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Olympic 4x4 Safari Mirrors...Anyone tried these??

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Old 06-05-2012, 07:26 AM
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Default Olympic 4x4 Safari Mirrors...Anyone tried these??

In my continuing search for mirrors to run while door less I saw these and wondered if anyone had experience with them? Pros, cons? Do they rattle? Are they secure? Do they stay in place?

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Old 06-05-2012, 07:29 AM
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I'm using them right now. Anything above 20 mph or so the mirror shakes and you can see something behind you but can't tell what it is. They don't make any noise. And are pretty secure. I can tighten the bolt down a little more if I need to. They are great for keeping you legal but aren't great for visibility.
I hope that helps.
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I had those and got rid of them. like it was said above, they shake like crazy, they look great but shake ALOT.
I got the RR quick release mirrors and they are solid and super easy to put on and off
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agree with the two guys above, shake like hell. But hey they keep me legal
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Ordered the RR mirrors yesterday from DriveOffroad...60 bucks shipped.
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Originally Posted by lone*krwler
Ordered the RR mirrors yesterday from DriveOffroad...60 bucks shipped.
Greatest investment. when doors are on i keep the mirror part under my seat.
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The Olympics do shake, a lot. I stuck on a 3" convex mirror on each one so I could see my blind spots. Fortunately, the sticky adhesive pad of the convex mirrors act as a shock absorber. At any speed I can see anything in those mirrors. They suit my needs okay.
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The RR are actually on sale right now. Just thought i'd share the link since we are on the subject.

Rugged Ridge Quick Release Mirrors, Black Powder Coat, Pair (Both Sides) 11025.10
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I used the safari mirrors but switched to the RRs. Much better.

Thet the safaris do work well in the lower hinge angled so you can see the rear of the rig on trails
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What size is the torx bolt on the a pillar where you mount the RR mirrors?


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