Jeep Replacement Mirrors - When Running With Doors Off

 by tsommers1
There are days where it's simply impossible to keep the doors on a Jeep Wrangler.  But the stock doors have the side view mirrors attached to them, so when you run with the doors off, you've got some serious blind spots.  It's also illegal in most states to not have an external side view mirror.

You can buy kits to relocate mirrors, but then you've got to switch back and forth or have mirrors that you can't see when the doors are on. 

I devised some easily removable mirrors that do the trick for me on the days when I'm running sans doors.

Please note:  I cannot guarantee that these mirrors would be 'street legal' and prevent you from being ticketed for not having sufficient mirrors. 
 
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Step 1: Materials

Black electrical tape
Kitchen Sponge
Mirror (purchased at Wal-Mart - this one was $2.60.  Be careful not to get one that is too convex or everything will appear too far away.  You could use a flat mirror as well here)
Metal Straps - these are typically used in deck building.  Very cheap at any hardware store

A pair of scissors is helpful as well.
kevgrn114 says: Apr 10, 2011. 1:38 PM
Nice job! I like it!

I got the Lange quick mirror II mount and it was $60 just for one mirror!!! I haven't forked out for the other side yet because when on the highway they get blown back because the finger tight screw doesn't hold it well.
I may do this instead of buying another. I like the convex lens too, helps greatly on the passenger side.
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