Signal Side mirrors
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Signal Side mirrors
I'm interested in converting my XLT side mirrors to the Signal Mirror where the arrow flashes in the glass when the turn signal operates. This is Part # 17K707. Ford advises dealer installation.
Anybody with these mirrors have any bad experience? Anybody install them themselves? Advice?
Anybody with these mirrors have any bad experience? Anybody install them themselves? Advice?
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From: Bonners Ferry, Id, U.S.A.
Iu havent done my own but I have done others. With the signal already there. All the signal is is a series of lights that are on the inside of the mirror. The mirror is passive and the light goes through it. From what I understand is that the kit comes with a new mirror and backing plate. The plate in yours now is solid. The new one will have a cut out for the signal. You will have to break out your mirror. They are glued in and are a pain to save. Then with the glass gone you will see where they attach. It is possable to remove the plate with the glass still in one piece. but if you pull it wrong you can break some of the other stuff in there. That you dont want. most of the parts are not replacable. They make you buy a whole new head. It is easier and safer to break the old mirror out.
The only other hting is that you will have to wire it in. This takes a little splicing and you will have to remove the doorpanel to run the wires. It will take about 3+ hours if you have never done any of this before.
If you do get it I can tell you how to do all but the wiring. I wont know which are which. But those are on the instructions.
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The only other hting is that you will have to wire it in. This takes a little splicing and you will have to remove the doorpanel to run the wires. It will take about 3+ hours if you have never done any of this before.
If you do get it I can tell you how to do all but the wiring. I wont know which are which. But those are on the instructions.
Black 98
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Black 98 4x4,4.6l Triton Dark tinted windows, bedliner, factory molded splashguards, K&N filter and 3in fresh air airbox modifications,B&M Shift Plus,factory fogs added along with Blue bulbs and Auto headlights, spray-on door sill protectant, Painted (and chrome) throttle cover and other underhood components.
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This is NOT A DIFFICULT JOB TO DO!!! I did mine and you can do the same, just be careful taking off the old mirrors (they WILL not break). Follow the directions and you will be fine. any questions email me @
lmaox10@hotmail.com
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98 F-150 XLT, SC, SWB, 2WD, Pac. Grn., 4.2L auto, 4.10 gears w/ LS, Tow Pkg., BFG AT's 265/75/16, K&N air filter, Dynomax muffler, Superchip, Edelbrock shocks, Hellwig sway bar, 3" body lift, signal mirrors, ...tons of cosmetic products
This is NOT A DIFFICULT JOB TO DO!!! I did mine and you can do the same, just be careful taking off the old mirrors (they WILL not break). Follow the directions and you will be fine. any questions email me @
lmaox10@hotmail.com
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98 F-150 XLT, SC, SWB, 2WD, Pac. Grn., 4.2L auto, 4.10 gears w/ LS, Tow Pkg., BFG AT's 265/75/16, K&N air filter, Dynomax muffler, Superchip, Edelbrock shocks, Hellwig sway bar, 3" body lift, signal mirrors, ...tons of cosmetic products
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98 F-150 XLT, SC, SWB, 2WD, Pac. Grn., 4.2L auto, 4.10 gears w/ LS, Tow Pkg., BFG AT's 265/75/16, K&N air filter, Dynomax muffler, Superchip, Edelbrock shocks, Hellwig sway bar, 3" body lift, signal mirrors, ...tons of cosmetic products
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98 F-150 XLT, SC, SWB, 2WD, Pac. Grn., 4.2L auto, 4.10 gears w/ LS, Tow Pkg., BFG AT's 265/75/16, K&N air filter, Dynomax muffler, Superchip, Edelbrock shocks, Hellwig sway bar, 3" body lift, signal mirrors, ...tons of cosmetic products
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From: Plano, TX
Ditto on what Franks&Beans says, you probably can do it yourself. I did mine in about 4 hours (3 hours on the 1st mirror, due to being EXTRA careful, 1 hour on the 2nd mirror)
I suggest buying them from the online store, I think its cheaper then through Ford. Take your time, and you should have no trouble. I didn't break any glass, and if I were to ever have to go back to the original mirrors, I could.
