Whitaker717 Posted April 6, 2022 Share Posted April 6, 2022 Hi guys, I just replaced my old rearview mirror with one from Oreillys. Needless to say I am a bit disappointed in it. I went from an 8” to 10” which I wanted to do, but driving down the road the view is jumping all over the place. It’s like it’s not tight enough. Anyone have any good recommendations for an aftermarket 10” basic mirror? Thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser54 Posted April 6, 2022 Share Posted April 6, 2022 Take it off and see if it has the same base as the old one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schardein Posted April 6, 2022 Share Posted April 6, 2022 Is the mirror physically loose on the mounting button, or is the view blurry from vibration? It may be the fact that it is aftermarket. My experience with aftermarket mirrors is they are made cheaper and the result is a blurry view from vibration, that an OEM mirror doesn't have, either from superior design or construction. I experienced this when replacing the factory half doors mirrors on YJ half doors from 1995 with the late TJ design 2003-2006. Bought aftermarket mirrors and they don't do well with vibration. My suggestion would be to visit a junkyard and look for a replacement OEM mirror that fits your needs/wants. Just make sure the mounting button is the same, or be prepared to get the button also and use it on your truck. Trick for getting a mirror mounting button off at the junkyard is to heat it with a disposable cigarette lighter until the glue loosens, then give it a twist, rather than a pull, with some pliers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88towmanche Posted April 6, 2022 Share Posted April 6, 2022 My OEM mirror had the silvering flaking off so I bought one somewhere and had the same problem with the factory button being a bit too small. I am old school - just about everything can be fixed with tape and zip ties....wrapped the button with electrical tape until it was fight to get the mirror back on - fixed!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scguy Posted April 6, 2022 Share Posted April 6, 2022 Bonus if you get a mirror with map lights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parei_doll_ia Posted April 6, 2022 Share Posted April 6, 2022 It's probably the wrong base. They changed it in the mid 90s and are probably advertising the newer style as fitting which it doesn't unless you glue the new style button to your windshield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olddude Posted April 6, 2022 Share Posted April 6, 2022 Some of the larger mirrors are too big. The sun visors hit the mirror when you fold it down. Better to stick with the small ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitaker717 Posted April 6, 2022 Author Share Posted April 6, 2022 11 hours ago, cruiser54 said: Take it off and see if it has the same base as the old one. I had the whole thing changed. Metal pin and all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitaker717 Posted April 6, 2022 Author Share Posted April 6, 2022 2 hours ago, keeponjeepinon said: It's probably the wrong base. They changed it in the mid 90s and are probably advertising the newer style as fitting which it doesn't unless you glue the new style button to your windshield. I took it to safelite and they changed the button and all. I think the aftermarket mirror is just junk. Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglescout526 Posted April 6, 2022 Share Posted April 6, 2022 Didn’t someone do a whole write up on installing a GM mirror with map lights some time ago? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatslug87 Posted April 6, 2022 Share Posted April 6, 2022 ^^^yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitaker717 Posted April 7, 2022 Author Share Posted April 7, 2022 11 hours ago, fiatslug87 said: ^^^yes Man that’s fancy! Not sure I want to go to that length for my mirror. Lol. Just want one that won’t shake when I drive. Haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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