Telescoping Mirrors

bigdogs · September 9, 2003

Sorry if this post is in the wrong forum, but being this is my first day here, I'm not sure if this is the correct one or not. Anyway what I am trying to find is a place that sells the telescoping mirrors that you see on the Fords. For some reason I really like that design but not sure you can get such a thing (and have it mount nicely) for the GM trucks. I saw the GM factory version of them and was not as impressed. I have the heater power mirrors (non telescoping) on my Sierra and being here in the midwest would like to keep that functionality. The telescoping portion of it can be manual (or powered) though.

Any ideas?

Thanks..

Moonlight · September 9, 2003

I doubt you will find the Ford-like mirrors for GM trucks. There is a 'TTT' mirror which is really popular, but I've had no problems with the 2003 OEM towing/camping mirrors and they're just as good as everything else I've tried. Let me know if you change your mind on the OEM mirrors ... I have several new sets available.

bigdogs · September 9, 2003

Thanks for the tip on TTT mirrors, I will have to see what their's look like. As for the GM ones, I'm sure they work great and my "problem" is not really with their function just that I liked the way the Ford's telescoping ones looked the best.

revrnd · September 11, 2003

I actually like the appearance of the Ford SD mirrors too.

MCourson · September 11, 2003

How is this?

They are GM parts too. Click

bigdogs · September 11, 2003

Those aren't too bad, better than the ones I saw, but still not as good looking (IMO) as the Ford ones. Are those one you showed, compatible with eletric tilting and defrost?

ClipperSkipper · September 21, 2003

Fairly close, the new GM's have a boot on

the slide portion to keep the muck out of the slide mechanism.

They also have the turn signal arrows built in.

You simply center the power mirror switch,

then select left or right to run them in and out.

A worthwhile $49 option for sure.

Have a great one!

MCourson · September 21, 2003

Fairly close, the new GM's have a boot on
the slide portion to keep the muck out of the slide mechanism.

They also have the turn signal arrows built in.

You simply center the power mirror switch,

then select left or right to run them in and out.

A worthwhile $49 option for sure.

Have a great one!

I spent an hour at the local Chevy dealer trying to get a part number for those mirror. I know exactly what you are talking about and I like them. They never found them. The manage said that they would be a couple hundred dollars. DEFINATELY a worth while option it only cost $49.

Moonlight · September 21, 2003

Fairly close, the new GM's have a boot on
the slide portion to keep the muck out of the slide mechanism.

They also have the turn signal arrows built in.

You simply center the power mirror switch,

then select left or right to run them in and out.

A worthwhile $49 option for sure.

Have a great one!

I spent an hour at the local Chevy dealer trying to get a part number for those mirror. I know exactly what you are talking about and I like them. They never found them. The manage said that they would be a couple hundred dollars. DEFINATELY a worth while option it only cost $49.

The new 03/04 power camper/towing mirrors are about $500 each via the dealer ... definately worth the $49 option on new trucks ... which I wasn't able to get. But if he would sell them for $200/set that would be a great deal! I think your talking about the mirrors I have correct?

http://home.comcast.net/~tophog/duramax/mi...ing_mirrors.htm

MCourson · September 21, 2003

Thats them. Thanks.

bigdogs · September 21, 2003

Moonlight,

Does your mirrors have the turn signal indicator for trucks that don't already have that there? My 2003 Sierra 2500HD has the power tilting and heated mirrors but does not have the turn signal indicator there, so not sure how that info would be sent to the mirror.

Thanks

Moonlight · September 22, 2003

Moonlight,

Does your mirrors have the turn signal indicator for trucks that don't already have that there? My 2003 Sierra 2500HD has the power tilting and heated mirrors but does not have the turn signal indicator there, so not sure how that info would be sent to the mirror.

Thanks

Yes, the mirrors are GM OEM towing/camping mirrors ... electric, heated, power extend/retract and built-in turn signal. I have been told all 03/04 trucks are all wired the same for mirrors ... so any mirror will work on any truck ...once the computer is flashed with the correct code for the mirror installed.

Any truck with electric mirrors should have the two switches for controlling the mirrors ... and the same switches are used to (power fold the power folding mirrors) ... or extend/retract on the towing/camping mirrors.