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2014-2017: DL8, DL3, Towing Mirror Upgrade – Mirrors Explained

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Thanks Phil, I will see if I can get into the door jam connector this weekend and see if I can get a Pic of it... What is the part number of the mirrors I will need from A-1 Auto or AM Auto taking into consideration I have all the options already so don't have to add any switches??  Thank you Scott  
(I have a 2015 Silverado D3 with power mirrors, power fold, turn signals in mirrors,heated mirrors and  power memory seats. Just bought a 24 ft enclosed trailer and need to upgrade to trailer mirrors.. Are there any good quality mirrors out there with all the above options that is plug and play and will not require the dealer to flash my computer.. Would love to upgrade and have no problem doing it myself but don't want to get involved with the dealer BS..)

https://www.am-autoparts.com/products/side-view-mirrors/AM-2558332961.html

https://www.am-autoparts.com/products/side-view-mirrors/AM-3397687628.html


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All,   Due to the overwhelming interest in folks wanting to upgrade their mirrors, I wanted to start this thread, hopefully, with all the information pertaining to the process of upgrading y

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For those that are curious on the work involved with the harness modification, I've created and uploaded a Time Lapse Video of the process. The original post has been updated and the video link is at

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Phil,

I have a set of DPN mirrors and your harnesses. If I order the 1A or AM mirrors to get power fold, do I need to do anything except order a switch? 

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Phil,
I have a set of DPN mirrors and your harnesses. If I order the 1A or AM mirrors to get power fold, do I need to do anything except order a switch? 

If you get 1AMRP01771 from 1A Auto or https://www.am-autoparts.com/products/side-view-mirrors/AM-3375422714.html

No, you won’t need new harnesses. But you’ll need a pigtail to pin the mirror side. I stock them.

If you get their power fold with memory, there is a bonus puddle light that work right.


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Thank for the info Phil ...... What is the cost of the harnesses that I need from you to make these mirrors work as mine do??  also how long is the lead time on the harnesses ??  Thanks Scott

Lead time if ordered/paid today is 7-10 business days. Might be shorter depending on your truck/trim level.

Harnesses are $310 for the pair shipped anywhere in the US. $100 comes back to you if you send me your factory harnesses.


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Okay so I know this sounds silly but I have someone interested in buying my old DL8 mirrors. They have a High Country and want to know if the mirrors will function with them? @pgamboa do you know if the DL3 harnesses in a High Country will work with the DL8 mirrors?

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Okay so I know this sounds silly but I have someone interested in buying my old DL8 mirrors. They have a High Country and want to know if the mirrors will function with them? [mention=159655]pgamboa[/mention] do you know if the DL3 harnesses in a High Country will work with the DL8 mirrors?

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@pgamboa, I have a 2017 Silverado 1500 LTZ, with all mirror functions and memory, I’m looking at these mirrors from A1

https://www.1aauto.com/mirror-pair-trail-ridge-tr00082/i/1amrp01786

 

do I need your harness for full functionality?

If so, where do I purchase them. I will send you my originals for the core refund.

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[mention=159655]pgamboa[/mention], I have a 2017 Silverado 1500 LTZ, with all mirror functions and memory, I’m looking at these mirrors from A1

https://www.1aauto.com/mirror-pair-trail-ridge-tr00082/i/1amrp01786

 

do I need your harness for full functionality?

If so, where do I purchase them. I will send you my originals for the core refund.

Yes. You will need my custom harnesses to make it PnP. Send me a PM and will get you ordering info. Thanks!

 

 

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Just finished installing DL3 (upgraded form DL8). Got all parts (mirrors/harness/switch) from Phil. Easy install – Great video instructions – Everything works a advertised. Was going to piece together upgrade parts and save a couple of $$$ but Phil test/checkout everything and you get all the right STUFF J J

 

Thanks Phil

 

George

 

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Borla Type-S Exhaust

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Got my AM-AutoParts AM-3375422714 (identical to 1A-Auto 1771) folding mirrors installed today with Phil's harnesses and OE fold switch on my Graphite 2017 LT crew cab short bed...everything works like a champ. 

I do wish the running lights were a bit brighter in daylight like DPN mirrors, but I guess that's simply a byproduct of a smoked lens.

All told, took me about 3 hours (look how the weather improved) but that included lunch, 30 minutes fussing with the first door speaker connector before an "ah-ha" moment allowed me to finally figure out how to disconnect the damn thing, making sure I reinstalled Phil's harnesses on the proper side of all the door internals, and cross-threading one nut while installing the passenger side mirror.  PROTIP - after getting things finger-tight, use a ratchet to make sure everything is on 100% properly before busting out the nut driver...

Very pleased so far!

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I need a harnesses for my 2018 Silverado I bought the mirrors and the switch 8411 but I steal need the harnesses for both sides I guess 

8411 is the wrong switch. 23154702 is the switch you want if you’re an LT. PM me to order.


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Replaced my stock mirrors last night with these Syppo tow mirrors using Pgmaboa harnesses. I also added his dual function harnesses as I wanted my front facing blinker a DRL & a blinker. 

 

Not only did he have great patiance as I asked probably 30 questions over a span of 4 weeks answering every one of them very fast. But I recieved the product fast and labeled accordingly.

 

Extremely easy to replace, only took me an hour or so to do both sides.

 

I love the finished product. Did lift, rims and mirrors all this week. This is the finished product.

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