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Mopar relocation brackets vs Rugged Ridge

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Old Mar 23, 2010 | 04:59 PM
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It's pretty obvious that the rugged ridge and mopar relocation brackets are one in the same, no? Look at the pics, models #s, etc. on quadratec.

I'd be willing to bet quite a bit that you'll have exactly the same problem (passenged blocked with door on) as the RR mirrors.

You'll also have some of the benefits - they work at relocating the mirror just fine and primary benefit is they don't vibrate like all the metal hinge mount mirrors or metal a-pillar mount mirrors (lange quick mirror II).

I ordered and will be installing RR kit soon. Paint matching the door finishing plates for an even better look.
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Old Mar 23, 2010 | 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by redrockin7
It's pretty obvious that the rugged ridge and mopar relocation brackets are one in the same, no? Look at the pics, models #s, etc. on quadratec.

I'd be willing to bet quite a bit that you'll have exactly the same problem (passenged blocked with door on) as the RR mirrors.

You'll also have some of the benefits - they work at relocating the mirror just fine and primary benefit is they don't vibrate like all the metal hinge mount mirrors or metal a-pillar mount mirrors (lange quick mirror II).

I ordered and will be installing RR kit soon. Paint matching the door finishing plates for an even better look.
Look what I found on Quadratec:

Rugged Ridge Mirror Relocation Bracket in Black
For 07-10 Jeep® Wrangler & Wrangler Unlimted JK

NOTE: Requires factory JK mirrors (not included).
PLEASE NOTE: Due to the placement of the new mirror brackets, the passenger side mirror will be partially blocked with full doors reinstalled.


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MOPAR® Mirror Relocation Bracket for 07-10 Jeep® Wrangler & Wrangler Unlimted JK
There is no note about passenger side mirror

Quadratec put the note in the Rugged Ridge, BUT NOT in the Mopar
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Old Mar 23, 2010 | 05:53 PM
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Not sure that really means anything, but you can always hope
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Old May 20, 2012 | 04:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Brice de Nice
Okay, we all know that the Rugged Ridge Mirror relocation brackets have this issue: the passenger side mirror will be partially blocked with full doors reinstalled. Blocked at 50%

I want to know if the Mopar model is different.
- The passenger side mirror is blocked? Yes or no?
- At high speed, any vibrations ?

Here you go: http://www.quadratec.com/products/13125_5000.htm
I just got the mopar ones yesterday and let me tell you with the doors off the view is blocked 20%. With the doors back on it is blocked 50%. I bought them at the dealer and need to see about getting a refund or a solution. No vibrations though.
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Old May 20, 2012 | 04:51 PM
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Im in the same boat. I thought I would see if I could make a custom bracket to fix this issue, but the mirror would be just sitting way too far out there.

Someone on the forum used the CJ style mirrors, and they seem to work and look ok. I have mixed feelings about them tho.

Im going with the Die-Tech mirror relocators, and buying a second set of stock mirrors. I figure Im going to run either full doors or no doors. SO, this way, Ill leave the stockers on my full doors and just slip the Die-Techs on when I go doorless. Ultimately, Ill want to run half doors. I just cannot pony up the $1000 or so for a set of those right now. When I do, Ill put the spare mirrors on those and then will just sell the Die-Tech brackets.

Good luck on your search for a solution. If I was able to come up with some custom fabbed brackets, I would go into the business and pimp those as a solution.....however, I cannot figure out something that would work.
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Old May 20, 2012 | 08:09 PM
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This may sound weird, but if you are placing the full doors back why not moving the mirrors back to the doors?
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