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ErichK · 08-09-2008, 03:01 PM

Hey, I'm wondering if it's possible to put the tripod style mirrors in place of the small square mirrors. I think that the tripod mirrors look much better and let you see way more, but I'm not sure it would be possible.

Thanks for any help.

jrsmith_2010 · 08-09-2008, 10:07 PM

yes, but u might have to make new holes. i had the tripods on my 79 and was gonna get the new square ones on, but the holes where off. then drill holes in the bottom where they would bolt in.

killthewabbit · 08-10-2008, 11:21 AM

I went from the tripods to the sport mirrors. I didn't take pics step by step, but you can see what I did here

**N2TRUX** · 08-10-2008, 07:23 PM

If you decide to go with the tripod style make sure you reinforce the doors where the mounting bolts go through. If you don't the door will fatigue and crack or pull out.

Richard D · 08-14-2008, 12:43 PM

You're kidding, right? You want the big farmer mirrors instead of the cool small ones? I'd try to find someone who wants to dump the big mirrors and swap doors, before I drilled a bunch of holes in a nice smooth doorskin.

08-09-2008, 03:01 PM	#1
ErichK Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mountainair, New Mexico Posts: 23	Different mirrors Hey, I'm wondering if it's possible to put the tripod style mirrors in place of the small square mirrors. I think that the tripod mirrors look much better and let you see way more, but I'm not sure it would be possible. Thanks for any help. __________________ 1991 4x4 Chevrolet Cheyenne - 350 Vortec/700r4 - Shortbed

08-09-2008, 10:07 PM	#2
jrsmith_2010 I like turtles... Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 993	Re: Different mirrors yes, but u might have to make new holes. i had the tripods on my 79 and was gonna get the new square ones on, but the holes where off. then drill holes in the bottom where they would bolt in. __________________ 1979 Silverado- lowered 5/7, 20 inch Boss rims, everything shaved, caddy lights, billet interior, UP FOR SALE! 1983 Scottsdale-on the back burner...SOLD!!! 1992 Silverado- extended cab, stock for now, but no promises SOLD!!! 2006 Chevy Cobalt-college car, staying stock Whatever can't get fixed with a hammer, a roll of duct tape, a clothes hanger, a tube of glue, and a case of beer, can wait until tomorrow. Last edited by jrsmith_2010; 08-09-2008 at 10:07 PM.

08-10-2008, 11:21 AM	#3
killthewabbit Spear and magic helmet! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,226	Re: Different mirrors I went from the tripods to the sport mirrors. I didn't take pics step by step, but you can see what I did here __________________ -- Will

08-10-2008, 07:23 PM	#4
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Different mirrors If you decide to go with the tripod style make sure you reinforce the doors where the mounting bolts go through. If you don't the door will fatigue and crack or pull out. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

08-14-2008, 12:43 PM	#5
Richard D Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Texas Ctiy TX Posts: 228	Re: Different mirrors You're kidding, right? You want the big farmer mirrors instead of the cool small ones? I'd try to find someone who wants to dump the big mirrors and swap doors, before I drilled a bunch of holes in a nice smooth doorskin.



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