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Old Apr 4, 2012 | 09:50 PM
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OEM Tow Mirrors - Where to get them???

I posted this question in another forum but decided to move it. I have a 2006 Lariat SCAB. I'm looking to purchase an install some OEM replacement tow mirrors....power/heated/turn signal/puddle lamp. I keep seeing the same types of mirrors on different sites but can't tell if they are all the same manufacturer or not (such as Kool Vue). I'm leary about getting a non-quality brand.

Where should I look for these mirrors?
 
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Old Apr 4, 2012 | 10:29 PM
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Any reason your not buying from Ford? srry I don't have the part no. handy.
 
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Old Apr 4, 2012 | 10:41 PM
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http://www.tascaparts.com

and here is their mirror link: http://www.tascaparts.com/pages/inde...8&pageid=10207
 
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Old Apr 4, 2012 | 10:54 PM
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Yup, Tasca at a good price. The best I've seen.
 
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Old Apr 5, 2012 | 12:09 AM
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Ebay

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2007-2008-20...e7436a&vxp=mtr

Cheaper than Tasca after shipping is calculated...
 
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Old Apr 5, 2012 | 12:50 AM
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Old Apr 5, 2012 | 07:27 AM
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Any reason your not buying from Ford? srry I don't have the part no. handy.
Just one good reason.....they want $389 PER MIRROR. Not having that.

Thanks for all the replies guys. Does anyone know if the ones at Tasca are KoolVue brand? If so, I may have found them cheaper.

thebigbc, thanks for that but I need mirrors for a 2006.....can't seem to find what I need on Ebay for some reason.
 

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Old Apr 5, 2012 | 07:56 AM
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Alright guys....here's the main question. Are these all the same manufactured mirrors or is it possible that some have better quality over the other?

I found what I need on Tasca @ $170 per mirror.

I fould these on Ebay....$299 for the pair and shipping inlcluded

http://www.ebay.com/itm/04-11-FORD-F...25caf4&vxp=mtr

Then I found these on monsterautoparts.com for about $325 after shipping.

http://monsterautoparts.com/FORD/F15..._F250_F350.htm

My gut says go with the Ebay for cost savings. I just want to be sure I'm not compromising quality. I want the best for my rig....I plan to keep it until the wheels fall off.
 
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Old Apr 5, 2012 | 08:48 AM
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Sorry, but on a component like that, I'd eat the extra $30-40 and get them from Tasca. Guaranteed to be Ford OEM.
 
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Old Apr 5, 2012 | 09:19 AM
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Sorry, but on a component like that, I'd eat the extra $30-40 and get them from Tasca. Guaranteed to be Ford OEM.
That's exactly what I'm trying to figure out b/c I agree. If the Tasca ones are actual guaranteed FORD OEM, I'll probably go that route, but if that's the case, why are they only $340/pair when my local dealer wants $775/pair. Doesn't make sense.
 
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Old Apr 5, 2012 | 11:04 AM
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That's exactly what I'm trying to figure out b/c I agree. If the Tasca ones are actual guaranteed FORD OEM, I'll probably go that route, but if that's the case, why are they only $340/pair when my local dealer wants $775/pair. Doesn't make sense.
I am pretty positive that Tasca sells only OEM. Just call them up and see. They used to have a discount for Forum members, I've used it before, so you could ask them about that and maybe save a few more bucks!
 
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Old Apr 5, 2012 | 01:40 PM
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I am pretty positive that Tasca sells only OEM. Just call them up and see. They used to have a discount for Forum members, I've used it before, so you could ask them about that and maybe save a few more bucks!
Thanks man I'll try that.
 
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Old Apr 5, 2012 | 02:34 PM
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No discount but Tasca it is. Purchase has been made. Thanks guys.
 
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Old Apr 5, 2012 | 04:25 PM
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Tasca is a Ford Dealership. They are Ford parts, good choice.
 
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Old Apr 5, 2012 | 05:02 PM
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Glad you got them. I've debated the tow mirrors a long time. I would really like a set but I got through the bank drive through daily and it's so tight that I've tapped my regular mirrors before.
 
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