Another CJ Mirror Mount for Jeep YJ's
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| by: Randy Wheeler, 3/2000 |
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This easy modification will allow you to mount a CJ style mirror to your YJ
and have the passenger side mirror visible through the window instead of through the windshield. Note that this modification may
allow the passenger door to contact the mirror when the door is opened, but by
simply putting a few twists in the limiting strap on the door (thus shortening
the strap), you can adjust just how far the passenger door opens. This
modification is not required for the drivers side.
What you need:
- Pair of CJ style mirrors and brackets
- hack saw, drill and torx head wrenches
Using the mounting brackets that are included with the mirrors, mount the
brackets on your existing windshield hinge. The stock mirror arm orientates the
mirror in a vertical fashion, thus resulting in the side mirror being visible
through the windshield. This modification will orientate it more
horizontal (see 1st and 3rd photos below for a comparison).
Using the stock mirror arm, cut the arm off just in front of the stock
bolt hole location. This will shorten the arm by an inch or so. Insert the mirror arm into the bracket using the supplied
bushings and adjust the angle of the arm so that it is almost horizontal. I used an angle of
approximately 16 degrees. I found it helpful to use a friend to adjust the
mirror and mirror arm while I sat in the drivers seat. Mark and drill a new
bolt hole at the desired
angle. Install the mirror arm into the bracket and tighten the
bushing. Some further adjustments may need to be made to the mirror to get
it where you want it.
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| Note the passenger side mirror is viewed through the
windshield. This modification will allow viewing through the door window
instead. |
View of passenger mirror after modification. Note the
orientation of the mirror compared to the previous picture. |
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| Using the supplied mounting brackets, install to the
windshield bracket using the stock bolts |
Align the mirror arm parallel to the ground, mark the
bolt hole and drill a new hole. |
The angle of the new hole is approximately 16 degrees |
View showing new bolt hole. Notice the mirror arm is
somewhat parallel to the ground. |
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