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Thunderbolt signal mirrors

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nice where did you pick those up from?
 
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Originally Posted by rwenzing
Heads up:

Regardless of what the ad says, the Thunderbolt mirror inserts only fit 2001.5~2005 factory power mirrors. I think the changeover build date for the 2001 models was around 2/2001.

The earlier power mirrors (1993~2001.5) have a completely different mount and mechanism that will not accept the Thunderbolt signal mirror glass.

The Thunderbolt signal mirrors cannot be used on manual mirrors from any year Ranger.
 

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who said I have manual mirrors?
 
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Originally Posted by eddiefromcali
who said I have manual mirrors?
I think he was quoting it for reference for future buyers.
 
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Originally Posted by chainfire
I think he was quoting it for reference for future buyers.
he edited his post AFTER I posted that comment. I know the signal mirror kit only fits power mirrors, didnt know it wont work on pre-01.5s

IDK if you saw his original post before editing but it went something like "I hope you bought another set of mirrors because these only work with power mirrors"

Theres ways to let people know things like the quoted he edited in...his origina post was not the way. Either way, Im happy with the purchase and will attempt to install them tomorrow. I'll also post pics for those interested in buying a set.
 
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I'd like to get a set of those but the first thing I'd do is take off that Thunderbolt logo!
 
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What was the cutoff date in 01 that these mirrors won't fit?
 
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there one of my favorite mods i have done
 
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i had that set and they didnt fit my 2001 electric mirrors. mine must have been built before the cut off date. i sold them, but they were nice mirrors, i was bummed they didnt work
 
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Post up many pics after you get them installed. I wish they would work with my truck but my build date is 10/01 so I don't think they will work with my mirrors.
 
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I have the same style mirror but they are manual will these work or would i have to find power mirrors at a junkyard
 
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I have the same style mirror but they are manual will these work or would i have to find power mirrors at a junkyard
you will have to hit a junk yard
 
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Ben, you need 02+ power mirrors
 
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Darn well i guess i need to go to the junk yard soon cause ive been wanting blinkers on the mirrors and these are way cheaper than i thought they would be
 
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Originally Posted by eddiefromcali
Ben, you need 02+ power mirrors
You don't need 02+ mirrors. After about 2/01 the 01's came with the mirrors that will accept the replacements.
 
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ill just find some decent later model mirrors... Anyone have an Idea how much they will cost?
 
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Ranger Signal Mirror

Signal Mirror Kit - 2001-2005 Ranger


Both have the same product it seems both also seem to be the same company but different websites and different prices does anyone know anything about that 1st website

cause the first site they are 24.99 and the second one it 39.99 but they are the same thing
 
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does the 05's got the same mirrors as the 2009?? (manual)
 
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I do not believe so the 06+ mirrors are larger and more square than the 01-05 mirrors
 
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negative on 05 vs 09......06+ Rangers have completely different mirrors
 
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Originally Posted by btm757
ill just find some decent later model mirrors... Anyone have an Idea how much they will cost?
I just paid $197 OTD for a power passenger mirror
 
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Ouch!!!! Tasca has them for like 150 each. You can get them for Certifit for like 50 each but its not the same quality.
 
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Originally Posted by eddiefromcali
I just paid $197 OTD for a power passenger mirror
Was that junk yard price??? or Stealer Price?
 


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