mount in the perfect position for viewing on both driver & passenger side, and can be left on all year round without interfering with the stock mirrors when you need to have the stock doors on.
Here's the thread 'Mirror relocation brackets' https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/show...+vibration+fix
There's been a number of threads on which brackets and mirrors are functional. I have the Warrior relocation brackets and wrote a fix for their shaking problem (just simply add a strip of duct tape to absorb the vibration). When fixed, they mount in the perfect position for viewing on both driver & passenger side, and can be left on all year round without interfering with the stock mirrors when you need to have the stock doors on.
Here's the thread 'Mirror relocation brackets' https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/show...+vibration+fix
JK Enthusiast
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From: Arlington, VA
I like these, it seems easy to remove the mirror, and the bracket wouldn't be too annoying if I left it bolted up all year around. Don't want to hijack the thread, but I do have a quick question, more for you Turkey. Is it legal in VA to drive with your doors removed? I am pretty new to the state.
JK Freak
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From: Manassas, VA
I like these, it seems easy to remove the mirror, and the bracket wouldn't be too annoying if I left it bolted up all year around. Don't want to hijack the thread, but I do have a quick question, more for you Turkey. Is it legal in VA to drive with your doors removed? I am pretty new to the state.
on a side note, this is the mirror I just bought the other day, from Jeep... its an additional mirror, not a relocation.
will get it installed when it warms up someday
(stock photo, not my jeep)
Last edited by eaglemikeo; Jan 22, 2009 at 05:52 AM.
