Mirror option for no doors

[Ogre_FL]

I made up this using the Double Take Adventure motorcycle mirror and RAM parts I already had from my motorcycle use.
I like that I can remove and hide/store the mirror quickly and it keeps its position/setting.
I can also swap it between our Wrangler and the new Gladiator, with no added costs or parts needed.

Really pleased with the field of view too (note this is the JL 2 door).

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[eaglerugby04]

I know this is an old (ish) thread, but I found these and thought I'd share. I'll probably pick these up for the summer. Being able to use stock mirrors also means I'll still be able to attach my extensions if I want to tow doorless.

https://www.bamwholesaleparts.com/oem-parts/mopar-exterior-mirror-kit-82215331ab

I got excited and then disappointed by these. Because of the use of the hing pins they use for mounting it won't work with any tube or soft doors. They seemed like almost the perfect solution.

 

[metalry101]

I got excited and then disappointed by these. Because of the use of the hing pins they use for mounting it won't work with any tube or soft doors. They seemed like almost the perfect solution.

Ya, they're for running truly doorless. Seems like a lot of tube doors have a bolt-on mirror option already. I'm thinking I'll probably get them this summer, but I'll have to see how much I run doorless before I drop over $200 on these.

 

[eaglerugby04]

Ya, they're for running truly doorless. Seems like a lot of tube doors have a bolt-on mirror option already. I'm thinking I'll probably get them this summer, but I'll have to see how much I run doorless before I drop over $200 on these.

Yep some do. Some of the descriptions of this product indicate it moves the mirrors, like the quadratech ones for the JK do. I run doorless alot of the time but ideally want something in the future and was really hoping for something a little more flexible.

 

[JeepRealtor]

Check out DieTech off road. They have a sweet option.

https://fortec4x4.com/products/die-...and-20-up-gladiator-jt?variant=32795621195885

 

[danielspivey]

Check out DieTech off road. They have a sweet option.

https://fortec4x4.com/products/die-...and-20-up-gladiator-jt?variant=32795621195885

Man I would have bought these over the Carolina metal masters in second if available when I needed some mirrors...

 

[Jpeazy21]

Man I would have bought these over the Carolina metal masters in second if available when I needed some mirrors...

Hate to ask obvious question, but the bracket mirror combo comes with mirrors? I like this option and want to pull the trigger, but want to be sure.

 

[_glad8tr]

I made up this using the Double Take Adventure motorcycle mirror and RAM parts I already had from my motorcycle use.
I like that I can remove and hide/store the mirror quickly and it keeps its position/setting.
I can also swap it between our Wrangler and the new Gladiator, with no added costs or parts needed.

Really pleased with the field of view too (note this is the JL 2 door).

Hi, will it be possible to provide the parts info for your set up? Thank you in advance.

 

[Ogre_FL]

Hi, will it be possible to provide the parts info for your set up? Thank you in advance.

Its a RAM Tough-claw, small size w/1" ball
A 3" long RAM arm 1" ball size.
And of course the Doubletake Adventure mirror

 

[wafferrr]

This is what I am waiting for someone to make, full cowl mount mirrors!! Jeep military prototypes have them...

 

[FLUndertaker]

This is what I am waiting for someone to make, full cowl mount mirrors!! Jeep military prototypes have them...

Interested.

 

[JoseQ_80]

If you have a Tazer, it has an option where it automatically shows the rear view camera on the 8.4" display (only) when you use the turn signal.

But, to be legal, I'll look in my boxes of old bike stuff to see if I have some motorcycle mirrors that will fit.

The other options mentioned here are great, like the RAM based solution the best so far.

 

[ShadowsPapa]

If you have a Tazer, it has an option where it automatically shows the rear view camera on the 8.4" display (only) when you use the turn signal.

But, to be legal, I'll look in my boxes of old bike stuff to see if I have some motorcycle mirrors that will fit.

The other options mentioned here are great, like the RAM based solution the best so far.

In Virginia you need only a left outside mirror - right side not required.

For others, to be legal you may not need outside side mirrors at all. It varies with the state - some states require ONE, and it's always the left side.
Only 4 states require both left and right.
Iowa, for example, says only "rear view mirror" so I don't need any outside mirrors AS LONG AS MY VIEW is not OBSTRUCTED by something inside the vehicle or in the bed or behind me (camper, etc.) So I can drive doors off and not be pulled over for no mirrors. Other states are like that - they specify "one mirror" but aren't specific as to where.

California says left side mirror and goes on to say "two mirrors" meaning as long as you have an inside mirror with an unobstructed view, you only need a left side mirror with it. Right mirror not required.

Some states can put a condition on your license and require outside mirrors for YOU specifically.
Some states require mirrors that allow you to see at least 200 feet behind you - that can mean special mirrors if towing, etc. to keep that 200 foot view.

I'm talking LAW, not logic, reason, SAFETY and so on.
It's not easy or safe to not have at least a left side mirror in traffic around where I live - the idiots here love to sneak up and "heel" - traveling in your blind spot or try to cut you off when you try to change lanes. It's a game for drivers here.

Here are the laws as of the time of this graphic:

 

[ayaklich]

$5 solution works great for me and doesn’t shake like cheap hinge mount

 

[ShadowsPapa]

$5 solution works great for me and doesn’t shake like cheap hinge mount

Well that's clever. If you could use Velcro they'd be removable for winter when the doors were back on and you wanted HEAT. I assume you have winter in IL, too haha.

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