Okay....so there are those slick looking round Rugged Ridge mirrors on Amazon for 47 bucks with relocation mounts and good reviews...but some say they suck and whistle at high speed!
And then there are those who suggest Harley mirrors, but they're chrome and my Jeep is black on black. Plus I can't even tell which part these are anyway.
So...for occasional doors off, what is the best simple mirror solution? Seems like nobody makes anything that anyone can agree on...?
I want 'em to come off easily (doors will only be off on occasion) and I'd rather not spend 150 bucks on a pair of simple mirrors, unless I have to!
You're right, either the mirrors vibrate or the passenger side can't be seen. It's tough to find a good functional mirror. If you're looking for something to put on only when the doors are off, take a look at the Barricade Adventure Mirrors. They are a really solid piece that will work well and won't break the bank. Let me know if you have any questions about them or if you'd like to order a pair!
Hey Ryan, any chance you can post up the dimensions of those mirrors? Maybe even installed dimensions (how far they stick out from the sides of the jeep)?
Any thoughts/comments on how easy they are to fold in in tight wheeling conditions?
They're available for pre-order only right now so I don't have them in the warehouse to take some measurements off of just yet. I can say that based on the design, they will fold easily if you don't over tighten the nut on the bottom of the mirror. If you tighten them up more, they might not fold as easily. I know that's not very scientific, but it's the truth! I'll get some measurements and get them up on the site when I can. Let me know if you have any other questions!
Running the Rugged Ridge mirrors with and without doors. There's a lip on back edge of the mirror that causes the whistle. I wrapped mine in electrical tape and that stopped the whistle, you could also fill it in with silicone.
Just picked up the JustAddMud mirrors, they just drop in the hinge and hold on via magnet to the door jamb. I can't wait to try them out, I have high hopes for them.
The only thing that concerned me about the JAM mirrors was that the removal instructions say to fold them back to release the magnet. Can you tell by playing with them if they would release themselves going through a tight trail? I'd hate to brush a thick branch and have them fall off and break the glass.
The only thing that concerned me about the JAM mirrors was that the removal instructions say to fold them back to release the magnet. Can you tell by playing with them if they would release themselves going through a tight trail? I'd hate to brush a thick branch and have them fall off and break the glass.
If you look in the picture you can see the little arm going into the door jamb, there is a 1" barrel style magnet on the end, you just pull that back to the outside. I would assume they would stay on unless you were in reverse and hit the mirror, and even then it would need to be pulled up. It is a pretty strong magnet, if you were wondering. I really bought these more for the street to stay legal, not sure I would even have them in on the trail.
StarBrite, have you looked at the Die-Tech brackets? IMO they are the best for a doorless mirror solution. Paired with cheap OEM style mirrors from ebay or Amazon they work quite well.
I purchased the rugged Ridge quick disconnect mirrors. I love them. The look sweet, function well & are easily removed when the doors need to be put on. I have experienced no vibration in them whatsoever. The passenger mirror isn't good tho. Easy fix - $6 convex mirror from autozone or other similar b&m. Also, there is a whistle from the RR mirror but it doesn't bother me. The convex one I swapped in has no whistle. Totally worth it IMO. Great set of mirrors for those doorless days.
I got the Die-Tech relocation brackets since they great reviews, no rattles, and keeps the mirrors in the same location so no issues trying to see the mirrors. You either need to spring for an extra set of mirrors like the Bestops or be willing to turn a few screws and relocate your oem mirrors each time.
Count me in as another satisfied Rugged Ridge quick disconnects user. I also did the switch to a convex passenger mirror. I did have the whistling happening, but solved it by slipping some wire loom around the mirror's edge.
I use the Rugged Ridge ones now too (except I swapped out the drivers mirror with my old lange mirror because it's bigger. I look silly with one oval & one round mirror!). I have soft doors so anything that mounts in the door hinge doesn't work for me. I like the RR because they fold in easy on the trail - I like to wheel with mirrors so knowing that bumping a tree will fold them in makes me all happy. Mine don't whistle, or I haven't noticed it anyway!
Another vote for the DieTech Brackets and Bestop Highrock mirrors! Just got mine in the mail and installed today. Very impressed with quality of brackets and quality of the Bestop Mirrors.
Not the cheapest mirror option... I was thinking about doing the whole long stem harley mirror mod, but didn't like the look.
Harley mirrors are available in black. No vibration with ours. Will move up to the A pillar this season so the passenger side isn't just a blind spot mirror. $30ea IIRC. Just need to make sure the nuts are snug. I occasionally don't tighten the ps one enough and at freeway speed it will swing in.
Free (well maybe $10 - $12 for shipping) Harley Mirrors
I bought these (91909-90A and 91910-90A) nearly two years ago but never used them. I went with OEM knockoffs and the Dietech brackets instead. Forgot I have them but found them a few days ago while cleaning up the basement. I would due happy to send these "free" to someone who can use them if they cover shipping ($10 - $12?) (is anything really free?). Send a PM.
I personally love my JustAddMudd mirrors... They just attach with a magnet, no tools or anything
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