Replace Dual manual side mirrors?
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Replace Dual manual side mirrors?
Hi. I got a 2011 express 1500 this summer, the base version, with no side windows. The lack of side windows is important because this is an ability to see issue.
I kinda hate the manual dual mirror, especially on the passenger side. I'd probably get used to it if it were electric and I could easily fiddle with the adjustment any time I want, but its not and I can't.
What I would really like to have over there is one big mirror that I could stick a spot mirror onto. Does anyone know of a single piece replacement side mirror for the express? Or maybe which vehicle would have what I want that will not look too out of place on my van?
Thanks!
I kinda hate the manual dual mirror, especially on the passenger side. I'd probably get used to it if it were electric and I could easily fiddle with the adjustment any time I want, but its not and I can't.
What I would really like to have over there is one big mirror that I could stick a spot mirror onto. Does anyone know of a single piece replacement side mirror for the express? Or maybe which vehicle would have what I want that will not look too out of place on my van?
Thanks!
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You must not have the lowest options... Because there is a one piece mirror out there.
I did the opposite and upgraded the passenger to one with a blinker and heated (after my wife bounced the old one off a parked F150). But mine had the double mirror and just upgraded to a different double mirror.
I did the opposite and upgraded the passenger to one with a blinker and heated (after my wife bounced the old one off a parked F150). But mine had the double mirror and just upgraded to a different double mirror.
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The mirrors from an 03 or earlier are all one piece and directly swap in.
I've looked into it and have been considering swapping since I don't like the double mirrors. I'd much rather have one piece of glass and add my own wide angle to it.
I've looked into it and have been considering swapping since I don't like the double mirrors. I'd much rather have one piece of glass and add my own wide angle to it.
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That did not seem to be the case for me.
Or did you mean to say: "the mirrors from 03 or later"?
On my 2000 van the 2003+ mirrors have a smaller 'against the door' part and also a different mounting bolt pattern.
What
Or did you mean to say: "the mirrors from 03 or later"?
On my 2000 van the 2003+ mirrors have a smaller 'against the door' part and also a different mounting bolt pattern.
What
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That did not seem to be the case for me.
Or did you mean to say: "the mirrors from 03 or later"?
On my 2000 van the 2003+ mirrors have a smaller 'against the door' part and also a different mounting bolt pattern.
Someone with a newer van can purchase the 2003-2007 mirrors and swap them right over.
Or did you mean to say: "the mirrors from 03 or later"?
On my 2000 van the 2003+ mirrors have a smaller 'against the door' part and also a different mounting bolt pattern.
Someone with a newer van can purchase the 2003-2007 mirrors and swap them right over.
It's the 2003-2007 that are interchangeable with the newer vans and have one piece of glass. 2008 and up have the double mirror.
2002 and back are a different design all together.
Last edited by Derrick71; Nov 25, 2025 at 7:47 AM.
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I gave up on my towing mirror search. I am going to graft on some SS 'west coast' mirrors. One more advantage to owning a 2000 I guess. <g>