Rear view mirror exterior

[JamesLaugesen]

Originally Posted by AV8

US LHD ones are different in mirror magnification and angles. Best to get from a wrecker or a clip on mirror only from the UK

I would've expected he would use the glass from his current OEM mirrors in the new assembly(s), assuming the aftermarket housings use the same fixture for either the glass or tilt motor.

Is the angle of the assembly itself different? I haven't looked closely but they seem symmetrical to me, with the different angle provided by the tilt motor(?)

[Tyvokka]

Originally Posted by JamesLaugesen

I would've expected he would use the glass from his current OEM mirrors in the new assembly(s), assuming the aftermarket housings use the same fixture for either the glass or tilt motor.

Is the angle of the assembly itself different? I haven't looked closely but they seem symmetrical to me, with the different angle provided by the tilt motor(?)

You're quite right there. One could use the glass provided the fastening clip shape is the same. They differ sometimes depending on the series, make year, aftermarket proprietary design or however they decide to make these subtle changes.

Our driver's side is USA's passenger's side and there is a very small angle difference which isn't easy to compare with the naked eye. Ask me how I know? I smashed mine a couple of years ago and had the same problem. Solved it finally by getting the housing (and glass) from Pick n Payless Blacktown for $55. I had bought a replacement from the USA earlier with funny angles n mag. The clip mirror from the UK helped somewhat but the housing from the states still did not provide enough "into" the car angle. So that's through experience, not hard data.

I'm sure someone else would have the low down on it better. Ask Dave Wooders, he has an encyclopedic knowledge of Jeeps and other stuff. Whether you get through to him is a different matter.

[hicko1]

G'day Fester, yeah flopped all way forward and back, as mechanic said it was dead, he stuck a couple of self tappers in to hold it rigid, when it happened piece of black whatever fell out broken so figured mirror was busted, would it be worth while take out screws and try the electric movement? mirror electric adjustment working ok. Regards, Hicko.

[cruiserfied]

Sound like it's probably toast. When broken bits fall out it ain't good.

[fester]

Yeah bit different if bits fell out. Mine was not hit hard just out of whack. Fine again when motored back into alignment.

Give Jim a call, he'll sort you out cheap.