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Jeep CJ mirrors on our JK for doors-off driving?

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Old Dec 13, 2011 | 07:23 AM
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Default Jeep CJ mirrors on our JK for doors-off driving?

Has anyone done it?

I like the "old-school look" of the CJ square mirrors and assimetrical mounting arms.. wondering if anyone has been able to successfully transplant them to a JK..
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Old Dec 13, 2011 | 07:36 AM
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I haven't even thought about doing this , but might have to look into it. Not sure my CJ7 will like me scabbing parts off him though...
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Old Dec 13, 2011 | 07:58 AM
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I mounted Harley mirrors on mine. CJ mirrors should be no problem!

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Old Dec 13, 2011 | 08:52 AM
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I got round mirrors for doorless driving


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Old Dec 13, 2011 | 09:22 AM
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Originally Posted by OH9JK
I mounted Harley mirrors on mine. CJ mirrors should be no problem!

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Yep... I have a link to your install and that kind of install is on my short list. But I am looking for something a little larger than the small Harley mirrors if I can find something to mount that way.

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where did you get the metal bracket that you have bolted to the a-pillar???
I think he made that bracket from a door hinge.. I've been looking all over for that write-up but have yet to find it. Maybe we'll get a link to it, now!
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Old Dec 13, 2011 | 09:24 AM
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Originally Posted by BigRedJK
I got round mirrors for doorless driving


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Are those the Rugged Ridge Quick Disco mirrors?? They might work.. they are a little larger than Harley mirrors.

Could you post a picture looking straight on from the front?

As is always asked when we discuss mirror relocation, how is the passenger side visibility with these?

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Old Dec 13, 2011 | 09:56 AM
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Originally Posted by MikekiM

Are those the Rugged Ridge Quick Disco mirrors?? They might work.. they are a little larger than Harley mirrors.

Could you post a picture looking straight on from the front?

As is always asked when we discuss mirror relocation, how is the passenger side visibility with these?
Yes, they're the RR ones. I'll try to find a pic from the front, but I don't have them mounted right now since its winter. The passenger side has way more visibility than relocating the factory mirrors to the A-pillar since you can swing the mirrors where you want. I got them because I often run with Body Armor safari doors and the TJ style mirrors that mount to them really suck. They shake like crazy no matter how tight the bolts are mounted. These RR mirrors are perfect.
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Old Dec 13, 2011 | 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by BigRedJK
Yes, they're the RR ones. I'll try to find a pic from the front, but I don't have them mounted right now since its winter. The passenger side has way more visibility than relocating the factory mirrors to the A-pillar since you can swing the mirrors where you want. I got them because I often run with Body Armor safari doors and the TJ style mirrors that mount to them really suck. They shake like crazy no matter how tight the bolts are mounted. These RR mirrors are perfect.
Thanks for the details..

Those are in my top three choices.. Not crazy about any of the options that are true Quick Release as it only makes it easier for thieves to release them quickly.. but I might be able to modify them to make them more secure. I want to do away with the stock mirrors on my full doors so i don't have to change back and forth so what-ever I end up with will be a full-time mirror.
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Old Dec 13, 2011 | 10:45 AM
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I installed them on my Yj. I just marked where the holes go and drilled. I'm not sure how they would look on a JK, not to mention the fact that they tend to rust out after a few years.
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Old Dec 13, 2011 | 12:01 PM
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I like the look of those Harley mirrors
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