Question about side mirrors with signal

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TexasAngel34

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I have a 99 Exp Eddie Bauer and both side mirrors are badly scratched,,, Would it be better just replacing the whole unit or is there a way to just replace the mirror with signal ... ???? Looking to find the best price and where to buy them ...
 

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thx...i think zombiesoldier is in colorado springs...at fort carson...maybe you can link up with him and he can personally take a look at them and help you out...you can send him a private message or send a S.O.S. to him on here...

@ zombieland...copy that?
 
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Here is what they look like, it looks like black scratches in the mirror
 

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Texas, first off, give Muth a call/e-mail and see what they say about the mirrors. They may send you new mirrors for free (glass only). This was a known problem and there was a time where they were sending out free mirrors to those that wrote them. I am just not sure if they are still doing that or not.

As for replacing the glass, it isn't something that is really hard. But, you do need some hand strength as you need to pop 2 friction clips inside the housing and you will also end up pulling the gears over the motor assemblies. When you are pulling the mirror out, it is going to sound like you are destroying the mirrors. Honest. It is just fine. It is going to sound like you are stripping out the gears. Keep pulling. Adventually they will pop out. When you get the new glass, you will see where the 2 friction clip (ball joints) are and then you have 2 more posts where the gear stems snap into the mirror.
 
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Sclass they were like that when i bought the car.. @ Thermo thank you I will def call them, got a few guy friends who can help install them, thanks so much for all the info
 

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TexasAngel34, i just got your message. Yeah there is NOTHING i can do with those. That is a defect in the backing of the mirror. I am sorry. Best bet for that is to get new mirrors. they are $123.00 each for the whole mirror, including the housings or if you go through MUTH they are $269.00 each for just the glass with the wiring.
 
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That's what i was afraid of... Ok thank you ZombieSoldier .... hmmm if i replace the whole housing and mirror can i get it just like it looks on my truck with the 2tone? sorry i am new to all this... lol ... Pic attached
 

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Texas Angel...You can find replacement mirrors on e-bay really affordable....I have a 2000 expo and those round mirrors are really small....I bought a pair of 2006 expo mirrors from a member on the forum which are more square...what a difference it made..can see much more behind me and on the sides...if you go to my album you will see....and they are a direct bolt on...oh by the way I have the pair I took of mine which are identical to yours only they have a black cover...however if its just the covers that are scratched...they snap off and you could take them to Macco or a body shop and have then repaired and painted...
 
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Thanks Baker, Since im gonna paint mine the all black doesn't bother me... BTW i LOVE your tail lights. Where did u get them? Ebay?
 

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Angel, Thanks for compliments...I love my truck....first used car I have ever had...and the best thing its paid for..LOL..I bought my lights off e-bay and they work great...they are smooth and gives it that Escalade look...heres the link below from where I bought my tail lights...If you need anything else let me know...and again welcome to the family. Heres a picture of my mirrors...50.00 for the pair, they are in great shape.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/RED-SMOKED-...pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr
 

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Thanks again Baker, i am def gonna order those tail lights.. nice clean look to them.. like the mirrors but mine have the turn signal in it and thats what i am looking for... I agree with the car being all paid for, its so nice :) ....
 

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i was quoted $200+ round these parts...now i'm with a club...should be able to get it for a reasonable price...club prez is friends with a guy that paints...so nice to receive hook-ups!!! but i'm doing my part in the club...
 
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that's awesome freeway.. Me i am just doing things one at a time... dont want to lift mine just make it look nice but with the power n stuff
 
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