One note - you don't mention what year your truck is. The instructions for the MUTH mirrors state it is for the 1998-1999 model, but they are really for the 1998 model. In 1999, the door panels were changed, and they don't indicate this change in the instructions. That is the only variation between the 2 model years as far as installation goes.
Good luck!
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Silver_Roush
1999 Ford F150 ROUSH
5.4 V8,SuperCab,FlairSide
AirRaid, SuperChip, FlowMaster Exhaust, Snuglid w/ BedRug
I suggest buying them from the online store, I think its cheaper then through Ford. Take your time, and you should have no trouble. I didn't break any glass, and if I were to ever have to go back to the original mirrors, I could.
One note - you don't mention what year your truck is. The instructions for the MUTH mirrors state it is for the 1998-1999 model, but they are really for the 1998 model. In 1999, the door panels were changed, and they don't indicate this change in the instructions. That is the only variation between the 2 model years as far as installation goes.
Good luck!
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Silver_Roush
1999 Ford F150 ROUSH
5.4 V8,SuperCab,FlairSide
AirRaid, SuperChip, FlowMaster Exhaust, Snuglid w/ BedRug
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From: SAN ANTONIO,TEXAS,USA
Like they all said, piece of cake after the first one. I did mine (98) and sport2000-Fred's (20) and they both took about 4 hours total (sorry Chris, I am a fast learner). The hardest part for me was popping the old mirror off (center pop circle thingy), I was afraid I would break the glass. the second hardest was popping the new one on, the same center popping thingy. Then everything else just plugged in..putting the blow dryer on high on the center of the back mirror made the install easier, make the pop thing easier....Dave
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1998 F-150, SC/Flairside,oxford white 4x2,4.6,auto,3.55s,nerf bars,cls 111 towing,bed liner w/mat,atlas polished wheels w/285/75 R/16 BFG A/Ts (black side out),all plastics guards/bug shields,air raid/k & n filter, superchipped, duals out the back corners, flow master 3 chamber, snug top lid, f-150 online sticker back window-honk if you see me!!! Fabtech 3 1/2 lift .coverking dash cover, Lumi Logo's (front and rear), clear front corner lenses, muth mirrors.
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1998 F-150, SC/Flairside,oxford white 4x2,4.6,auto,3.55s,nerf bars,cls 111 towing,bed liner w/mat,atlas polished wheels w/285/75 R/16 BFG A/Ts (black side out),all plastics guards/bug shields,air raid/k & n filter, superchipped, duals out the back corners, flow master 3 chamber, snug top lid, f-150 online sticker back window-honk if you see me!!! Fabtech 3 1/2 lift .coverking dash cover, Lumi Logo's (front and rear), clear front corner lenses, muth mirrors.
San Antonio
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yeah man my mirrors where a breeze to install.
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TRUCK
2000 F150 Sport XLT 4.2L V6 Bright Red Flareside S/C. CD Player.
MODS
Code Alarm Surestart LX, Window Tint, K&N Filter. Flowmaster 50 series dual exhaust with 3.5" chrome tips, Superchip,Muth Signal Mirrors, clear corner lenses, ultra white halogen headlights, Lumi Logo In the front, Black Westin Nerf Bars, Pioneer DEH-P7000R cd player.
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TRUCK
2000 F150 Sport XLT 4.2L V6 Bright Red Flareside S/C. CD Player.
MODS
Code Alarm Surestart LX, Window Tint, K&N Filter. Flowmaster 50 series dual exhaust with 3.5" chrome tips, Superchip,Muth Signal Mirrors, clear corner lenses, ultra white halogen headlights, Lumi Logo In the front, Black Westin Nerf Bars, Pioneer DEH-P7000R cd player.