Pete M Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 I can't stand the stock mirrors on my MJ. They are dinky and in a bad location for usage on the trail. I saw some CJ5 mirrors in a catalog and they seemed to be a good option. The picture showed a 5" round mirror on a straight adjustible stalk. Because I wanted to just try them out, I ordered them through a local parts store (returning them is easier that way) to see how they'd work on my truck. What I got was a late model CJ mirror. 7x7 with the bent, non-adjustible (but still swinging) stalk. They are most certainly larger than I was expecting. Are they too big? I certainly want to avoid the "Dumbo" look that my Dakota had with the 6x9 mirrors (not on that truck any more). Jeep on! --Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
attaboybob Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 gotta be honest Pete. :oops: they do have the "big ear" look. ...BOB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88emjay Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 If it were me I'd shorten the stalk and move them in a little closer. Other than that they look fine :D 88Emjay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comancheon33 Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 To each his own but, I don't like the look. I would prolly try something like that on my tube doors though. My first MJ an 87 had mirrors like a ranger of the same year. Kinda like the full size fords in the 80's. Folded in flat and looked like they kinda belonged there. Just a thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted October 4, 2005 Author Share Posted October 4, 2005 The store is long since closed for the night so I guess I'll be seeing what it looks like in the daylight. This is the mirror I was thinking of reproducing: I'm going for sort of a 'military' look without going overboard. It'll all come together when I finally get around to repainting the truck a desert tan scheme (don't know when that'll be happening though). Maybe I can fab my own set-up. Jeep on! --Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pingpong Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 Since my rig is door less, I had to do something to be "legal". I bought a set of used CJ7 mirrors and mounted mine to the top drivers door hinge. Is it pretty... NOPE.... does it work OH he77 yeah. I would suggest you try some motorcyle mirrors. Patrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted October 4, 2005 Author Share Posted October 4, 2005 Do you have any pics of your mirrors? Jeep on! --Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pingpong Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 Believe it or not.. My dogs ate my USB cable, and I have yet to replace it :( I am sure I wil have some pics of mine after I get back from Paragon :D , but as of right now... I don't. Patrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bounty Hunter Posted October 5, 2005 Share Posted October 5, 2005 I've seen YJ/TJ mirrors on an XJ, looked better than those Fugly mirrors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackedmj Posted October 6, 2005 Share Posted October 6, 2005 I've got TJ mirrors on my XJ and will be putting a set on my MJ. They work excellent , when on the trail the mirror and arm will fold back and fit tightly over the vent glass out of the way and rear vision is great. They're also very good quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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