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NitroDatsik Senior Enthusiast

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248 ish is hard to pass up. and straight p&p is even better.

Yup, price is the main reason I decided to buy them.

 

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MetalliTrucker Enthusiast

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I just order the ones from eBay with no turn signal cus regardless my WT doesn't have turn signals on the mirror lol.

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I did the same. Blinkers and power fold would be nice. Just not sure it's worth spending the extra time and money on it.

 

FedEx tracking says they will arrive today. Hopefully have the time to put them on over the weekend.

MetalliTrucker Enthusiast

MetalliTrucker

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Bought these and got them in the mail today. Only three bolts in the back.

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Texas Husker Senior Enthusiast

Texas Husker

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Bought these and got them in the mail today. Only three bolts in the back.

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Just saw that in the ad too. Are they the same 3 as the non-tow mirrors? Maybe these were designed to specifically not have the 4th bolt to remove the need to drill for a fourth. Not sure how that'll play in stability and shake issues. Have you tried putting them on yet?

calgator73 Senior Enthusiast

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Just got the Longview slip on towing mirrors from eTrailer.com in today.

 

They're exactly what I needed, other than the unfortunate phoenix molded into the front. They'll only be on while towing so I can live with that though.

 

http://www.etrailer.com/Custom-Towing-Mirrors/Longview/LVT-1800.html

 

I've got these too. Pita to get aligned properly but once done they help a lot.
ace ventura Enthusiast

ace ventura

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I stopped by the dealership and got a copy and all the juicy details of said PI1255A. It doesn't even give you the oportunity to add mirrors with only power and heat. They are wanting you to change out the mirrors, both wireharness'es and install new switch for all vehicles currently without signals. The parts for all that from the dealer are a whopping $1151.04 plus tax and labor to have all that installed. Quite pricey if you ask me. There is not any added support to the door just the forth hole drilled.

 

How does GM go from stating DO NOT INSTALL WITHOUT REINFORCEMENT because the door is not supported, to drill a hole and install no problem?

How much are just the wire harnesses? and do you have the part number for them on the bulletin?

MetalliTrucker Enthusiast

MetalliTrucker

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Have you tried putting them on yet?

Got them on today.

 

Was a little nervous about doing this. I'm pretty much "mechanically-challenged" when it comes to things like this.

 

But reading the post from 155, I decided to give it a try.

 

My plan was to take different pics along the way, to possibly help anyone else looking to do this. But I just couldn't. 155's pics and detailed description on how to do the swap was dead on. Follow his instructions and anyone can do this. P&P worked perfectly. Haven't done a road test yet to check for vibration or any possible whistling noises. But gave them a good shake and they are on there very sturdy. Not having the 4th bolt didn't seem to matter at all.

 

My truck is finally starting to look like a REAL truck now. Next project, making it SOUND like a real truck.

Texas Husker Senior Enthusiast

Texas Husker

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Got them on today.

 

Was a little nervous about doing this. I'm pretty much "mechanically-challenged" when it comes to things like this.

 

But reading the post from 155, I decided to give it a try.

 

My plan was to take different pics along the way, to possibly help anyone else looking to do this. But I just couldn't. 155's pics and detailed description on how to do the swap was dead on. Follow his instructions and anyone can do this. P&P worked perfectly. Haven't done a road test yet to check for vibration or any possible whistling noises. But gave them a good shake and they are on there very sturdy. Not having the 4th bolt didn't seem to matter at all.

 

My truck is finally starting to look like a REAL truck now. Next project, making it SOUND like a real truck.

Glad to hear all went well. Let us know how the road test goes.
MikeySierra Enthusiast

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How much are just the wire harnesses? and do you have the part number for them on the bulletin?

The part numbers for the required items according to the bulletin are for the mirrors with Turn Signals in them. Here are the part numbers for a new switch and wire harness if you don't have the correct pins in the plugs upon inspection. The new code if you go to the dealership is DPN. These are all dealership part numbers and costs. You can find them cheaper.

 

Mirror - 22820397 $422.25

Mirror - 22820398 $422.25

Switch - 22754405 $52.25

Driver and Passenger Door Harnesses - 23130306 $122.60

- 23130322 $131.69

ace ventura Enthusiast

ace ventura

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The part numbers for the required items according to the bulletin are for the mirrors with Turn Signals in them. Here are the part numbers for a new switch and wire harness if you don't have the correct pins in the plugs upon inspection. The new code if you go to the dealership is DPN. These are all dealership part numbers and costs. You can find them cheaper.

 

Mirror - 22820397 $422.25

Mirror - 22820398 $422.25

Switch - 22754405 $52.25

Driver and Passenger Door Harnesses - 23130306 $122.60

- 23130322 $131.69

Mike does the bulletin say that the mirrors will power fold after the harness and switch are installed? If your going to a power fold mirror rather than a tow mirror obviously at this point. Or does it require a reprogram as well? Thanks!

superchargedss Enthusiast

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Mike does the bulletin say that the mirrors will power fold after the harness and switch are installed? If your going to a power fold mirror rather than a tow mirror obviously at this point. Or does it require a reprogram as well? Thanks!

That's not the part number for powerfold. That's the part number for the regular tow mirrors with the blinker, heat, and power.

 

The powerfold are not available for sale yet.

NitroDatsik Senior Enthusiast

NitroDatsik

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Got them on today.

 

Was a little nervous about doing this. I'm pretty much "mechanically-challenged" when it comes to things like this.

 

But reading the post from 155, I decided to give it a try.

 

My plan was to take different pics along the way, to possibly help anyone else looking to do this. But I just couldn't. 155's pics and detailed description on how to do the swap was dead on. Follow his instructions and anyone can do this. P&P worked perfectly. Haven't done a road test yet to check for vibration or any possible whistling noises. But gave them a good shake and they are on there very sturdy. Not having the 4th bolt didn't seem to matter at all.

 

My truck is finally starting to look like a REAL truck now. Next project, making it SOUND like a real truck.

any feedback on the road test?

 

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