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Hi Folks, I've been reading along without saying much. But I happened to check Messicks.com and was very impressed with the current site. The FAQs for RTVs gives most all the basic service info/instructions needed. Click on the Tech box at the top right. On a different thought, I found outside mirrors that fit the OEM windshield frame very well. Look at www.discountautomirrors.com for model #JP11L and JP11R. The cost is very reasonable at $6.40 each. These are made for the Jeep CJ series but fit the RTV great.</p>
 
[quote user="Captain"]On a different thought, I found outside mirrors that fit the OEM windshield frame very well. Look at www.discountautomirrors.com for model #JP11L and JP11R. The cost is very reasonable at $6.40 each. These are made for the Jeep CJ series but fit the RTV great.[/quote]</p>


Great tip! Thanks!</p>
 
Hi Captain,</p>


How exactly do these mount to the window frame?</p>


Did you drill holes and or use self tapping screws?</p>


How far does the mirror stick out? Sometimes I go through some fairly thick brush and was wondering if they would be prone to being scraped off?</p>


Would you happen to have a picture of how it looks mounted?</p>


Thanks,</p>


Logfarmer</p>
 
You position them on the flat steel area on the lower outside corners. I used stainless bolts and locknuts. Look at any CJ 5 or 7 Jeep with a factory mirror to see how far they extend. I have mine adjusted to have approx 2-4" from the inside edge of the mirror to the w/s frame. It is possible to fold the mirrors forward when in heavy brush. Can't do a photo now since I left the "buggy" at the hunting lease.</p>
 
Oh, You will have to modify the right hand mirror arm by cutting the lower bolt hole off and drilling a new hole at a slightly different angle. I used a tubing cutter and hand drill for my modification. Worked great. </p>
 
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