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Old Apr 5, 2018 | 08:51 PM
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I would like to hear recommendations for aftermarket towing mirrors for my 2008 Ram 2500. Thanks.
 
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Old Apr 6, 2018 | 08:14 AM
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AM-Autoparts.com will have stock style mirrors for relatively cheap.
 
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Old Apr 7, 2018 | 03:40 AM
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There are a very good number of options to select from on Amazon. That's where I bought some for mine. Price was very reasonable. Quality great.
 
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So far I don't know of anyone who has gotten aftermarket tow mirrors and been happy with them between quality, fit, finish and they seem to vibrate at speed. Worth it for me to get OEM.
 
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Old Apr 10, 2018 | 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by HemiLonestar
So far I don't know of anyone who has gotten aftermarket tow mirrors and been happy with them between quality, fit, finish and they seem to vibrate at speed. Worth it for me to get OEM.
Well, I have aftermarket mirrors and am perfectly happy with them. So, there I guess all know at least one person who has.
 
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Old Apr 10, 2018 | 03:17 PM
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Well, I have aftermarket mirrors and am perfectly happy with them. So, there I guess all know at least one person who has.
How about a Brand Name Please???
 
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Old Apr 10, 2018 | 06:47 PM
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I found a pair of OEM mirrors on eBay years ago. $200 or so, as I recall.
 
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Old Apr 12, 2018 | 01:47 AM
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Name brand? Does Amazon.com Amazon.ca count as name brand.
There are many venders selling the exact same mirrors under different names putting their own sticker on the box. It would not be surprising at all if what is in the box is also the exact same thing that comes in the oem stickered box. This is picture of the ones that I bought and put on. The plastic is tough and durable. The electrical plug is perfect and in the perfect position. All power adjust and heat functions perfectly. The fit on the door frame is perfect, same as oem fit and finish. The only thing about the ones that I received is the mounting studs on with them were terrible. However it was easy to get the visa grip pliers out and remove the studs from the original mirrors taken off the truck and put the studs on the new mirrors. I really like the fold up style. Easy to change between regular and towing mode. It is nice to finally be able to see past the front corner of the trailer. There is one more thing that could be better about these, and that is the location of the mini blind spot mirror. In the bottom corner as it is when towing, it actually makes it more difficult when reversing. I actually hate those mini inset mirrors. If buying again I would get mirrors that do not have this feature, just have the full mirror.
 
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