I know that this is a common swap, but I want to put some side vie mirrors from a 96' and put them onto my 82' They are both manuel, my one concern is that will the newer ones fit without any modification?
96' Mirrors On An 82'
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cjbronco
, Aug 03 2004 05:40 PM
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#2
Posted 03 August 2004 - 06:27 PM
I swapped the mirrors from my 88 parts Bronco onto my 84, but they are both the "swingout" style. The 96 mirrors may be the ones on a stalk, using different mounting holes.
1984 Bronco XLT, 351W H.O., C-6 AT, Ford 9", SkyJ 6" lift, 35" tires on MT Classic rims, S&W Racecars 10-pt cage kit, custom "shaker" assembly.
1988 Bronco Custom, 302 EFI, C-6 AT, Ford 8.8". parting out
1986 Bronco Custom, 300I-6, NP435
1988 Bronco Custom, 302 EFI, C-6 AT, Ford 8.8". parting out
1986 Bronco Custom, 300I-6, NP435
#3
Posted 04 August 2004 - 02:37 AM
No, you do need to make the round hole bigger and square it out. You also should get the correct mounting bracket from a junk yard or the dealer.
I did it on my Bronco and it was a little bit of a pain.
I suggest you replace the doors with the ones for the 92 - 96 so you don't have to do any cutting, that is if they are rusty.
I will get some pics of mine later today or this weekend.
I did it on my Bronco and it was a little bit of a pain.
I suggest you replace the doors with the ones for the 92 - 96 so you don't have to do any cutting, that is if they are rusty.
I will get some pics of mine later today or this weekend.
90 Bronco Full Size
Police Package
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E4OD
31" Tires
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Police Package
351W
E4OD
31" Tires
Going through a complete restore
http://fullsizebronc...ail.php?id=1650
#6
Posted 04 August 2004 - 06:26 PM
Correct, if you don't have the inserts under the door skin for the bolts, it won't be pretty. The swingout-style mirrors add quite a bit of leverage, even though they are not heavy, they will still rip out the skin. I agree that it's a pain to fab up some kind of support, so stock doors with the mounting holes you want would be the best. Even the stock inserts can strip out, and the mirrors are flopping around. Guess the ? is what style are you looking to install?
1984 Bronco XLT, 351W H.O., C-6 AT, Ford 9", SkyJ 6" lift, 35" tires on MT Classic rims, S&W Racecars 10-pt cage kit, custom "shaker" assembly.
1988 Bronco Custom, 302 EFI, C-6 AT, Ford 8.8". parting out
1986 Bronco Custom, 300I-6, NP435
1988 Bronco Custom, 302 EFI, C-6 AT, Ford 8.8". parting out
1986 Bronco Custom, 300I-6, NP435
#7
Posted 07 August 2004 - 02:54 PM
im looking to install the aftermarket mirrors for the 93-96 bronco/f150. They would be manuel bc i dont feel like having to del with running all the wires and motor. Now what if i take a 1/4in peice of metal, drill two holes into it where the bolts will go through then put a nut on it with a washer? would this you think be strong enough for the support?
#10
Posted 14 September 2004 - 12:13 AM
i have a 92 with the "sport" mirrors and my support broke and it bounced on every crack of the road making it useless until i had the support welded back together if i hadnt had it fixed it would have torn the skin, you could tell just by the way it moved. also in 96 it was the first year they used turn signals in the mirror or maybe 95 but thats something to think about too(wiring)
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