Stock low-profile mirrors to tow mirrors

[Trio]

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aka "bullwinkling".

 

[tksoldierx]

Lots of insightful responses all around, I appreciate the honesty

What are you trying to tow? Stockers are fine for a car on an open deck trailer.

Yeah the stockers work fine for the car haulers but they are subpar for the enclosed cargo trailers (and the dump trailers when they get their cargo stacked too high - secured properly though don’t worry). A camper trailer for a family of 4 is on the ‘eventually’ list as well

 

[GMC_YA_L8R]

Here ya go. Not going to be as sleek as your factory mirrors but if you **really** need tow mirrors then these will work great. Also, 1A's customer service is excellent so should you ever have any issues they'll do you right.

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1990 GMC K1500 Truck Driver & Passenger Side Textured Black Towing 4 Piece Mirror Set Trail Ridge TR00008

Order your Power Manual-Folding Textured Black Manual-Telescoping Towing 4 Piece Mirror Set - today at 1AAuto.com. Up To 50% Off Prices EveryDay! Get Fast & Free Shipping On Premium Quality Parts. Shop Now & Save!

www.1aauto.com

 

[alpinecrick]

Here ya go. Not going to be as sleek as your factory mirrors but if you **really** need tow mirrors then these will work great. Also, 1A's customer service is excellent so should you ever have any issues they'll do you right.

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1990 GMC K1500 Truck Driver & Passenger Side Textured Black Towing 4 Piece Mirror Set Trail Ridge TR00008

Order your Power Manual-Folding Textured Black Manual-Telescoping Towing 4 Piece Mirror Set - today at 1AAuto.com. Up To 50% Off Prices EveryDay! Get Fast & Free Shipping On Premium Quality Parts. Shop Now & Save!

www.1aauto.com

Oh yeah, forgot about those--heard very good things about them.

 

[GMC_YA_L8R]

I have a pair of the Trail Ridge mirrors on my 2005 GMC 2500HD. Very good quality for the price point they're in. Mine are power adjustable, heated, integrated LED turn signals, and fit flawlessly.

The set they sent me came with a tiny imperfection in the bottom mirror on the passenger side. I called 1A Auto and asked them if they could send me a replacement with a return shipping label and I'd be glad to send the "damaged" one back. They refused the offer and instead sent me a brand new set and told me to keep the original set and apologized profusely for sending me a damaged product. Absolutely incredible customer service for this day and age. 1A Auto sells a ton of stuff for GM vehicles so I always shop and compare their prices when I need something. Some things I'll only buy factory parts but others that aren't available anymore I tend to buy from 1A or Rock Auto. They're typically neck and neck in pricing but 1A seems to always have discounts available. The mirrors I linked above are on discount right now as well.

Oh yeah, forgot about those--heard very good things about them.

 

[BNielsen]

One option you could explore is the early GMT800 tow mirrors; I've been trying to source a set to modify for use on a Suburban in the future. I have K2XX mirrors on my K2500, and I plan to run them on my K3500, but for some reason I can't find myself liking the appearance of them on a Suburban personally, there's Suburbans out there that have the K2XX mirrors and they look amazing, I don't know why I'd prefer the look of the little mirrors though.

 

[boy&hisdogs]

I have the NNBS style mirrors on my truck and while I don't love the way they look, I do love the visibility! It's one of those things you don't always need, but when you do you NEED them. Although the dodge ones are nice because they can fold back in and become normal mirrors, the chevy ones are better because you get two mirrors in one. Two pieces of glass aimed differently so you have a wider range of vision.

 

[Erik the Awful]

In all seriousness.
www.amazon.com/GotoShop-Puzzle-Rearview-Accessories-50-8mm/dp/B00VCPEEX6

 

[Boots97]

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I'm not sure what these types of mirrors are called, but I think they look the best on a GMT400 since they came from the factory that way on some of them.

I'd recommend using something temporary like 3M command strips or something similar to attach them if you don't plan on using them permanently.

Not to derail this thread, but this unlocked a memory from a few years ago.

My Friend and I used to work as landscapers part time. My friend has a 1998 Chevrolet K1500 ECSB Z71. He was contemplating getting tow mirrors for his flat bed trailer that he used to move his lawnmower and other equipment around in. Him and I both agree that we HATE aftermarket tow mirrors on these trucks, especially 1/2 tons. They instantly make you look like a d*****bag even if you use them for their intended purpose. We both agreed that this style is the best in terms of both function and looks.

They're kind of hard to find though bc only one tons used them IIRC but you can find them every now and then on eBay.

 

[MBRZ71]

I have the NNBS style mirrors on my truck and while I don't love the way they look, I do love the visibility! It's one of those things you don't always need, but when you do you NEED them. Although the dodge ones are nice because they can fold back in and become normal mirrors, the chevy ones are better because you get two mirrors in one. Two pieces of glass aimed differently so you have a wider range of vision.

What's NNBS? Do you have a picture of what they look like?