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Old 08-22-2013, 05:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Natedodge23
Throw some 2" convex blind spot mirrors on your closed outer air vents. Not the best for backing up because they dont stick out at all but for seeing whats behind/next to you while you're cruisin, they work just fine! And you can adjust them with the air vents!
I did this and absolutely love it. I only put it on the drivers side tho since I usually just look over my shoulder for the passenger side.
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Old 08-25-2013, 09:04 AM
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5$ bicycle mirror + rubber faucet washer to protect the paint

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Old 08-25-2013, 10:46 AM
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Originally Posted by jbaubry
5$ bicycle mirror + rubber faucet washer to protect the paint

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How much vibration do you get with this setup?
Also where'd you pick them up at?
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Old 08-25-2013, 11:14 AM
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got one from o'reillys and put something together with bolts/washers from lowes. i works great.
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Old 08-25-2013, 12:20 PM
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Originally Posted by aaronstephen

How much vibration do you get with this setup?
Also where'd you pick them up at?
Haven't tested off road but up to 50 mph it was fine.
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Old 08-25-2013, 12:53 PM
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Originally Posted by tgrt
I'm most certainly biased, but I love our mirror bracket solution. I've been using them for about five years. No vibration and same visibility as on door.

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$70?!? For a bracket is a little craze no? Plus I'd have to remove my mirror each time? Cool idea/solution but price seems steep imo.

That $5 bike mirror is a great idea! Thanks
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Old 08-25-2013, 01:26 PM
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Here was my solution. $20 from Walmart, no vibration, easy to adjust, and I can see!
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Old 08-25-2013, 03:00 PM
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Originally Posted by WINGIT

I did this and absolutely love it. I only put it on the drivers side tho since I usually just look over my shoulder for the passenger side.
I did that too! $1.97 at walmart.

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Old 08-25-2013, 03:39 PM
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Originally Posted by aaronstephen
Also where'd you pick them up at?
Canadian Tire. For the US guys, probably Walmart/Target or similar general stuff store.

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That $5 bike mirror is a great idea! Thanks
Thanks. Saw this on a local Jeep web forum. For 5$, I took the plunge. Works great for the few times I'll remove the doors.
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Originally Posted by Atlacatl
$70?!? For a bracket is a little craze no? Plus I'd have to remove my mirror each time? Cool idea/solution but price seems steep imo.
Since you asked, not at all. Our brackets are engineered to work and look as good as stock. A bike mirror solution isn't going to give you that by any stretch. But, it's workable if all you care about is staying legal. In Georgia, all we need is one rear facing mirror. Side mirrors aren't needed to meet the requirements of the law here, but they are for good visibility.
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